FHM Philippines - May 2015
FHM Philippines - May 2015
FHM Philippines - May 2015
EFFECTIVE
t ra b a had o r w o rk o u t s
LEAR N TH E S EC R ETS O F
BATA K BUTC H ER S ,
DE LI V ERY BOYS & M O R E
#fhmbubblyarny
HOW TO BE
THE FABULO US
b ak e r b o y
MAKING BREAD
I S T H E N E W M A N LY
THING TO DO
A ny
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in y
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SH OU L D H AV E
I N H IS BAG
WET WIPES
A BANANA
SA N I TA RY N A P K I N S
WERE NOT KIDDING. THE REASON ON P. 26
BUB
W H AT A T RUE
at
t he he
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bikini
WIS
T WE
NOT EDIBLE. BU
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WOMANDISAPPROVED
MAN LANGUAGE
MONSTER TRUCK
M AY H E M
FHM-APPROVED
BEACHWEAR
TATA M A N Z A
PRIDE OF INDIA
THE
hi p s t e r
GAMES
W H AT TO P LAY
WHEN YOU SUCK
AT BAS K ET BA L L
c o nt ents 05 / 1 5
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68
ARNY
R OSS
We knew one
day wed get all
of Bubble Gangs
Bubble Shakers
on the cover. That
day, gentlemen
and ladies,
is today.
84 ASHLEY VEE
Fil-Am stunner proves
yet again that big things
really do come in
small packages.
84
64 THE SMART WAY
TO GET SOME
Dont have the looks or the
money to get yourself laid?
No problemoher brain
offers a few workarounds.
68 BAKE LIKE A MAN
Know the basics of
kneading and whipping
and soon, you'll look
badass even with a tray of
cupcakes in your hands.
78 INDIE SPORTS
Your hoops dreams failing
you? Champion a new
sport and instantly become
one of the cool ones.
82
82 DAN VILLEGAS
The acclaimed Pinoy romcom director takes our
super accurate litmus test
of manhood.
90 KAREN AMRY
With this homebody
playing dress-up your
bedroom, you sure would
love to quit your job and
just stay home.
76 BAMBOO: THEN
AND NOW
We pit the pop singer and
The Voice of the PH judge
against his former rockin
self. Guess who'll win?
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96 MARILENA
SHIRAKAWA
Kill, fuck, marry? Not a
hard question if it's this
entrepreneurial honey
we're talking about.
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MAY 2015 FH M 7
c ontents 05/ 15
STA RT E R
16 ERYKA JAYNE
International DJ and
performer takes the sweatinducing party to our shores.
20 INSTAGRAM
MUSEUM
Pair gigantic works of art
with skillful positioning
and youre off to have a
good time at Art in Island.
AC C ES S
34 HOOPS FOR
THE MASSES
BuhayBasket.com
shows us what
street basketball
really looks like.
36 CAMERA...
ACTION!
The Rock and Melissa
McCarthy star in backto-back treats.
22 MONSTER TRUCKS
Witness first-hand how
behemoths on wheels make
tin metal off each other at
Monster Jams Manila debut.
38 THE FUTURE IS
WRITTEN
Get first dibs on The Girl
on the Train and other
books that are fit for a
movie adaptation.
GIRLF RIE ND
LO U NGE
Babe-friendly arsenal to
stuff in your bag for when
the going gets tough.
ST Y L E
What kind of
a beach-going
dude
are you?
Temp-dropping contraptions
to keep your precious
gadgets from melting.
8 FH M MAY 2015
UPGRADE
104
DECODE
YOURSELF
30 LADIES
CONFESSIONS
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P H OTO G R A P HY : H E I D I A Q U E N D E, R I A R E G I N O , A A R O N E B I O ; I L L U ST R AT I O N S: T H E O D O R E C R U Z, C A R L O M A A L A
May cover-girl Arny Ross was so stoked with how her photos
came out that she couldnt help but shake her hips in ecstasy.
We, on the other hand, were just happy to see the Bubble
Shaker in action.
Section editor and resident pop culture geek Anton took a vacation in
Kota Kinabalu before finally taking a permanent vacay from his FHM
duties. His next stop: finally pursuing a career in couch-surfing. We
will miss you, Ton! #Kotakinababye for now!
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I S B R O U G H T T O Y O U B Y. . .
Team Editor Allan A. Madrilejos
Managing Editor Allan P. Hernandez
Art Director Paul C. Villariba
Associate Editor Alex C. Paita
Associate Art Director John Laurence O. Patulan
Senior Features Editor Khyne L. Palumar
Section Editor Anton D. Umali
Assistant Style Editor Mikey Ashlie L. Mahinay
Editorial Assistants, Pong M. Castillo, Chise A. Alcantara
Celebrity Coordinator Allan Altera
A N D F U T U R E - P R O O F E D B Y. . .
Managing Editor BA Borleo
Associate Section Editor Gelo G. Gonzales
Senior Staff Writer Ron Jay B. Eduvas
Staff Writer Neps N. Firmalan, John Paulo Aguilera, Mary Rose A. Hozaga
Video Production Specialist Engelheart V. Jarilla
WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM...
Words Chiara Cui, Mikey Agulto, Toni Antiporda, Drixxie Bojador,
Vince Sales, Neps Firmalan Illustrations Con Lachica, Thodore Cruz,
Anj Javier, Jeremiah Idanan, Carlo Maala, Gilbert Daroy Pictures
Doc Marlon Pecjo, Heidi Pascual-Aquende, Kench Genato, Paul Mondok,
Dairy Darilag, Jun Pinzon, Ian Guevara, Jericho Montemayor, Jay Tablante,
Filbert Kung, Ria Regino, Aaron Ebio, Mike Dee, Mark Jesalva
Styling/Makeup/Hair Mikey Minden, Genie Ranada-Babista,
Badj Genato, J-Em Sta. Ana, Hannah Kim, Kristine Toribio, Ela Teodosio,
Gela Munoz, Preston Meneses, Archie Tolentino, Rhina Montemayor,
Jet Babas, Sari Campos, Julie Ebio, Clyde Haygood, Dave Grona,
Georm Imperial, Charlie Manapat, Daniel Familiara, Jerica Delos Santos
F H M I N T E R N AT I O N A L N E T W O R k
International Director Simon Greves International Digital Director
Gary Broughton International General Manager Mark Beard
International Digital Manager Graham Kirk International Content
Executive Ryan Chambers International Digital & Content Executive
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International Editors (Australia) Guy Mosel, (China) Jacky Jin, (Czech
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Bera, (Latvia) Sandris Metuzals, (Malaysia) Rajesh Taluar, (Norway) Martin
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(South Africa) Hagen Engler, (Spain) Rafael Benitez, (Taiwan) Saffron Lee,
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VP for Operations Hansel dela Cruz Junior Associate Publisher
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Publisher Amina Rillo Web Business Operations Manager Dennison Ko
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Congratulations for a
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My letter was your August
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with you. I was compelled
to scribble and send you
again some thoughts after
seeing part of my letter
re-published in FHM XV.
I must admit, you really
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idea was so overwhelming
and empowering. Thank you
for all the lessons, wisdom,
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to this world. And though I
may be just one of the many
Adams and Eves whove
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fHm
xv
ga lle Ry
Heroes
I've been an
avid collector of
your splendid
magazine since
my civilian life.
I was really
touched by and
thankful for your
including the
gallant SAF 44 in
the list of Heroes
of the Day in the
FHM XV issue.
It was indeed a
big loss for the
whole PNP, but
your recognition
instilled dignity
and hope. Hail
FHM! Hail
Philippine National Police!
