A story about the heroism, redemption, and sacrifice of both sides of the Mindanao conflict.
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The people behind it
Ping Medina
Sgt. Benjamin Calayan
Bong Cabrera
Jamiluddin Kasaran
Mike Liwag
Omar Kasaran
Bernard Laxa
Asan Kasaran
Ruth Alferez
Alia
Ian Ignacio
Sgt. Banayad
Leo Arellano
Carlon Matobato
James Lomahan
Victor Calaunan
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