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40 D R . Pa I N Even doctors squirm at the thought of these procedures 4 6 COLLECTORS For the hoard! 52 N E W F O R E P L aY Prepare her mind, body, and maybe even soul 5 4 I a N S Ta . MaRIa Illustrating doesn't have to be a sketchy job 58 B I K I N I TEaM TV One final sunny memory before the ber-months

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MARA L O P E Z & AMA N DA VI L L AN U EVA

PHOTOGRAPHY: KEVIN CAYUCA

Sporting royalty and now cover queens

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CONTENTS 0 8 a N a LY N BaRO Actress and Mobile Legends-legend 12 E V E R Y T H I N G Fa K E What is real? What is reality? 13 F E a R T H E CREEP What kind of monster have you become? 14 S E X DOSSIER Screencaps you don't want your mother to see

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1 6 Ta B I P O Historical revisionism we can get behind 1 9 KILLING TOMES The freshest murder and mystery fiction

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6 5 RE-ISSUED Pony's court classics 6 6 WaITING IN VaIN Chilling like a villain behind the wheel

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72 U N L I - F O O D When unli-rice isn't enough, it's time for unli-ulam 76 D I E T S DEBUNKED ...go for that unli-ulam 78 S U Z U K I C I a Z If Muji sold cars, this would be it 8 0 B aU L O F M E MOR I E S Object permanence or something like that

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2 0 XX aND 20:20 A rave review 2 1 LIGHTNING MCQUEEN You probably wouldn't share this with your kid

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FROM THE EDITOR

The first guitar I owned was an off-white star-shaped electric, like the ones spandexwearing ‘80s metal bands played. I bought it in 1991 from a guy in my neighborhood named Niknok, who used to gig in Japan as a biyaherong musikero. Gigs abroad for him had stopped by then so he decided to stay and rent out his music gear instead; in my case, he sold one. The guitar he offered was a Hondo, which any guy into Japanese guitars would say is a fairly respectable brand. I had just learned to play guitar and was thrilled my first would be an electric, even though its shape screamed glam metal Poison when I was into thrash metal Anthrax. Niknok sold me the guitar for P2,000. Not bentang adik but close. I sold it a year later for P2,500 because grunge had just exploded and the guitar suddenly became an embarrassment. I’ve been in and out of bands for the last 26 years and have had three guitars after the star. I regret selling it to this day. So, even though I don’t collect I can fully understand what musician Iman Leonardo is saying about his relationship with his 500 guitars (Rare Finds, pp. 46). His obsession is fueled by the distinct nuanced sound made by every guitar, as though each were his own person. It’s the same mindset we found in the other collectors—of handmade bicycles, old time radios, and knives—we feature this month, As for our cover, we have two women who aren’t obsessed with what they do as much as it is their way of life. Amanda Villanueva is a pro volleyball player and Mara Lopez (daughter of ‘80s actress Maria Isabel Lopez) is very much into surfing outside of being an actress. We caught them in their natural element at our beach shoot in Batangas. Right now I play a Franken-Tele—it’s a telecaster with parts from unknown sources—that’s been with me for 11 years. The guitar knows me well enough to make me appear to be a half-decent player. I’m not selling it. Not this time.

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I S B R O U G H T T O Y O U B Y. . . Acting Editor in chief Allan P. Hernandez Team Art Director Paul C. Villariba Associate Art Director John Laurence O. Patulan Fashion Editor Mikey Ashlie L. Mahinay Asst. Managing Editor Chise A. Alcantara Contributing Editor Peejo Pilar Celebrity Coordinator Jemuel Cainglet Salterio A N D F U T U R E - P R O O F E D B Y. . . Web Editor in chief Anton D. Umali Associate Section Editor John Paulo Aguilera Staff Writer Khatrina Bonagua Art Director Echo Antonio Multimedia Producer Liam Dumas Team Editor Allan A. Madrilejos WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM... Words Marjorie Duran, Dodo Dayao, Ria Esguerra, Juju Baluyot, Danielle Pe Benito, Marianne Salazar Illustrations Mervin Malonzo, Melvin Calingo Pictures Paolo Pineda, Ejay Leung, Paul Mondok, Kevin Cayuca, Kurt Alvarez, Jonathan Baldonado, Jay Tablante, Shaira Luna, Roberto Inovero Styling/Makeup/Hair Rick Calderon, Marie Tan, Daryl Maat, Reziah Angelica Famorcan, Debra Bernales, Gail Palma, Mong Amado, Anne Castaño, Nyac Salvateirra, Kristine Toribio, Marlon Meriño, Vanessa EstorSalvador, Jet Bebas, Sancho Bernardo

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F H M I N T E R N AT I O N A L N ETWOR 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 Erin Viljoen International Technical Administrator John Goodchild International Editors (Australia) Guy Mosel, (China) Jacky Jin, (Czech Republic) Dalibor Demel, (France) Laurent Giraud, (Germany) Hans Fuchs, (Holland) Sander Kersten, (India) Kabeer Sharma, (Indonesia) Richard Sam Bera, (Latvia) Sandris Metuzals, (Malaysia) Rajesh Taluar, (Norway) Martin Thronsen, (Philippines) Allan Madrilejos, (Romania) Paul Breazu, (Russia) Slava Rovner, (Singapore) David Fuhrmann Lim, (Slovenia) Uros Majcenovic, (Spain) Rafael Benitez, (Taiwan) Saffron Lee, (Thailand) Jakaphatchara Buranabutr, (Turkey) Berk Iybar SUMMIT MEDIA President Lisa Gokongwei-Cheng Publisher Edna T. Belleza VP for Operations Hansel dela Cruz Junior Associate Publisher Aeus Kevin Reyes Deputy Group Digital Publisher Amina Rillo Web Business Operations Manager Dennison Ko Web Programmer Christopher Porto Production Director Elizabeth Rellis Production Coordinator Arnel Laigo Production Graphic Artist Louis Arenas

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REACTIONS BEST jOB EvER

Marcus Adoro is living the life. Any idea how a guy can apply for an internship? Ha ha! Michael john Pastrana, via Facebook

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While I do appreciate your efforts in tackling relevant issues like the attacks on Marawi, maybe you can just focus on your expertise as a lifestyle magazine? We can read current events on the newspaper and the primary reason why we buy FHM is for pure entertainment. jay Quicho, via Facebook

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It is wonderful to see that a men's magazine can have stories besides ones about dating and sex. I love how FHM is expanding to cover national issues like the terrorism in Marawi City. It’s sad that these stories are not always highlighted because of the readers’ tendency to lean towards lighter topics. What the people need right now is proper and substantive awareness. I hope more media outlets will cover the Marawi City events by giving a large space on their printed materials or more airtime in TV and radio. Roy Narra, via Facebook

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I’ve been a fan of Jinri ever since she appeared on your magazine and I must say she’s never looked this sexy. What attracted me to her in the first place was her cuteness, but this month she looked a lot more mature. I think I like her better this way. geofrey Baytan, via Facebook

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he hottie girl-next-door type won’t fail to make guys’ heads turn, but there’s also something about “boyish” girls that make them appealing as well. Take Analyn Barro, StarStruck 6 avenger, actressmodel, and a gamer. She can make the best playmate and beat you head-on if you fail to block her punches and kicks in Tekken or dodge her powerful combos in Mortal Kombat. Taking her out for game night was one of our best ideas ever.