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SALUTE!
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TIGASIN!
Product of my imagination:
yours truly as Iron Man
with FHM babes Lhea,
Nicole, Angela, and
Crizelda.
Joie, by email
PURR-FECT!
A BETTER MAN
My husband is half-Filipino
and half-German. He
has been collecting FHM
since 2004, asking also
his Pinoy friends to buy
a copy for him every time
they are in the Philippines.
I really want to surprise
him as a late 7th wedding
anniversary last March 4
and a birthday present last
April 15. My husband will
be so happy. A published
letter in your rag will be a
dream come true for him.
Heres my photo with my
husbands collection. I love
you, my Bayani!.
Your Pusa, by email
WOW-HUNDRED!
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STARTER
Wi s d o M Yo u
s H o u l d n't
l e ave H o M e
Wit H o ut
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FIST
PUMP!
BEAT
MAKER
INTERNATIONAL MUSICIAN, DJ, AND PERFORMER ERIKA JAYNE
WILL MAKE YOU WANT TO GET SWEATY IN THE CLUB
WHO IS
SHE?
Name:
Erika Jayne
Born in: Atlanta
Lives:
Los Angeles
#1 dance chart
hits: 7
PHOTOGRAPHY:
DOC MARLON PECJO
INTERVIEW:
ASH MAHINAY
STYLING:
MIKEY MINDEN
MAKEUP:
PRESTON MENESES
HAIR:
CLYDE HAYGOOD
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FIST
PUMP!
B ETTE R
ON
VI D EO
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PREMIERE ULTRA THIN
Ultra thin condoms for a
more sensitive feel.
starter feature
NATIONAL
PHOTO -OP
MUSEUM
Catch me
when Im
falling
falling fast
for this
gorgeous
32-foot tall
mural.
WH E R E B E I NG
A P O S E R I S A
GOOD TH I NG
ired of pretending
to understand what
paintings are trying
to say? Sorry bro,
your vigorous nodding while
grunting fake sounds of
realization like, Ahh, gets!
Ganun pala yun! doesnt
fool anyone. Stop being a
poser and start posing with
the artworks themselves!
Art in Island features
artworks from 18 talented
Korean painters. They got
the idea to create interactive
art from seeing the 3D
paintings in Europe. There
are 11 different zones that
showcase the diverse influences
of the painters from different parts
of the globe. With their expansion
here in the Philippines, they hope
to win the hearts of Filipinos by
showing the beauty of our culture.
Join them in reinventing art in a
fun, creative and photogenic-DPworthy way.
Perfect for
frolic and fun
with your
friends, or
sailing along
in a gondola
with a hot
date.
But be wary
of surprises.
You wont
know what
terrifying
thing could
pop out!
WO RDS:
C H I S E A L C A NTA R A
P H OTO G R A P HY:
HEIDI AQUENDE
20 FH M MAY 2015
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M A N A g E M E NT
CLASSES
INCLUDED
E xE R C I S E S
IN HANDLINg
ROAD RAgE
DESTROY!
I n sa n e ly h u g e p i cku p t r u cks w i l l
ru n like wi l d h og s i n t h e f i rst
Mo n s te r Jam t o be h el d i n M a ni l a
22 FH M MAY 2015
D O N UTS
Spinning in circles
in one spot
SAVE S
Driving to avoid a
crash by driving
on two side
wheels until the
truck rights itself
WHEELIES
Lifting the front
wheels of the
truck and driving
only on the rear
wheels
S KY WH E E LI E S
When a monster
truck stands
straight up with
the front tires
in the air at a
90-degree angle
F LYO V E R S :
MISSINg
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W O R D S: A L L A N H E R N A N D EZ
TRICK LIST
T I C K E T S A VA I L A B L E TH R O U g H W W W. S MTI C K E T S . C O M. V I S IT W W W. M O N S TE R J A M. C O M.
starter mayhem
starter jokes
BAR R IO
JOKES
Vampires walk
into a bar
BAR
ROOM
JOKES
Ang pinto
S o fun n y it h u rts
Cheap drunk
Bags of weed
24 FH M MAY 2015
Chinese torture
Sizable truth
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DIRTIEST JOKE
SK NH
E
OWS
Q: What did
Cinderella do when
she finally reached
the ball?
A: She gagged.
Sam, law student
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LOUNGE
PRESEN
TING
Words:
Chise Alcantara
Styling:
Genie Ranada-Babista
L O U N G E DAT I N G
09
1
Scrunchie
9
A jacket that
4
An extra T-shirt
smells okay
All girls get kilig when you lend
01
10
04
10
Extra money
02
11
03
05
06
07
08
2
Sanitary napkins
5
A banana
7
Single-person umbrella
3
Wet wipes
6
Mints
8
Paracetamol (no drowse
Pagmamahal
You love her. Why
else were you
carrying around
female sanitary
napkins to begin
with? That, or weve
tricked you into
becoming such an
exquisite sucker
of a gentleman. Oh
well...
of course)
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MAY 2015 FH M 27
H
C
T
A
W
YO U R
LAN G UAG E
L O U N G E DAT I N G
Words:
Chise Alcantara
Illustration:
Theodore Cruz
t least these
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k her off
signals
Lots of things tic
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KAYA PALA...
TU MABA
KA BA?
DA
S U PLA
B ITC H
PAKIP OT
TARAY M O
ME RO N KA BA
N GAYO N?
IN
VIR G
KA
PA BA?
Were not really sure why this should matter to you when
youre about to have sex with a hot girl. You shouldnt be
so concerned about being her first anymore than being
remembered as her best. That way shell keep coming
back for more.
NAMAN
WAG M O AK
ON G
I- FRIEND-ZONE
Weve all been there, falling in love with a girl and
doing everything to win her heart but she still thinks
that youre better off as friends. Ouch. But seriously,
were you expecting a treat for being nice? You
arent a dog. Youre a man who looks to the future.
Stop with the bitterness and move along.
PARANG HI ND I
KA NAMAN BABAE
KU NG UMASTA
BABAE
NG
KASI YU
NAGMAMAN EHO...
Someone cuts you off and you
immediately develop x-ray vision to
see through the tinted windows of a
speeding car to discover that it was a
(dun dun dun) female driver. Before
you categorize women drivers as mga
salot ng lipunan maybe try looking at
things from a different perspective: We
bet the ratio between private cars and
jeeps/taxis/buses that cut you off will
always lean towards PUVsand who
predominately drives those vehicles?
Maybe we can just agree that a lot of
people are just stupid assholes, eh?
MAS MAGANDA KA
NG
KAPAG WALA
MAKE U P
LU MABAS N G
GANYAN
N KA
MAG U G U STU HA
N G M GA LALAKI
KU N G _____
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MA-RE-
MAY 2015 FH M 29
LOUNGE
LADIES
CONFESSIONS
BEST IN CONDUCT
ALwAyS hErE
TO LISTEN,
LADIES!
Keep sending
your escapades to
fhmladiesconfessions
@gmail.com
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LOUNGE CONFESSIONS
BALIKBAyAN UNLI-CALL
MEANwhILE,
IN LADy
PArTS I.Q.
DOUBLE O NO
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A time for
stretching
A vagina is at its
most stretchable
when a woman
is getting her
periods. Before
puberty, and after
menopause, its
ability to elongate
and stretch isnt as
comparable.
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I used to be in a long-distance
relationship. My ex-boyfriend
and I never had sex in person
but we would usually text each
other naughty messages. He
introduced me to sexting and I
would usually just laugh and
feel naughty while doing it.
