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Police operatives take inventory of undetermined number of high-powered ...

(The Canadian Press) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:27:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - Police operatives take inventory of undetermined number of high-powered rifles and ammunitions which were discovered in the farm of Datu Sarip Ampatuan, brother of Andal Ampatuan, the patriarch of the powerful Ampatuan clan who was implicated in the massacre. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Nickee Butlangan)

Poll officials demonstrate how to use vote-counting machines, ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:08:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Poll officials demonstrate how to use vote-counting machines, to be used for the first time in Philippine national and local elections in May, at the Maharlika elementary school in Taguig city, south of Manila January 27, 2010. Spiralling political violence and the introduction of a new voting system have raised the risk that national polls in the Philippines in May produce the outcome markets fear most of all -- a failed election that nobody wins. To match Reuters Analysis PHILIPPINES-ELECTIONS/ REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS)

Roman Catholic priests are seen before an open air mass at a ...

(AFP) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 06:12:00 GMT

(AFP) - Roman Catholic priests are seen before an open air mass at a Manila park, in 2003. Thousands of Roman Catholic priests in the Philippines were set to make mass confessions of their sins to each other on Wednesday. Photo:Joel Nito/AFP

Thousands of Roman Catholic priests in the Philippines were ...

(AFP) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 06:12:00 GMT

(AFP) - Thousands of Roman Catholic priests in the Philippines were set to make mass confessions of their sins to each other on Wednesday. Photo:Joel Nito/AFP

Philippine soldiers recover weapons of a private army under ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 03:56:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Philippine soldiers recover weapons of a private army under the control of the powerful Ampatuan political clan in Sharif Aguak, Maguindanao December 6, 2009. Spiralling political violence and the introduction of a new voting system have raised the risk that national polls in the Philippines in May 2010 produce the outcome markets fear most of all -- a failed election that nobody wins. Picture taken December 6, 2009. To match analysis PHILIPPINES- / REUTERS/Erik de Castro/Files (PHILIPPINES - Tags: ELECTIONS POLITICS MILITARY CIVIL UNREST)

Andal Ampatuan Jr. (C), a local mayor of Maguindanao province, ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:53:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Andal Ampatuan Jr. (C), a local mayor of Maguindanao province, is escorted by National Bureau of Investigation agents inside the courtroom at a police camp in Manila's suburban Quezon City January 27, 2010. Ampatuan Jr. will stand trial on Wednesday on charges that he led the massacre of 57 people, including journalists and relatives of his political rivals, in November last year in southern Philippines. REUTERS/Cheryl Ravelo (PHILIPPINES - Tags: CRIME LAW CIVIL UNREST POLITICS)

Andal Ampatuan Jr. (C), a local mayor of Maguindanao province, ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 23:25:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Andal Ampatuan Jr. (C), a local mayor of Maguindanao province, is seen in a bullet proof vest as he is escorted by agents of National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) before going to a trial at a police camp in Manila's suburban Quezon city January 27, 2010. Ampatuan Jr. stands trial on Wednesday on charges that he led the massacre of 57 people, including journalists and relatives of his political rivals in November last year in southern Philippines. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)

Andal Ampatuan Jr., a local mayor of Maguindanao province, talks ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 23:23:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Andal Ampatuan Jr., a local mayor of Maguindanao province, talks to his lawyer inside a detention cell in the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) before going to a trial at a police camp in Manila's suburban Quezon city January 27, 2010. Ampatuan Jr. stands trial on Wednesday on charges that he led the massacre of 57 people, including journalists and relatives of his political rivals in November last year in southern Philippines. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)

Andal Ampatuan Jr., a local mayor of Maguindanao province, is ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 23:21:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Andal Ampatuan Jr., a local mayor of Maguindanao province, is seen with a bullet proof vest and handcuffs before going to a trial at a police camp in Manila's suburban Quezon city January 27, 2010. Ampatuan Jr. stands trial on Wednesday on charges that he led the massacre of 57 people, including journalists and relatives of his political rivals in November last year in southern Philippines. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)

National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Attorney Nestor ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 07:06:00 GMT

