Voting in Philippines got extended by one hour after technical glitches delayed balloting, which is also marred by violence that killed eight people. Frustration mounted as the voters waited for hours in long lines in the stifling summer heat while election officers struggled with malfunctioning machines, inaccurate voter lists and disorder. More than 50.7 million Filipinos registered to vote for president, vice president, hundreds of legislators and more than 17,000 local officials. At least eight people were killed in shootings and clashes on election day. Several bomb and grenade attacks also occurred, mostly in the volatile southern region of Mindanao. Analysts said Filipinos were hungry for change and would choose a leader who has no links to the administration of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, which has been plagued by corruption scandals, allegations of abuses and other anomalies.
News On AIR | May 10, 2010 2:15 PM
Election in Philippine; Eight killed