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Have you always been into playing games? Yes! Gosh! Simula elementary days. The first game that I played was Mortal Kombat, you know, in those little stores with consoles where kids drop 1-peso coins? Tumatakas pa ako sa bahay just to

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play that, pag nahuhuli ako, hinahabol pa ako ni lola! Ha ha! So what’s your favorite game? I like the older games. I play Mortal Kombat and Tekken. Of course, I also play mobile games, yung pinaka-uso ngayon, which is Mobile Legends! Ha ha! But games like Mobile Legends can expose your Facebook account to other users, right? You’re okay with that? Yeah, if the account is connected on Facebook, then they can see my face, but that’s okay! I actually like it that I can play with people from different countries. What made you love video and mobile games? Well, playing games is really a stressreliever. At least my attention is diverted every time I play because the games can entertain me, especially every time I win.

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Verge Do you win often? Not really, but I like winning! It seems like you’re really into guy stuff Well, medyo boyish talaga ako, ha ha! I’m the type of person na parang lalaki kumilos minsan but still, with a feminine side. My mom is also boyish, feeling ko namana ko ang boyish side ko sa kanya. Guy friends? I can easily get along with guys, yes, but of course it still depends—as long as he’s not the toxic type of person. Ha ha! What’s important for me is marunong kang makisama. With your showbiz and modeling career, how do you still make time for your games? Basta if I have free time, I usually play. For instance, at work, during tengga moments sa set, or if ever something bad happens at a scene, I’ll play. What made you want to get into acting? It was never my dream to be an actress, actually parang “trip-trip lang” nung nag-audition ako for StarStruck, ha ha! But unexpectedly, I got in, and I fell in love with acting and pursued it. Since then, things have changed a lot and I feel very happy because I'm blessed with shows. My Love From The Star is the most recent. How did you prepare for your role in My Love From The Star, which happens to be a remake of the very popular Korean series? I just watched the original series and

though hindi ko natapos, I was able to observe Mina’s character, which I am playing now. Mina is the funny PA (personal assistant) and stylist ni Ate Jen [Mercado], and pasensiyosa siya kahit lagi siyang pinapagalitan. Can you relate with the character? Yes, because I’m naturally funny like Mina. Maboka ako, lagi akong nag-jojoke, and lagi akong nagpapasaya ng iba. Also, si Mina kasi kahit lagi siyang pinapagalitan, she remains very patient. That’s what makes us alike in real life. With me, every time I play games, I need to be really patient. Ha ha! How’s it like working with Jennylyn Mercado? Dati judge ko lang siya sa StarStruck and now nakakaeksena ko na siya, Oh my God! Nakaka-pressure rin talaga, pero good thing she’s super nice and sobrang gaan katrabaho. Tinuturuan niya talaga ako. Now if we look at show business as a game, how are you gonna win this? First off, yung pagiging mapursigi and masipag ko. Second, to be respectful not just to co-artists but to everyone on the set. And of course, prayers talaga will help me succeed. After modeling for FHM, can we expect more sexy roles from you in the future? Ha ha! If mas nag-mature na ako, maybe, why not? Ako naman laging game lang, but hinay-hinay lang, aabot din tayo sa mga mas daring roles in the right time. Ha ha!

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A guide to exposing fakes

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Just when you thought that your daily fast food trips were going to kill you, reports of the production of synthetic rice, eggs, and other kinds of food by a Chinese factory, amounting up to 10 million yuan, began circulating on the Internet. China’s Ministry of Public Security has disclosed that an illegal group has been selling rat, fox, and mink meat posing as lamb since 2009, mixed with gelatin, carmine, and nitrate to make it look and taste more like lamb. Best news is that they don’t know where these supplies were sent. Yum. Stop the lieS: According to the (NFA) National Food Authority you can tell fake food by certain characteristics they have—fake eggs look just like the real thing but the yolks are said to bounce when dropped; you can burn fake rice to see whether or not it smells like burning plastic; and telltale signs of fake peas are that when they’re boiled, the water turns green from the food dye, and the peas don’t become soft. Though, the NFA insists these fake food aren’t being sold in Philippine local markets.

Dangerous eats

Surprisingly, we’re not talking about Mocha this time. The country was shook by the tragic events that took place June 2, 2017 in Resorts World Manila. The chaos that it caused wasn’t limited to the actual incident as social media websites were overloaded with unverified information coming from sites such as pinoynewsonline and Trending Everyday, which connected groups such as Isis and Maute to the event. These reports instigated panic and confusion among netizens. Stop the lieS: Not sharing unconfirmed information from unreliable sources is a start, since having all this speculations floating around may compromise the investigation happening, not to mention putting unnecessary stress on the love ones of those involved in the incident.

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There’s stalking your crush on Facebook, then there’s the Facebook group ‘Bible Study of Pastor Hokage,’ an online closed group wherein individuals share private photos of women (and even children) as ambag (contributions) to other pastors (members). One incident became viral because a woman named Czarina Ching came to know that her account, including personal photos and basic profile information, was falsely presented as though she were a prostitute. Stop the lieS: Most people have reported such pages only to find more and more smaller (and arguably more dangerous and perverted) ones popping out. The PNP has recently released a few practical [though obvious] tips to protect your account, which include making your account private, refraining from showing any of your personal information on your account unless needed, and avoiding accepting friend requests from strangers.

The 2016 US presidential election proved how sought after online support is, as candidates invested their time building an online persona that could convince indifferent voters to their side. Sadly, manipulating the views of the public has never been simpler thanks to easily fabricated statistics from fake supporters. Stop the lieS: According to Twitter Audit, a website that separates real people from bot followers, allegedly almost half of Donald Trump’s followers aren’t real accounts. The program reviews an account’s display picture, bio, and tweets, or lack thereof to weed out obvious bot accounts and give you the real estimated following of the person. So better save yourself the stress of replying to these bot accounts’ stupidity by first checking if you’re actually conversing with a real person.

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Sex Textual relations D O S S IE R

Clara, 23

Facebook Messenger conversation with her boyfriend, Gelo

G: Good morning babe. : ) C: Good morning! Happy anniversary : * G: Happy anniversary! Can’t believe it’s been a year... C: Oo nga eh. Parang kailan lang we were just orgmates haha G: And you were still the busty, masungit org president : p C: Grabe ka haha. But you love me : p G: I love everything about you especially that thick ass and those sexy, nerdy glasses ; ) C: I have a surprise for you tonight. G: Hint please? C: They’re pink, tight, and lacy and I’m wearing them right now. G: Fuck. You’re making me hard, babe. C: Good because I want that hard-on inside me tonight. ; ) G: Shit. Are you sure, babe? I mean, tonight will be your first time. C: We’ve waited a year. You can do anything with me tonight. G: Fuck babe. I promise to make this the best night of your life. C: You’re already making my panties wet. G: I bet you look hotter without them. ; ) C: Go ahead and take them off :p G: I will. Just gonna tease your hot thighs with my tongue first, just like how I did it at your cousin’s place. C: That time when you ripped off my panties and stared long and hard at my hot, soaking pussy? 14 FH M AUGUST 2017

