Rappler's latest stories on conflict in Mindanao
ARMM saw 'explosion of violence' in 2016 – report
According to the latest Conflict Alert, the biggest causes of violent conflict in 2016 are shadow economy issues, while political issues such as rebellion and extremism caused more fatalities

Information management vital for Marawi recovery – UN OCHA
UN OCHA launches an online platform to help local government units and NGOs learn the needs of those affected by the armed conflict

FAST FACTS: Poverty in Mindanao
Decades of armed conflict have hampered development in Mindanao where most of the Philippines poorest regions are located

Mindanao peace: Looking from afar in hope and admiration
There are all kinds of tensions in the world and if the Philippines can make the peace process work by creating a democratic inclusive and genuinely autonomous region it will become a model for resolving conflict elsewhere

The Senate and media make war on Mindanao
I accuse the media of being the lackey of partisan political interests its own ignorance and bigotry

When a president dodges responsibility
A retired member of the Special Action Force writes: Gallant as we are suicide missions are not in our vocabulary The SAF went in assured that PNoy and his government had their backs

How conflict can lead to food insecurity and hunger
Decades long conflict between the forces of the government and groups like the MILF and MNLF leave a huge part of Mindanao in poverty

Cardinal Quevedo a 'prophet' in Mindanao
UPDATED At the Vatican Pope Francis gives the red hat to Cotabato Archbishop Orlando Cardinal Quevedo
Q & A: Mindanao cardinal dreams 'like Pope Francis'
Cotabato Archbishop Orlando Quevedo who becomes cardinal on February 22 says he wants a simple Church a poor Church a humble Church
New cardinal: 'Spokesman' from the poorest islands
Pope Francis has pulled Cotabato from the fringes and newly named Cardinal Orlando Quevedo vows to speak out on the challenges facing southern Philippines
Mindanao cardinal fears 'crowning with thorns'
The first cardinal from Mindanao Cotabato Archbishop Orlando Quevedo admits he feels some insecurity He asks himself: Am I equal to the task?
Quevedo: Mindanao's first cardinal
Named a cardinal Cotabato Archbishop Orlando Quevedo can soon advise the Pope on Islam and inter religious dialogue
Gov't braces for mass deportation
But I hope our expectations are wrong says ARMM Acting Gov Mujiv Hataman
Conflict displaces 24,000 in Maguindanao
Scared that they will be caught in the middle gunfire Maguindanao residents flee their homes
Mindanao's power, infra problems scare investors away - envoy
Power and infrastructure problems are deterring foreign investors from pouring funds into one of the country s most agriculturally rich islands said a Japanese official