“Suki, unsay gipangita?”—a familiar phrase in Binisaya, often heard in Moro shops in Northern Mindanao, translates to “customer, what are you looking for?” While its roots lie in the Moros’ trading culture, the phrase captures a deeper existential search that has defined the Moros’ centuries-long struggle for self-determination. This search is not merely about autonomy or sovereignty. It is about the collective aspiration for dignity, identity, and continuity—elements that form the foundation of transgenerational resilience. The Moros are known to be traders.