(Reuters) - National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Attorney Nestor Mantaring inspects a confiscated counterfeit U.S. $100 bill during a news conference at the NBI headquarters in Manila January 26, 2010. The NBI busted anew a syndicate distributing counterfeit U.S. dollars following the arrest of two members and the seizure of 1,400 pieces of fake U.S. $100 bills amounting to $140,000 (6.4 million pesos) in Pasay city last week. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW BUSINESS)

An agent of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) holds ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 07:00:00 GMT

(Reuters) - An agent of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) holds up a confiscated counterfeit U.S. $100 bill during a news conference at the NBI headquarters in Manila January 26, 2010. The NBI busted anew a syndicate distributing counterfeit U.S. dollars following the arrest of two members and the seizure of 1,400 pieces of fake U.S. $100 bills amounting to $140,000 (6.4 million pesos) in Pasay city last week. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW BUSINESS)

National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Attorney Nestor ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 06:58:00 GMT

(Reuters) - National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Attorney Nestor Mantaring (L) and NBI regional director Edward Villarta display confiscated counterfeit U.S. dollars to reporters during a news conference at the NBI headquarters in Manila January 26, 2010. The NBI busted anew a syndicate distributing counterfeit U.S. dollars following the arrest of two members and the seizure of 1,400 pieces of fake U.S. $100 bills amounting to $140,000 (6.4 million pesos) in Pasay city last week. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW BUSINESS)

National Treasurer Roberto Tan answers questions during an interview ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:38:00 GMT

(Reuters) - National Treasurer Roberto Tan answers questions during an interview with Reuters in Manila January 25, 2010. The Philippines may complete its foreign debt issues for this year by March if market conditions are good, Tan said on Monday. REUTERS/Cheryl Ravelo (PHILIPPINES - Tags: BUSINESS)

National Treasurer Roberto Tan reads questions from the Dealing ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:35:00 GMT

(Reuters) - National Treasurer Roberto Tan reads questions from the Dealing Room, a Reuters Messaging chatroom, during an interview in Manila January 25, 2010. The Philippines may complete its foreign debt issues for this year by March if market conditions are good, Tan said on Monday. REUTERS/Cheryl Ravelo (PHILIPPINES - Tags: BUSINESS)

National Treasurer Roberto Tan types his answer in the Dealing ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:34:00 GMT

(Reuters) - National Treasurer Roberto Tan types his answer in the Dealing Room, a Reuters Messaging chatroom, during an interview in Manila January 25, 2010. The Philippines may complete its foreign debt issues for this year by March if market conditions are good, Tan said on Monday. REUTERS/Cheryl Ravelo (PHILIPPINES - Tags: BUSINESS)

National Treasurer Roberto Tan smiles during an interview with ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:29:00 GMT

(Reuters) - National Treasurer Roberto Tan smiles during an interview with Reuters Manila January 25, 2010. The Philippines may complete its foreign debt issues for this year by March if market conditions are good, a senior government official said on Monday. REUTERS/Cheryl Ravelo (PHILIPPINES - Tags: BUSINESS)

A monument of former President Corazon 'Cory' Aquino is pictured ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 03:59:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A monument of former President Corazon 'Cory' Aquino is pictured after its unveiling, to mark her 77th birthday at Luneta park in Manila January 25, 2010. Mrs. Aquino, widow of slain Senator Benigno 'Ninoy' Aquino Jr., was installed as the country's president in 1986 following the ouster of former president Ferdinand Marcos in the historic EDSA People Power Revolution and recognized globally as an icon of democracy. She died on August 1, 2009 after months of battling colon cancer. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: POLITICS ANNIVERSARY)

Philippine presidential candidate Senator Benigno 'Noynoy' Aquino ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 03:57:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Philippine presidential candidate Senator Benigno 'Noynoy' Aquino III looks at a monument dedicated to his mother, former President Corazon 'Cory' Aquino, during the unveiling to mark her 77th birthday at Luneta park in Manila January 25, 2010. Mrs. Aquino, widow of slain Senator Benigno 'Ninoy' Aquino Jr., was installed as the country's president in 1986 following the ouster of former president Ferdinand Marcos in the historic EDSA People Power Revolution and recognized globally as an icon of democracy. She died on August 1, 2009 after months of battling colon cancer. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: POLITICS ANNIVERSARY)

