The "M" everyone seems to be talking about is probably for MINDANAO. It is the Islamist/Christian island where conflict between religions have been going on for centuries. Mindoro is the island just south of LUZON island. Nothing in as far as Muslims on that island. Puerto Galera is the resort most noted on Mindoro. Mindanao is a continual war zone. Filipino military is constantly patrolling the island, many times being ambushed. Many Filipinos from all over Philippines go to Mindanao on military duty and never return. U.S. conducts exercises there all the time. I'd say its a great place to get your feet wet if you're looking for combat action.