Ive never tried masturbating
before but one time after
sexting, I told him about how
wet my panties got and that I
had to change first. He asked
me if I ever tried fingering
myself. I told him the truth
and He asked me to go to the
bathroom because he wanted to
teach me how to masturbate. I
was hesitant at first but I soon
gave in to curiosity. He told me
to lock the door and remove
my shorts and panties. Ive
never looked at my pussy that
way before. He told me to start
rubbing itso I did. I only
used to do this in the shower
to clean myself but now it felt
really sensitive and slippery.
He told me to try inserting
my finger into my hole. My
pussy swallowed my finger
and strings of cum came from
it as I pulled it out. It hurt at
first but I soon felt really horny
while playing with myself with
one hand, and texting what I
was doing and feeling to him
with the other. He texted me
that he was close to coming.
He wished that it was my hand
that was stroking his cock.
I fingered my pussy faster
and faster until I felt like
something exploded inside of
me. I let out a soft but long
moan. I came for the first time
in my life. I texted that I loved
him. He didnt reply.
Anna, via email
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MAY
2015
YO U R
M O N T H LY
VI P PASS
01
WEB
FOR LOVE OF
THE GAME
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02 - 03
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R o d R i g u ez
writer
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G rAP HiC ArtiSt
SUB MUNA!
Buhay Basket YouTube: Satisfy
your cravings with entertaining
interviews with PBA players,
as well as educational panel
discussions with the likes of Jai
Reyes, player and TV host, Charles
Tiu, Renren The Rainman Ritaulo,
and DJ-Suzy from Magic 89.9fm,
and the hilarious Tito Mico Halili,
sportscaster and host.
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MARCoS
Di reCtOr
WOLFENSTEiN
SPACE HULK
Battle Gear
Experimental weaponry with
an emphasis on lasers and
crackling electric bits. And a
steel pipe.
Point: Wolfenstein. real men dont wait for bad guys to get close
enough to bash them in the face.
Handsome Looks
B.J. Blazkowicz looks
just like the guy from
Doombut in HD. Kind
of generic to be honest.
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MAY 2015 FH M 35
AC C ESS
04
SAN ANDREAS
Director: Brad Peyton
with: Dwayne Johnson,
Alexandra Daddario, Carla
Gugino
the gist: A devastating
earthquake hits California and its
effects are felt all the way to the
east coast. A helicopter pilot and
his ex-wife set out to rescue their
estranged daughter from the
disastrous aftermath.
OUT
MAY 28
4 REASONS THE
ROCK MAKES
MOVIES COOLER
1 His wrestling
career
He can call himself
Dwayne Johnson
all he wants; hell
always be The
Peoples Champ
to us.
2 Charisma
Because no other wrestler could
crossover to acting as effortlessly
as he did.
3 Ethnicity
Were tired of chubby old white
dudes. (Yup, Kevin James, were
looking at you)
4 Dem Gunz
Looking like he does, he makes
you want to be a better man.
F I LM
BACK-TO-BACK ACTION
Dwayne Johnson anD MeLIssa Mccarthy are Larger than LIFe In thIs
Months expLosIve MovIe oFFerIngs
Gilmore Girls
Colder than Vanilla Ice
because she wasnt famous,
despite her firecracker role
as a chef.
Tammy
Did you see it? Neither did
anyone else.
Bridesmaids
This LOL-inducer was her
big breakthrough.
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MAY 21
The Heat
Paired with Sandy Bullock,
she was, ehem, on fire.
Spy
MMC is no longer just a bit
player. This is her film.
Ghostbusters
Confirmed to be in the
reboot every ghost-freak
has been waiting for.
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HIGH PRAISE
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THE BONE
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PAUlA HAWkIN
DAVID MITCHEll
J.J. ABRAMS
Conceived by acclaimed
filmmaker J.J. Abrams and
written by novelist Doug Dorst,
S is about two readers who
find each other in the margins
of a mysterious book, and their
struggle to understand dark
forces beyond themselves. It is,
at its core, a love letter to the
written word.
Page-turner?
Page-turner?
Page-turner?
If you liked
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
If you liked
Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell
If you liked
Possession by A.S. Byatt
Chances it will be
adapted into film
High
Chances it will be
adapted into film
Plausible
Chances it will be
adapted into film
High
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Jerry Maguire
(1996)
Endlessly
quotable
(Show me the
money!) and
compulsively
watchable. It
had us at hello.
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Almost
Famous
(2000)
The movie
that reignited
an entire
generations
love affair with
rock n roll.
Vanilla Sky
(2001)
Proof that its
possible for a
remake to be
superior to the
original film.
Elizabethtown
(2005)
Bordering on
self-parody,
it ticked all
the boxes for
a Cameron
Crowe hit, yet
inexplicably fell
flat.
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We Bought
a Zoo (2011)
Relies too heavily
on formula. Not
enough of the
chutzpah of his
earlier films. No
one bought it.
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June
17
AlOHA
After a botched
space mission, a
military contractor
(Bradley Cooper)
returns to Hawaii,
where he falls for an
Air Force watchdog
(Emma Stone)
assigned to him
while reconnecting
with his ex-wife
(Rachel McAdams).
Weve missed Crowe,
and he needs this to
be a hit.
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Morning after
Sans beer goggles:
regretable
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HELLRAISER
RIOT GRRRLS!
TImE TO bury EmO whErE IT bELONgS: IN ThE PaST. aLLgIrL baND NycTINaSTyS SuNNy k IS ThE SOuNDTrack
fOr ragINg SkaTE NIghTS, ThE rIghT kIND Of Drama,
aND kIckINg away ThE PmS
DIABOLICAL
Satan wants
her as his
bride. He's
already
penetrated
her with his
pitchfork.
She was
possessed by a
demon. Instant
street-cred.
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TE LEVI S ION
DANCING
WITH THE
DEVIL
PENNy DrEaDfuL SEaSON 2
cOmES back wITh mOrE Of
ThE hauNTINg EVa grEEN
(hOPEfuLLy wEarINg LESS)
She has
psychic
abilities that
predate her
possession.
What other
TV babe can
boast that
as her most
intriguing
quality?
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Eva Green
embodies
the troubled
psychic
character with
that perfect
mix of innocent
and evil.
SUNNY K
Nyctinasty surprised us with their heavy guitardriven sounds in 2006, making it clear that even
an all-female group knows how to pump up a
crowd. Almost a decade later, theyre back with
a new sound that will still rile your dormant inner
punk. With light distortions in all the right places,
this four-track EP sounds more melodic.
Their sound may no longer dwell on
the brooding angst the emo genre was
known for, but theyre still pretty capable of
inducing catharsis.
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Shes the
only original
character on
the show,
and the most
compelling.
SLIGHTLY
STEAMY
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listener commented
on our Facebook
page, Itong bandang
to hindi naman mga
kagandahan, pero rock!
Ha ha! I guess people
are just not used to an
all-female group that
plays the kind of music
we play.
Are there traces of
the emo-vibe most
people used to
associate with
your music?
Noodle: Meron pa rin
kaming riffs ng emo,
pero yung maingay at
ma-dramang emo, were
done with that.
What is the
album about?
Noodle: Sa mga trip
namin, from simple
things like skating and
having fun to more
serious stuff that draw
deeper emotions.
Nikki [cuna, drums]: Its much
like reading a girls diary. Ha ha!
How are Nyctinasty gigs
like now?
Noodle: Hanggang ngayon bagets
pa rin yung nakikinig sa amin.
Nikki: I guess yung pagiging
fun and upbeat ng music namin
with a hint of emo attracts youth,
kasi somehow its [emo] a phase
everyone goes through in their lives.
