Autonomous Regions

A.)    The need to have an autonomous region in the case of Mindanao is for them to preserve their culture and tradition. In a way, they are also put into freedom when it comes to their religious practice and beliefs. The need for autonomy in the Cordillera Region was approved for them to have the control of their ancestral land and to better protect the environment and prevent those who would take advantage of their rich natural resources.

But through the years, the autonomy of these two regions was not well practiced. Their leaders, Nur Misuari and Capt. Balweg were among the typical elected officials who continuously change with regards to the uplifting of the lives of the people.

B.)     The granting of Autonomous status of these regions is one way of keeping the peace and order to this country. But the more they were given the autonomy, the more they became active to destabilization of the present administration.

Peace and order must present in a certain community before putting into action any development plan. The government must take serious actions in bringing peace and not enough to make the peace and order possible. The best way to make these things done is to show the people that the government is serious in bringing development to these areas. With the current issues in the National government nowadays, the giving of gift cheques which everyone thinks is a form of bribery to sustain the power of the present administration. It is expected for these regions (which are known to be the home of rebels) to continue the destabilization of the government.

The two regions are very rich in agriculture at the best way to bring economic development to these regions is to tap their agriculture resources and involve the people in the government projects. The giving of stable jobs for these people won’t make them think about doing or joining in any anti-government groups.

It also very important to protect the environment while doing this development action. The government can ask the support of the private sectors and the youth through schools, colleges and universities.

With regards to financial matters, the government can ask for external support to other countries which have programs of development and can fund the said programs.