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G: You moaned so loud when I traced your slit with my fingers, spreading those lips apart. C: Oh god. I’m touching myself right now just remembering. G: Then I inserted my finger into your cunt while my tongue made gentle circles on that hard clit. G: Leaning in so I can slowly lick your asshole to your clit and back again. C: God Gelo, you’re making me so weak. Tongue-fuck me, babe. Play with my tits. G: Let me massage those giant tits while my tongue continues exploring your tight cunt. C: Keep going, baby. Reach up and play with my nipples. G Your breast are making me so fucking hard right now, Clara. C: Good. Now close your eyes. I want you to think about the other night in the parking lot. C: Do you remember how my tongue slowly slid down your hard dick? G: Uggghhh Clara... stop teasing C: My hands gently squeezing your balls as I rub my tongue on your head. C: My lips wrapped around the head of your cock, slowly going all the way until your tip reaches my throat. G: Shit…go deeper babe. C: Put your hand in my head and guide me, baby... Pull my hair and moan my name. G: I want you so bad, Clara. C: Fuck my mouth babe… C’mon. Thrust harder. G: Holy shit I’m gonna cum. C: No don’t babe. I want all of it tonight. G: Okay babe, I’ll try to contain myself. C: In the meantime, I’ll just be here warming up… C: ...touching myself. ;) G: You’re such a tease, babe.

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Blood and guts and prayles An exclUSive inSide look AT The horror Tv SerieS, TAbi Po

The canniest move Mervin Malonzo’s aswang comic Tabi Po makes is to set everything in the universe of Noli Me Tangere, not only slanting the familiar trope at enough of an angle to make it both familiar yet unique, but enabling its own tangential post-colonial critique on, among others, the misogyny and hubris of the clergy. The comic will eventually get to the present-day but the way Malonzo has it plotted out, Tabi Po will be nine books long with each arc breaking down to three books each. The third book in the first arc just came out. There are four aswangs in the book. Elias, our de facto hero, the one whose story we essentially follow, is a man without a past, literally springing out of a gnarled tree, 16 FH M AUGUST 2017

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fully-formed and at first unaware of what he is, until his flesh-eater pangs take him over. Eventually he meets Tasyo and Sabel, who are both over 300 years old, and Salome, who we first see stark naked and chained to a bed, a sex slave to a lascivious friar. Tabi Po was the crossover story of domestic independent comics and it’s easy to see why. There’s a classical rigor to Malonzo’s narrative aesthetic, linear and coherent but averse to lapsing into the formulas and clichés of the trope, while the art is jittery, wild, primal, and despite the severity of the blood and gore and violence, weirdly lush and beautiful. Quite frankly, the push and pull is intoxicating and it’s what makes Tabi Po cinematic. A film based on it was almost a no-brainer.

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Almost because the very qualities that make it such a tantalizing prospect for transitioning to cinema are the very qualities that also make it such a tricky proposition. “You have a period setting, you have practical gore effects, you have action sequences, you have full-on nudity, sometimes all at the same time. It’s very...challenging, to say the least.” says Paul Basinilio, director of the forthcoming TV series based on the comic, who is all too aware that he’s not so much shooting a sixepisode show as he is a six-hour movie, a fact that went a long way to ease Malonzo into letting Viva Films, the studio that’s footing the bill, shepherd his comic into a new platform. When Malonzo first sat down with producer Val Del Rosario, he was admittedly iffy about the idea of the adaptation, not least because the extreme nudity and violence might have to be diluted to the point that it misrepresents the source, but also because he isn’t exactly a fan of local TV, and you can’t entirely blame him. “I don’t like the quality of local teleseryes, their shoot-todayair-tonight way of doing things. But I was convinced by Viva’s vision, how they wanted to raise the bar.” But Viva has a pedigree when it comes to brokering comic-to-film transitions, their iconic back catalogue is all but built on that. “We’re always looking out for standout source material we could turn into a film or a series,” Del Rosario is talking about what has now become every film studio’s perpetual and competitive search for original content.“Tabi Po was not in bookstores yet. Good thing one of the members of my staff was a fan. It was exactly what we were looking for.” That was two years of development and extensive prep ago. In the interim, the Tabi Po series has moved from Viva’s own cable channel PBO to their joint venture with Cignal, the Sari Sari Channel. “The search for content is in its highest form right now. The old way is already broken somehow.” Basinilio is ruminating on the growing sophistication among audiences, the evolving media landscape and M Alo n Z o’S how Viva sees Tabi Po as part of TAb i P o : i SYU 3 18 FH M AUGUST 2017

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a long game in what may well be the auxiliary future of cinema. “It all depends, of course, on how long Mervin’s story is going to run.” Del Rosario interjects. At some point, the TV series had to go off-book, enlarging certain side characters, expanding a few side stories and taking one major liberty. “There are now two timelines, the Spanish period and the present-day. That’s the major difference. The comic will eventually get to the present-day but not for awhile.” explains Malonzo. What this does is spin off an entirely new universe that’s somehow autonomous from yet tethered to the comic, and it’s a sandbox Malonzo is keen on playing in. AJ Muhlach, who plays Elias, did find the time-hopping a little daunting. “First I read the whole script. Then I read the parts set in different timelines separately. Then I read them together again. I wanted to be true to the comic. I was always texting Mervin about Elias: his speech patterns, his posture.” Phoebe Walker who plays the nomadic Sabel, never got a chance to read the comics, though, and took a slightly different approach instead: “We were asked to think of an animal that we could relate to our character. Salome’s very feminine and very ruthless. I picked lioness.” “We had to expand because we’re telling a longer story and there were so many interesting permutations,” Basinilio explains, “But we always revert back to the creator when making these changes. It’s his vision. We have to respect that.” A crucial part of honoring the vision was not to half-ass anything. In playing Salome, Jordaine Castillo admits that sticking close to the emotional and physical brutality the character was undergoing in the comic took a lot out of her. “The nudity, the torment of being raped, the rage, acting all that out was the most difficult part.” For Luis Alandy, who plays the 300-year-old Tasyo, the most difficult part was doing all the flesh eating live. “We had to eat “flesh” on location in the nude. Situations like that, you just throw all your inhibitions away.” The decision on Basinilio’s part to do nearly everything with practical effects was both an aesthetic and logistic one. “The secret to good VFX is time. If you don’t have the time, don’t do it. The production will only suffer.” This wholesale aversion to the easy way out on the entire production team’s part may be the reassurance Malonzo needs to assuage his teleserye iffiness. “It’s very difficult and it’s also very risky,” says Basinilio, not mincing words. “But we believe in the story.” FH M

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When mangled corpses of preteen boys start cropping up in the Payatas dumpsite, two Jesuit priests step in to untangle the grisly mystery–and stop the serial killer responsible, before he slashes again. Politics, current affairs, and forensic science collide as FH Batacan speeds us through the story: one whose familiar setting (at least to Pinoys) helps unsettle the reader even more. P315 www.fhm.com.ph

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Joseph Finder specializes in tales about men finding themselves in way more trouble than they bargained for. The Switch continues this trend: mildmannered executive Michael Tanner accidentally switches Macbooks with a U.S. Senator, who then pulls out all the stops to prevent her nasty secrets from spilling out in the open. As the Senator's minions rack up a body count, how long can Tanner stay ahead of his pursuers? P799

The supernatural collides with science in Lincoln Child's new installment in the Jeremy Logan series. Logan is an “enigmologist” (a paranormal investigator) looking into a series of murders in the Adirondacks that may have been the work of a werewolf. As Logan digs deeper and deeper into this backcountry mystery, has he finally bitten off more than he can chew? P1,149

A solid followup to a runaway debut, by the author of The Girl on the Train. A woman drowns in a river running through a sleepy English town–but she's not the first to meet a waterlogged end here. Who pushed her in? Will there be another? Paula Hawkins keeps you guessing until the very last shocking page. P799

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The pasong tamo rave revival is on 20:20 And XX XX Are Two plAceS ThAT will TrAnSporT yoU bAck inTo A Time of AlTernATive mUSic And freedom.

