SULTAN KUDARAT, Philippines, 11th May, 2013 -- Local politicians led by gubernatorial candidate Tocao Mastura release doves into the air on May 11, 2013 during their last day of campaign at the old provincial capitol in Sultan Kudarat town in the southern Philippine province of Maguindanao. The Philippine military have raised the red alert in the region as the Commission on Elections deputized them to secure on May 13, 2013 political process. In the past, Philippine elections have been marred by violence and corruption, but this year, President Benigno Aquino's government has enforced several
SULTAN KUDARAT, Philippines, 11th May, 2013 -- Local politicians led by gubernatorial candidate Tocao Mastura release doves into the air on May 11, 2013 during their last day of campaign at the old provincial capitol in Sultan Kudarat town in the southern Philippine province of Maguindanao. The Philippine military have raised the red alert in the region as the Commission on Elections deputized them to secure on May 13, 2013 political process. In the past, Philippine elections have been marred by violence and corruption, but this year, President Benigno Aquino's government has enforced several measures in an effort to curb the bloodshed.
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