Philippines Election Polls open Today

President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino is standing down as the constitution limits presidents to one six-year term.

Five candidates are running but the mayor of Davao led polls ahead of voting. Filipinos will also pick a vice-president and local officials.

More than 100,000 police officers are on duty. Fifteen people have been killed so far during the election campaign. On Saturday a mayoral candidate was murdered in the south.

There is tight security after a campaign marred by violence.

People in the Philippines are now voting for a new president and other leaders, with outspoken mayor Rodrigo “Digong” Duterte the favourite to win.