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like a BDSM ball called Elephant. 20:20 is more casual, it’s more of a chillout lounge similar to the clubs that ruled the strip in the late ‘90s. “What we’re trying to do here is bring back that 90’s scene. Where different music tastes took over, it’s more free-spirited, more open minded. A banker can mix with somebody who’s a creative graphic artist and nobody cares because you’re just here to have a good time

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and connect with the music and the art,” says Mikail Schemm, part owner, and resident DJ. “20:20 is rejuvenating this area, and there are only a few places that stand out for people who appreciate music at it’s very core,” says DJ Coox Moreno. “What this place is providing is a form of identity that stands out from the mainstream.” Get in before everybody else starts riding the trend

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“I think I was just amused that people still called Chino Roces, "Pasong Tamo”, more than 10 years after its name had changed. So, it was a joke, of sorts. And then when my other partner [Anna Sobrepeña] wrote something about it, it suddenly became this nostalgic thing.” Quark Henares is referring to the infamous and decadent club, rave, and lounge scene that blossomed on the edge of Makati and Pasay two decades back, when places like ABG’s and Lava Lounge held court to the hipsters of the time. Today Henares is part owner and DJ at 20:20 and XX XX, both located alongside each other in a secluded area along Don Chino Roces Avenue, Makati. XX XX gives off a more avantgarde vibe, reminiscent of Rave parties. This is where a lot of the electronic music is played and some very interesting and artsy functions,

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This has got to be one of the wildest and coolest toys coming out this year. First of all, it’s Lightning McQueen from Disney and Pixar’s incredibly popular movie series, Cars. Which means the car is beautiful, its detailing is amazing, and it looks super cool and sleek. Secondly, the damn thing has animated eyes, an animatronic mouth, and emotive suspension. Which means it will look at you, talk to you, and shift its weight around, like it was alive! And last, but certainly not the least, it’s got Owen Wilson’s voice responding in emotive actions and speech as the Piston Cup Champion. His quirky personality and distinct voice make this robot race car triple cool. Our only complaint is that it can be tricky to control him just using the app on your smartphone, plus the range is a little limited. But all in all, watching him lean into hairpin turns and hearing Wilson’s wisecracks makes Ultimate Lightning McQueen an instant wallet burner that you, your kids, hell every kid in your neighborhood and for a twenty kilometer radius, will thoroughly enjoy. So hit the road, sharpen your driving skills, and go Ka-chow! Price: around P17,999.00 For more detai ls: https://web.Facebook.com/Gospheroph

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When I was a kid, there was a collection of Disney toys that I couldn’t afford to buy so when I got older I made it a point to gather my own figurine collection.

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Slinkies! You just place them on top of a flight of stairs and have a blast watching them bounce down each step. Imagine doing that in Baguio with 200 steps!

I buy little chibi versions of the character I like then I base my cosplays on the details I see on the figure.

It has to be my Batman action figures. I just love reading about his adventures in the comics.

Other than the fact that I love Star Wars, being asked how long your lightsaber just never gets old for us geeks.

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o you watch volleyball—maybe for reasons other than the sport itself. We get it. The women are such a joy to watch. Nothing against the men’s volleyball team—they pack dynamite in their jumps and their kills, but… there’s the women’s volleyball team. When these women do battle, you know that they own the court. Don’t you just love it when they fix their hair before the ball is served? Or how, whenever they score a point, they cry out in glee as high fives are given, the same glee that they express when, say, they see their bffs. It hurts to see them skid on the floor only to miss the ball, but you can’t help but think it’s badass, too. It’s all right to admit that you barely understand what’s happening during a game; but when you get to watch these women in action, you can’t help but be invested in what they’re doing. That is why it helps that professional volleyball player and former Adamson Falcon Amanda Villanueva was able to talk about some game rudiments as we prepared for, not a game, but an FHM photo shoot, something we have all longed to see Amanda do apart from hitting balls on the court or at the beach. “I’m an open spiker. What I do basically are digs and receives. As for the setters, siya yung kumbaga tinatawag na master of the game. Siya ang may hawak ng game; she or he

controls it. If the libero or who’s at the back has no receive, automatically it would be the outside hitters. As for the quickers naman, the middle, they do blockings, that’s their specialty and they do very quick runs, quick plays para sirain ang momentum. In volleyball, it’s all about breaking the momentum. The goal is to confuse blockers, kailangan mawala mo sila. Kapag yung play mo nag-work, isa lang yung blocker mo so it’s easier to kill.” Amanda explains. She also explained to us why, when a volleyball coach calls time out, all he does is say, “relax lang kayo!” and nothing about setting up plays on a whiteboard like a basketball coach would. “We also do strategic [plays], like place planning before the game. But during the game kasi that’s what coaches would usually do, help the team to relax and help them mentally. Yun lang ang nakikita ng mga tao on cam,” Amanda says. If you’ve been following UAAP women’s volleyball you know that Amanda was Queen Falcon during her time as an athlete in Adamson University. And many people would agree that she wasn’t just the school’s top player, she was also its face.

“I consider my time in Adamson as one of the highlights of my volleyball career, kasi nag-champion kami. We really worked hard for it. We trained twice a day—beach volley in the morning and then indoor in the afternoon until evening. It was a routine: you wake up, you play beach volley, you eat, you go to school and then after, indoor naman,” Amanda recalls. Interestingly, volleyball wasn’t Amanda’s first sport. “I used to play badminton and I tried playing tennis as well but they didn’t work out. When I got into volleyball in high school, that’s when I realized I liked the idea of team dynamics. I didn’t like badminton so

partner, syempre sa indoor there’s 14 of you. Sa beach, I just need to build my relationship with my partner and we’re set to go. Also—let’s let’s put it this way—I feel sexy when I play beach volley. I can express myself more,” Amanda says. And it shows. Taut body, tanned skin, graceful movement—Amanda has it in spades. But what we don’t see is the higher level of difficulty she faces when playing beach volley. “You need to consider a lot of things, like the elements: the air, the sun, the sand. You can’t run as fast or jump as high, you need to carry your legs. The gameplay is also very different; beach volley is slower,”

do it today, pero tomorrow, hindi na. Sport is really all about consistency,” Amanda says. If it isn’t a career in sports still after her tour of duty in volleyball, Amanda would probably do well being a photographer, even if it does appear that she also excels at being the camera’s subject (as you can see here). “I like photography so much and I’d like to learn more [techniques]. I like street photography, specifically—I like to explore the human element and the full range of emotions. I especially like it when my subject’s eyes are very expressive,” Amanda says. By how she talks to herself, we don’t think that Amanda realizes

much kasi parang there was no fun kasi individual sport. When I tried volleyball na group sport sobrang nag-enjoy ako. I’ve been playing for 10 years now and I still enjoy it, the feeling is still the same as when I started,” Amanda says. Amanda is also known to make a killing at the beach volleyball circuit. While she excels both on court and on shore, she has a soft spot for beach volley. “I like it kasi sobrang chillax. It’s also easier to communicate as we play the game, kasi you only have a

Amanda says. Apart from playing, Amanda is now also involved in developing Adamson’s sports program, not only for volleyball but also for basketball and the pep squad. “I help in their recruitment, in scouting players. What I look for, apart from skills, is the winning attitude. I don’t just get you because you’re great but because I want you to be great. I want to see consistency—like, you need to accept the role that’s given to you and you have to play your best every day. Hindi yung, I’m going to

that she’s one of the most popular and beautiful women in Philippine volleyball today. “Di naman ha ha! Hindi! Simple lang tayo. Well, minsan ang weird ng feeling, like, when we go to the provinces and they’re like, screaming, and ako parang, ‘aww, I’m so touched.’ Kasi for me, I’m not after naman the fame, I’m after inspiring people. Nagkataon lang siguro na ang daming magagandang volleyball players so ikaw, ang feeling mo, maganda ka na rin ha ha!”

