Set to happen at 6 a.m. on Nov. 22 at the SM Mall of Asia grounds is the awaited Del Monte Fit  ’N Right’s Dare to be Fit ’N Right Challenge Fun Run. This is Del Monte’s way of campaigning for health and fitness via running, undoubtedly today’s most popular solo sport.

Interested participants have the chance to win cash and special prizes from Del Monte Fit ’N Right and the other sponsors like SM Mall of Asia, SM Hypermart, Asianic, Fitness First, Gardenia, Lenovo, Manila Bulletin, Mitsubishi, Runnerspeak, Solar Sports, Tai Chi, Takbo.ph and Taste Asia. There are three categories: The 3K, 5K and 10K. A total of P300,000 in prizes are at stake. But even if you don’t land among the top three finishers, you still have a chance to win through a raffle with a Lenovo laptop as grand prize. A race “shoeput” with a singlet, race bib and Fit ‘N Right products will be given to all registrants.

To register, one can visit the Del Monte Phils. at Bonifacio High St. in Taguig, or race organizer CEMG at 3A Vernida 1 Bldg., Amorsolo St., Legaspi Village, Makati; drop by the Dare to be Fit ‘N Right Fun Run booths in SM Hypermarket in Mall of Asia till Nov. 16, or go to Fitness First branches on Nov. 16 for a one-day registration. Or you can register online via
www.runningmate.ph/del_monte.

‘Firepower: Pacquiao vs Cotto’ at SM Cinema

There will be a lot of firepower this Sunday, Nov. 15 as a battle of epic proportions takes place in the much-anticipated Pacquiao vs Cotto bout. Two of Boxing’s biggest names – Manny Pacquiao, the No. 1 Pound for Pound Champion and Fighter of the Year, and Miguel Cotto, Puerto Rico’s pride and three-time world champion – will meet at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas in what could well be the fight of the year.

SM Cinema proudly presents “Firepower: Pacquiao vs Cotto” live from Las Vegas at all SM Cinemas nationwide. Millions of Filipinos can enjoy this mega fight and cheer for our champ in the country’s biggest and number one cinema chain. Enjoy this thrilling event live in gigantic movie screens that will make you feel you’re just by the ringside.

SM Cinema even adds more firepower to your viewing experience with exciting promos that will give you more reasons to watch his historic battle at SM Cinema. Every purchase of one “Firepower: Pacquiao vs Cotto” ticket entitles one to a raffle coupon and a chance to win 1 out of 100 Accel Team Pacquiao sports jacket or one of ten Victorinox Swiss Army Watches. This promo is ongoing until Saturday, Nov. 14, and the grand draw will be held on Nov. 27.

Pacquiao fight at Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila

Watch the boxing ring ignite as the current IBO Junior Welterweight Champion “The Pacman” Pacquaio contends for his 7th weight title against two-time World Welterweight Champion Miguel “Boricua Bomber” Cotto. Witness the explosion as they fight to win the pride and glory of the WBO Welterweight belt.

Experience the action-packed battle live via satellite at The Ballroom of Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila on Nov. 15 starting 8 a.m. For only P900 nett inclusive of snacks and flee-flowing soda, ice tea and local beer, enjoy watching the fight of three 10 feet by 12 feet widescreens, movie quality output and superior stereo sound system.

Franco Laurel shines in ‘Sweeney Todd’

One of the country’s premier singer-actors Franco Laurel returns to theater big time by playing the lead romantic role in Repertory Philippines “Sweeney Todd” which opens on Saturday, Nov. 14 at Onstage 2 in Greenbelt 1, Makati City.

Considered by many as one of the greatest musical scores of the 20th century, “Sweeney Todd” casts Franco as Anthony, a young man who rescues and befriends Sweeney and, later, falls in love with his daughter, Johanna.

Repertory Philippines “Sweeney Todd (The Demon Barber of Fleet Street)” will run at Onstage 2, 2nd floor of Greenbelt 1 in Makati City from Nov. 14 to Dec. 31. Shows are scheduled every Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday matinee at 3:30 p.m. Log on to www.repertory.ph.