JIRO SHIRAKAWA

What if you wake-up one Monday morning with this hot man in your bed? Would you get-up and prepare for office or spend the day off and lock yourselves in the room all day long?

Well I think I know the answer.

This fine man who won the Mossimo event last 2009 which paved way for his modeling stunts among popular brands such as Bench to name a few. He was also in the casting of Gmik last 2010, a show of ABS-CBN Kapamilya network. 

A Monday inspiration for all of you and for myself. 

Take my hand please! :D

If this will be my chef, I will surely require a topless uniform.xD

And a bonus of him inside the gym. Whatta view! And those smiles and laughter, oh-my-god, my knee is jelly-ing right now. :D

UAAP CHEERDANCE COMPETITION 2012

It is UAAP Cheerdance Competition once again. The highly anticipated event among the UAAP members school and other high schools, colleges, and universities in the Philippines aside from the ongoing basketball in senior and junior levels.

Will UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES get there three consecutive title from this year's event? Or will the DLSU ANIMO PEP SQUAD will make their routine a topnotch performance than last year to stop their bridesmaid tradition and get their first UAAP Cheerdance crown? Or the UST's SALINGGAWI DANCE TROUPE will make a comeback and set another 5 year consecutive titles just like they did from 2002-2006? Or will FEU CHEERING SQUAD will make another record this year to add a +1 to their 13 wins (mixed medals) since formation of the competition.

Who is your bet? Who among the eight university members have the edge to snatch the crown from UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES? Who will be this year Crowd Stunner?

Lets all find out today at THE ARENA, Mall of Asia in Pasay City this afternoon with simultaneous broadcast in ABS-CBN Sports Studio 23 [Channel 23]. The event was made possible by Samsung which is the major sponsor since 2006.

This will be the first time also that the host university will not host the event but this year, the depending champion -  UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES will anchor the 2012 UAAP CHEERDANCE COMPETITION.

Now lets take a look on 2011 UAAP CHEERDANCE COMPETITION champion and placers.

2011 UAAP Cheerdance Competition CHAMPION



2011 UAAP Cheerdance Competition 2ND PLACE



2011 UAAP Cheerdance Competition 3RD PLACE 


Source: UAAP_Cheerdance_Competition

THIS GUY'S IN LOVE WITH U MARE

Star Cinema and Viva Films made another hilarious movie event coming this October 10, 2012, directed by Wenn V. Deramas - the director behind the successful Petrang Kabayo and Praybeyt Benjamin.

Vice Ganda will play a role of a man for the first time. The question of buong madlang people - bagay kaya? Honestly, it makes me laugh when he disguised as a man. In addition to the tandem of Luis Manzano and Toni Gonzaga, this will surely be a one hell of comedy film this year. Will it mean another box office for our "Pambansang Kabayo"? Lets see and watch the film on October 10, 2012 to know.

The film is also starred by Philippines actor and actresses like the names of Tessie Tomas, IC Mendoza, DJ Durano, Gladys Reyes etc.

It is surely anticipated as Wikipedia also have an information record of the upcoming movie - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/This_Guy's_in_Love_with_You_Mare.

EDGAR ALLAN GUZMAN

One night I was on my way home from Ayala Avenue, Makati where I am working. I am used in looking on my surroundings and people when on the road. Suddenly, I noticed this guy on my right [I was in the jeepney going to Ayala MRT that time, almost midnight] and I was shocked because I recognized the guy! Mostly when I just recently watched the indie film where he was the leading man - Ligo Na U, Lapit Na Me. Yes, this guy is really a looker with the gentle face and toned frame, you will surely look at him not only once. 

Edgar Allan Guzman was the 2006 Mr. Pogi - a segment of Eat Bulaga, a noontime variety show of GMA Network [Channel 7]. He is an actor and a mainstay in indie films such as Imoral, Ligo Na U, Lapit Na Me etc. He also had a chance to do theatrical drama with the premiere actress - Eugene Domingo in the old film of Direk Lino Brocka starring Nora Aunor and Philip Salvador - BONA.

This coming Saturday, September 22, he will play as a gay student aspiring to be a seaman wherein he will experience to be bullied and discriminated because of his sexual orientation. This will be aired in the long time true to life and needless to say classic show of ABS-CBN, Maalaala Mo Kaya hosted by Ms. Charo Santos-Concio. 