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he ocean is a force of nature. It is its own master. It is vast, powerful, and ever-rolling. To be able to play in it, more than appreciating its beauty and majesty, you need to learn to respect it and the life it holds. The waves are its heartbeat—and becoming one with it lets you stand on water. As someone who’s been surfing since she was a kid, Mara Lopez recognizes this and has lived by it pretty much her whole life. The 26-year-old daughter of former Bb. Pilipinas Universe Maria Isabel Lopez got her first taste of conquering waves thanks to her father.

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“Surfing is my first love—I’ve been doing it since I was six. It was introduced to me by my father Hiroshi Yokohama who also pioneered the first surfing school in the Philippines in the ‘90s. For us, it was definitely not just a sport. It was a father-daughter bonding thing,” shares Mara. Although she’d competed when she was only 11, Mara confesses that she may have taken surfing for granted a bit back when she was young. Think the kind of love that’s always been there you tend to overlook it at times. That’s how it was for Mara. “I only took being a surfer seriously around four years ago. My surfing journey kasi started as something I facebook.com/FHM.ph •

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would do with my dad, then it evolved into something that I would do on my own and I eventually found my own path in it,” Mara explains further. Her love for the sea has never once waned though, and it has only gone on to influence her life choices. “Sobrang laki ng respect ko para sa dagat eh. ‘Dun lumalabas ‘yung pagka-environmentalist ko and I guess naghahalo ‘yung reasons why I became vegan and a surfer,” continues Mara. The learnings she’s picked up from the sport over the years have also come in handy in her chosen career path as an actress. “As in surfing, in life there are going to be trials—there are a lot of wipeouts. Ako, I auditioned a www.fhm.com.ph

lot, and I didn’t get all the roles. I see those rejections the same way I look at wipeouts,” says Mara. Her mentality? Just dust yourself off and paddle back out to the open water. Had she not continued just going out for auditions despite all the rejections, she probably wouldn’t have landed a role in the risque indie thriller Palitan that yielded her first Best Actress award at the 2012 Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival. In the film she was Luisa, a wife bartered for sex by her own husband in exchange for writing off his debts. Mara was candid enough to talk about the project. “That movie was a little bit out of my comfort zone talaga. Medyo heavy ‘yung movie na ‘yun and ‘di ko

upcoming offering Buy Bust. “I’m very excited sa Buy Bust. It’s my first time doing an action film, and it's really different. I want to do more [action films] kasi feeling ko parang for a while namatay ang action films sa Philippines. If I could be the next Michelle Rodriguez, that would be super awesome. That's the dream: Become the next Michelle Rodriguez or Angelina Jolie,” says Mara with a determined smile. Besides acting, Mara has also taken strides into hosting on the longrunning Good Times with Mo Podcast and sports and active lifestyle web show GAMEPLAN, which helps her stay in touch with her roots as an athlete. “Gustung-gusto ko na nagkocrossover 'yung pagiging athlete ko sa

alam kung kaya ko pa siyang gawin ulit. It really was emotionally and physically draining.” She doesn’t completely discount sexy roles in the future though. “It really depends on the story,” says Mara. “I like being risky with roles and I like doing a variety of stuff. Like may gagawin ako next, comedy naman siya. I like to dip my toes into everything because I like making stuff. Pero I don't say yes to everything. I read the script and if I trust the director, if I feel like, ‘Oh, this could be good,” then, yeah tara, let's do it!” Currently, she’s busy with Brillante Mendoza’s TV5 series Amo opposite Derek Ramsey, and Erik Matti’s

career ko ngayon. With GAMEPLAN, na-express ko ‘yung sarili ko na parang sa reality show ulit. Talagang raw siya na I get to try new sports and do activities and share them with people—and I like that because I’m all about sharing health and wellness knowledge,” says Mara. She is, in fact, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner as well, currently donning a blue belt. But she will always return to surfing and the sea. “Jiu-jitsu saved my life, because I feel like without jiu-jitsu, I would go insane in the city. It gives me a high just like surfing does, but it’s still a different kind of high,” Mara explains. “Surfing really taught me a lot,

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and one of its greatest lessons is that it's okay to be afraid sometimes. Kasi sometimes, that fear will save your life. Yes, you do have to conquer your fears, but sometimes, you have to know when to listen to your fears also,” Mara says. When it comes to love and relationships, the presently single stunner shares that surfing has prepared her for that, too. “Sa surfing, ang dami mong magiging sugat. If you look at my body, ang dami kong scars. In life, marami ka ring emotional scars, pero in time, it will heal and then you can surf again. Pero ako, I don't even let it heal, I just surf again. Sa love, masugatan man, o, magmahal ka ulit!” exclaims Mara.

A far cry from the “simple girl” archetype that men have come to favor, Mara admits to being complex and emotional. “What people see on Instagram kasi is not it. I’m a real person; I cry, I laugh, I get angry. But surfing reminds me that you can only be in control. You just have to deal with things as they come along,” says Mara. “Para akong ‘yung alon—I’m always going with the flow. And I think it's okay na hindi ko pa figured out lahat ng gusto ko talagang mangyari. Kasi as human beings we are constantly growing, and I know I will always be a child because there’s always going to be so much room for improvement.” FH m august 2017 FH m 35

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CRANIOTOMY W h at i t i s acco r d i n g to Wi ki “A craniotomy is a surgical operation in which a bone flap is temporarily removed from the skull to access the brain.” W h y yo u W o u l d need one You have tumors or lesions (any abnormal tissue damage) from diseases, traumatic brain injury such as hematomas (think giant blood clots) since you thought helmets and seatbelts weren’t necessary, for example.

