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Presidential Race Takes Shape in Philippines

22/10/09October 22, 2009

In the Philippines, where presidential elections are due next May, the field of contenders is taking shape. Former President Joseph Estrada has said he wants to run again and President Gloria Arroyo has now made it clear she will support her defence minister, Gilbert Teodoro. But opinion polls say former PM Corazon Aquino's son "Noynoy" is the frontrunner.

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Senator Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino, the son of the late President Corazon Aquino, has good chances of winning according to the latest polls
Senator Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino, the son of the late President Corazon Aquino, has good chances of winning according to the latest pollsImage: AP