The Moro Armed Struggle in the Philippines: The Nonviolent Autonomy Alternative by Macapado Abaton MDr. Macapado A. Muslim's present study of the causes of the Moro armed struggle and his advocacy of peaceful processes leading to "autonomy with compensatory justice" within the Philippine community confirms Aristotle's insight and advances Burton's approach. It emphasizes the responsibility of armed government as well as armed rebels to create a nonviolent institution that will be responsive to the needs of all. It suggests a creative forum to assist