Voters flock to public schools nationwide for the 2013 Philippine general elections. Election results have been marred by allegations of vote buying and fraud via the new Automated Election System (AES) .

Voters flock to public schools nationwide for the 2013 Philippine general elections. Election results have been marred by allegations of vote buying and fraud via the new Automated Election System (AES) .

Voters flock to public schools nationwide for the 2013 Philippine general elections. Election results have been marred by allegations of vote buying and fraud via the new Automated Election System (AES) .

The feast of St. Rita of Cascia is celebrated every year with masses, processions, and parlor games for children.

The feast of St. Rita of Cascia is celebrated every year with masses, processions, and parlor games for children.

The Philippines defeated U.A.E. 24-8 at the Rizal Stadium to stay in the elite division of the Asian 5 Nations rugby tournament.

The Philippines defeated U.A.E. 24-8 at the Rizal Stadium to stay in the elite division of the Asian 5 Nations rugby tournament.

The Philippines defeated U.A.E. 24-8 at the Rizal Stadium to stay in the elite division of the Asian 5 Nations rugby tournament.

The Philippines won against UAE 24-8.

The Philippines won against UAE 24-8.

Filipinos celebrated International Museum Day by visiting the National Museum of the Philippines in Manila. Several museums in the country, including the National Museum, waived admission fees.

Filipinos celebrated International Museum Day by visiting the National Museum of the Philippines in Manila. Several museums in the country, including the National Museum, waived admission fees.

The food fair opens every weekend from afternoon till dawn and showcases a wide range of Filipino delicacies both local and foreign.

The food fair opens every weekend from afternoon till dawn and showcases a wide range of Filipino delicacies both local and foreign.

The food fair opens every weekend from afternoon till dawn and showcases a wide range of Filipino delicacies both local and foreign.

Filipino voters elected local and national leaders last May 13. Poll violations, confusion, fraud, technical glitches, lack of transparency, and traditional politics marked the campaign season, election day, and canvassing of votes.

Fighters pose for the pre-fight weigh in at the Resorts World in Manila. International fighters battling for championship belts will slug it out on the 18th of May at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City for the 37th Pacific Xtreme Combat fight.

Fighters pose for the pre-fight weigh in at the Resorts World in Manila. International fighters battling for championship belts will slug it out on the 18th of May at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City for the 37th Pacific Xtreme Combat fight.

Fighters pose for the pre-fight weigh in at the Resorts World in Manila. International fighters battling for championship belts will slug it out on the 18th of May at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City for the 37th Pacific Xtreme Combat fight.

Fire officials have said that it may take days before they can contain the fire. Fire investigators have said they have not understood what started the blaze. 45 firefighters attended the scene and cleared vendors from the scene.

Fire officials have said that it may take days before they can contain the fire. Fire investigators have said they have not understood what started the blaze. 45 firefighters attended the scene and cleared vendors from the scene.

Fire officials have said that it may take days before they can contain the fire. Fire investigators have said they have not understood what started the blaze. 45 firefighters attended the scene and cleared vendors from the scene.

The cast of Fast & Furious 6 are in Manila for the Asian premiere of the 6th instalment in the popular action franchise.

The cast of Fast & Furious 6 are in Manila for the Asian premiere of the 6th instalment in the popular action franchise.

The cast of Fast & Furious 6 are in Manila for the Asian premiere of the 6th instalment in the popular action franchise.

Ousted Philippine president, Joseph Estrada, cast his vote for the 2013 midterm elections as he seeks the mayoral seat in Manila, the country's capital. Running against him is incumbent mayor, Alfredo Lim.

Ousted Philippine president, Joseph Estrada, cast his vote for the 2013 midterm elections as he seeks the mayoral seat in Manila, the country's capital. Running against him is incumbent mayor, Alfredo Lim.

Ousted Philippine president, Joseph Estrada, cast his vote for the 2013 midterm elections as he seeks the mayoral seat in Manila, the country's capital. Running against him is incumbent mayor, Alfredo Lim.

Millions of Filipinos are expected to vote during National mid-term Elections. The Commission on Elections is expecting a higher voter turnout compared to previous ones with some voters waiting more than two hours to vote.

Millions of Filipinos are expected to vote during National mid-term Elections. The Commission on Elections is expecting a higher voter turnout compared to previous ones with some voters waiting more than two hours to vote.

Filipinos are to vote for 229 district members of the House of Representatives as well as most of the 12 seats being contested in the 24-member Senate, and some 18,000 local posts up for grabs in the midterm elections.

Filipinos are to vote for 229 district members of the House of Representatives as well as most of the 12 seats being contested in the 24-member Senate, and some 18,000 local posts up for grabs in the midterm elections.

Filipinos are to vote for 229 district members of the House of Representatives as well as most of the 12 seats being contested in the 24-member Senate, and some 18,000 local posts up for grabs in the midterm elections.

The Philippines was ranked in an annual report by British charity Save the Children as one of the worst places in Southeast Asia to be a mother, ranking 106 out of 176 countries.

Dangwa flower market in Manila prepares for mother's day tomorrow. Many vendors are receiving bulk order of roses arrangements which will be given to mothers on their special day tomorrow.