President Aquino will not give a deadline to end the Zamboanga City standoff, which entered its 11th day on Thursday. At a press briefing at the Zamboanga airport, Aquino said the safe release of the hostages remains government's priority. The President revealed that the MNLF rebels loyal to Nur Misuari are still holding about 20 civilians. - ANC, Top Story, September 19, 2013