3/ 🧵 The MNLF and MILF were established when Muslims felt that the resettlement policy of the government marginalized them. Since they have long resisted foreign rule, they felt there was a need to establish and create their own ideology, which was more founded on Islamic principles.

Sadly though, every time some of their members are unsatisfied with their rules, breakaways happen, hence the groups of Abu Sayyaf and Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF). Today, MNLf and MILF are working with the government, but Abu Sayyaf Group and BIFF are still opposed.