PHILIPPINES: Polls close in violent election campaign

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Updated May 14, 2007 19:17:43

Security forces in the Philippines have been on high alert after a violent and bloody election campaign that's left more than 110 people dead. Counting is underway to determine the outcome of Monday's local and congressional elections, in which 18-thousand positions were being contested.

Presenter: Rob Sharp
Speakers: Chief Superintendent Samuel Pagdilao of the Philippines Police

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