Colonialism by Spain is cited as a contributor to current resource conflicts in Mindanao.

The entities involved

• Mindanao →

  second largest island of the Philippines

  • An earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao, Philippines, prompting the issuance of tsunami alerts.Mon 00:42
  • Relief efforts are underway following the earthquake that struck Mindanao on June 1st, with vessels deployed to affected communities.Sun 23:27
• Spain →

  country in southwestern Europe with territories in Africa

  • A heat dome is affecting Spain, Italy, and the UK, prompting weather warnings across Europe.Mon 17:01
  • Spain's Sira Rego made controversial remarks about the Palestinian state, leading Israel to summon the Spanish embassy and expel diplomats from Ramallah.Mon 14:44
• Philippines →

  archipelagic country in Southeast Asia

  • Marcos met with Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan, while Teodoro's foreign policy remarks were compared to those of Jay Tarriela.Mon 18:00
  • Robert W. McElroy discussed global migrant resilience and journey involving the Philippines and Ethiopia.Mon 16:25

Related events

• Mindanao is part of the Philippines, and the U.S. is pursuing initiatives for strategic resource access.Aug 31
• A self-determination vote in Mindanao leads to the region being carved out, brokered by Malaysia.Sep 13
• Legal issues are currently affecting regional stability and development in Mindanao.Jul 18
• Founders established a rural life center in Mindanao, which is a region of the Philippines.Sep 11
• The International Crisis Group is monitoring security and governance issues in the Mindanao region.Sep 3