Our Position Statement by Shelanee Theresa Peralta - Ruales

2019-03-28 09:55:40 UTC

I won't agree on the statement that if lumads, moros and christians will live away together then there would be a harmonious living already where in fact it will be the same thing that gonna happen again within that situation. Having a broad understanding about any other cultures would help us wakening up our minds and will give us a more clarified view about those differences. Because if we already understand and learned someones culture then merely we could say that we have the idea on when or what would be the time to respect and to perform an approriate behaviour towards them

G13

2019-03-28 10:38:00 UTC

Group 1

2019-03-29 05:13:25 UTC

We won't agree on the given statement "the conflict in Mindanao will never be resolved unless the Moros, Lumads, and Christians live away from each other" simply because as a human being we have to accept and embrace other cultures. Since the Philippines is compose of 7, 100 islands and islets, I think it is obvious that we encounter and practice different cultures. It proves that indeed culture is relevant. What may good to others may be bad for some culture. Furthermore, in order to promote a strong essence of relationship between the Moros, Lumads, and Christians, we have to know, accept and embrace their in our community because it is a need of every person the essence or the idea of belongingness. We cannot deny the fact that we are still united despite of our differences because people are resilient, as well as adaptive. What seems to be the problem is that we are still stock with the idea that one culture is superior than the other. In culture, we have to remember that there are no superior and inferior cultures. Just accept, love, know and embrace other cultures to have a very harmonious relationship between and among people in a certain community.

Gourp 23

2019-03-30 12:19:04 UTC

GROUP 25

2019-04-04 23:47:01 UTC

We disagree with the idea that the conflict in Mindanao will never be resolved unless the Moros, Lumads, and Christians live away from each other for we believe that doing that will only cause more
problems. If these groups live with each other and be open - minded to the other's culture then somehow unity will arise. Also, these kind of conflicts does not mean groups need to stay with each other. The more they are near with each other, they should talk it out and have a consensus. We know how problems can be resolved through peaceful talk and negotiations.

2019-04-06 07:01:48 UTC

We disagree with the statement. Talking in past, there is no biases and prejudices present on that time. There is no division. Religion back then was never a big deal. Yet, all of tri-people lived the way it should be, and that is a peaceful society. Division of tri-people does not resolved the conflict. The solution for that is an open communication where every one of them, Muslim, Christians and Lumas will be and can be heard. Adapting multiculturalism must be given emphasis to all of us to avoid conflict. Let the people know that we are in a pluralistic society. Reminder that in a place where there is a diverse culture, it's a win-win. I learn about yours and you will also from us. Understanding ones difference must be given an attention. Communication must be a medium for a peaceful community.
GROUP: DALUMA, CAPOY, SALIC, TIMBANGAN, GANDAWALI

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2019-04-10 09:44:39 UTC

Group 16

Unity Amidst Diversity
Cultural differences did really made our lives so much complicated.Misunderstanding and miscommunication often happen because we dont understand each other.Chaos took place in all parts of our country because of the things that we fight for that is not also favorable for the other party.We can definitely say that barriers are really all around us and sadly we were the ones who made it but the bright side of it is we can also be the one who can destroy it.Respect,love and care are definitely the answer to each and every problem.You may happen to be a Moro,Lumad or Christian,you,we can make a change,Our little steps can get us far.Try to imagine a place with peace and unity,it is not impossible!We should do it now,because not us the who will?If not now,then when will be the right time?

Group 12

2019-04-11 15:24:04 UTC

The statement " The conflict in Mindanao will never be resolved unless the Moros, Lumads, and Christians live away from each other " is not really something that we should do in order to resolve conflict. Yes, we differ in so many ways but if we only know how to respect one another if we learn to accept each others opinion without belittling and criticizing the groups then we don't have to live away with each other. The problem is that the society at times forgot what it means to be united. Rather than fighting one another, we should look at the bigger picture, we have a lot of problems, bigger problems that needs immediate solution. If we faction ourselves based on what we believed in then we will surely fail without any grounds to get back up. Living away with each other does will not solve any problem rather it will make bigger problems that are hard to resolve. I say we educate each and everyone and respect one another's differences then we can live in harmony and we will become united citizens of the country that lifts it up and not drag it down.

