MANILA, Philippines — What would you give for peace, unity and harmony?

UNTV’s Daniel Razon suggests running.

Aptly entitled “Kahit Isang Araw Lang: Unity Run,” Razon’s advocacy is deemed as the biggest nationwide simultaneous run that will kick-off on Jan. 22 at SM Mall of Asia, Mendoza Park in Puerto Princesa, Cebu Business Park, Bacolod Panaad Stadium, Tacloban City Hall, SM City Davao and Butuan Sports Complex.

Expected runners number to 300,000 from the key cities mentioned.

Apart from its unity theme, the event is set to raise funds to provide computer classrooms for public schools all over the Philippines in partnership with the Department of Education through its “Adopt-a-School” program.

Razon’s “Takbo Para sa Libreng Kolehiyo” last year counted 50,000 participants.

Detractors question if Razon could actually launch 300,000 runners from the starting line. But the public servant remains unperturbed.

According to Razon and the organizers, the “Unity-Run” is getting nationwide support as well as from Filipinos living in South and North America, Singapore and London.

Local celebrities who agreed to run for a cause include OMB Chairman Ronnie Ricketts, Gary Estrada, Imee Marcos, Kier Legaspi, and Zoren Legaspi.

On the lighter side, “Kuya” Daniel found it interesting to invite showbiz personalities who have differences to settle to join the “Unity Run.” As their tag line goes, “be part of the solution.”

Iloilo Cinematheque showcases short films

Ongoing till Jan. 21 is the 2012 Iloilo International Film Festival, a project of the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) and local government of Iloilo held at the SM Cinema in Iloilo City.

The event is made possible through partnership between the FDCP, the city government of Iloilo under Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog and SM Iloilo.

Films from France, Israel and the Czech Republic, under the Film Cultural Exchange Program will also be screened.

The newly established FDCP Cinematheque in Iloilo – located at B&C Square Bldg, Iznart cor. Solis St. – showcases the 27 entries in the Sineng Pambansa First Iloilo Short Film Competition launched in connection with the international film festival.

“The submission of so many entries in this competition is a very good sign that there is no dearth of talent and enthusiasm among our young filmmakers from the regions,” said Chairman Briccio Santos.

REtroSPECT returns at Strumm’s Makati

Avid followers of The REtroSPECT can now watch the triumvirate of Goldie, Ogie and J. Martin as they stage their special send-off gig at Strumm’s, Jupiter St., Makati Philippines today, Jan. 21 at 9 p.m. before they go back to Guam, USA.

Backing musicians of The REtroSPECT are Elmer Dalumpines on 1st keyboards and Marlon Balagnot on drums.

“The REtroSPECT Live at Strumm’s” is sponsored by Gold’s Gym and 357 Boracay and a presentation of Strumm’s, Godspeed Music and JARO Productions.

Visit www.retrospect.ph and www.facebook/theretrospect and www.twitter.com/retrospectmusic for more information.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, Jan. 21, go to Mrs. Gretchen Cojuangco, Usec. Nelly F. Villafuerte, twins Richard and Raymond Gutierrez, Glaiza de Castro, Claire Serrano, Rhode Island-based Mark M. Parlan, Dobie Aranda, Rodolfo Palma, Nida Santos, Willie Puyat Reyes, Arnel Dulay Jobellen So, Ivie Casas, People’s Tonight entertainment editor Ian Fariñas, MB’s Brenda P. Tuazon and Star Magic’s JR Siaboc, Panky Trinidad and EJ Jallorina…