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The Philippines has a high literacy rate and over 2,000 universities. Catholic schools and Islamic madaris are also part of the education system.
The Islamic separatist group in the Philippines, specifically referring to groups like the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), seeks autonomy or independence for Muslim-majority areas in the southern Philippines, particularly in Mindanao, where they believe they have historical and cultural ties. They aim to establish an Islamic state or self-governing region that reflects their religious and cultural identity.
Islam is a religion that can be represented by Islamic Community, Islamic state, Islamic nation, or Islamic world.
Islamic State of Iraq was created in 2006.
Islamic State of Afghanistan ended in 2001.
Philippines is not a state. It's a country.
The Rights of Minorities in the Islamic State was created in 1954.
Jakarta Islamic State University was created in 1957.
The motto of Jakarta Islamic State University is 'Knowledge, Piety, Integrity'.
NO. Obama, whatever his ignorance is concerning the capabilities and actual danger of Islamic State, is not "working for them". He simply does not prioritize Islamic State and its actions to the requisite level to protect American and European lives.
Why were the Philippines of strategic importance to the United State?
The Philippines is a nation.