Election Special: Philippines May 10th 2010

Vote-buyers Nabbed in Bulacan

By: The Diplomat

Four alleged vote-buyers are arrested in Meycauayan City, Bulacan, on the eve of election day, police report.

Four alleged vote-buyers are arrested in Meycauayan City, Bulacan, on the eve of election day, police report.

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