Whats the best part about
being in an all-girl band?
Nikki: I personally think that
girls are more in touch with their
emotions, so yung mga kanta namin
kahit maingay, laging may puso.
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scorching summer day we spent withArny Ross.
We sa y this bec a u se,
a lthough shes got th e
c a pa city to set a ny dance
floor a bla ze by gy r ating
h er sla mming b ody to t h e
most a nnoy ing pop tu nes
( ser iously, people h ave
got to stop pla y ing th at
Bubble Butt so ng ),
t h eres nothing lik e k il ling
time mid- shoot with th e
leggy scene- stealer.
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sneakers form kICks To Go (@reaLkICksToGo) LoCaTed aT unIT 101, mjm bLdG., jp rIzaL sT. makaTI CITy
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Lets play a little game. Since you seem to
know your Bubble Shaker girls quite well,
who do you think is the wildest among them?
Ha ha! Oh my God! Because she just did her
cover and it really made a boom and everyone,
including myself, was surprisedI would
probably have to say Andrea. She can handle that
sort of sexiness. Shes so brave. And you can see,
from her braveness came something great.
Now, who is the funniest? Which Bubble
Shaker makes you laugh the most?
That would be Sam. Mahilig kasi siyang tumawa.
Her laugh is so cute and infectious. Masayahin
siyang tao and mahahawa ka talaga sa kanya.
Laging good vibes. Shes always so positive.
What about the smartest? Whos the brainy
one of the bunch?
Thats Max. Everyone is smart, but Max
has a different personality. Before she does
something talagang pag-iisipan niya muna.
Shes the one who gives me advice all the time.
Lagi ko siyang nilalapitan and shes the same
with me. All her advice, her words of wisdom,
theyre really helpful.
Okay, now your turn. If you could choose an
adjective to best describe yourself within the
Bubble Shakers group, what would it be?
Im the sweetest! They always tell me that.
How do you show your sweetness to the other
Bubble Shakers?
Im very expressive when it comes to being
thankful na nandiyan sila. Mahilig kasi ako
magsabi ng I love you. Even with my girl
friends. Im always the one saying sorry or
thank you and I like putting in some effort
when it comes to friendships.
Are you the same when it comes to a
romantic partner? Are you the sweet one in a
relationship or do you prefer being spoiled?
When it comes to relationships, mas gusto ko
yung ako yung spoiled. When it comes to a
partner, gusto ko yung guy na may gustong
marating sa buhay. Someone who knows what
he wants. I want my future with him to be
secure. He should be able to handle me, take
care of me, and deal with my mood swings. He
needs to understand my work and make time
for me.
Those are all legitimate qualities, but does he
get extra points if hes an amazing dancer too?
Hindi naman! Ayoko ng parehas kami nang
hilig. I want someone who has different interests.
Dancing is already my world so I want to explore
another world. Ito nang ginagawa ko eh. So for
example, I date a businessman, then I want to
learn more about business. I want to constantly
learn. If were into the same things, it wont be
interesting.
We hear your mom is a former policewoman.
What was she like when you were growing up?
She just retired. Sobrang strict! Especially when
it came to boys, ha ha! Bawal manligaw, kundi
babarilin! Ha ha! My mom was very vocal about
having no boys courting or coming over during
those days. I became kind of a late-bloomer
because of it.
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SWEAT CALCULATINGLY
To settle the amoy-lalake-is-good-because-it-turnsher-on debate: androstenol, a hormone in fresh
male sweat does spike female libido and makes you
attractive to females. But androstenone, produced
after pawis is oxidized, creates B.O. and repels her.
Additionally, research group Social Issues Research
Center headquartered in the UK says androstenol
(the likable part of sweat) can only be whiffed at a
distance of 18 inches.
Real-world application
Run up and down a flight of stairs or do jumping jacks
until the first sign of a treacle, then position pawisan
body part (ideally arms or batok) less than two feet
away from target. Alternately, accidentally purchase any
of the creepy, dosed beta-androstenol spray brands that
promise instant sexual charisma, peddled on Ebay.
Will it work?
If biochemistry and biology are to be believedyes.
Although on paper, and in actual practice: Medyo
nakakatawa ito ah, says Abby.
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Real-world application
Direct your advances towards women who
have less and less physical similarities to you.
The lesser theyre like you, the higher your
biochemical chances. And dont even think
its going to happen with your cousin (when
this does happen, see: cheaters genes)
Will it work?
They always did say opposites attract. But
the way shes bio-engineered is a clever
little way of self-preservation: our major
histocompatibility complex (MHC), or the
group of genes that thwart viruses and
disease-causing bacteriawork better when
the pairing isnt the same. Meaning shes
choosing her genetic opposite to produce
healthy babies. On a side note: she can find
males with dissimilar MHC at a whiff. Its all
connected!
FORECAST HER
ASTROLOGICAL CLIMATE
More than finding out what her moon and sun signs are, and how this
mystically affects your game standings, lets not forget that the movement
of mammoth living chunks of rocks, plus gassy spheres of hydrogen and
heliumand its relation with every atom in your made-up human bodyis
at its basic, quantum physics (we are all made of stars). So lets try to
keep an open mind and not give QP Professor Madam Auring the stink eye.
ARIES
SCORE!
TAURUS
GEMINI
CANCER
LEO
VIRGO
LIBRA
SCORPIO
TEASE-ADAPTABLE
ATTRACTING OPPOSITES
UNATTRACTING OPPOSITES
SAGITT
CAPRICORN
FRICTION
AQUARIUS
PISCES
NOT HAPPENING
Will it work?
No one knows for sure. But if it doesnt, its still a handy conversation
starter. Who isnt the least bit intrigued by the unexplained?
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CHEATERS GENES
PISCES
AQUARIUS
CAPRICORN
SAGITT
SCORPIO
LIBRA
VIRGO
LEO
CANCER
GEMINI
TAURUS
ARIES
Real-world application
A quick cheat sheet to outer-earth body movements:
The sun: Pagbibilad positively affects your sexual organs, the scientific
rationale being it boosts your testosterone levels.
The moon: Affects various species libido when new or full, the rationale
being, it affects large bodies of water evident in tidal pulls, and humans
are biologically composed of roughly 78 percent water.
The planets:
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GUIDE TO BAKING
Its happened: baking, long considered the preserve of depressed housewives,
has finally been recognized as manly. Come with us as we get to grips with the world of
fiery ovens, crunching crusts, and floury buttocks
Photography: Dan Matthews Words: Chise Alcantara, FHM UK
Food Styling: Jack Sargeson
BAKING BREAD:
THE BASIC PROCESS
MIXING Combining all your ingredients
in a bowl. The flour, yeast, salt and butter
are going to do some really awesome
things together.
KNEADING Pressing and pulling the
dough. There is an art to this. An art you
should learn.
PROOFING Letting the dough rise like
a glorious, sludgy phoenix.
BAKING Sticking it in a nice hot oven
(usually about 104C) for 30 to 40
minutes.
DRY AS A DESERT
Every self-respecting baking man should
treat his ingredients like his womenhe
should be able to keep them moist. There
should be no direct contact between yeast
and salt as this will kill the yeast, says
Chef Jun Jun De Guzman, Yummy
magazine contributor and head pastry
director and instructor at the Center for
Asian Culinary Studies. And be careful
with adding too much flour as that will
cause the bread to be tough and hard. If
you follow these tips, your bread (and your
women) will be gentle, soft and not dead.
