PGMA shakes hands with parish priest Fr. Noli Fernandezat the Saint Augustine Church in Lubao, Pampanga

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo shakes hands with parish priest Fr. Noli Fernandez after attending Mass at the Saint Augustine Church in Lubao, Pampanga, where she cast her vote in a nearby polling place for Mondayís first-ever national and local automated elections. (PNA/NIB photo by E.Supera)
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PGMA prays for the successful conduct of Monday’s elections during a Mass at Saint Augustine Parish Church in Lubao, Pampanga

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo prays for the successful conduct of Mondayís elections during a Mass at Saint Augustine Parish Church in Lubao, Pampanga, where she cast her vote in a nearby polling precinct. The President is seeking a congressional seat for the second district of Pampanga. (PNA/NIB photo by E.Supera)
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Villar, wife Cynthia cast vote in Las Pinas City

MANILA, May 10 -– Senator Manuel ‘Manny’ Villar Jr. has expressed mixed feelings moments after he and wife congresswoman Cynthia Villar cast their votes at the covered court of STI along Abel Nosce St. inside the BF Resort Village in Las Pinas City.

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DepED appeals to Comelec for further extension of voting

MANILA, May 10 — Amidst complaints of long lines in polling centers nationwide and voters going home, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday appealed to the Commission on Election (Comelec) to be open for further extension so as to ensure a high voter turn-out provided that teachers are provided security at night.

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Palace says PGMA will push 3 remaining agenda

MANILA, May 10 — The results of the May 10 elections notwithstanding, there will be no change in the direction and pace of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s agenda of transition, stability and legacy during the remaining 50 days of her term, Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Gary Olivar said today.

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Villar apologizes to rivals hurt during the campaign period

By Jelly F. Musico

MANILA, May 10 -– Nacionalista Party standard-bearer Manny Villar on Monday asked for forgiveness from other presidential candidates whom he might have hurt during the campaign period that was marred by mudslinging and personal attacks.

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Villar upbeat on election results but urges voters to remain vigilant

MANILA, May 10 — Nacionalista Party standard-bearer Sen. Manny Villar is optimistic on the outcome of the automated elections but worried about the voters’ disenfranchisement.

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(Evening wrap-up) 2010 automated polls generally peaceful — PNP

MANILA, May 10 –- The Philippine National Police (PNP) described on Monday the 2010 national elections as generally peaceful with much less election-related violent incidents (ERVIs) compared with the two previous elections.

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RP democracy winner in May 10 vote — Palace

MANILA, May 10 — Presidential Spokesperson Ricardo Saludo said today everybody — the voters, election officials, election volunteers and the security forces — deserved commendations for the conduct of Monday's historic vote.

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NCRPO: Metro Manila polls free of election violence

MANILA, May 10 –- National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) chief Direector Roberto Rosales on Monday commended not only his men but also Metro Manilans who contributed so much in maintaining order during the conduct of elections throughout the Metropolis.

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