When that stage of the Mindanao conflict is reached, the renewed claim for full independence is more likely because the socialization of a conflict has been proven an effective tool for minority groups. In short, the protractedness of the armed conflict, if it is not brought to its final closure sooner, may result in the Philippines losing the contested areas in Mindanao to the Moro people because insincerity prevails over confidence and mistrust dominates over the need for open mindedness among the primary actors in this armed conflict.