Moro Memoirs, a new digital resource dedicated to documenting, mapping, and preserving the stories, cultural landscapes, and lived memories of the Muslim people in the Philippines launched this May 18, 2026.
Founded by researcher and cultural advocate Barjunaid T. Cadir, Moro Memoirs emerges as a vital response to the historical erasure and underrepresentation of Bangsamoro narratives in mainstream Philippine history. The platform serves as a "living archive," blending academic research with community-driven oral histories to ensure that the identity, resistance, and faith of the Moro people are safeguarded for future generations.
The platform was officially launched along with the first episode of their webinar series, which featured a talk with Prof. Darwin Absari of the University of the Philippines Institute of Islamic Studies.
The Philippine Educational Research Organization (PHEDRO) was also launched, which serves as the research and archive organization behind the platform.
Commissioner Naida Akkalan of the Bangsamoro Commission on the Preservation of Cultural Heritage (BCPCH) - Basilan has expressed support for the initiative, citing it as "a meaningful platform dedicated to documenting and preserving the rich cultural heritage, historical narratives, and lived experiences of the Bangsamoro people."
Moro Memoirs also invites contributions. Visit their website to learn more: https://moromemoirs.com
A Digital Home for Bangsamoro Heritage
Moro Memoirs is an interactive repository organized into several key pillars:
- Tangible Heritage: Physical cultural heritage including mosques, ancestral houses, artifacts, settlements, and historic structures reflecting Bangsamoro identity.
- Intangible Heritage: Living traditions such as oral histories, weaving, rituals, music, language, and cultural practices passed through generations.
- Natural Heritage: Mountains, rivers, caves, forests, and coastal landscapes holding cultural, historical, and spiritual significance to Bangsamoro communities.
- Historical Zones: Places and communities significant to Bangsamoro history, including settlements, battle sites, sacred areas, and historic trading centers.
- Historical Figures: Individuals who shaped Bangsamoro history, leadership, faith, resistance, and community life through their contributions and legacy.
- Cultural Masters: Respected individuals who preserve and transmit traditional knowledge, arts, crafts, and cultural practices within their communities.
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