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There's a new sheriff in the Philippines. Philippines election: Anti-crime hardliner Duterte claims win The official PPCRV poll monitor said the mayor of the southern city of Davao had more than 14.8m votes - about 39% - with 90% of ballots counted. Manuel Roxas is in second place with 9m (23%). The winner is decided on a simple majority of votes cast. Mr Duterte has been the long-time front-runner in a campaign also driven by the economy and corruption. President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino is standing down as the constitution limits presidents to one six-year term. Filipinos are also picking a vice-president and local officials. The Punisher The PPCRV (Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting) is accredited by the election commission to monitor counting but its reporting does not represent an official tally. But Mr Duterte told AFP news agency as his lead appeared unassailable: "It's with humility, extreme humility, that I accept this, the mandate of the people." He said his law and order policy had been the key to his success. "What I can promise you is that I will do my very best not just in my waking hours but even in my sleep," he said. Mr Duterte has made many controversial statements during his campaign, saying that he would butcher criminals. A former state prosecutor nicknamed "The Punisher", he has been mayor of Davao for more than 22 years. He recently joked that, as mayor, he should have been first to rape an Australian missionary murdered in a prison riot, but he later apologised. The election campaign has also focused on reforming the economy, infrastructure, and on the territorial disputes with China in the South China Sea. Elections here are a cheerful, communal affair with large family groups or neighbours walking into the polling stations to vote together. The constant crowds coming in and out of the elementary school in Manila's Tondo district looked hard to manage. But election officials are well-practised, and voters well-informed. Plenty of officials were on hand to help voters manage the formidable ballot sheets, listing in this constituency dozens of candidates for the various local and national posts. The enthusiasm across the age and class spectrum for Mr Duterte in this campaign has exposed the weariness of Filipinos with the familiar political faces, who have delivered some economic improvements but little real change in the levels of poverty and corruption. Mr Duterte has suggested he will disregard democratic checks and balances if they get in the way of fixing the country's problems. It's a message that has excited and attracted people. Yet the numbers coming to vote here, and the positive and relaxed atmosphere, show that the faith in the familiar rituals of democracy is still as strong here as anywhere in Asia.
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I came across this today on Philippine- addicts, well worth a read if your thinking of having a beach holiday in the Philippines http://boracaycompass.com/nightlife-guide/ Hi, I'm Paul Fournier. I'm an expat living in Boracay and the writer of Boracay Compass. The Ultimate Guide to Boracay's Nightlife Boracay is well known for its vibrant, seven days a week nightlife. There are many different nightlife venues to choose from – from wild parties, to bars, to lounges with live music. There is something for everyone. Knowing that, how do you find the places that best fit your likes? Read on to find out… In this guide I list and describe all of Boracay’s nightlife venues that matter, so that you can easily find the clubs, bars, lounges and parties that fit your style. As you determine which places you like you can use the nightlife map to quickly find their exact locations. Tip: this guide is continually updated with Boracay’s latest nightlife venues and events. I recommend you bookmark it for future reference. http://boracaycompass.com/nightlife-guide/
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Looks like the Philippines is about to get hit with another typhoon: http://www.cnn.com/interactive/hurricane.tracker/index.html
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Hi, Anyone got experience of civil partnership or marriage to a Ladyboy. What is the visa acceptance rate in Europe or the USA ? How much do Ladboys ask for an allowance. I have encountered an expensive one that wants 20k pesos for her birthday !! The instinct is to drop her like a hot stone . The walking $ syndrome. You dress like a tramp , work at home as a garbage collector but you are considered a millionaire in the Philippines ?
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