Causes and Problems of Moro Urban Migration

Abstract

Moro migration to urban areas specifically the Metropolitan Manila areas such as Maharlika Village. Taguig and Islamic Center. Quiapo was caused by reasons primarily related to the Mindanao conflict. Majority of the Moro migrant families in the said communities cited this reason for the cause of their relocation. This conflict is associated with the peace and order situation of the Moro communities in Mindanao. Military and rebel operations have greatly affected the day-to-day living of the residents in the affected areas. The military campaigns have resulted in the commission of the most serious violations of human rights. No precautionary measures were made by the government armed forces to spare civilians, especially women and children from the armed violence. There was no distinction between combatants and non-combatants during armed encounters. The sporadic military campaigns by government forces against Moro rebels have endangered hate, revenge and indignation, and aggravated discrimination. The rebels on the other hand, also have their share of human rights violations. Thus the Human Rights Commission found that both sides of the armed conflict have grossly violated the International Humanitarian Law. Based on these unfortunate experiences in our country, there is a need to educate the people on the obligations and responsibilities of the armed combatants during armed conflict. While the government has no control on the rebels, the government armed forces should set an example in complying with the International Humanitarian Law. The government military forces have grossly violated the International Humanitarian Law and we cannot expect the rebel to comply with the said law. The rebels instead have retaliated with vengeance.