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f we’re lucky, a bunch of needles, bloody tooth extractions, and tuli are the nastiest medical procedures we’d have to deal with in our lifetime. But if you do need some special help, then you’d better man up fast because in a ranking of procedures that make us go “nope,” those three are the surgical equivalents of ripping off a band-aid. Here are other procedures that are NOT the equivalent of ripping off a band-aid. Often, your doctor will explain these operations to you in their most perfect bedside manner so that you won’t contemplate just ending it. But we’d rather you get scared so that you’d care about your health in the first place. In order to do that, we spoke to a couple of medical students for a no-filter response (right now, they can still do that). Grab your ankles, this is gonna hurt. www.fhm.com.ph

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COLOSTOMY/ILEOSTOMY W h at i t i s a c c o r d i n g t o W i k i “A colostomy is a surgical procedure in which an opening (stoma) is formed by drawing the healthy end of the large intestine or colon through an incision in the anterior abdominal wall and suturing it into place.” W h y yo u W o u l d n e e d o n e This is usually needed when a portion of your large intestine has to be removed either due to cancer, obstruction, or perforation. In those situations, doctors need to remove the affected areas of the colon and suture together the remaining healthy portions. W h a t i t ’ s r e a l ly l i k e “They bring out a portion of the small intestine out through the skin in the abdomen and tie that to a bag. And basically, that's where your shit will go.” AE, 4th year Med

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INTRAOPERATIVE BRAIN MAPPING W h at i t i s a c c o r d i n g t o W i k i “Brain mapping is the study of the anatomy and function of the brain and spinal cord through the use of imaging.” W h y yo u W o u l d n e e d o n e Again, a tumor that affects sensitive parts of your brain like those for speech and motor coordination. The patient must be awake so that the medical team can ask the patient to perform tasks such as speak or move body parts so they can map which areas of the brain are affected. This also helps determine the functional capacity of the remaining areas once the tumor is removed. W h a t i t ’ s r e a l ly l i k e “This is otherwise known as “Awake Brain Surgery.” First, the anesthesiologist provides sedation via gas or intubation through the nose. While the patient is asleep they saw open the skull and open the layers above the brain matter. They attach electrodes to different regions of the brain to map functioning areas. Then they awaken the patient. Of course, they provide significant analgesia to ensure no pain is felt. The patient is then asked to perform tasks while his/her skull is open and the brain is exposed as they map cerebral activity…[Basically it’s gross because] your skull is cracked open. They wake you up. Everyone can see your brain except you.” AE, 4th year Med 42 Fh M AUGUST 2017

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W h at i t i s acco r d i n g to Wi ki “Tapeworm infection is the infestation of the digestive tract by a species of parasitic flatworm (known as a cestode), called tapeworms. Live tapeworm larvae grouped in cysts (coenuri) are sometimes ingested by consuming undercooked meat. Once inside the digestive tract, a larva can grow into a very large adult tapeworm.”

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W h y yo u W o u l d n e e d on e: If you’re unlucky, these tapeworms may end up in rather more complicated places than your gut—like your eyes, for example.

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W h a t i t ’ s r e a l ly like “Pinaka-gore moment ko as a student was when we had to study the tapeworm and yung patient namin meron siya sa mata. So tinuruan kami kung paano tanggalin yung worm and naputol siya while removing it, so super kadiri.” Anon, BS Bio AUGUST 2017 Fh M 43

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FOLEY CATHETER W h at i t i s a c c o r d i n g t o Wi ki “A Foley catheter (named for its designer, Frederic Foley) is a flexible tube that is passed through the urethra and into the bladder to drain urine.” W h y yo u W o u l d n e e d o n e When you can’t urinate on your own because you’re in the hospital for some other complication. Very common.

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W h a t i t ’ s r e a l ly l i k e “Basically, we clean your man- or woman-junk with Betadine. Afterwards, the doctors bring out the foley catheter, which is this very long soft tube. They put some KY jelly on the tip and then insert it into the urethra of your private parts. We slide it in very deep to make sure it’s at the area of the bladder… It is a very long tube. Sedation is not necessary for this so you can be awake for it.” AE, 4th year Med

VAGINAL DELIVERY W h at i t i s a c c o r d i n g t o W i k i “Childbirth, also known as labour and delivery, is the ending of a pregnancy by one or more babies leaving a woman’s uterus by vagina passage or C-section.” W h y yo u W o u l d n e e d o n e Well, as a man you would probably never need one. But maybe you’ve watched a bunch of movies and want that happy scene where you stay by your wife’s side the whole time for that picture-perfect moment when your spawn pops out of her. W h a t i t ’ s r e a l ly l i k e “Everytime na may manganganak na mother meron laging splash ng blood sa uniform or sa sapatos ko. Like, dapat magaling ka umiwas kasi you’ll never know kung kailan lalabas yung dugo. At the same time hindi ganun ka-pleasant yung amoy sa delivery room kasi naghahalo-halo na yung amoy ng sweat, blood, urine, saka ng feces. Sa operating room naman hindi ganun ka-gore yung experience, parang mas classy and may grace kasi sa operating room eh! Saka yung paglabas ng blood is expected, pero regardless of that, gory pa rin yung experience, especially major surgeries kasi maraming nawawala na dugo sa patient. But if I have to compare both experiences, mas gory talaga ang delivery room.” Vargas, BS Nursing 44 Fh M AUGUST 2017

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boyet guillermo WHAT HE COLLECTS SPECIFICALLY

Vintage tube radios

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“Tuwing umaga at tuwing tanghali, pinapalinis ko sa aming househelp ‘yung bawat piece sa collection ko.”

perhaps unlike many of our wives or girlfriends, 48-year-old picker boyet guillermo’s wife supports his obsession with vintage tube radios. in fact, it was she who sparked the start of guillermo’s mad collection. one day in 2010, while they were in cubao expo, they passed by a shop where several vintage tube radios were displayed. “nakita niya ‘yung radios and told me, ‘in love ako sa mga ganoong radio,’ sabi niya. ‘gusto ko may mga ganoon tayo.’” and what do you do to please your girl? you follow and do what she wants. “that’s why yung isang naka-display doon, binili namin even though it was too expensive.” but that radio looked very lonely when they displayed it at home. and so guillermo went on

to buy a second one, and then a third one... until the number of tube radios in his possession reached roughly 60 to 70 pieces. “kung hindi ako nagkakamali, base sa participation ko sa groups of pickers and collectors, ito na nga yata ang pinakamalaking collection of tube radios [dito sa pilipinas].” an average non-working tube radio can cost you p2,000 to p3,000. but the ones real collectors like guillermo are after are the older, rarer, and of course, working models. but it comes at a price: tube radios from the early 1900s to 1920s can cost between p50,000 to p80,000.

Just like many other collectors, guillermo takes pride owning a particular item, specifically the 1930s rca radiola 17, which he bought for p55,000. it’s a rare piece because it had a short run in the market, from 1923 to 1928, so very few of it still exist. “having this specific piece in my house, makes me happy. i really treasure it,” he says, beaming with pride. “this collection just makes me really, really happy kaya inaalagaan ko talaga sila. ang saya umuwi sa bahay tapos nakikita ko ang tube radios ko. it gives me a different feeling na rito [sa collection] ko lang nakukuha.”

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Filipino regional blades

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T H E P I N OY MA N O F STE E L

alan ebora “functional piece of art siya. useful and at the same time beautiful. tapos in itself, parang mayroon na siyang dangerous charm,” says ebora. today, he already has around a hundred blades, 60 to 70 of which are regional blades coming from different provinces in luzon, visayas, and Mindanao. ebora started this hobby in august 2015 with the “palengke knives,” as he called it, those that cost around p300 to p500. later on, he started digging deeper and deeper into a particular blade’s back story and meaning. he can talk to a bladesmith all day long, discussing a particular knife or sword.

