Western election observers on Saturday criticised the Philippine government for “insufficient” openness as the country prepares to choose its next president with a new automated voting system.

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RIGGED elections and the instability they create have been the bane of the Philippines for much of its democratic history.

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Most Filipinos will not vote for any candidate endorsed by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in the May 10 elections, according to a Pulse Asia survey. The survey, which was conducted among 1,800 r…

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The Philippines’ controversial new automated voting system passed its test in a mock election Saturday, despite press reports of minor glitches, an elections commission official said.

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Myanmar is likely to hold elections around September but they are shaping up to be a “farce” with democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi unable to run, Philippine Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo said Friday.

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The nominee to be the US ambassador to the Philippines called Tuesday for free and peaceful elections and hoped for progress on corruption and human rights concerns.

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MANILA, Philippines – Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile has called for a “conscience vote” by senators in the majority on the controversial Committee Report 780 before the third regular session of the 14th Congress adjourns this week.

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