█ Bangsamoro territory under Moro control
█ Historical extent

This article deals with the land claimed by the Moro people. For the region controlled by them, see : Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.

Bangsamoro is the name for the "homeland" of the Moro. Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (800x1250, 63 KB) Map of the Philippines showing the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (800x1250, 63 KB) Map of the Philippines showing the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. ... Map of the Philippines showing the regions and their provinces (click for larger version). ... The Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM; Rehiyong Awtonomo ng Muslim Mindanao) of the Philippines is composed of five provinces and one city namely: Basilan, Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi and the Marawi City. ... â–ˆ Bangsamoro territory under Moro control â–ˆ Historical extent The Moros form the largest non-Christian ethnic group in the Philippines, comprising about 5% of the total Filipino population as of 2005. ...

The term comes from the Malay word bangsa, meaning nation or people, and the Spanish word moro, from the older Spanish word Moor, the Reconquista-period term for Arabs or Muslims. Moorish Ambassador to Queen Isabella I of Castile The Moors were the medieval Muslim inhabitants of al-Andalus (the Iberian Peninsula including present day Spain and Portugal) and the Maghreb and western Africa, whose culture is often called Moorish. ... Conquista redirects here. ...

It may also refer to the Moro people, in general. These include the Tausug, the Maranao and the Maguindanaoan. â–ˆ Bangsamoro territory under Moro control â–ˆ Historical extent The Moros form the largest non-Christian ethnic group in the Philippines, comprising about 5% of the total Filipino population as of 2005. ... Tausug is spoken in Sulu province in the Philippines It is a member of the Visayan language family. ... Maranao is the term used for the people of Lanao, a predominantly Muslim region in the Philippine island of Mindanao. ... Maguindanaon is the name of the language spoken by majority of the population of Maguindanao province. ...

Extent

Bangsamoro covers the provinces of Basilan, Cotabato, Davao del Sur, Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao, Palawan, Sarangani, South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga del Norte, and Zamboanga Sibugay; and the cities of Cotabato, General Santos, Iligan, Marawi, Pagadian, Puerto Princesa, and Zamboanga. Basilan is an island province of the Philippines located in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). ... Cotabato, formerly North Cotabato, is a landlocked province of the Philippines located in the SOCCSKSARGEN region in Mindanao. ... Davao del Sur is a province of the Philippines located in the Davao Region in Mindanao. ... Lanao del Norte is a province of the Philippines located in the Northern Mindanao region. ... Lanao del Sur is a province of the Philippines located in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). ... Maguindanao is a province of the Philippines located in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). ... Palawan is an island province of the Philippines located in the Mimaropa region. ... Sarangani is a province of the Philippines located in the SOCCSKSARGEN region in Mindanao. ... South Cotabato is a province of the Philippines located in the SOCCSKSARGEN region in Mindanao. ... Sultan Kudarat is a province of the Philippines located in the SOCCSKSARGEN region in Mindanao. ... Sulu is an island province of the Philippines located in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). ... Tawi-Tawi is an island province of the Philippines located in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). ... Zamboanga del Sur is a province of the Philippines located in the Zamboanga Peninsula region in Mindanao. ... REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Province of Zamboanga del Norte Region: Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) Capital: Dipolog City Founded: June 23, 1635 and June 6, 1952 Population: 2000 census—823,130 (27th largest) Density—124 per km² (27th highest) Area: 6,618. ... Zamboanga del Sur is a province of the Philippines located in the Zamboanga Peninsula region in Mindanao. ... A city (lungsod, sometimes siyudad, in Filipino or Tagalog) is a tier of local government in the Philippines. ... Cotabato City is one of the cities of the Philippines located in Mindanao. ... General Santos City (GenSan for short; formerly called Dadiangas) is a city in the Philippines. ... Iligan City is a 1st class city in the province of Lanao del Norte, Philippines, of which it was the provinces former capital. ... Marawi City is a 1st class city in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. ... Pagadian City is a 1st class city in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. ... The City of Puerto Princesa is a first class city in the province of Palawan, Philippines. ... The City of Zamboanga is a 1st class, highly urbanized city in the Philippines and one of the first chartered cities in the country. ...