This young man was been featured also on Cosmopolitan Philippines and has been part of several shows since he won the Mr. Pogi title. I hoped that he will have a share of limelight in the near future and his talents will improve for him to be a better actor just like Coco Martin.

BENCH: WELCOME ADAM!!!

Ben Chan and his garment company is one of the most successful if not "the" in the Philippine clothing industry. Just recently, they marked another successful year to add on their 24 years in business. The clothing brand is not only known to their stylish designs from underwear to their overhauled jeans and tops but also to their premiere line-up of brand endorsers - both local and international. Among successful endorsers over the years were Richard Gomez, Diether Ocampo, Wendell Ramos, Jerry Yan, Bruno Mars, Super Junior among other popular faces. 

Just recently, Bench officially named their newest endorsers - Jessica Sanchez and Lee Min Ho. But wait!After the recent announcement, the most recent after the recent [hahaha], the company announced another name from the music industry. None other than the Maroon 5 lead vocalist - Adam Levine. Adam is currently on its Overexposed World Tour whereas Philippines was one of the destinations. Months before the concert here last September 18, the ticket was sold-out already and even the SRO offer was washed away in a snap. This is to prove that Adam is a great hit and a great catch for Bench to bring its brand overseas. 

Honestly, who won't like Adam and his band line of songs such as Move Like Jagger, Payphone, One More Night etc. In addition to his good looks, oh-so-lovely voice, and steaming hot tattoos (forgive me, I really have a fetish for tatts).

Last September 17, Adam Levine had a meet and greet in Mall of Asia and hopefully this won't be the last. So how will Bench portray Adam in its upcoming billboard and print-ads? Hmmmm... I wish it will be sexy and hot!

The X MARK: X FACTOR UK 2012

Forgive me for this entry but I really need to post this. UNBELIEVABLE! One word I can utter upon watching this young woman. I am randomly browsing on Youtube page while thinking what I will write here next. Viola! I think I found it.

X FACTOR UK 2012 or the Season 9 of the biggest Europe talent competition being aired in the national television all over Europe. The said competition produced by Simon Cowell (previous panel judge of American Idol) brought some known names in music industry today such as Leona Lewis, Alexandra Burke to name a few. (The X Factor (UK))

And series 9 is currently on the run and this one rock the audition with an overwhelming standing ovation and praise from audience and judges alike.

She is Lucy Spraggan from Canterbery, Kent. A 21 year old girl who shocked the UK audition of the said talent search as she sang her own composed song - Last night. I was amazed by the talent and comical arrangement of the song. She is awesome! Click the video below.

Some of the hottest audition in The X Factor UK was from Joseph Whelan. A hunky dad that is smashing tool for a living and a pro cage fighter showcased his talent by singing Led Zeppelin's Whole Lotta Love. The man is absolutely hot with all the tattoos and his talent. The man was inspired by his son who is really cute by the way. I am lost for words so just watch the audition and his topless pictures.

Absolutely, starting today, I am now on a lookout for more X factor auditions. 

References:
http://tellymix.co.uk/reality-tv/the-x-factor/104899-x-factor-2012-joseph-whelan-inspired-by-his-son.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucy_Spraggan
http://www.metro.co.uk/showbiz/910514-x-factors-joseph-whelan-admits-murder-suspect-funded-music-career
http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/x-facto-joe-whelans-album-1296568

S-E-X: Why it is too important?

Sexual intercourse. Is it a basic human need or not? In this article lets tackle a more sensible topic on why should we have sex at least on a routine basis. In this blog post we will go deeper on sex - not the typical erection, penetration, orgasm things but what are the physical, emotional, and physiological benefits that sex can give us.

Lets talk first the physical benefits.

1. It is a CARDIOVASCULAR activity

Not a surprise right? With all the sweating and short in breath, this one is a no-brainer. Thirty minutes of sex burns 85 calories (Source: http://www.webmd.com/sex-relationships/guide/10-surprising-health-benefits-of-sex). Too small? How about prolong your sex by spicing up your foreplay. Oftentimes, mostly on this world where we are always rushing, we just always think of orgasm and all we care is orgasm. But hell no, stop your fast spinning clocks for awhile and savor the moment.