Philippine presidential candidate Senator Benigno 'Noynoy' Aquino ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 03:55:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Philippine presidential candidate Senator Benigno 'Noynoy' Aquino III stands in front of his mother's picture, former President Corazon 'Cory' Aquino, after the unveiling of a monument to mark her 77th birthday at Luneta park in Manila January 25, 2010. Mrs. Aquino, widow of slain Senator Benigno 'Ninoy' Aquino Jr., was installed as the country's president in 1986 following the ouster of former president Ferdinand Marcos in the historic EDSA People Power Revolution and recognized globally as an icon of democracy. She died on August 1, 2009 after months of battling colon cancer. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: POLITICS ANNIVERSARY)

Students wearing costumes inspired by nature perform at a parade ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 11:12:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Students wearing costumes inspired by nature perform at a parade during 'Caracol 2010', a local version of Mardi Gras, along Makati, the financial district of Manila January 24, 2010. Caracol is part of the city government's commitment to conserve the environment and natural resources. REUTERS/Cheryl Ravelo (PHILIPPINES - Tags: SOCIETY)

Philippine presidential candidate Senator Benigno 'Noynoy' Aquino ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 11:05:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Philippine presidential candidate Senator Benigno 'Noynoy' Aquino III kneels in prayer during a mass commemorating the birthday of his late mother, former president Corazon Aquino, at Edsa Shrine in Manila January 24, 2010. REUTERS/Cheryl Ravelo (PHILIPPINES - Tags: POLITICS RELIGION)

Students wear costumes inspired by nature at a parade during ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 10:51:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Students wear costumes inspired by nature at a parade during 'Caracol 2010', a local version of Mardi Gras, along Makati, the financial district of Manila January 24, 2010. Caracol is part of the city government's commitment to conserve the environment and natural resources. REUTERS/Cheryl Ravelo (PHILIPPINES - Tags: SOCIETY)

A farmer sprays tobacco leaves with pesticide at a tobacco farm ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 03:20:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A farmer sprays tobacco leaves with pesticide at a tobacco farm in Candon city, Ilocos Sur province, north of Manila January 23, 2010. The Philippines' northern region, controlled by political allies of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, is famous for growing Virginia tobacco for local and foreign consumption. Picture taken January 23, 2010. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: BUSINESS AGRICULTURE)

IBF light flyweight champion Brian Viloria, right, of Hawaii ...

(The Canadian Press) — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 17:16:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - IBF light flyweight champion Brian Viloria, right, of Hawaii gets a punch from Colombian challenger Carlos Tamara during their title bout Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010 in suburban Pasay City, south of Manila, Philippines. Tamara wrest the crown from the 'Hawaiian Punch' Viloria via a TKO on the 12th round. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Pat Roque)

Eduardo Go, 39, a pottery maker, moulds a pot made of clay inside ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 04:57:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Eduardo Go, 39, a pottery maker, moulds a pot made of clay inside a warehouse in Vigan city, Ilocos Sur province, north of Manila January 23, 2010. Pottery making is one of the traditional industries in Vigan city and a pottery piece costs 2,500 pesos ($54). REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: SOCIETY)

A worker uses a cart to transfer finished pots made of clay ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 04:57:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A worker uses a cart to transfer finished pots made of clay inside a warehouse in Vigan city, Ilocos Sur province, north of Manila January 23, 2010. Pottery making is one of the traditional industries in Vigan city and a pottery piece costs 2,500 pesos ($54). REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: SOCIETY)

Fidel Go, 71, a pottery maker, puts finishing touches on a pot ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 04:56:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Fidel Go, 71, a pottery maker, puts finishing touches on a pot made of clay inside a warehouse in Vigan city, Ilocos Sur province, north of Manila January 23, 2010. Pottery making is one of the traditional industries in Vigan city and a pottery piece costs 2,500 pesos ($54). REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: SOCIETY)

A pottery maker puts finishing touches on a pot made of clay ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 04:49:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A pottery maker puts finishing touches on a pot made of clay inside a warehouse in Vigan city, Ilocos Sur province, north of Manila January 23, 2010. Pottery making is one of the traditional industries in Vigan city and a pottery piece costs about 2,500 pesos ($54). REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: SOCIETY)

A worker lifts a pot made of clay inside a warehouse in Vigan ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 04:47:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A worker lifts a pot made of clay inside a warehouse in Vigan city, Ilocos Sur province, north of Manila January 23, 2010. Pottery making is one of the traditional industries in Vigan city and a pottery piece costs about 2,500 pesos ($54). REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: SOCIETY)

Eduardo Go, 39, a pottery maker, moulds a pot made of clay inside ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 04:46:00 GMT

In this undated handout photo provided by e8, a non-profit group ...