Where the
magic happens
AFTER-OVEN LOVIN
Pushing and pulling your dough about is perhaps the manliest part of baking. With all the
crushing blows the dough would receive, you can probably expect some pandesal to show
up on your stomach as well.
Youre basically fighting your food like how a Kung Fu master would defeat his martial
arts nemesesOpen Palm Style. Dont kid yourself into thinking you can just wing it. It takes
dedication and discipline to make that dough submit. Its an art, pummeling your paste. With
a continuous open-palm scraping-moving motion you should be done [kneading] in 10 to
20 minutes, depending on the amount and type of bread being made, says chef Junjunf.
Wax on, wax off; knead on, knead off, young disciple of the bread.
THE HOUR IS
FLOUR
LOOK LEGIT IN THIS
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Spelt
Spelt wheat has been
harvested for thousands
of years and is now
enjoying a comeback
thanks to its healthy
properties. The fact its
got gluten in it means
its great for baking.
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Malted flour comes in
lots of different
varieties. The roasted
type, which is really
dark, is good for fruity
rolls and bagelsfruity
beer-flavored bagel for
pulutan, anyone?
Buckwheat
This is flour milled from
a plant grown in cold
climates. Its got pointy
seeds that look like
cereal grains and has a
sour, nutty taste.
Low-cal and glutenfree, cool hipster health
buffs love it.
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PERFECT
WHITE
LOAF
(IS PRETTY EASY)
This is where it all begins. You always hopefully think that your first will also
be your last. Youll be holding it, warm and fragrant, in your hands, and youll be
happy. But its when you get this close that youll be able to notice all the things
that just didnt work out. And suddenly, things just fall apart. Then youll think,
What could I have done different? Thats when you know that its really time to
let go.
And youll make another one, and hope that you wont make the same
mistakes as last time. Loaf is one of the easiest breads to bake, but also very
tricky. Chef Jun Jun says: Its a basic bread recipe, and the trick to it is to bake
it in a loaf pan that has a cover, and let it rise until it nears the ream or the cover
of the container. Many people dont consider this tiny detail important and that
leaves them with an over-the-top, broken, lousy-looking bread. Be smart and
listen to the pros to stop wasting time and precious ingredients baking a simple
loaf. Remember guysnasa huli ang pagsisisi.
GO TO BROWN TOWN
Dont be afraid of browning your loaf. One
thing people are always terrified of is a little
bit of color. They freak out and whip it out the
oven. Dont. You want a lovely, crispy crust.
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LARD UP
For pork pie pastry, use hot water crust pastry.
If you do this, make sure you use a mix of butter
and lard, not just butter by itself. Lard gives you
a brilliant texture and structure, Making the pastry is
easyjust mix the flour and water in a large bowl
and heat the lard with the butter in another. Then
stir it all together.
PORK PIES
WILL MAKE
YOU HAPPY
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THE KIT
Measuring jug
Mixing bowls
Measuring spoons
Egg timer
Cake tins
Rolling pin
Muffin tray
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Another common
misconception is that eggs
should be refrigerated. Luckily,
Chef Jun Jun sets us straight:
For baking, eggs should be
placed at room temperature
before using. It will give proper
volume and proper consistency
to the baked product.
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SPACE IS
THE PLACE
Always tidy up as you go. It
takes moments to cover
every single inch of your
countertop and theres
nothing worse than taking
something hot out of the
kitchen and having to do a
dance around the hob,
balancing crap on top of
each other, trying to find a
place to put it.
HUMONGOUS PRETZELS
ARE WITHIN YOUR GRASP
Hmmpretzels. These cinnamon-ey babies
are harder to shape than you think. Thankfully,
Chef Jun Jun shows us the master-class
secrets of folding these delicious bad boys.
The dough is usually poached or placed in a
warm water bath before it is baked, he says.
Well, that actually doesnt sound so hard. There
may still be a chance to fulfill our dreams and
become legit master bakers!
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BAMBOO V BAMBOO
1994 Rivermaya
released their
first, self-titled
album. Who
could forget
Ulan?
HAIR: Its
undeniable that
Bamboo set the
trend: the now-cool,
then-tacky man
bun, the Bieberesque waxed do,
and the neatly
coiffed mane that
even Vice Ganda
unapologetically
wears. But what
he really rocked:
his kalbo phase
aka unong gupit sa
barberya.
With the way things have gone for the man, some are saying Bamboo has been Bieber-ized over the
years. We do a comparo between his past and present incarnations
1998 At the
tail end of a
Rivermaya tour
across the US
and Canada,
Bamboo decided
to call it quits
with the group
and stayed in
Los Angeles.
1997
Rivermaya
released
Atomic
Bomb,
which would
become
Bamboos
last album
with the
band.
FLIP-FLOPS:
No, were not even
talking about the
Brazilians take on
a glorified tsinelas.
What he rocked in
the 90s until his
comeback years
in the early 2000s
was an unidentified
pair of what looked
like a pair of Beach
Walks to complete
the breezy look.
PANTS: As the
singer upgraded
into being a mentor,
so did his trousers.
His tailored shirt
and jacket need a
better fitting pair of
pants, of course. As
for the washed out
jeans, well, theyre
back on trend, too.
SHIRTS AND
JACKET: Before
the glitz and
glamour as Coach
Bamboo of The
Voice, we identified
closely with
the T-shirt-wearing
rakista that was.
His suits might not
have survived all
the jumping and
kicking he used to
do in gigs anyway.
Now looking more
dapper in a tailored
jacket, we think
Camp Kawayan is
in good hands.
BOOTS: If youre
doing weekly duets
on ASAP with
Popstar Princess
Sarah Geronimo
you have to act and
look the part of an
equally talented
performer. And
sealing the look
with a pair of boots
(sans the
a la cowboy vibe)
has the makings of
a true rockstar.
2014 to present
Bamboo renews his
contract to serve as a
coach/judge for The
Voice Philippines second
seasonand seals his
status as one of the
countrys most easily
recognizable fashionistas.
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KENDO
T h e experience: Before crossing the
basketball court to meet our sensei, we had
to take our shoes offit was our first taste of
the many small rituals, matters of etiquette,
and traditions that kendo teaches. If the
unruliness of other sports leaves you wanting,
kendos structure is a great alternative. We
were loaned a uniform and shinai (sword) and
stood barefoot among the other beginners;
happily, there was no need for a million wax
on, wax off repetitions before we were
allowed to practice our sword swing by
repeatedly hitting sensei on the head. You
have to scream at the top of your lungs to
express fighting spiritawkward, but by the
end of the day we were guiltlessly shouting
at strangers. There is a lot to take in, but the
session left us with the tangible feeling that
wed learnedimportant feedback because
kendo is a sport that takes decades to fully
master. But in the meantime, Igarashi-sensei
reminded us about the club motto: Enjoy IGA
KEN! (Always smile!)
c a n i be a hero aka do we h a ve a
n a Ti o nal Team for T hi s?
Sort of. According to Kristopher Inting,
3rd-dan, IGA Ken delegation manager,
competitor in the Hong Kong Open, and
10th ASEAN Kendo Tournament, Currently,
there is no such thing as a national kendo
team, but we are still able to compete
internationally as there are tournaments that
allow clubs to represent their respective
countries. Suffice to say, Philippine kendo
is represented and we hope to be able to
finally formalize a federation sometime in
ARCHERY
T he exp erien c e: Upon entering
the air-conditioned Kodanda Archery
Range, we instantly liked the sport
because hindi ka papawisan. It took
just a few minutes of tutorial and
we were ready: stack the arrow on
the bows tiny ledge, clip its rear to
the bowstring (no need to hold it
medieval style and potentially shear
your fingers off like a noob), and
draw. A little crosshair helps you aim
while your pulling arm gets slightly
trembly. Release and physics rewards
you with a super satisfying thwack.