Enjoy the sex by starting an exciting and seducing foreplay. As sex ideas bound no limitations, you could always choose from wide arrays of teasing - food, role playing, hand cuffs, dancing. Well I would love my man to start with a sexy dance while slowly removing his clothes and finally revealing his sexy cut black bikini brief. Hahaha. Chocolate cake is also a sexy thing to share with your partner and start a wonderful sexual intercourse. Just make sure you are up to be messy and wild.

So better include sex on your exercise habit. Being fit and maintaining good shape just be as easy as sex.

2. Loves your HEART

Cardiovascular right? It means to say that this will surely benefit your heart. Like a routine exercise, this will make your excess fat and cholesterol away! Keeping the heart's enemy while enjoying sex is just awesome right?

The sexual activity depending on how active you are (being a bed lame is not a good start for your heart, the lie and grind your thing on top of me) in bed will strengthen your heart. Since sex is a physical activity, your heart will endure and cope-up while you are "AT WORK". This will surely build your ENDURANCE.

3. Better RED CIRCULATION

Since we already mentioned heart, expect blood to follow. Being active will make all the clogging of arteries less likely which will make your blood vessels open for a blood marathon. 

Then with sex you won't worry of a fatal heart attack in the near future and having problems with your BLOOD PRESSURE. 

4. Better APPEARANCE and SKIN

Since sex is like working out where you wash away harmful elements off your body, you will be gifted with better body shape, firmer muscles, and great glowing skin. This will make your aura brighter rather than dull. Perspiration is a good thing as it also remove dead skin cells and generate a beautiful looking skin.

Now lets get down to the emotional benefits of SEX.

5. STRESS REPELLED

While work, problems, and life situations can make our life stressful and chaotic, sex can serve as our therapy for STRESS. Our body tend to relax when having sex thus, it releases the stress and frigidness in every part of our system as we tend to enjoy the pleasure that our naughty activity serves us. So be a pro-SEX and less-STRESS person now.

6. SELF-ESTEEM UP HIGH

Believe it or not, sex can boost your confidence onto yourself. Have sex and carry yourself up high guys and gals! Under the sheets, you might feel the power and urged to pleasure your partner as you tend to explore his/her body and this will heighten your activity. Once you see your partner satisfied and happy, elevation of pride for yourself will surely come in the way. With that in mind and your bed prowess in your pocket, you tend to face people and act in public normally and under less pressure that you might do bad or embarrassing.

7. HAPPY FACE

Sex makes you happy among other things. Agree? DEFINITELY! Sex will make you a happy person and will lighten your mood not only while you're at it but also after phase. 

8. PAIN GO AWAY

During the sexual intercourse, the body secretes hormones that will intensify your excitement and pleasure. Since pleasure is the exact opposite of pain, while you are on a wonderful ride with your partner, this will surely alleviate the pain and you tend to forget it as you are reaching finale. 

So if something is bad like you are having headache [not the bad bad thing that you are incapable of performing or it is already life threatening], you know what to do.

9. INTIMACY CHECK

With all the body and fluids contact, sure this is a great way to improve intimacy and emotional connection. During sex, you reveal and unfold new things about him or her - it is not always the sex and pleasure. The sex will serve as an instrument to know your partner and yourself deeper and bring up something that a normal conversation can't do.

You will be more attached to each other and appreciate one another as you are taking yourselves a step higher.

So we are done to the last segment of this beneficial activity. We can wrap this up and prove it ourselves right? Hahaha. Now lets move to the physiological benefits of sex.

10. STRONG IMMUNITY

The endurance activity and all the acrobatics that you are doing, that will give you a stronger body. But while you are looking on the physical side, your inner body is releasing an antibody called immunoglobulin A or IgA which protects you from cold and various infections.

11. ZZZZZZZZ.............

Did you experience that after the mind-blowing activity, you are really tired tired but it is comfortable to lie still and sleep? To sleep with your partner wrapped in each other's arms would be fantastic, isn't it? Who says sex aftermath are worthless? 

As your private show comes to an end, your body will secrete oxytocin which will help you to get a better sleep. In addition, since you are more relaxed and your mind is clear, you will have no trouble sleeping which by the way have other benefits - repairs damage cells, regenerate your energy for tomorrow activities, healthy body and mind among other.

And that end our list. So if you are still not convinced what sex can do good for you, I don't know what else is there to offer. Hahaha. Anyway, just enjoy sex safely and enjoy a long colorful life.

