Looking into the future of Moro self-determination in the Philippines

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Political Science

Document Type

Article

Source Title

Philippine Political Science Joumal

Volume

29

Issue

52

Publication Date

2008

Abstract

This paper examines the concept, theory, and practice of the right to self-determination as applied in some countries. The secessionist movement in the Philippines led by the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) has focused and reliedon the international community to support its struggle for a Bangsa Moro (Moro Nation)right to self-determination. However, the reality in the world state system is the protection of the state's territorial integrity rather than its impairment. The paper argues that the internationally-recognizedrightto self-determination is a shaky promiseof independence to nationsand peoples who seek independence from the state. Unless the state addresses the fundamental grievances of Muslims in the Philippines in appropriate, relevant, and timelypolicies that substantially and tangibly work toward greater democracy, deeper participation, and better governance, secessionism as a political alternative cannot be completely disregarded as a final option.

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Disciplines

Political Science

Keywords

Self-determination, National

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