But he warned: "If these renegades don't stand down, they will be dealt with as rebels."
The government sent marines to surround the complex. Television footage showed them shaking hands with some of the rebellious officers, raising questions about what they would do if ordered to mount an assault.
By sunset, 22 mutineers had surrendered -- three officers and 19 enlisted personnel, Reyes said.
The standoff began soon after Arroyo ordered the arrest late Saturday of a group of junior officers who deserted with their weapons and were believed to be plotting a coup. Rumors of a coup plot had been spreading for the last week.
Trillanes claimed to have the support of 2,000 officers and soldiers. Reyes said about 200 men were involved. They were armed with rifles and wore red arm bands with a symbol of sun rays.
Trillanes said the explosives were for self-defense: "If they try to take us down, we will be forced to use it."
The influential Roman Catholic archbishop of Manila, Cardinal Jaime Sin, said in a statement admitting that reforms are needed in society and government but that it "must be done through peaceful means and deeds of justice."
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