Mindanao, Philippines. It is one of the most intriguing stories that happened on radio, T.V. and internet. Honestly, it sounds amusing but ignorant in a sense of racism between Muslims and Christians. For decades, Mindanao was heard as "fear of culture and government war" and were mislead through several conflicts due to different beliefs and rituals. I understand on every aspect where I met different people in different ways. Recently, I traveled different places here......and that includes, Cotabato Region. At first, I fear of not going home anymore because of wrong information I retrieved. Fortunately, it craves me on my recent job and I have to do it. Well, my hands are shaking and I can't stop thinking cautious looking around, observing unusual stuff and pickpockets if you know what i mean?? Its ironic to see a certain Muslim because I belong here in Mindanao but a lot of people criticize them but if you can only see the true beauty of our culture, you'll definitely love it. Mindanao has several tourist spots to enjoy like the Lake Sebu in South Cotabato, Mt. Apo that covers the North Cotabato and Davao Region; the hot springs in Caraga Region located in Northeast Mindanao; the beautiful rice fields of Bukidnon region; the sparkling waters of Maria Christina falls in Iligan, Lanao del Norte. And, if you're a surfboard enthusiast, try the Sargiao Island which you can truly see the strong waves near the Pacific ocean. But, all of these are surely to discover and will retain its promise if there will be exact unity of one another. See, the major problem here is that the information we retrieved is all mixed up. The people wants to know the real issue. "What's going on the Mindanao today?"
Ever since, the Ampatuans started the "rumored onslaught", everybody wants to think of Mindanao is not friendly at all. I hate hearing those gossips knowing my city is one of the strongholds towards peace.
So, it is YOU who will help me find the answers. Do you know anything about Mindanao?
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