500,000 Displaced Civilians Due To Terrorism and War

Approximately 500,000 individuals, including approximately 300,000 children, are still displaced and living in Centers after evacuation on Mindanao currently and in recent months. There are thousands more recently evacuated due to fighting and terrorism on the island of Basilan. Tipo-Tipo has been particularly an area of evacuation repeatedly. It is reported that after fleeing most endure poor health services and unsanitary conditions. The children lose days or weeks, or even months of school. It is reported, possibly true, that ASG Terrorists and MILF hide in these evacuation Centers to avoid being located by Government Troops.The Evacuations began in Central Mindanao in August and continue until today.