World IN BRIEF : PHILIPPINES : Ramos Claims Vote Gives Him Mandate
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
President Fidel V. Ramos claimed an overwhelming midterm endorsement of his 3-year-old government that he said will allow him to speed up economic reforms and place more emphasis on solving social problems. Ramos’ coalition was leading in 10 of 12 Senate races as counting continued from Monday’s elections, according to the unofficial National Movement for Free Elections. Ramos also said his allies were leading in 183 of 204 House races as well as 68 of 76 provincial governorships.
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