Vote Violence: At least 9 killed in Philippines election clashes

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— May 10, 2010 —
At least 9 people have been killed in election violence as nationwide voting gets underway in the Philippines. Authorities some of the victims were shot dead as supporters of a Mayoral candidate clashed with police. The violence occured despite tight security at the polls after 30 people were killed in the past 3 months during political campaigning. The country is voting to elect a new president to replace Gloria Arroyo.