Thursday, July 15, 2004
The Filipino man who was being held hostage in Iraq told his family via a videotaped messaged, that he would be returning home. During this tape he also thanked the Philippine government for their decision to withdraw its forces from Iraq.
He appeared to be in good health on the tape. Manila withdrew its 43 soldiers and eight police, one month ahead of schedule.
Due to the popularity of this hostage - the Philippine governement was backed into a corner. If they didn't withdraw their troops from Iraq one man would be killed, yet who would honor a government who did not appreciate and defend its citizens?
He appeared to be in good health on the tape. Manila withdrew its 43 soldiers and eight police, one month ahead of schedule.
Due to the popularity of this hostage - the Philippine governement was backed into a corner. If they didn't withdraw their troops from Iraq one man would be killed, yet who would honor a government who did not appreciate and defend its citizens?