Like a pebble dropped in a still pond, its ripples spreading outward, so it was in the Philippines during the 1970's, when Muslim secessionist groups rebelled openly against the Philippine government, seeking not only autonomy but independence from a repressive regime. Every town and village felt the disturbance, some more than others. The tragic events of these days caused ripples that went beyond the confines of township and province, all the way to the halls of power in Manila. The ripples continued even beyond the territorial boundaries to other countries of the world and in particular to...
Like a pebble dropped in a still pond, its ripples spreading outward, so it was in the Philippines during the 1970's, when Muslim secessionist groups ...