References:

http://allwomenstalk.com/7-reasons-why-sex-is-important/

http://www.webmd.com/sex-relationships/guide/10-surprising-health-benefits-of-sex

Note: I am not promoting pre-marital sex or engagement of sex in whatever form in my article. This will serve only as a guide to educate people. Since this is an adult-content site, I expect my readers to act and react responsibly. Have sex on your own will and risk. :)

Fall in love with Markki: Call me Maybe

So here's the catch. While I am still on a hang-over mode and going gaga over the just finished COSMO BACHELOR BASH 2012 (http://baremenskin.blogspot.com/2012/09/cosmo-bachelor-bash-2012-cosmo-men-unite.html), I suddenly found myself listening to his new album loaded in twitmusic. Then I just suddenly dazed by his version of Call me Maybe, take note of this - a jazz version of the said hit song. Odd? Wait till you hear it with your own ears and your world will surely go crazy and it will steal your soul. Hahaha.

I think the album is still out on most of the record bars nationwide. Grab a copy now and fall in love with this crooner hunk. And of course with the above mentioned BACHELOR BASH 2012, his great physique is displayed in his MTV's for your enjoyment. Hahaha. 

For now, I will let myself fall in love with this cute singer once again - Call me Maybe by Markki Stroem, Jazz version

Enjoy and lets all fall in love with the soothing voice of the hunk singer Markki Stroem.

COSMO BACHELOR BASH 2012: COSMO MEN UNITE

The hottest and grandest that earned popularity among women and beckis happened yesterday at the Exhibit Hall of the World Trade Center Metro Manila in Pasay City. 

Of course, as one of my bucket list of things that I will do this year is to attend the premiere show. COSMOPOLITAN PHILIPPINES presented the COSMO BACHELOR BASH 2012: COSMO MEN UNITE featuring the most eligible, sexy, and handsome men in town. The show was made possible by Guess, San Miguel Light, Century Tuna, Carrera, Lick Condoms, and Betadine Feminine Wash with special thanks to Mac - the show's official make-up. 

The Centerstage

The Checklist. 

The show started with Menchu Antigua aka DJ Scarlet of 99.5 RT. Her checklist - the smile, chest, abs, hipbone checklist made the crowd wild. Then series of thank yous for the sponsors. Finally, the curtains rolled up and the Carrera models started the show that makes the whole WWCMM scream and shout.

Mark Lee Emilio

Booths are set-up also on the sides of the back (Century Tuna Military Camp, Betadine Candy Camp etc.) for the girls, becks, and some unfortunate boyfriends to enjoy. I know you want the photos and not my words and commentaries so here you go. ENJOY the MEN! (Photos by Jeffrey Guarino ©2012)

Cute. :)

Hmmm. What are you doing down there?

Lick model

Jose Sarasola, a nice face and body to admire

Daniel Matsunaga

Rocco Nacino

Nelson Banzuela. Sorry for the poor quality, my grip is unstable taking the shot. Nevertheless, he is yummy.

OMG! Men this is sure hot - JC Tiuseco

The butt king for tonight. Anton del Rosario

Mark Manicad, another Cosmo hot stunt

Andrew Wolff teasing the crowd with his butt

Tom Rodriguez, cute again in his boxer briefs and dimples.

Century Tuna Models

Jon Hall

Alex Anselmuccio

Baron Geisler

The crowd went wild, steamy hot, and sweaty as we are near the Cosmo Centerfolds. You can continuously heard the shouts, shrieks, scream all over the place. The World Trade Center at the heart of Pasay get 10° C hotter as the night comes to an end. But not yet. Another set of model and celebrity photos for your enjoyment. 

Lovely tattoos

Fabio Ide

The kid is now a full grown-up. Arron Villaflor

Now the centerfold will be revealed next. And another round of craziness from the audience. Unfortunately, the top and most important figure behind this year Centerfold was nowhere to be seen. He is miles away and currently taping the ABS-CBN teleserye Walang Hanggan in America. [Honestly, he was one of my favorite if not my most favorite.]

Top favorites for that night who received the loudest praises and shouts from the audience were James Blanco, Anton del Rosario, Tom Rodriguez, Jose Sarasola, JC Tiuseco, James Younghusband, Fabio Ide, Daniel Matsunaga and among the centerfolds were Joseph Marco, Alden Richards, Mikael Daez, John Spainhour, and the loudest [or did I hear myself that moment?] - Markki Stroem which is the most daring among 10 men. World Trade Center was on fire when he took up the wet towel revealing himself in a sexy underwear [or is it speedo?].