Other interpretations may include territories that use to form North Borneo including Sabah, Labuan and the islands of Sipadan and Ligitan. This area is currently under the Sabah dispute. Motto: Pergo et Perago (Latin: I undertake and I achieve”) British North Borneo Capital Jesselton Language(s) Malay, English Government Monarchy Monarch  - 1882 - 1901 Victoria  - 1952 - 1963 Elizabeth II Governor  - 1896 - 1901 Robert Scott Historical era New Imperialism  - North Borneo Company May, 1882  - British protectorate 1888  - Japanese invasion January 1... State motto: Sabah Maju Jaya State anthem: Sabah Tanah Airku Capital Kota Kinabalu Ruling party Barisan Nasional  - Yang di-Pertua Negeri Ahmadshah Abdullah  - Ketua Menteri Musa Aman History    - Brunei Sultanate 19th century   - British North Borneo 1882   - Japanese occupation 1941-1945   - British control 1946   - Accession into Malaysia 1963  Area  - Total 76... Motto: Coordinates: Country Malaysia State Wilayah Persekutuan Made into Federal Territory 1984, October 19th Administered by Perbadanan Labuan Labuan Corporation Chairman Datuk Suhaili Abdul Rahman Area    - City 92 km² Population (2000)  - City 78,000 (est) Time zone MST (UTC+8)  - Summer (DST) Not observed (UTC) Website: http://www. ... Sipadan is the only oceanic island in Malaysia; rising 2,000 feet or 600m from the seabed; it has been formed by living corals growing on top of an extinct volcanic cone that took thousands of years to develop. ... Ligitan is a small island off Borneo in the east. ... The status of the territory of Sabah, previously known as North Borneo, is currently disputed. ...

History

Bangsamoro was originally home to the Muslim sultanates of Mindanao (such as Maguindanao and Sulu). These sultantes resisted Spanish colonial rule, and were therefore not fully integrated with the rest of the islands. The Sultanate of Maguindanao was a Muslim state that ruled parts of the island of Mindanao, in southern Philippines. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... The Spanish Empire was one of the first truly global empires. ...

However, after the American occupation of the islands (as well as the Moro Rebellion) the area was slowly integrated into the rest of the country. Combatants United States Philippines Commanders William McKinley Emilio Aguinaldo Strength 126,000 soldiers 80,000 soldiers Casualties 4,324 U.S. soldiers dead 2,000 Philippine Constabulary 16,000 soldiers killed est. ... The Moro Rebellion was the second phase of the Philippine-American War, following the so-called Philippine Insurrection phase. ...

Two decades after the Philippines reclaimed its independence from the U.S., the area was claimed by the Moro National Liberation Front, who intended it to become the "Moro homeland" separate from the Republic of the Philippines. However, claims were suspended due to a peace agreement in 1996. Currently, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) seeks to establish an independent Islamic state in this area. The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) is an active Islamic movement in the Southern Philippines. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... In a show of force during peace negotiations with the Philippine government, members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front parade during a press conference June 4, 2005, on the island of Mindanao. ... Caliph is the term or title for the Islamic leader of the Ummah, or community of Islam. ...

In 1990, the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao was created to act as a homeland for Moros. However, only the provinces within the Sulu Archipelago (excluding the city of Isabela) and the provinces of Lanao del Sur and Maguindanao (excluding Cotabato) are currently included. ... The Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM; Rehiyong Awtonomo ng Muslim Mindanao) of the Philippines is composed of five provinces and one city namely: Basilan, Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi and the Marawi City. ... Sulu Archipelago is an island chain in the southwest Philippines. ... Isabela City is a city and the capital of the province of Basilan, in the Philippines. ... Lanao del Sur is a province of the Philippines located in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). ... Maguindanao is a province of the Philippines located in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). ... Cotabato City is one of the cities of the Philippines located in Mindanao. ...

See also

• Sabah dispute
• Moro people

The status of the territory of Sabah, previously known as North Borneo, is currently disputed. ... â–ˆ Bangsamoro territory under Moro control â–ˆ Historical extent The Moros form the largest non-Christian ethnic group in the Philippines, comprising about 5% of the total Filipino population as of 2005. ...

External links

• http://www.bangsamoro.com ::a new medium for the modern moro::
• http://www.bangsamoro.info The Bangsamoro Online - The History and Struggle of the Bangsamoro People!
• http://www.luwaran.com The Moro Islamic Liberation Front Website
• http://www.joomlamoro.com Joomla! Bangsamoro Translation Project
• http://www.morofocus.com The Bangsamoro Documentation Project
• http://blog.wyzemoro.com Moslemen M. Macarambon Jr. Blog - a Moro confessions, rants, reviews and reflections
• Isulong SEOPH entry by a Proud Moro - Moslemen M. Macarambon Jr. writes about his thought and experiences on search engines optimization on the keyword: "Moro" and "Bangsamoro"
• http://www.amirbutler.com/archives/2002/11/11/22 Amir Butler: The Moro Struggle for Independence

Moro Organization links

• Young Moro Professionals Network, Inc. (YMPN)
• Bangsamoro Successors Generation Network (BSGN)
• Western Mindanao Overseas Workers Ass'N(WEMOWA)