Final Rallies in the Philippines Ahead of Presidential Electon

Final rallies took place in Philippines’ capital Manila on Saturday, May 7, ahead of the country’s presidential election on Monday. Latest polls show that outspoken 71-year-old mayor Rodrigo “Digong” Duterte, who has promised to eliminate crime and corruption in the country, is the frontrunner and favorite for the presidency. This video shows Duterte’s helicopter dropping confetti over Manila on Saturday.

Earlier on Saturday, mayoral candidate Armando Ceballos was shot dead in the south of the country after a gunman stormed his home and opened fire, according to the BBC. Credit: Instagram/jovy_omolon