In the early 1970s, some of the Yakan settled in Zamboanga City due to political unrest that led to armed conflict between militant Moro groups and government soldiers. The Yakan Village in Upper Calarian is famous among local and foreign tourists because of their art of weaving.
During the early 1970s, some members of the Yakan tribe moved to Zamboanga City due to political unrest that led to armed conflict between Moro militant groups and government forces. The Yakan Village in Upper Calarian is a popular tourist destination because of its renowned weaving tradition.