Group 6

2019-04-12 02:27:16 UTC

The statement " The conflict in Mindanao will never be resolved unless the Moros, Lumads, and Christians live away from each other " we disagree in this statement because this is not the only group in Mindanao that causes trouble and problems that we have encountered. Even if they will live away from each other it doesn't solve the issues that we are facing now. The best thing to do is to have a peaceful negotiation among this three ethnic group. in that way we can lessen the issues and can still be united as one.

#UnitedasOne

Group 2

zekia_baldicantos — 2019-04-12 03:46:01 UTC

We strongly disagree to the position
"The conflict in Mindanao will never be resolved unless the Moros, Lumads, and Christians live away from each other." It will not help us to solve the conflict but it will triggered more. It cause problems, chaos, and misunderstanding. The tenacity and seriousness of the conflict remain complicated. The best thing we can do we must gave opportunities every group to speak their side and have a peaceful negotiation among the group. In this we can help them to each other culture and misunderstanding will be answer.

GROUP: Soraya, Garbo, Cutad, Ayoso, Agosto, Orintar, Dagpin, Baldicantos
Photo credits: https://www.mindanews.com/top-stories/2018/09/moro-christian-leaders-commit-to-work-for-ratification-of-bangsamoro-law/

Group 5

cheskagrace_madrid — 2019-04-12 03:53:13 UTC

In the statement " The conflict in Mindanao will never be resolved unless the Moros, Lumads and Christians live away from each other", we disagree in this statement because making this ethnic groups live away from each other will not resolve the problem of our country. Our country is composed of millions of Filipinos and with that we can think of different strategies and ways to resolve the problem of Mindanao through the help of the Filipinos we can make a solution to the problem. Filipinos has a good attitude and this kind of aspect can be a solution to the problem through peaceful negotiation or talking to each other harmoniously. These three ethnic groups will think of a better solution not just for there selves but also for the benefit of the people of the country.

Group 30

2019-04-12 06:12:53 UTC

We don't agree with the statement " The conflict in Mindanao will never be resolved unless the Moros, Lumads and Christians live away from each other"

Group 30

2019-04-13 14:18:18 UTC

The conflict in Mindanao will never be resolved unless the Moros, Lumads, and Christians live away from each other.

we dont agree with this, If we wish to get the peace that we ever wanted this is not the solution. Filipinos should be unite and that could be the greatest contribution to our country. Filipino heroes gave their live to get the freedom we have right now and yet the people itself are fighting with each other. unity is the vital in surviving the toughest situation let's be unite for the future of the next generation. Don't depend our future to a one man we should depend on us, each of us possess with the ability to go beyond ourselves for the countrymen. each one has the responsibility and ability to take part for the better and improvement of a wider society.

Members:
Aloz
Baulo
Hadji Daud
Hadji Said
Hasim
Obinay

Group 28

2019-04-15 10:45:30 UTC

People who are close-minded will eventually say this statement "The conflict of Mindanao will never be resolved unless the Moro's, Lumads and Christians live away from each other." Our group shared individual perspective about this statement and all of us are disagree. Yes, we are different when it comes to culture, beliefs and practices but we shouldn't let this be a hindrance to achieved peace and harmony in tri-people. We are all Filipinos. We are the sons and daughters of our Inang Bayan. Stop prejudice and discrimination between tribes. Unity is a first step for achieving true peace. How beautiful it is to live a harmonious life without conflict, prejudice and discrimation towards our brothers.

2019-04-15 13:11:30 UTC

The emerging conflict between these three cultural groups ( Moros, Lumads, and Christians) in Mindanao has been arising since time immemorial. For pointing out what's best for this forging dispute as to whether these people should be away to each other to make settlements, one possible resolution is opportunity distribution. We, who make up as "Mindanaoans" define that we have diverse set of communities that describes cultural-rich society and parting ways wouldn't be a good idea to pursue. First to look upon, inequality is prevalent in our area wherein, each culture is longing for certain attainments that they want to achieve. Second, stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination are immoral judgments that society unfortunately focus into. There has been so many cases that our own judgment results to their lack of opportunities to supposedly take with. Lastly, it was mention in the module that the constitution and laws of the country is not fair enough to accomodate all the concerns of these people. The wrong thing is, everybody is looking at the negative sides and continue to neglect each concerns. People are oftenly look at just one angle and forget to see our commonality. The government, given with the greatest power to serve and the contitution to manage the society have been built up with self-interests and egotism at some point. Nevertheless, we are just one as citizens in this country and taking ways apart would only bring to another disagreements.