(The Canadian Press) — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:18:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - In this undated handout photo provided by e8, a non-profit group of international power producers, the rice terraces is seen in northern Luzon. The group has donated a $1 million hydroelectric plant to the Philippine government that will raise funds to help save the country's famous rice terraces, officials said Friday. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/e8)

Students dance during the Longganisa (Sausage) street festival ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:18:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Students dance during the Longganisa (Sausage) street festival at the beat of a religious hymn along the main street in Vigan city, Ilocos sur province, north of Manila, January 22, 2010. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: SOCIETY)

Contestants prepare a Longanisa (sausage), a local delicacy, ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 06:20:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Contestants prepare a Longanisa (sausage), a local delicacy, during an extreme Longanisa challenge in Vigan city, Ilocos sur province, north of Manila January 22, 2010. At least four groups joined the contest on Friday, with the winner receiving a cash prize of 5,000 pesos ($108). REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: FOOD SOCIETY)

A contestant prepares a Longanisa (sausage), a local delicacy, ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 05:57:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A contestant prepares a Longanisa (sausage), a local delicacy, during an extreme Longanisa challenge in Vigan city, Ilocos sur province, north of Manila January 22, 2010. At least four groups joined the contest on Friday, with the winner receiving a cash prize of 5,000 pesos ($108). REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: FOOD SOCIETY)

Judges measure the lengths of the Longanisa (sausage), a local ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 05:50:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Judges measure the lengths of the Longanisa (sausage), a local delicacy, during an extreme Longanisa challenge in Vigan city, Ilocos sur province, north of Manila January 22, 2010. At least four groups joined the contest on Friday, with the winner receiving a cash prize of 5,000 pesos ($108). REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: SOCIETY FOOD IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Champion Manny Pacquiao, of the Philippines, poses for a photograph ...

(The Canadian Press) — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 22:06:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - Champion Manny Pacquiao, of the Philippines, poses for a photograph during a news conference on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, in New York, to promote an upcoming fight against Joshua Clottey . Pacquiao will fight Clottey at Cowboys Stadium in Arltington, Texas, on Saturday March 13.(THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Frank Franklin II)

A military official removes a dead body from mass grave as investigators ...

(AFP) — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:49:00 GMT

(AFP) - A military official removes a dead body from mass grave as investigators try to find more bodies, victims of a massacre after gunmen shot at least 57 people in Ampatuan town, Maguindanao province on November 25, 2009. A Philippine politician accused of the massacre displayed no emotion Wednesday as grisly footage was shown in court of the victims' bodies being pulled from mass graves. Photo:Ted Aljibe/AFP

School children walk past People for the Ethical Treatment of ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 07:25:00 GMT

(Reuters) - School children walk past People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Asia-Pacific activists confined in tiny cages during a protest outside the Manila zoo January 20, 2010. The group on Wednesday protested against the keeping of animals in public zoos. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: CIVIL UNREST ANIMALS)

Former Philippine president Joseph Estrada (R), one of the 10 ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 07:21:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Former Philippine president Joseph Estrada (R), one of the 10 presidential candidates, gestures during a hearing at the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) headquarters in Manila January 20, 2010. The Philippines elections agency rejected 3 remaining petitions to disqualify former president Joseph Estrada from running in May polls, clearing the way for him to possibly become president for a second time. At left is retired justice Magdangal Elma, his lawyer. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)

Former Philippine president Joseph Estrada and one of the 10 ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 07:18:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Former Philippine president Joseph Estrada and one of the 10 presidential candidates waves to his supporters in front of a Commission on Elections (COMELEC) headquarters in Manila January 20, 2010 after attending a ruling issue by a COMELEC on disqualification cases against him. The Philippines elections agency rejected 3 remaining petitions to disqualify former president Joseph Estrada from running in May polls, clearing the way for him to possibly become president for a second time. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)

Former Philippine president Joseph Estrada, one of 10 presidential ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 06:38:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Former Philippine president Joseph Estrada, one of 10 presidential candidates, waves to his supporters in front of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) headquarters in Manila January 20, 2010 after attending a ruling issue by a COMELEC on disqualification cases against him. The Philippines elections agency rejected three remaining petitions to disqualify Estrada from running in May polls, clearing the way for him to possibly become president for a second time. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW IMAGES OF THE DAY)

A farmer throws rice seedlings into a rice paddy in Nueva Ecija, ...

