Tuesday, September 04, 2007 (Philippines)

After the Kadayawan sa Dabaw and the fruit festival in Kidapawan City, Mindanao cities continue to celebrate their island's bounty, this time with General Santos City's 9th Tuna Festival, which coincides with the city's 40th charter anniversary. Here, students mimic the rowing of a boat as part of the multi-colored street dances during the festival opening last week. (Sun.Star Davao) THE management of Apo View Hotel on Monday assured Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte that they are strictly enforcing the city’s anti-smoking ordinance within the hotel premises. Apo View Hotel general manager Mariano "Sonny" Pamintuan Jr. said they were surprised by Duterte's statement in his Sunday television program "Gikan sa Masa, Para sa Masa," which mention’s the hotel’s alleged violation of the anti-smoking ordinance. Online memorial for Cebu's Nenita "Inday Nita" Daluz. Post testimonials here. Updates on the Kadayawan Festival 2007 [full story]