Were proud to say that FHM did not
accidentally shoot anyone in the head
with our first arrow. Our photographer
lined up alongside us, scored a better
shot, and we immediately lapsed into
a competitive ragethis sport is great
with friends in that way.
c a n i be a hero a k a d o w e h av e a
n a Tion a l T ea m f or T h i s ?
Yes, we do. In fact, Syd Fraginalour
coach for the daywon a Southeast
Asian games gold medal to match
his gilded bow that looked like an
ultimate weapon from Final Fantasy or
something. Recently, Luis Moreno, the
grandson of Kuya Germs, also scored
gold in the 2014 Youth Olympics.
c os T : P30,000-40,000 for the bow,
arrows, and other accessories. Steep
but assistant coach Lyn Alvarez
explains: Magagamit mo nang pangcompete yung bow na yun, maganda
na. Akala ng iba mahal ang archery,
pero one-time investment yanmatagal
ang buhay ng bow. Its also way more
accessible than things that go bang.
Mahirap ang lisensya ng baril so yung
iba nag-switch to archery kasi walang
lisensya, fun gamitin, and safe siya. Try
it out for P580 per person per hour!
Kodanda Archery Range is open from
Mondays to Sundays, 10:30 a.m. to
7:30 p.m. Makati (Cinema) Square
Upper Basement, Chino Roces Avenue,
Makati City.
HOCKEY
FLOORBALL
T he exp erien c e: If youd rather
not freeze in the bowels of a
mall this summer, you can take
up floorball, which is basically
the on-foot version of hockey.
There is no contact, but the
pace and tricky stick moves
are all present. One interesting
quirk of the sport is substitution,
which involves swapping an
entire stack of six. No more
benchwarming!
can i be a hero aka do we have
a naTional Team for This?
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DODGEBALL
RC RACING
T he exp erien c e: We attended practice for the Philippine Nationals
and almost everything about full-size racing was present. The pit
area was full of tools, tinkering, the smell of fuel (the gnarly-sounding
nitromethane) and raspy idling of race exhausts. Its a bit disorienting
to steer an RC as it comes around head-on, and the small steering
inputs required meant we spent a lot of time smacking walls. But
who cares when you can jump your RC over 10 feet into the air (a
legit overtaking move by the way), botch the landing, cartwheel into
the barrier, and simply carry on. Kicking up dirt as you drift, giving
accidental love taps, throttle wide-open on the back straightits
basically everything you wish you could do with the family car.
c a n i be a hero a k a do w e ha ve a n a Tion a l T ea m f o r Th i s ?
Yes, the Radio Controllers and Modelers Association of the
Philippines (RCMP) is chaired by Congressman Jack Enrile, and
usually sends a contingent to the major Asian races. Winners of
Philippine Nationals can also represent the country in the World
Championships of the International Federation of Model Auto Racing
(IFMAR). Its also not a Manila-only thing, says Gareth Santayana,
part-owner of Action Hobbies, veteran racer of 23 years, and World
Championship competitor. People from Davao, Bacolod, Cebu
all come over to compete in the major races. Gareth adds that, We
are competitive, though countries with access to the latest parts have
an advantage. Thailand is very strong because they are considered
Asias racing hub. They have 10 RC-dedicated racetracks all over
Bangkokand they are supported by the government. We dont get
that here.
co s T: All you need are six dodgeballs that cost around P800 each.
A club will have 10-20 players so its very friendly on the pocket. The
cost for joining the PDBA Saturday training sessions? A cool P50.
sw a g facT or: Unless you have a real nice jersey, its safe to say that
dodgeball is not the swaggiest of sports. In fact, it looks like larong
batatamang bola!which is also part of its simple appeal.
Sign up at http://www.dodgeballphilippines.org, Saturdays 2-5p.m.
at QCMC Covered Volleyball Court
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D an V i l l eg a s
He may have injected the Pinoy rom-com with a much-needed jolt of intelligence.
And were jealous of him for having worked with the likes of Kim Chiu, Bea Alonzo,
and KC Concepcion. Here, we put the spotlight on the award-winning director to see
if working in a genre admired mostly by women has made him a critical success
Have you ever sniffed
used underwear?
Dehins pare. Sorry.
Kadiri.
Man
Not man
Man
Not man
Not man
Not man
Not man
Not man
Man
Man
Not man
Not man
Not man
Not man
Not man
Not man
Not man
Not man
Not man
14/15
The romantic filmmaker
was a point short of
a landslide! We dont
understand why he
didnt drop the names
of FHM covergirls
Jennylyn Mercado
or Lovi Poe. He has
worked with them
and even directed
the former to a Best
Actress win. Memorable
experiences need not
be intimate, sensual, or
sexual! Si direk talaga
o ! Dumi ng iniisip !
THE MAN TEST
LEADERBOARD
Se f Ca d a y o na
Dan Villegas
Jose Manalo
Ch i t o M i r a n da
RA Rivera
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Loonie
M e d w i n M a rfil
Brandon Vera
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1 4 /1 5
1 3 /1 5
1 3 /1 5
1 2 /1 5
1 2 /1 5
1 2 /1 5
1 2 /1 5
1 1 /1 5
INTERVIEW
KHYNE PALUMAR
STYLING
J-EM STA. ANA
MAKEUP
RHINA MONTEMAYOR
HAIR
GEORM IMPERIAL
SPECIAL THANKS TO
ILLEST PHILIPINES
AT RAIL AND TRILOGY
STORES (@THERAILPH @
TRILOGYBOUTIQUE), AND
NIKO VILLEGAS
OF FUJIFILM PHILIPPINES
INY
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PHOTOGRAPHY
JERICO MONTEMAYOR
OF SIMULACRA
ASHLEY VEE
About the most intimate things
youre allowed to learn about
former go-go dancer and present
pro model Ashley Vee is
Shes a fan of butt rubs, and butt
grabsthose things do it for me!
The sexiest piece of clothing
she owns is a nude seethrough underwear
She stands 52. Which, in her
own words, makes her: easier
to handle *wink*.
Teasing bits aside, the vaguely
Pinay and vaguely anywhere-butfrom-here beauty could easily be
an FHM fan favorite. Just because
of her gracious candor, wit, and,
well, lets not forget, because she
looks like this
Vee is an interesting last name. Where
are you from originally?
Thanks! Vee is actually short for my real
last name. Im originally from San Francisco,
California born and raisedbut Im also
Filipino-American.
And we hear youve been modeling for
close to ten years now, youre not new
to this at all...
Yes, Ive been modeling since I got out
of high school, and its been nothing but
amazing blessings so far! Lately, fashion
photo shoots are what I enjoy doing most
because the elegance is so much sexier to
me now. Although FHM Philippines is my first
international magazine feature. It has been
on my bucket list for the longest time, so Im
proud to have done it. Such a blessing!
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Style GUIDE
SAND
KING
WORDS:
ASH MAHINAY PHOTOGRAPHY: FILBERT KUNG; GETTY IMAGES STYLING: ELA TEODOSIO
HAIR & MAKEUP: DANIEL FAMILARA, JERICA DELOS SANTOS
MODELS: KELSEY MERRITT, DANIEL VELASCO, LA AGUINALDO, MIKO RAVAL, CARLO GONZALES
SHOT ON LOCATION AT THE LIND HOTEL AND FRIDAYS, BORACAY
style
WhAt Do you
cAll thoSe
thiNgS oN
your feet?