Araya
Ombecan
Palangan
Palarao

2019-04-15 23:33:19 UTC

Conflicts are a natural phenomenon that happens to every human. It can neither be positive nor negative. Diversity is one aspect that can stimulate conflict to happen, however, if we tend to live away from each other just to solve the conflict it is like escaping and running away from the real problem. The Moros, Lumads, and Christians are all humans with similarities and of course differences. Living away from each other would not guarantee that the conflict will be solved but if they live together there is a greater chance that they can negotiate with one another and therefore solve the conflict.

ESLAGA, LANIE MAY
MABANAL, ELAISA

GROUP 20

2019-04-16 03:50:49 UTC

"The conflict in Mindanao will never be resolved unless the Moros, Lumads, and Christians live away from each other."

Our stand: We strongly Disagree to this statement.

We can never blame the Moros, Lumads, and Christians for all the conflicts in Mindanao. it is never in which religion you belong to or the ethnic group you identify yourself as. It is always the people themselves. there are conflicts in Mindanao because people doesn't practice the art of communicating effectively whenever conflicts arise. We always talk but we never learn to listen. we always sort to bloody means believing it will get us the results that we want to see but we also fail to realize this are not the means of achieving it. It is also not solved by living away from each other. if we just learn to accept and respect differences, we can all live harmoniously.

Group 22

2019-04-16 12:46:49 UTC

Saying that the tribes should live away from another is just like saying that there is no unity within our country. It will only lead to more chaos and conflict because we, humans, tend to disagree with things. The thing we think that will solve the conflict is inflicting in the minds of the people that no matter what their ethnicity are they are still Filipinos and that we should accept the culture of others despite of disagreements.

ABISTA
ORDANIZA
OSABEL
SARSALE
SUMALPONG

GROUP 4

2019-04-16 13:04:27 UTC

We as a Christian also living in Mindanao that compose of different culture, different beliefs and different tradition I strongly disagree that the conflict will be resolved and peace will be gain through separating the Moros, Christians and Lumads with each other. Beacuse, Mindanao is for all that just Christian, not only for Lumads, and not only for Moros. Because as a Filipino we have the right to live peacefully in our own perspective home land. Peace will be gain through respecting the individuals belief, personality, culture, specially the tradition, that is how peace will be made not separating the different tribes. Diversity is everywhere the only thing we can do is embrace, appreciate, and respect it.<

nadia_ali2 — 2019-04-17 06:30:34 UTC

Moros, Lumads, and Christians are the tri-people of Mindanao. None of these people are unacceptable in the community. But yes, there are many cases that evidently shows that there is no equality and equity within the three groups. To achieve the goal, communication is the key for peace. Nothing will be resolved by living away from each other. It will only make things worse. It is very essential to have communication to help stimulate and strengthen one's relationship. We need to help understand and respect each other's beliefs, practices, and norms. Discrimination and blaming innocent people will not make things easier in gaining alliance and unity. Effective communication is very significant in the development of the community. Issues and problems can simply be settled. One thing as well is that most of us always look on the bleak side. Nobody realizes and tries to think about the positive contributions being done. Unfortunately, it is not always easy to recognize the good in others. If we thoroughly get to be proficient in being culturally sensitive, we can gratify each other's needs.

GROUP MEMBERS:

ALI, Nadia
ALIMODEN, Zainab Ameraira
BALANG, Sittie Hanimah
GANDAMRA, Somaira
MOHAMMAD NASIF, Sittie Samina
MONTECALVO, Chara Mae
PACAPAT, Leve
SACAL, Princess Marie

GROUP 29

2019-04-17 09:28:44 UTC

We believed that the tri-people of Mindanao namely: the Moros, the Lumads and the Christians are able to live together in a community because we doesn't see any problems with that at all. When there is understanding between these group of people, we can achieve peace and harmony. There will be no chaos but just order. And when there is respect, there will be no issues to exist. We doesn't agree with the statement "The conflict in Mindanao will never be resolved unless the Moros, Lumads and Christians live away from each other." because, here in Mindanao exists a lot of culture. There are lots of people from different groups who have different beliefs and practices who lived together in one community. We don't see any problem with that. Peace and order will be maintain as long as there is respect, understanding and avoid degradation of one's culture because there is no higher than the other.

