11.   Vincent was one of the first hostages the rebels released to begin initial talks with the government.

12.   Police said the rebels released two female hostages who were sick, but refused to free all children in the building.

13.   Police said the rebels released two women hostages who were unwell, and news reports said two sick toddlers were let go too.

14.   Philippine Communist rebels on Friday released a police inspector, the first of five military and police officers they have promised to free after weeks of captivity.

15.   Philippine Communist rebels released a police inspector Friday, the first of five military and police officers they have promised to free after weeks of captivity.

16.   Philippine communist rebels on Friday released a police inspector, one of five military and police officers they have been holding hostage.

17.   Police said the rebels released two sick women, and news reports said two ill toddlers were freed as well.

18.   Police said the rebels released two women hostages who were unwell, but talks had been suspended overnight.

19.   Philippine Communist rebels released Friday a police inspector, the first of five military and police officers they have promised to free after weeks of captivity.

20.   Rebels on Thursday released a Roman Catholic bishop and his driver they had held hostage for five days, an independent radio station said.