Manila’s was one of the most ugly and bitterly fought local political fights in last week’s elections. Yet, the contest between incumbent Mayor Alfredo Lim and former President Joseph Estrada ended elegantly after all.

Lim, who the Commission on Elections said lost to Estrada by 30,427 votes, promptly conceded defeat after the Comelec formally proclaimed his opponent the winner.

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