This book reminds the Filipino people of the threats of natural hazards and disasters in Mindanao, which are normally lost in the memory of the younger generations. Such events are remembered only through folklore, music, art, and stories in different journals. Books render these calamitous episodes in history clear in our minds and provide critical information that serves as the basis for planning, vital for effective prevention and mitigation of disaster risk and overall resilience of communities.

The Mindanao Disaster Timeline is a start toward getting the vital records of catastrophes in Mindanao more complete. This continuing effort by the community can integrate into the full discovery of the history and understanding of Mindanao, serving as concrete basis for anticipatory planning necessary for the development of Mindanao and the attainment of genuine and lasting peace in the region.