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             Philippines Holds Elections Crucial for Aquino Reforms

   The Philippines is holding elections seen as a mandate for President
   Benigno Aquino`s reform agenda.
   Voters on Monday are choosing more than 18,000 officials, including
   local leaders, more than half of the 24-member Senate and hundreds of
   legislators in the House of Representatives.
   President Aquino swept into power by a landslide in 2010 on a promise
   to fight corruption that he blames for widespread poverty.
   He has scored high popularity ratings for prosecuting corrupt
   officials, including his predecessor, Gloria Arroyo, now in detention
   while being tried for alleged massive graft.
   Elections in the Philippines have long been plagued by bribery, along
   with intimidation or violence against opponents.
   Results of Monday`s poll are expected in a few days.
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