Presidential candidate Senator Villar greets supporters during election campaigning in Calamba
Presidential candidate Senator Manny Villar greets supporters during election campaigning in Calamba, Laguna south of Manila February 9, 2010. Philippine politicians launched their campaigns on Tuesday in a wide-open race for the presidency, with poverty, corruption and unemployment the top issues for the impoverished Southeast Asian archipelago. REUTERS/Erik de Castro (PHILIPPINES - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS)