Philippine Soldiers Respond As Armed Gunman Defy Martial Law

MAGUINDANAO PROVINCE, PHILIPPINES - DECEMBER 07: Filipino soldiers look upon seized weapons apparently used in the November 23 massacre which saw 57 people killed at the back of Ampatuan town hall on December 7, 2009 in Maguindanao Province, Philippines. Around 100 gunmen hijacked the party en route to filing election papers for candidate Mangudadatu ahead of next May's elections. Maguindanao being placed under martial law since Friday as a result, with fears growing for a rebellion from the accused rebel group, Ampatuan. (Photo by Jeoffrey Maitem/Getty Images)