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Philippines Selects New Leader

Liputan6.com, Manila: Philippine Folk determine their new leader through elections, Monday (10 / 5). Long lines seen in various corners of the country. Of the nine presidential candidates, according to poll results, showing a lot of Filipinos who believe in Senator Benigno Aquino III, son of Philippine democracy icon Corazon Aquino.

In the elections that took place since this morning, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in power became the first voters who voted. He contributed a voice in his hometown in Pampanga province, north of Manila.

Approximately 50 million voters will vote to determine the contributing politicians from the City Council up to presidential level they passed the National Election by an automated system. The new system is first held in the Philippines.

Two of the nine well-known names as candidates in elections this time, including Joseph Estrada and Senator Benigno Aquino III. Former Philippines first lady Imelda Marcos became a candidate member of the House of Representatives. There was also a Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao is also registered as a candidate at the congress.

In addition to choosing the president and vice president, Filipinos must also determine who has the right people sitting at approximately 17 other positions at the level of legislative and other local level. (BJK / ANS)