But what surprises will the MILF have waiting for them there? From CNN, :
MANILA, Philippines (CNN) — The Philippines has begun pulling its troops out of Iraq, a move seemingly being made to satisfy demands by kidnappers of a Filipino hostage.
Eight of the 51 Philippine humanitarian troops in Iraq have already left the country, Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Delia Albert said early Wednesday.
“The Foreign Affairs Ministry is coordinating the pullout of the humanitarian contingent with the Ministry of National Defense,” Albert said in a statement.
“As of today (Wednesday), our head count is down from 51 to 43.”
The United States has protested the action, saying giving in to terrorist demands should not be an option.