Lim wooing Poe family?

MANILA, Philippines - Is re-electionist Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim trying to get support from the family of the late Fernando Poe Jr.?

Poe, also known as FPJ, is considered the closest friend of`former President Joseph Estrada, who has declared his decision to run against Lim in the 2013 mayoral race.

Two sources told The STAR that Lim will inaugurate a monument of Poe at the Plaza Ferguson in Malate at 10 a.m. on Dec. 14, the late actor-turned-politician’s eighth death anniversary.

At around 8 a.m., Poe’s family, friends and supporters will be at the North Cemetery to visit the late actor’s gravesite. Sources said Lim is planning to join them for the visit before they all proceed to Plaza Ferguson.