Young Muslim leaders to talk about peace in De Oro gathering

Written by Samira Gutoc / MindaNews
Wednesday, 28 February 2007 09 26 34

MARAWI CITY (MindaNews/27 Feb) -- Poor Muslim Mindanao has some wealth, its young professionals, which include opposition spokesperson and Harvard law graduate Adel Tamano. They are idealistic, passionate, political and hobnob with Manila’s elite, but distance themselves from traditional leaders and politicos.

Seeming frustrated by the never ending peace talks, these Muslim yuppies cannot wait for the fruits of the peace negotiations for development to begin.

Some have forsaken jobs in Manila's air-conditioned high-rise buildings and instead returned to their hometowns to make a difference.

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