Word: jolo
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...provinces are as neglected as Sulu, close to the southern tip of the Philippines, about 500 miles from Manila. Sulu's capital, Jolo, has deteriorated markedly even though it gave Aquino 95% of its votes during her run for the presidency. Violent local feuds often flare, and for three months the city has had no electricity. Muslim secessionists threaten to break out in open warfare. Says Mayor Aminkadra Abubakar: "Every day I send ((Aquino)) a letter and a telegram, reminding her of what ought to be done here. I never get a direct reply...
...President demonstrated her resolve by not holding the negotiations with Misuari in Malacanang Palace but instead flying to Jolo, a Muslim stronghold in the Sulu Island chain 600 miles south of Manila. Misuari, leader of the separatist Moro National Liberation Front, has headed the Philippine Muslims' struggle for independence for the past 14 years from self-imposed exile in the Middle East. Following a two-hour meeting in a heavily guarded Roman Catholic convent, the two leaders agreed to hold talks that are expected to focus on Muslim autonomy in the south. Aquino told Misuari at one point, "Faith...