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    The document summarizes key events in the Philippines, particularly in Mindanao, from the 1960s to the 1990s. It discusses the growth of the banana and pineapple plantations in the 1960s, as well as rising social unrest and violence, particularly between Muslim and Christian groups. The 1970s saw the emergence of violent paramilitary groups like the Ilaga and the Manili massacre, worsening conflicts. The 1980s brought the People Power Revolution and a focus on restoring democracy. Through the 1990s, tourism in Mindanao grew, particularly in Southern Mindanao, aided by peace talks between the government and MNLF in 1996. However, kidnappings in 1998 slowed investment and tourism.

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    The document summarizes key events in the Philippines, particularly in Mindanao, from the 1960s to the 1990s. It discusses the growth of the banana and pineapple plantations in the 1960s, as well as rising social unrest and violence, particularly between Muslim and Christian groups. The 1970s saw the emergence of violent paramilitary groups like the Ilaga and the Manili massacre, worsening conflicts. The 1980s brought the People Power Revolution and a focus on restoring democracy. Through the 1990s, tourism in Mindanao grew, particularly in Southern Mindanao, aided by peace talks between the government and MNLF in 1996. However, kidnappings in 1998 slowed investment and tourism.

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    The document summarizes key events in the Philippines, particularly in Mindanao, from the 1960s to the 1990s. It discusses the growth of the banana and pineapple plantations in the 1960s, as well as rising social unrest and violence, particularly between Muslim and Christian groups. The 1970s saw the emergence of violent paramilitary groups like the Ilaga and the Manili massacre, worsening conflicts. The 1980s brought the People Power Revolution and a focus on restoring democracy. Through the 1990s, tourism in Mindanao grew, particularly in Southern Mindanao, aided by peace talks between the government and MNLF in 1996. However, kidnappings in 1998 slowed investment and tourism.

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    The document summarizes key events in the Philippines, particularly in Mindanao, from the 1960s to the 1990s. It discusses the growth of the banana and pineapple plantations in the 1960s, as well as rising social unrest and violence, particularly between Muslim and Christian groups. The 1970s saw the emergence of violent paramilitary groups like the Ilaga and the Manili massacre, worsening conflicts. The 1980s brought the People Power Revolution and a focus on restoring democracy. Through the 1990s, tourism in Mindanao grew, particularly in Southern Mindanao, aided by peace talks between the government and MNLF in 1996. However, kidnappings in 1998 slowed investment and tourism.

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    1960s

    the banana and pine apple plantations industry boomed


    Social unrest became more apparent in Southern Mindanao.
    Violence was rampant.
    - News headlines carries reports of killings, encounters and harassments happening
    in the various parts of Mindanao especially in the areas with heavy Muslim
    concentration.
    The Moro struggle was much triggered by the so called Jabidah Massacre on March
    17, 1968.
    - Jabidah massacre was the alleged killing of Moro soldiers by members of
    the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on 18 March 1968.It is also known as
    the Corregidor massacre as the killing took place on Corregidor Island in the Philippines.
    - This involved the merciless killing of at 28 young Muslim recruits in the Philippine
    Army by their Christians superiors.
    1970s
    The Ilaga group became known in the region.
    - they are said to be the most feared by the Muslims.
    - they are the most notorious organized by the seven local Christians politicians
    - they are supported by some influential Christians and logging magnets.
    - Manili massacre is one of their activities wherein 70 Muslims and wounding 70
    other inside the mosque and nearby house in the barrio.
    - this incident worsened the conflict in the region and marked a deep scar
    on the Muslim community.
    Marcos regime created Department of Tourism.
    - part of the Four Year Program of the Department of Tourism was the
    development of tourist sites beyond Metro Manila particularly in Northern Luzon,
    Zamboanga, Davao and Bicol region.
    - tourism was promoted particularly in Southern Mindanao.
    Peoples perception of the region was largely negative and biased due to serious
    insurgency problems in Davao region, CARAGA, provinces such as Bukidnon, Misamis
    Oriental and Occidental.
    - the conflict between the government and the Moro National Liberation Front
    (MNLF) and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).
    1980s
    It was common knowledge that the dictatorial government for almost 20 years
    ended through a people power revolution in 1986.
    The countrys democratic foundations were reestablished and the much needed
    reforms were set in place.
    The economy suffered from major lapses and was not moving forward both in
    national and regional levels.
    However, the condition could not be blamed on the government at the time since its
    focus was more on bringing back democracy and investor confidence was destroyed
    by the coup attempts.
    1990s
    Tourism growth was observed in Mindanao especially in Southern Mindanao to a more
    stable and sustainable direction.
    In 1992, tourism industry displayed a renewed vigor in the region despite the favorable
    events which affected visitor traffic.
    1n 1994, the region regained its confidence and momentum in terms of economic
    growth alongside with the development thrust of the country in Mindanao.
    The region opened its doors to East Asian neighbors.
    Mayor Dutertes administration has the record of lowest crime giving the impression to
    the local and foreign tourist that the regions local government could give them
    assurance of security.
    In addition, Davao envisioned itself as a center of trade, commerce and tourism in
    Mindanao.
    Tourist arrivals in Mindanao particularly in Southern Mindanao increased significantly
    from 1994-1995 by 44% or a total of 294,702 visitors.
    - 88.73% were domestic and 11.27% were foreign visitors.
    With the tourist development, the land of some native folks who were lured by the
    meddlers were lost.
    - they sell their lands to the investors especially lands along coastline areas.
    In September 1996, the Philippine government and MNLF settled their socio-political
    conflict through peace talk which resulted to full recognition worldwide and
    strengthen the trust and confidence not only to business sectors but also to local and
    foreign tourist as well.
    In 1998, the number of local and foreign investors in Mindanao started to decline.
    - this was attributed to the fact that national elections held in the country and
    kidnapping for ransom of foreign nationals Abu Sayaff were on the headlines that adds
    injury to the image on Mindanao.
    The declaration of all out war in Central Mindanao in 2001 gained varied criticism
    from the different groups and organization.
    The Maguindanao Massacre in November 2009 , the Killing of Catholic priest in Jolo,
    Sulu, the kidnapping of media personalities and foreign nationals, the three successive
    bombing in Central Mindanao on August 2013 caught the national and international
    attention while in Northern part of Mindanao, incidents regarding extortion, the
    offensive attack of NPA, the displacement of Indigenous people due to mining took
    place.
    The recent peace talks between the government and MILF which resulted to the
    signing of Framework Agreement on Bangsa Moro (FAB) gained positive support for
    those people who hopes to end conflict in Mindanao.

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