“Kapag kunwari day-off ko, imbis na magpahinga sa bahay, I can spend an entire day in antique shops in Ermita just looking at blades.”

his favorite and most prized blade is his 26-inch Moro kris. “May mga wave siya ‘di ba. May ibig sabihin pa kung ilang waves, how long, ‘yung carvings niya… lahat may meaning na mas maiintindihan mo pa sa pagtagal ng panahon. ‘yun ‘yung parang spirit niya.” while he has blades from luzon and visayas, he highly prefers those coming from Mindanao. “ang gawa sa Mindanao from the 1800s to 1900s, bakal siya, may crisscross pattern. ang ganda na matigas ‘yung cutting edge niya tapos softer ‘yung loob which enables it to flex, kumbaga panglaban talaga siya,” he shares. while ebora may be new to his obsession, he delves into it with full focus. “kapag kunwari day-off ko, imbis na magpahinga sa bahay, i can spend an entire day in antique shops in ermita just looking at blades,” he shares. “tsaka kapag gabi, minsan hindi ako nakakatulog kasi hooked ako sa internet, nagbabasa ako about blades lang.”

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anthony balaguer WHAT HE COLLECTS SPECIFICALLY

Handmade steel bikes CRAZIEST COLLECTOR MOMENT

“Well, I transformed this barn into a personal bike gallery for my personal viewing leisure.”

former pro cyclist anthony balaguer has a barn on his property that he has transformed into his personal bike gallery, all steel and handmade. there is an eddy Merckx MX leader from belgium; vitus 979 and look kg196 from france; and colnago elegant and colnago Master piu from italy. there are balaguer’s favorite Japanese handmade steel bikes, including the Makino nJs track, yamaguchi aero road, and the cherubim custom order touring bike, among others. overall, he has 95 steel bikes in his collection. each bike has a framed brief

description, as though it were really in a museum. to offset the decorum of the barn, he set up a coffee bar, a wooden table, and chairs. hip-hop music plays in the background. nice! the bike that balaguer, 40, considers probably the rarest and one of his most special is the richard sachs team time trial model. sachs, a famed racing cyclist and framebuilder, built 10 of the bikes, all for his entire team of 10. and the price is no joke-balaguer had to shell out $5,400 (about p273,000 at current exchange rates) for this prized possession.

balaguer collects handmade steel bikes, an obsession he began in 2006, specifically because he believes it is how “real bikes” were originally made, unlike most of today’s bikes that are of lighter materials such as aluminum or carbon fiber. “for me kasi, i collect bikes not for speed or things like that. i buy a bike because it’s made by hand, by one person only. ganoon ka-special ang bawat handmade steel bike that i collect.”

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Japanese electric guitars C R A Z I E S T C O L L E CTOR MOM E NT

“Umabot na sa 500 ‘yung collection ko. Crazy ‘yun! Grabe, kahit hanggang ngayon nagtataka pa rin ako paano umabot sa limang daan yan eh.”

there is a three-story apartment unit somewhere in project 2, Quezon city where the “residents” are not humans. here “lives” more than 500 electric guitars, each is stored in its own leather case. the place is rented by singer and songwriter iman leonardo as storage for his prized guitars, a collection he began in 2007. “dati, doon sa apartment na yun kami nakatira ng family ko.” leonardo of psychedelic pop band prank sinatra shares. “tapos later on, nadadagdagan ‘yung guitars ko, napapansin ko na ‘yung mga anak ko ay gumigilid na sa paglalakad. tapos yung tv namin,

medyo malaki ‘yun eh pero later on ay lumiliit na ‘yung nakikita naming screen kasi natatakpan na pala ng guitars.” so when the unit beside that particular pad was vacated, the leonardo family was quick to evacuate there, leaving the guitars in the first unit. his entire collection costs— wait for it—almost p15 million. in his more than 500 guitars, 75 percent of which are Japanese models, two stand out: the yamaha sg-7 and the Mosrite dobro 12-string columbia 1968, both from the 1960s. “huge yamaha guitar fan ako eh, ‘yung vintage ones. like ‘tong yamaha sg-7 ko, for me sobrang ibang klase ‘to, man,” leonardo says with great admiration. “gustung-gusto ko ‘yung shape

niya, walang kamukha. gitara naman siya gaya ng ibang gitara pero iba talaga ang sound din nito eh… it’s too difficult to describe ‘yung sound niya. basta sa tingin ko, sa isip ko, sa puso ko, alam ko may something different sa sound niya.” does he have any plans to get more guitars? “although gusto ko pa sanang bumili nang bumili ng marami pang malulupit na model, i need to be practical [and] realistic, too. the reality is wala na talagang space dito eh.” “why not rent a second apartment unit for your guitars if space is an issue?,” we suggested. leonardo’s face lit up. “oo nga noh!” and the lesson is: obsession trumps logic. FH M

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ARMOR Be a total gentleman when you’re around her. According to licensed psychologist and sex blogger/therapist from The Sexy Mind Rica Cruz, you should stand right behind her when you’re walking. This is so she feels like you can protect her. Opening doors for her will also help her open up to you, if you know what we mean. Wink!

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A good conversationalist pays attention to the company he keeps. Relationship coach Aileen Santos says you should maintain eye contact and turn your body toward her when she’s speaking. So, throw all the torpe moves and tito pickup lines out the window and talk about something else other than the weather.

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TURNT “Always offer to buy her a drink,” said Cruz. A little liquid encouragement always loosens the lips and eases the first-date jitters. But don’t get her too drunk, either. Remember: She always has to be clearheaded above all else. #ConsentIsCool

In this fast-paced world of modern dating, sealing the deal on the first try isn’t out of the question —as long as you know which buttons to push and which ones to undo

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R-13 Step up your landi game by being more touchy feely. Cruz recommends you feed her some of your dessert and lightly touch her arms and hands when you two are deep in conversation. When you’re ready to leave, place your hand on her hip when you’re walking to the car. But before you proceed, make sure she’s comfortable with whatever you are doing to her.

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Once you've charmed her with your funny quips and you can safely say that she's brought her guard down, try to give her a kiss that deserves Hollywood recognition. Dan Bacon, a sex and relationship expert and founder of the dating help site themodernman.com, says that women won't sleep with a man whom they haven't kissed yet, so up your chances by planting one on her, stat. Increase your chemistry by synchronizing your movements with hers. Santos says modern women are more open to the idea of physical intimacy with a stranger compared to the shy Maria Clara’s of yesteryears.

