Arroyo successor ready for Philippines presidential race

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Updated October 21, 2009 20:42:44

It's only six months away from Philippines presidential election. Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro, who's been leading disaster relief work in the country, is also President Gloria Arroyo's appointed successor and candidate for president. He is facing some strong competitors. Among them the son of former Philippine president Corazon Aquino, Senator Benigno Aquino.

Presenter: Kesha West
Speaker: Gilberto Teodoro, Philippines presidential candidate

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