2019-04-17 12:28:09 UTC

"The conflict in mindanao will never be resolve unless the Moras, Lumads and Christians live away from each other"

At the heart of the conflict in Mindanao lies deep-rooted prejudices against a minority Muslim and indigenous population.We dont have to avoid each other or escape from this conflict thus making a solution for this problem to achieve peace. We all have the rights to live in a place where we belong and where everything has started. Everything will be at peace if everybody has the goal to achieve it by understanding each other and respect the rights of every individual. In the end we can have everything we want, the right, the equality or fairness and peace all in all.

member:
Jessalyn Amam
Je-an Gongub
Trisha May Roxas

Group 5

2019-04-17 12:48:38 UTC

"The conflict in Mindanao will never be resolved unless the Moros, Lumads, and Christians live away from each other. "

For us, this statement is not acceptable and we strongly disagree, the separation of tri-people is not the key to attain harmonious life so-called "peace" in Mindanao. We believe that the root of all conflicts and why conflict arises in Mindanao are because of, first, inadequate knowledge of understanding the differences of these IP's. Second, rejecting the idea of how diverse Mindanao is, third, personal interest, greediness of power and wealth.

The lack of knowledge on understanding the different beliefs, cultures, traditions, and history in Mindanao is one of the most critical and the root of all conflicts. So, basically if we don't understand the practices of this tri-people, the kind of life that they have, doing things differently in their own ways, their behaviors, how they communicate, dialects, languages, what they want, what's their sentiments and many more that's the moment prejudice and discrimination comes in . We don't need to separate the tri-people of Mindanao but we need to understand the uniqueness of every individual, groups, and tribe by educating the community, indulging them in a series of talks, forums, conventions, even in the school and there is a high need for the presence of communication of every tribe leaders in one place to talk about issues that need to address, understand and solve. By that, we may now respect, appreciate, embrace and accept how diverse Mindanao is. To avoid human vs human conflict in Mindanao we need to set aside the personal interest it may be power or wealth and focus only by enriching and empowering the cultures because there will always be unity in diversity.

Group members

Hermita, Alanice
Mangate, ALaiza
Madrid, Cheska Grace
Sabaysabay, Xynia Faye
Echavez, Jenny
Viernes, Gabriel

Group 3

2019-04-17 12:57:27 UTC

We strongly disagree about the statement
"The conflict in Mindanao will never be resolved unless the Moros, Lumads, and Christians live away from each other. "
Inspite of our differences,another thing that causes the conflict between the tri-people of mindanao is - our human nature, being self-centered. We tend to put ourselves first that's why we forgot other's opinion and feelings.No war doesn't always imply peace and giving what other parties demands doesn't solve the problem.What we need is to educate ourselves on our differences that we may have reasonable reason to understand ,respect,give, and love each other and be kind to one another. We believe, together with these things , we can, not just obtain but maintain the peace in Mindanao.

Dag-uman, Ely Mae
Patay, Kent
Dela Pena, Princess

The conflict in

je_an_gongob — 2019-04-17 13:23:38 UTC

2019-04-18 08:18:08 UTC

I disagree, we are the one who created that kind of conflict. There are no conflicts if we just help ourselves to be educated enough to accept the differences we have in our country. Lumas, Moros, and Christians are still Filipinos who were part of our country, instead of judging and believing what we heard about each of them without even trying to know the truth, we must help them accept their differences and uniqueness. In that way, Lumads, Moros, and Christians won't have to live away just to keep away from conflicts. We came from different races but being a Filipinos made us one and united in every circumstances.

Levelyn Pacapat

2019-04-19 03:15:59 UTC

Creating divisions among us will not help resolve and avoid conflicts. Instead, it might produce the opposite results. We engage and interact with each other for our mutual benefit. With this, isolatiom from each other will not be the best option we have. What we need is tolerance. Tolerance is the respect, appreciation and acceptance of the rich diversity of rich cultures and various human expressions (UNESCO, 1995). Recognizing and understanding the roots of our differences will be a huge step towards the ideal and peaceful living among the lumads, moros and christians. We must judge also a person or a group of people's actions according to their own culture and practices. Analyzing deeply their actions also would lead you the understanding that we may differ in our ways of carrying out our beliefs, practices, duties and responsibilities, but the underlying values that governed our actions are the same. Through this, we might be able to understand and tolerate each other.

