Abstract

Muslim Mindanao is an autonomous region that comprises Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao del Norte, Maguindanao del Sur, Basilan, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi. It is the only region in the Philippines in which the national government devolved substantial political power to it along with seed money for development growth. Since this region was a political experiment, the national government undertook three times amendments of the organic act governing the region in furtherance of empowerment and good governance but it did not function well as it was expected.