(AFP) — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 06:27:00 GMT

(AFP) - A farmer throws rice seedlings into a rice paddy in Nueva Ecija, close to Manila. Rice production in the Philippines, the world's biggest importer of the grain, fell by more than 3.0 percent last year after a series of major storms damaged crops, the government said Wednesday. Photo:Ted Aljibe/AFP

Andal Ampatuan Jr., a local mayor of Maguindanao province, is ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 02:10:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Andal Ampatuan Jr., a local mayor of Maguindanao province, is escorted by National Bureau of Investigation agents inside the courtroom at a police camp in Manila's suburban Quezon City January 20, 2010. Ampatuan Jr. will stand trial on Wednesday on charges that he led the massacre of 57 people, including journalists and relatives of his political rivals, in November last year in southern Philippines. REUTERS/Cheryl Ravelo (PHILIPPINES - Tags: CRIME LAW POLITICS)

Andal Ampatuan Jr. (R), a mayor of Maguindanao province, is ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 02:02:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Andal Ampatuan Jr. (R), a mayor of Maguindanao province, is escorted by National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) agent inside the courtroom at a police camp in Manila's suburban Quezon City January 20, 2010. Ampatuan Jr. will stand trial on Wednesday on charges that he led the massacre of 57 people, including journalists and relatives of his political rivals in November last year in southern Philippines. REUTERS/Cheryl Ravelo (PHILIPPINES - Tags: CRIME LAW CIVIL UNREST POLITICS)

Boxer Manny Pacquiao, of the Philippines, waves during a news ...

(The Canadian Press) — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:52:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - Boxer Manny Pacquiao, of the Philippines, waves during a news conference about his March 13 bout against Joshua Clottey, a native of Ghana, at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Mike Fuentes)

Andal Ampatuan Jr. (C), a local mayor of Maguindanao province, ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:36:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Andal Ampatuan Jr. (C), a local mayor of Maguindanao province, is examined by doctors before going to a trial, at a police camp in Manila's suburban Quezon city January 20, 2010. Ampatuan Jr. will stand trial on Wednesday on charges that he led the massacre of 57 people, including journalists and relatives of his political rivals in November last year in southern Philippines. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)

Andal Ampatuan Jr. (L), a local mayor of Maguindanao province, ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:30:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Andal Ampatuan Jr. (L), a local mayor of Maguindanao province, is examined by a doctor before going to trial, at a police camp in Manila's suburban Quezon city January 20, 2010. Ampatuan Jr. will stand trial on Wednesday on charges that he led the massacre of 57 people, including journalists and relatives of his political rivals in November last year in southern Philippines. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)

Andal Ampatuan Jr., a local mayor of Maguindanao province, is ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:29:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Andal Ampatuan Jr., a local mayor of Maguindanao province, is handcuffed by an agent of National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) before going to trial at a police camp in Manila's suburban Quezon city January 20, 2010. Ampatuan Jr. will stand trial on Wednesday on charges that he led the massacre of 57 people, including journalists and relatives of his political rivals in November last year in southern Philippines. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)

Andal Ampatuan Jr. (C), a local mayor of Maguindanao province, ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:27:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Andal Ampatuan Jr. (C), a local mayor of Maguindanao province, is escorted by agents of National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to a waiting vehicle to go to trial, at a police camp in Manila's suburban Quezon city January 20, 2010. Ampatuan Jr. will stand trial on Wednesday on charges that he led the massacre of 57 people, including journalists and relatives of his political rivals in November last year in southern Philippines. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)

Andal Ampatuan Jr., a local mayor of Maguindanao province is ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:24:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Andal Ampatuan Jr., a local mayor of Maguindanao province is handcuffed by agents of National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) before going to trial at a police camp in Manila's suburban Quezon city January 20, 2010. Ampatuan Jr. will stand trial on Wednesday on charges that he led the massacre of 57 people, including journalists and relatives of his political rivals in November last year in southern Philippines. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)