Mindanao Quotes

You can't blame them because they are looking after the development of Mindanao. - Francisco Simbajon

We respect the position of the CBCP in regard to the mining issue although we believe that the revitalization of the mining industry presents as a major viable alternative in the effective abatement of poverty in Mindanao. - Romeo Serra

We have to tackle ancestral domain, because if we cannot tackle this one and come up with an agreement, then we cannot proceed to the final agenda of the peace talk. And that is finding a just, lasting, and comprehensive negotiated political settlement to the Moro problem in Mindanao. - Mohaqher Iqbal

We have no confirmation (of their presence in Mindanao). As far as the MILF is concerned, there have been no sightings. We have no personal knowledge that they are here. - Eid Kabalu

The Philippine government is deeply satisfied with the talks. We see on the horizon growing popular support in Mindanao and in the entire country for this peace process. - Silvestre Afable

The MILF actions so far are confined only to (the southern Philippine region of) Mindanao... Our targets are very clear. It is the military and its allies and nothing more. We are very, very far from Jakarta. - Eid Kabalu

The light at the end of the tunnel is not only flickering but it is getting nearer and nearer. We are coming closer to finding a just, lasting and comprehensive solution to the problem in Mindanao. - Mohagher Iqbal

Our prediction is Thailand will become like Mindanao in the next five years unless the Thai government takes decisive steps to control and contain the local insurgency. - Rohan Gunaratna

Killing is practically a Filipino national pastime but on Mindanao it's an industry. - Leonard Mosley