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19 August 2007

Elvis Presley remembered in the Philippines

(AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

The 30th anniversary of Elvis Presley's death has been commemorated around the world and the tributes continued today in suburban Manila where Elvis impersonators, including the youngster shown above, gathered to honor him. Presley died at his Graceland home on Aug. 16, 1977.

Check below the jump for more photos from the Philippines.

--Paul Chavez

Caption: Filipino Elvis Presley impersonators dance during a contest in suburban Manila today as a tribute to the 30th death anniversary of Elvis Presley. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Caption: Filipino Elvis Presley impersonators wait for their turn. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Caption: Filipino Elvis Presley impersonator Edgar Higwit, right, straps his old costume as he joins the contest. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

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