Philippines set for polls
Presidential, congressional and local elections to get under way in few hours time.

Published On 9 May 2010
In a few hours time, Filipinos will head to polling stations to cast their ballots in presidential, congressional and local elections.
More than 40 million people are registered to vote.
This will be the country’s first automated elections, campaigning for which have been dominated by colour and controversy.
Al Jazeera’s Marga Ortigas reports.
Source: Al Jazeera