3 Diaspora of Moros Flashcards
Who was the president that pressed the claim to Sabah through peaceful and diplomatic channels in 1962?
President Diosdado Macapagal
Who defeated President Diosdado Macapagal in the 1965 presidential election?
President Ferdinand Marcos
What was President Macapagal’s approach to the Philippine claim to Sabah?
through “peaceful and diplomatic channels”
What was President Marcos’ approach to the Philippine claim to Sabah?
“extra-legal action”
What does “Operation Merdeka” mean, and what was its purpose?
- Meaning: “To set free/freedom”
- Purpose: A secret operation involving training for jungle warfare, sabotage, and infiltration
Where did the Jabidah Massacre occur?
Rocky Island of Corregidor
When did Jabidah Massacre occur?
March 17, 1968
How many Moro trainees were killed in the Jabidah Massacre, and how many were part of the overall training?
64 were killed; 180 trainees in total
Who was the lone survivor of the Jabidah Massacre, and why did he say the trainees were ordered to be shot?
- Jibin Arola
- Reasons: Refusal to follow orders to attack Sabah, non-payment of monthly allowances
What was Malaysia’s reaction when the alleged invasion plan hit international news?
A frenzy of war preparation
How did President Marcos respond to allegations about the Sabah invasion plan?
He denied it.
- An Ilocano who converted to Islam and adopted the name “Abdulatif”
- Proposed a Pan-Malayan federation and organized the Jabidah expeditionary force in Simunul, Tawi-Tawi
Major Eduardo Martelino
What name did Major Eduardo Martelino adopted when converted to Islam?
Abdulatif
What did Major Eduardo Martelino proposed and organized? (2)
- Proposed a Pan-Malayan federation
- Organized the Jabidah expeditionary force in Simunul, Tawi-Tawi
Where was the Jabidah expeditionary force organized?
Simunul, Tawi-Tawi
Who were the key figures associated with the Jabidah project, and what were their roles? (3)
- Major Eduardo Martelino - Lead actor and organizer
- Gen. Romeo Espina - Director (Armed Forces of the Phils (AFP) Chief of Staff)
- President Ferdinand Marcos - Producer (Commander-in-Chief)