Philippines Election Results Posted
Originally uploaded by Don Sausa
For the first time, the Philippines used an electronic voting system that immediately provided results online. This reduced the political tension that was prevalent in past elections. For those that didn't have a computer or television, various organizations provided election results through displays on the street.
In this example, they posted the results on the main highway which attracted crowds and caused a traffic congestion.
Look closely and you'll find the jeepney has the Aquino ribbon while the taxi has a Villar checkmark.
Many believe Senator Noynoy Aquino won the presidential race against Senator Manny Villar because he was the son of the Philippines' most revered modern heroes. The people that voted for Noynoy hope his upbringing and the influence of his humble mother will help reform the country. And while he doesn't have many legislative victories to brag about, he also looks less corrupt than the rest, and in this country, that's an achievement in of itself.
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