ZAMBOANGA CITY: Communist rebels on Wednesday freed two government soldiers they had captured in southern Philippines ahead of peace talks with the government.

The soldiers, Sgt. Solaiman Calocop and Private First Class Samuel Garay, were released near Sultan Kudarat province after 75 days in captivity. Both are members of

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