Philippines Elections 2016 Explainer

On Monday May 9, the Philippines will pick a new president. Elections happen only once every six years in the Philippines, so when they do it’s a BIG DEAL and this year’s campaign season has been one of the most raucous ever. Here we break down what’s at stake in the 2016 polls and profile the five leading presidential candidates, including one who’s been dubbed the Donald Trump of the Philippines.

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