Philippines : The President announces cease - fire for midnight hours . Muslim rebels were believed to be holding around 100 hostages . Separatist movements . Government forces engaged the rebels in certain parts of the city . President Aquino warned the rebels not to increase the threat to civilians .
Philippines : The President announces cease - fire for midnight hours . Muslim rebels were believed to be holding around 100 hostages . Government forces engaged the rebels in certain parts of the city . President Aquino warned the rebels not to increase the threat to civilians .