41.   The underlying distrust toward both the Manila government and the Muslims emerged clearly during the Senate hearing in Cotabato City.

42.   This means that, before any funds are transferred to the Philippines, the Manila government had to give its formal agreement to the terms of the deal.

43.   This means that before any funds are transferred to the Philippines the Manila government will have to formally agree to the terms of the deal.

44.   This means that, before any funds are transferred to the Philippines, the Manila government will have to give its formal agreement to the terms of the deal.

45.   Under the terms of the rulings, the Manila government had to formally agree to the terms of the deal before the funds were transferred.

46.   In turn, the Manila government has refused to give the group permanent residence in the Philippines.

47.   A Moslem leader negotiating for peace in the southern Philippines with the Manila government said Thursday he was confident other rebel groups will join the pact.

48.   It has also threatened to abort its role as go-between between the Manila government and Moslem guerrillas in the southern Philippines.

49.   Philippine communist rebels holding peace talks here with the Manila government welcomed the release Friday of one of their leaders so he can take part in the negotiations.

50.   The communists have been fighting the Manila government for decades, in a war that has cost thousands of lives.