GROUP 18

2019-04-19 04:11:00 UTC

We strongly disagree about that suggestions or opinions. For us, in order for the Mindanao to be at piece is to compromised the people within it. No problems that can resolved by running away. We can say that every group in Mindanao have different goals in his country but in the differences we can come up to the solution that all of us will benefits. the solution is not running away it is facing it with solutions that everybody will agree (not living away with each other) and every body is in safe.

2019-04-22 02:45:56 UTC

GROUP 15.

We disagree about that suggestions. In order for the Mindanao to be at peace is to give and take to the people within it. If people will go away, how can it be the problem will solve? We can say that every group in Mindanao have different goals in his country but in the differences we can come up to the solution that all of us will benefits. The solution is not running away it is facing it with solutions that everybody will agree and every body is surely safe.

2019-04-22 08:17:02 UTC

In my own perspective, the suggestion doesn't make sense cause in the very first place, Mindanao would not be known or rich for its cultures without the function or the presence of this different groups of people. The problems here are not solved through dividing or isolating this groups, instead by uniting the group and understanding each other would help Mindanao to be peaceful and would help slowly solve each problem. People living in Mindanao should brace themselves with each other and of course see each other as one. Running away from problems would nit help, we should see and understand each other's root of differences in order to gain respect and love with each other also. All groups should be considerate in order to attain the peace and order which everyone is hoping to achieve.

Winnie babe O. Balongkit

Villamor, Sumbi, Sumilhig

2019-04-23 02:12:22 UTC

As we discuss and pondered about the statement given, we reached the consensus of disagreeing about the idea proposed since we know that it will only cause greater misunderstanding towards each other. In order to attain peace and avoid conflict in Mindanao, every varying beliefs should socialize and aim to understand one another in order to establish a good relationship with everyone. It is important for everyone to have an open mind that every individual have different belief and perspective in life and the only way to attain peace with everyone is to respect and accept each other's differences. The idea of living away from each other is unrealistic in the sense that even here in MSU-IIT, diversity is rampant and despite of these situation, there is peace in the school. We strongly believe that being able to understand and respect one another is the most effective way in attaining peace an avoiding conflict.

Coexist Re

sheenajane_gonzales — 2019-04-23 03:13:36 UTC

Rendoque
Reyes
Dagpin
Viernes
Yting

The conflict of Mindanao will be resolved not through separating the Moros, Lumads and Christian to each other instead, peace can be attained through respecting each others differences in cultures and beliefs. Each one of us, regardless of ethnicity, should know that we are all human being and we need to adjust because we belong to the same world which consist of different species with different characteristics. We should have an open mind in things like variety of origin which means different people with different thinking and this thinking is influence by our practices and we need to accept these differences because it's how conflict will end. Maybe not right away but soon it will if we have the ability to embrace the uniqueness of other people. We don't need to fight for a territory to prove which ethnic group has the ability to win over other ethnic group. We need to coexist and live harmoniously by respecting and understanding each other.

GROUP 13

2019-04-23 13:45:08 UTC

We strongly disagree about that statement. Peace can be achieved without separating the Moros, Lumads and Christians. Accepting and respecting each cultures differences will attain peace without dividing and setting boundaries for the people in Mindanao.

Lynmie V. Celestial

2019-04-23 20:13:44 UTC

I disagree with the idea given. Peace can be achieved through proper communication between tri-people in Mindanao. Separation of these people will only weaken the land. The Lumads, Moros and Christians are part of the rich culture and history of Mindanao. Respecting each others' differences and focusing more on what keeps us together is the best thing to do.

John Mark Quezon

2019-04-24 13:35:01 UTC

Isolating oneself is like stopping your self from learning and improving and that also applies when Moros, Lumads and Christians are separated from each other. I think one of the reason why peace is unattainable until this day is because of ignorance. One must keep on learning and be aware of all the things happening to its surrounding and reflect, understand and make an action to it. Separating the tri-people of Mindanao won't make a difference but it only make things worse because it creates a barrier making it hard for them to understand each other's uniqueness and culture. Conflicts arise just to change the status quo into a better one and not destroy its people but unite them into a stronger one. There are no superior or inferior tribe, just people setting rules and standards that are not just and equal. Isolation only makes a barrier but right education and great understanding makes the barrier disappear.