Mindanao is the second largest and easternmost island in the Philippines. It is also the name of
one of the three island groups in the country, which consists of the island of Mindanao and smaller
surrounding islands. The other two are Luzon and the Visayas. The island of Mindanao is called
The Land of Promise. Mindanao is the only area of the Philippines with a significant Muslim presence.
A guerrilla war is ongoing on the islands. In addition, the crime rate on the island is among the highest in
the country.