Mindanao, Sulu and Palawan History

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What date was MSU created?

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September 1, 1961

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How many MSU campuses are there in the MSU System?

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12

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Who was the brainchild behind MSU?

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Sen. Datu Ahmrad Domacao Alonto

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What are the three mandates of MSU?

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1. Perform traditional university functions (instruction, research, extension). 2. Provide trained manpower skills for economic development. 3. Help accelerate integration among the peoples of Southern Philippines.

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What is the significance of Hadji Kamlon?

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He was a WWII veteran and Tausug hero who rebelled against the Philippine government.

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What is the approximate area of Mindanao?

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92,000 sq. kilometers or 34% of the total land area of the country.

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What percentage of the country's rubber production comes from Mindanao?

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99%.

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What is the Sulu Archipelago?

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A group of hundreds of volcanic and coral islands in the southwestern Philippines.

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What is the maximum width of Palawan?

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24 miles (39 km).

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What are the main landforms in Mindanao?

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1. Diwata Mountains 2. Agusan-Davao Ranges 3. Western Mindanao Ranges 4. Lanao-Cotabato-Bukidnon Ranges 5. Southern Cotabato Ranges.