PRETENTIOUS
Havs/Havas
My Havaianas
The secret
to looking
non-dugyot
in slippers is
simple: cut your
toenails before
heading to
the beach!
Flipflops
Thongs
Slippers
SAfe!
Tsinelas
Beach Walk
Rambo
*
Aesthetic
Athletic
TNL
*TUnay na lalak E
Spartan
To p s by ThrEaD 3 6 5
M E n s p o ckET cr Ew: p 795
s h o rTs by J o Ey saMso n
Fl I p -F lo p s by h avaI anas
waTch by TIMEx
Shape up your
shades game
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oAkley BAdmAn
BAe
01 youR
You are succeding at life because 80% of the dudes are
here to find a babe to call theirs.
02 G-shock
And
RAstAclAt
Hypebeast who
misses stunting
with his shoes, so
he makes do with
double stacking
accessories instead.
And miAnsAi
03 oRis
One of those yachts on the horizon is actually yours,
WRistBAnd
04 PARty
(in
the dAytime)
You lost your watch at a party
last night. And your wallet. And
possibly your dignity.
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style
To p s by ThrEaD 3 6 5
M Ens c rEw nE ck: p 795
wo ME ns Tank: p 595
s ho rTs by J o Ey saMso n
Fl Ip -F lo p s by h avaI anas
waTch by TIMEx
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F H ML E
STY
WORDS:
ASH MAHINAY
PHOTOGRAPHY:
RIA REGINO
of Fat Cat Studio, Getty
images
GROOMING:
SARI CAMPOS
STYLING:
GELA MUOZ
MODEL:
JEREMY BLAKE
GOrGOn snapBack,
Wip caps
BEACH BOYS
What kind of
vacationer are you?
The Professional
Actually at the beach to workbut the lunch
meeting or hobnobbing with clients sort of
works. Wears collars to look respectable, but
understands that pants on the beach is still a
step too far.
style
tank tOp,
p350, Baller
spOrtsWear;
l iDO square BO arD
shO rts, p3,490,
VO lcO m; White
sneakers, p 999.75,
sm milanO s; sushi
sOcks, p199.75,
i cOnic
frOGskins, Oakley
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unDer armOur
rashGuarD, p1,500,
Baller spOrtsWear;
BOarDshOrts, rip
curl; Wrist Watch;
cOttOn On
The Athlete
Is in town for a surf or other watersport
competition. Is most likely to be topless if not
in a rashguard or other tech fabric that fits like
it was specially made for him. Athletic vibe
attracts females, aside from the perma-tan and
semi-blonde-from-the-sun hair
canVas shOes, sm
treaDs
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The Conservative
His normal everyday clothes
double as beach wear. Only
bought a proper pair of trunks
because his friends couldnt
stand seeing him swimming
in basketball shorts anymore.
Actually layers a shirt or
jacket on the beach and
gives everyone secondhanddiscomfort.
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The Hipster
Will not be caught dead in
anything basic. Most likely
has pre-planned outfits for
each day on the beach. Is
unsure what to do with himself
in the event that his clothing
schedule is disrupted by an
unfortunate wetting incident.
sOcks, stance
m uteD fl Oral
BaseBall shirt,
p1,200, qtr; neOn
f lO ral snapBack,
p 1,990, VO lcO m
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style
The Hydrophobic
Does not actually get into the water at any
point of the trip. Wears impractical pictureperfect outfits because getting material for
the Gram is the whole pointand pictures
while wet and topless are never as flattering.
Develops a subtle nag beach ka? tan
nonetheless.
quirky tennis
racket mirrOrs,
pacO DesiGns
fish pillOW,
herschel supply
cO .
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FHM M AY
Amanda
McCoy
A girl this
delicious would
have any guy
begging for
seconds
CHISE ALCANTARA
M A K E UP, H A I R , A N D STY L I N G :
AARON EBIO
JULIE EBIO
GIRLFRIEND
Im focusing on
doing more photo
shoots right now so
you can probably
expect to see me
in magazines
hopefully! Ha ha
Amandas
life this
month
I fell for you ;)
Flowers feat. my
fierce eyebrows.
WIN AT LIFE
KUYA
THE
Forget about
gyms for a minute.
This month, were
looking at blue
collar workers
as our new
fitspirations.
TH E EX PE RT
JAY LOPEZ
ist
nal Therap
Occupatio h Coach,
gt
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tr
S
and
Lab
Athletes
H
T
L
A
HE
WORKOUTS
Words:
Mikey Agulto
Photography:
Mike Dee
Eager to inherit
their physique
and work ethic,
we seek the help
of a fitness expert
to determine the
physical pros and
cons of their jobs
KUYA
02
MEAT
BUTCHER
PRos:
Meat butchers, who chop
and slice remains for a living,
typically have big arms and
strong hips.
KUYA
01
PRos:
Car washing, which requires
a lot of wiping, reaching, and
ducking, leads to strong arms
and legs and a stable back.
Recommended
woRkouts:
Towel stretch
cons:
The lower back and shoulders
tend to have a certain level of
wear and tear over time. The
legs, to a certain extent, are
also affected.
Recommended
woRkouts:
Pull-ups
One-arm standing
cable row
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cons:
Because of all the meat and
carcasses they have to carry,
most butchers have shoulder
and lower back issues.
Accidental cuts and infections
are also a common occurrence.
Two-point dumbbell
row with fist
VALUE
MEALS
Coach Jays
recommendations
gulay (fibrous carbs) +
tilapia + sardinas
+ eggs + tokwa + corned
beef (protein, Vitamin D
and Omega-3)
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KUYA
03
CARPENTER
PRos:
Carpenters who cut, shape,
assemble, and install
building materials, pretty
much use their entire body
to get the job done.
Speaking of kuya
workouts...
KUYA JL UPS
HIS SHOE
GAME ON THE
PAVEMENT
cons:
Since the job requires repetitive
hitting, heavy lifting, and climbing,
theyre vulnerable to lower back and
knee problems. And you obviously
cant discount the occupational
hazards (accidents and injuries).
Recommended
woRkouts:
Pistol squat
Chest-supported
dumbbell rows
Goblet squats
KUYA
PRos:
Lifting while walking works a
persons arms, shoulders, and thighs.
04
WATER
DELIVERY
BOY
cons:
Shoulder and lower back problems,
not to mention hernia.
Recommended
woRkout:
Farmers walk
5 FOODIE PICK-ME-UPS
1 GINSENG
Lacking focus and
memorization skills?
Grab some ginseng from
a Chinese herb shop to
keep your mind active
and focused.
Deadlift
Get high on these substances if you want to live foreveror long enough
2 HONEY
Not only do they look and
taste sweethoney, propolis,
and royal jelly have antiviral
and antibacterial properties
that help you fight sickness.
3 SENZU
The body is full of dormant
energy that we utilize
during strenuous activities.
To bring it out, we should
take our own version of the
Senzu bean.
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4 VITAMINS AND
MINERALS
Todays busy
generation of young
adults need to keep up
with the pace by taking
vitamins and minerals.
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5 DMAE
Dimethylaminoethanol
(DMAE), a nutrient found
in fish, can help limit the
aging process of our
brain and heart muscle for
youth and virility.
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UPGRADE
HOW I DID IT
E
ON
Filipinos have
this attitude
that they will
only invest once
theyre wealthy,
when it should be
the reverseif you
want to be wealthy,
you have to invest in
something.
