50 million registered to vote “Donald-Trump” -style candidate is favourite
Vote has exposed disenchantment with governing elite, despite strong economy
Voting is underway in the Philippines as the population chooses a new president and vice-president.
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Voters in Manila have queued in blazing sunshine.
There are reports of problems with the electronic voting machines, which could scupper the election commission’s pledge to declare a winner in 24 hours.
How is the mood in the country?
The election campaign has exposed growing disgust with the Southeast Asian country’s governing elite.
There is widespread poverty and inequality despite years of robust economic growth.
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