DAVAO CITY, Philippines—A new official map of Mindanao, which will replace the old version in use for the last 50 years, will soon be released and is seen as a support document for the peace ...

Mindanao has a population of 21 million. This population is commonly classified into three ethnic-linguistic cultural minorities: • The internal migrants, whose cultural origins lie in the ...

COTABATO CITY, Philippines - Thirty members of different indigenous communities in Central Mindanao completed Monday a week-long training on audio-visual and ethnic music composition as part of a ...

For Fr Leo S Pepito, building up “interpersonal relations” must go hand in hand with political efforts and socio-economic development. The promotion of a “dialogue for life” is part of the ...

This phenomenon is deeply rooted in the local culture of the dominant ethnic groups in Mindanao. Clan feuds oblige even the youth and future generations to participate in defending their kin ...

Scenic and verdant Bukidnon is a landlocked province in Northern Mindanao, dahlings ... It has seven ethnic tribes, each of which boasts of a unique culture. It also has a fabi cool and ...

Japan is playing a key role in creating a digital map of Mindanao to help facilitate social services and development projects in Southern Philippines. The Japanese Embassy said the map will bring a ...

Manila (AsiaNews) – “Promoting peace at the grassroots level” would be one of the best ways to solve the long-standing Mindanao conflict between the Filipino military and the rebels of the ...