Joseph Marco

David and Anthony Semerad

John James Uy

My favorite tonight - Markki Stroem

The last sexy stunt - Mikael Daez

The less popular Centerfold - Ian Batherson

Another hunk I loved - John Spainhour

The final show - Alden Richards

I wasn't able to finish the show. After Alden walked, we immediately left the place and headed home [may pasok pa kinabukasan]. My legs are so tired that I literally dragged myself going home. 

It's an obvious success [regardless of controversies] for the 15th Cosmo Bachelor Bash but opinions will be different of course. Though, previous years of Bachelor Bash [in my perspective] are more hotter than this one.

Lets end this with the cons of the show. Every show has a room for improvement, well in this case a few rooms for improvements preparing for the Bachelor Bash next year. First, the show was disorganized. I don't know if they really anticipate the volume of people given that tickets are per invitation and promo basis only or they came short and unprepared because their attention was on the other side of the show - models, celebrities, VIPs. I said it is disorganized because of the mishandling of the public. The dissemination of information regarding the show was very limited. No time given for when the gates will be opened, no proper arrangement of where people will fall in line etc. - which I believed should be planned ahead as this is already the 15th time that they will organize the Cosmo Bachelor Bash. As the night go on and every soul inside the hall is having fun, there are poor people - regular, VIPs, media alike, were not able to enter the venue because it is already jam-packed. What happened? Every venue has a "MAXIMUM" capacity and to overprint tickets beyond the max capacity is a big NO-NO.

Second on the cons list - queue. This was the longest queue I ever experienced attending a show which was really nerve-breaking. The ticket said that the show will start at 7:00pm so normally doors will open two hours before the show in order for the guests to settle down first and familiarize themselves at the venue. On the other hand, this will give the people ample time to roam around the booths of their sponsors and have a short picture taking moments with the boys. But this was the MAJOR FAIL - literally an "EPIC FAIL" for Cosmopolitan and their event organizers. The doors opened at 8:30pm which is beyond the announced event  time. Imagine, I was there around 05:30pm and suffered 3 hours of waiting among long lines of people already irritated and disappointed. One of the guests I've heard said -"They should prioritize guests from public who bought their magazines because the sales generated from Cosmopolitan came from us. We are grateful that they created the event for Cosmopolitan supporters and readers, but they should have the sense of gratitude of not making their guests wait so long."

Honestly? Point taken. Cosmopolitan generated their sales and popularity not solely because of the VIPs they are ushering in towards the venue but from the people who have undying support to their magazine. With this sense, it is only proper not to waste the public's effort to attend the show. Okay lets speculate here why the show started 9:30pm. Yes you heard it right, the curtains opened around 9:30 in the evening when you expect it to be 7:00pm or at maximum 8:00pm. Why the show took so long to start? Is it the rehearsals? Is it the VIPs coming late? Or is it something technical? First rehearsals should be early.....as in EARLY and needless to say methodological. If it is the VIPs......all will shout in UNISON, that's for sure - WHO CARES? Being a VIP doesn't entitled you to be late and made a grand entrance for the annoyance of the public. The show can start and must start even without them. I think punctuality can be learned in any school nowadays. It is a part of forming good and better personality. In addition, being a VIP doesn't grant you to bring people who are not allowed [and have no passes to be] inside.

With all the cons at hand, if I will be the event organizer or the Summit Media itself, I will utter a simple and empathetic apology [which they did partially - visit http://www.facebook.com/Cosmopolitan.ph] to all the people in general that waited too long - a true corporate responsibility to those fans with unwavering support for them.

Lets learned from what happened and expect that Cosmopolitan Philippines and Summit Media will come up with better events committee next year - those with great competency in organizing a big event like this and foresee unfavorable situations that may tarnish the event and their name. I had fun - that is the truth. Will I come next year even with the cons of this year's event? Yes, I will - DEFINITELY. 

So overall score for this event - 2.7 out of 5 stars
CRITERIA: 
    Reception - 1 
   Creativity - 3 
   Production - 4 
   Casting - 3.5
   Security - 2

(All photos taken by Jeffrey Guarino. ©2012)