DHAKA: People in the Philippines are voting for a new president and other leaders, with candid mayor Rodrigo ‘Digong’ Duterte the favourite to win.

Five candidates are running but Mr Duterte led polls ahead of voting, despite controversial comments while campaigning and a hard-line position, BBC reports on Monday (May 9).

The campaign has been driven by public concerns about the economy, inequality and rampant corruption.

More than 100,000 police officers are on duty amid violence ahead of voting.

BDST: 1334 HRS, May 9, 2016
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