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AYA LARAYA, 41
Currently:
Founder and chairman,
Pesos and Sense
Independent financial
advisor
COL Financial Group
Educated at:
Ateneo de Manila
University
University of Western
Australia
Formerly:
Philippine Stock
Exchange
Professor of Corporate
Finance, Bradford
College of
Management
MBA Program
Professor of
Economics, Australian
Catholic University
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a persons reactionswhether
they can understand what youre
saying or not.
UPGRADE
S t uff Yours e l f
FOO
CLASSY
Go on a date night
like a high-roller,
whether with an
actual human
being or by your
extravagant
foodie self, at
Solaire Resort and
Casinos signature
restaurants
STRIP STEAKHOUSE
YAKUMI
Sushi Sampler
What it is: Five types
of sushi
P1,696.43
Wagyu Hobayaki
FINESTRA
Finestras open kitchen feels so much like home, it
instantly hints you on the homemade goodness of
their Italian offerings. If youre looking for authentic
handmade pastas and designer pizzas, this is your
best bet. All this is best enjoyed with a panoramic
view of both Solaires poolside and Manila Bay.
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RED LANTERN
Tartufo Pizza
What it is: Black winter
truffles, crme fraiche,
porcini mushrooms,
and speck ham on
handmade dough
P880
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Just Checked In
We take the Tata Manza Aura on a true
road test of fuel efficiency, and it proves
every bit a winner
O
M OT
ORTIGAS
R
While some
parts of its
interior are plastic,
it boasts contoured
seats perfect for
long drives
MARIKINA CITY
PARAAQUE
THE FORT
FIELD
TRIP
Where the Tata
Manza Aura
has taken us
WORDS:
PONG CASTILLO
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The
Manza Aura
stands a tad taller
than its counterparts
with a minimum ground
clearance of 165mm, and
its 185/60 R 15 tubeless
radials tires do a good
job with road
bumps
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TRIPS:
SPECS
QUEZON CITY
Worry-free
hauling with
up to 660-liter
luggage space
Avoid
panicking in
dark parking lots
with its illuminated
keyhole ring
Engine:
1.3L 4-cylinder
quadrajet diesel
Transmission:
5+1 speed
manual gearbox
Yes, it comes
with a three-year
or 100,000-km
warranty, whichever
comes first
Maximum
torque:
ANTIPOLO
Maximum
engine
power:
BATANGAS
90 PS @
4,000 rpm
TOTAL
DISTANCE TRAVELED
469
km
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P738,000
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MI SSI ON ENDURA COOL I N STA N T
COOLI NG TOW EL
H OW P E O P L E K E P T CO O L I N T H E O L D DAYS
PUNKAH
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I L L U S T R AT I O N S : J A M E S A N D R E S
UPGRADE
GEE
THE
MOST
UNDERRATED
THINGS IN
TECH TODAY
CARLO MAALA
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DRONES
Amazon was on to
something when
they wanted to make
deliveries in the US
with drones. Drones
can revolutionize
filmmakingjust
watch OK Gos I
Wont Let You Down
video if you dont
believe us. They
make awesome
toys. They can
also be used for
personal deliveries
a la Amazon Prime
Air (pizza anyone?),
spying, or search and
rescue.
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BATTERIES
3D PRINTING
VIRTUAl REAlITY
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1 The Internet
of Things
A world of things
connected to the Internet
turned out to be hard
to explain and harder to
sell. Never mind that tech
watchers unanimously
said the Internet of
Things would be the next
big thing. The movement
is still having a hard time
getting beyond Internetconnected appliances.
Besides, yaya can do all
of those things anyway.
2 Smart Watches
Whats the Apple Watch
for? No one knows.
Heres an idea: We
should be thanking
Apple for launching the
$10,000 Apple Watch
as the new gold standard
in douchebag detection,
Anna Kendrick said on
Twitter. So true, ate.
3 Wearable Tech
Ditto goes for wearable
tech in general. Aside
from fitness bands like
the Fitbit, theres no killer
app for wearable tech,
and no reason you have
to have it. Move along,
people, move along.
NEAR FIElD
COMMUNICATIONS
NFC lets you do stuff
just by waving your
phone in the air: like
wirelessly transferring
photos and contacts,
and paying for things
without cash. You can
open doors without
using keys. NFC
has the potential to
usher in the age of
the digital wallet,
a future where
we wont need
cash anymore, just
phones. Lets not
kid ourselvesits
all about the digital
wallet.
THE MOST
OVERRATED THINGS
IN TECH ARE
INTERNET
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4 Phablets/bigger
tablets
Bigger phones, bigger
tablets. Its hard to give
a bigger f***. The hype
machines will build them
up, and you know youll
buy one (or two!) anyway,
because in the immortal
words of Barney Stinson,
Newer is better! Except
in this case youre just
getting the same thing.
Burn.
5 The new MacBook
Never mind the futuristic/
problematic USB-C slot.
The new MacBook is an
underpowered, anemic
laptop with a gold paint
job. Youre still going to
buy one, arent you?
UPGRADE
GEE
HOW
PINOY
APPS
ARE MADE
FAMILIAR
EYEBAGS
Several Streetfood
Tycoon characters
are based on popular
personalities like
P-Noy, Katy Perry,
and Manny
Pacquiao.
Smartphone
applications have
grown into one
of the defining
points of the global
tech landscape.
But thanks to
these local app
developers, were
sure we wont get
left behind
NEPS FIRMALAN
MARK JESALVA
STREETFOOD TYCOON
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FINALLY
The game
ends when you
reach 1,000 points.
Good luck getting
past 20, though.
PUgO
MANiLA RUSH
APP iNSPiRATiON
Patrick: My wife Camille got
hooked on Flappy Bird, I didnt
know what it was at first. It
was difficult to play, which
made it so addicting, but I realized all the other
elements in the game were so simple.
THE CHALLENgE
Patrick: Ive been making apps for almost 10
years now and for me the biggest challenge is
the apps ability to transcend time.
THE DREAM
Patrick: We want to make an app that will look
good five years down the line.
Camille: On a personal note, we also want to
make an adventure app about a Bicolano urban
legend involving goldmines and a giant snake.
PHiLiPPiNE
EMERgENCY NUMBERS
APP iNSPiRATiON
We thought of crossing
Temple Run with what is,
loosely, EDSA.
THE CHALLENgE
In making a local app, theres a lot of cultural
references. So a Pinoy app may go viral locally
but it doesnt necessarily mean papatok din siya
internationally. Thats the biggest challenge for
me, for Pinoy apps to appeal locally, but also to
appeal to international audiences.
THE DREAM
For Pinoy apps in general, the biggest hope
is for it to still be relevant in a sea of all these
other apps: Is your game good enough na
lalaruin siya ng users past 10 times? Will they
still be playing it after a week?
MMDA
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PiNOYHOOPS
Launched: 2012
What it is: A sports app about local
basketball that lets you access player
stats, live scoreseven live stream
PBA games and other league events.
THE APP
MAKER(S):
Raymund Vidar
(developer),
Eugene
Gagolinan
(product
design/user
experience)
APP
iNSPiRATiON
Gagolinan:
At the time
we created
this, walang
basketball app
that encompassed everything
about Pinoy hoops.
THE CHALLENgE
Vidar: Creating for different
platforms. The train of thought
for coding and development
is different for Android, iba
rin for iOS. There are a lot of
considerations to think about when
developing an app, but this is what
people dont talk about.
THE DREAM
Vidar: The good news is, its
easier to be a developer today
than back when I started.
Everything is online. But the
downside with too much digital
spoon-feeding is, when aspiring
developers are faced with a
problem that they cant solve by
Googling, they think theres no
solution. There is.
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