Moro resistance against the USA occupation of the Philippines from 1899 to 1913. The Iranun were excellent in maritime activity as they are traditionally sailors and pirates. They used to ply the route connecting the Sulu Sea, Moro Gulf to Celebes Sea, and raided the Spanish held territories along the way. See also Sama-Bajau people Karakoa Garay (ship) Penjajap References Ethnic groups in Sabah Ethnic groups in Mindanao Muslim communities of the Philippines Moro ethnic groups