Thursday, November 15, 2007 (Philippines)

All is set for the opening of the Kalimudan cultural expo at Magsaysay Park on Saturday. Replicas of the abodes of the different tribes of Mindanao have already been set up while others are still undergoing finishing touches. (Sun.Star Davao) THE word war between Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte and Representative Prospero Nograles is still on despite the physical distance between the two protagonists. Nograles is in Metro Manila attending Congress sessions. In a text message, Duterte reacted to Nograles's statement that he (Nograles) would be the "last man standing" in the conflict between them. Post comments here on President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's grant of pardon to former President Joseph Estrada. Post your comments on the explosion at the Glorietta 2 mall in Makati City. [full story]