Election Day (May 10, 2010)

May 10, 2010 was not your usual Monday here in the Philippines.  Instead of the usual early-morning traffic with thousands of commuters lining and filling-up the side streets; people struggling to catch the train, bus or cab; jeepneys almost "flying" because they are moving in very fast speeds; cars honking everywhere; and stress already creeping up even before people have set foot in their offices...This time, however, there was a hint of excitement in the air.