2007 November | Mindanao Writers' Blogs
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Exodus day

I fully anticipate this homecoming. But as in any exodus, the past two days and the next two days would be busiest. I have to do packing, unpacking, throwing, storing and all other things any transient could go through. The biggest part is adjusting, or in this case, readjusting to another work set up ...

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launch

My book Children of the Ever-Changing Moon was finally launched yesterday at the National Bookstore in Davao City. I would like to thank those who came and bought copies of the book. The book is available in bookstores now....

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Reflections: Home Sick

“You’re in a better place, I’ve heard a thousand times And at least a thousand times I’ve rejoiced for you But the reason why I’m broken, the reason why I cry Is how long must I wait to be with you I close my eyes and I see your face If home’s where my heart is then ...

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the jihadist

The Jihadist (45mins, video) is an autobiographical documentary on the filmmaker’s struggle as an artist against the backdrop of the Islamic revolution in Southern Philippines. His search for his rightful place in the memory of his homeland yields questions that ...

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Mindanao Week of Peace starts today

For the ninth time this year, the Bishops-Ulama Conference has held on to the ground by leading the celebrations for the Mindanao Week of Peace (MWOP). The BUC adopted Zamboanga City’s Peace Week and made it Mindanao-wide in 1999. For almost a decade, the peace weeks have been opportunities for “peace weavers” to reflect ...

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george’s town

Moises Charles Hollite directs George's Town. George Sabandal is one of about 2,500 internally displaced persons (IDPs) who have sought refuge in the town of Buluan, Maguindanao as a result of the “all-out war” in ...

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Transparency in peace negotiations

Those who are familiar with peace negotiations could understand the nature of talks being held there. Important but confidential, these are only two of the important considerations. Any point being brought up or agreed upon bears impact to people —the respective constituencies of each negotiating party. In the case of the government negotiating peace ...