Roxas said almost 13,000 people had been evacuated amid fighting between government armed forces and an estimated 300 armed Muslim rebels in blockaded areas of the city . ` NEW : MNLF rebels are believed to be holding at least 180 hostages , state media reports . Philippine troops continue a tense standoff with Muslim rebels in Zamboanga . Authorities say almost 13,000 people have been evacuated as a result of the fighting . Comment:
NEW : MNLF rebels are believed to be holding at least 180 hostages , state media reports . Philippine troops continue a tense standoff with Muslim rebels in Zamboanga . Authorities say almost 13,000 people have been evacuated as a result of the fighting . Comment: