The announcement came just hours after Arroyo's spokesman said the Philippines' small peacekeeping contingent in Iraq would be withdrawn when its tour ends Aug. 20. Dela Cruz's captors had demanded that Manila pull out its tiny 52-strong force within three days, a deadline that was drawing near as word came of the release.
Iraq Net article
Update 2:00 pm: Okay, not exactly released. Negotiations stalled. The captors are demanding the Philippines troops be out by July 20.
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