Imelda Marcos to run for Philippine Congress in 2010

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Updated December 3, 2009 21:13:48

In the Philippines the race for next year's national and local elections continues to generate controversy, with former first lady Imelda Marcos planning what she hopes will be a stunning political comback. The 80-year old widow of the late President Ferdinand Marcos will run in the northern Illocos Norte constituency - a Marcos stronghold. Next May's polls attracted controversy, after President Gloria Arroyo registered to run for a seat, when she leaves office. Also running is seven times world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao.

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