Philippine Soldiers Respond As Armed Gunman Defy Martial Law

MAGUINDANAO PROVINCE, PHILIPPINES - DECEMBER 07: A Filipino soldier aims his sniper rifle following reports that apparent members of the Ampatuans rebel group have been seen near the town hall, following the November 23 massacre which has resulted in Maguindanao being placed under martial law since Friday, on December 7, 2009 in Maguindanao Province, Philippines. 57 people were killed during the massacre after around 100 gunmen hijacked the party en route to filing election papers for candidate Mangudadatu ahead of next May's elections. The armed massing is feared to be in preparation for a rebellion by the rebels in response to the crackdown. (Photo by Jeoffrey Maitem/Getty Images)