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Since you're a gentleman, ask her what she wants. Cruz encourages you to find her sweet spot—it can be on the base of her neck, the small of her back—and smother her with kisses. Stroke her body in places you think she will appreciate. And for the love of God, find her clit and treat it gently. FH M

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Was it hard to get published? How hard was it to turn that dream into an actual career? Well, finishing a whole storyline in comic book form is hard work. It’s always better to present your product to a publisher when it’s done and tested. The “testing” phase was when we did our own printing via photocopies and sold it ourselves in the local Komikons. When that got a little traction it was easier for publishers to be confident enough in our book. How would you describe your creative process? I’d say it’s a crazy mix of spontaneity,

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‘I love uniqueness. The Mistakes we make form our own IndIvIdual arT sTyle. and for me ThaT shows a loT of love In execuTInG The craFt’

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What elements do you think make for a great comic? I’m a sucker for an interesting signature art style and a good story with heart. I actually don’t care if the anatomy is all wrong or the perspectives are all jagged. I love uniqueness. The mistakes we make form our own individual art style. And for me that shows a lot of love in executing the craft. Speaking of mythology, we notice that you use a lot of references from Philippine mythology. How do you come up with this and your other characters? Well I have been obsessed with Filipino mythology since college. For Skyworld, we just made our own versions of what we had researched and that started our path to creating pure Pinoy myth based characters. There is still so much to learn about our different cultures and they are all so colorful tales. I even remember going on trips to Mount Banahaw and listening to the stories of the elders. Today we are so fortunate to have the Internet to use for research! Could you tell us what you think about the future of Pinoy comics? I think it gets brighter every day. The local Komikon is getting bigger and better, and I hope it does not lose its momentum. It’s a nice thing that readers are taking notice of local creators, writers and artists, giving us a chance to shine amongst supernova stars like Marvel and DC. It may be a slow burn but we are getting there. What advice would you give to the youngsters trying to break into the comics business? Get your work out there! I would like to invite everyone who has a story to tell to be brave enough to step up and share what’s on your mind. Anyone can start with low cost production using xerox and staplers. Don’t be afraid of criticism. You may be the next big thing that inspires the next generation! FH M

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There was once a young boy who drew robots and superheroes and monsters on the back of his exam papers. His teachers were pissed. His classmates were excited. They asked him to draw more, a special one for each of them. Being the wise guy that he was, he started asking for payment in exchange for his mini masterpieces: piso-piso per drawing. He got to do what he loved, and had a little to spare on the side to treat his mom. This was comic book artist Ian Sta. Maria’s first taste of commissioned work. “I was exposed to comic books at a very early age and what drew me in was the art,” the artist and cocreator of popular Pinoy comic books Skyworld, Kadasig, and SixtySix explains. “Detailed drawings of superheroes and spaceships and cars and monsters! I was awestruck almost immediately!” From then on, he started making art. He copied his favorite comic book characters at first, and eventually, evolved by crafting original characters built from his own imagination. Stories filled his head, doodles filled his sketchpad. He drew inspiration from the aswangs, diwatas, tikbalangs, and other creatures that were part of our country’s rich folklore. He didn’t stop drawing. He couldn’t stop sketching. His mother often jokes that Ian once ate a piece of chalk when he was a child, the reason for his boundless creativity. And the rest, as they say is history.

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No unli-rice, No problem Good thinGs need not always come to an end Who isn’t a sucker for a good deal? Especially when we need to stretch our meager sweldo to cover the ever-rising costs of living. That’s why Edsa becomes a total hellhole when major malls have three-day payday sales. That’s also why we protested loudly when a certain senator proposed an unli-rice ban in restaurants. Ma’am, ano pong ginawa ng kanin sa inyo? Okay, we understand we’re looking at mitigating wastage here, but still, it’s joy being taken away. So if unli-rice does disappear, it sure doesn’t hurt to be prepared. So, we scoured the city for spots where you can get your fill of unli-food—all as sinful (or possibly more sinful) as rice.

rbCty (rib City) 63 Mag i n h awa St. , U P Vi l l ag e, Q U e z o n C it y, t e l n o . : 23 8-0 844 U PPe r g r o U n d F lo o r, g lo b e te leC o M Pl aza t o we r 2, Pi o n e e r C o r. Mad i S o n St. , Man d al Uyo n g C i t y t e l n o . : 73 0-43 0 9 UNLi-wHAt: S U r F a n d t U r F : r i b S, C h i C k e n wi n g S, t e M PU r a, S i d e S, an d d r i n kS PRicE: P 4 5 8 REcoRD to bEAt: S eV e n S lab S oF ribS If you’ve got an intense hankering for ribs, Rib City’s promo should see you through for the next few days. They cook their ribs for three days, so each charcoal-grilled slab is packed to the marrow with flavor, and tender all the way through. Before you know it, you’ll have a small pile of bones on your plate. Alternate all the pork with their fried chicken wings and sides, and you’re guaranteed to go home with a very happy tummy. wHAt ELsE sHoULD yoU tRy? Not in the mood for ribs? Go for their soups served in bread bowls or their hefty sandwiches.

el Cangrejo – Crab, SeaFood, and Steak biStro U n it d1 e S g U e r r a Plaza, 34 S gt. e S g U e r r a aVe n U e, S o Uth t r ian g le, QUezon City te l n o.: 3 51-0700 UNLi-wHAt: C r ab S an d S teak; wi n e an d oyS te r S PRicE: P8 9 5 Fo r U n li M ite d C r ab S an d Steak (C o M e S with U n li M ite d r e F i llS o F r oaS te d PU M P k i n S o U P); SaM e Pr i C e Fo r U n li M ite d wi n e an d oyS te r S REcoRD to bEAt: 15 C r ab S Seafood lovers shouldn’t miss El Cangrejo’s unli crab and steak promo that can be availed 11pm to 2pm and 6pm to 10pm on weekends. The crabs, which are cooked in butter, are of a decent size, and the steak, while sliced thinly, is tender and seasoned well. If you’re in the mood to romance your woman, you can opt for the restaurant’s other promo: unlimited fresh oysters and wine that can be availed during M-W-F evenings with advance reservation since all the restaurant’s seafood is sourced from Roxas, Bulacan, and other provinces, and are as fresh as can be. wHAt ELsE sHoULD yoU tRy? Get their clam steamers and fish ceviche as an appetizer, and get their Surf and Turf (P1065-1265) or Seafood Platter (P1825) for a hearty meal with the whole gang.

gokinjo 43 r ai n b o w St. , Mar i k i n a C it y t e l n o . : 8 0 6-2714 UNLi-wHAt: r aM e n PRicE: P25 0 (o n e Var i an t) o r P3 5 0 (al l Var i an tS) REcoRD to bEAt: 10 b owlS o F raMen Gokinjo, a quiet nook near Marikina’s famous Lilac food street, welcomes patrons to eat all the ramen their stomachs can contain from 11pm until closing. Their version of Tantanmen is their bestseller, with a flavorful sesame-based broth that doesn’t overpower the other ingredients. Those who can take the heat will love their Spicy Tobanjan ramen, which can be customized according to your tolerance. If you want to play it safe, you can get their Miso Ramen, Shoyu Ramen, Curry Ramen, and Beef Ramen—all tasty options without scrimping on the umami. wHAt ELsE sHoULD yoU tRy? Their Sizzling Ribeye Steak (P399) is an affordable option for the die-hard carnivore: a satisfactory slab of tender Australian beef generously rubbed with salt and pepper.

oinkSter CoMFort Food and all-day breakFaSt 9 9 Mag i n h awa St, t eaC h e r S Vi llag e, Q U e z o n C it y, t e l n o . : 275-5112 UNLi-wHAt: Bacon. Whoa! PRicE: P299 REcoRD to bEAt: 500 grams of bacon (seems easy enough to beat) If the thought of gobbling all the bacon your system can take makes you excited, you need to get to Oinkster’s. Each bacon serving is around 80 grams (that’s around 6 strips), and you’ll get equal parts

classic fried strips and breaded pieces for your first round, which is served with eggs, and carbs (rice or waffles) for a complete meal. For succeeding servings, you can opt for a plateful of classic fried-as-is strips, all-breaded pieces, or a mix of both. Basically, it’s a pork lover’s dream come true. wHAt ELsE sHoULD yoU tRy? The Korean-inspired Oinkster Ribs and Cheese (P250) combines two of life’s greatest culinary masterpieces: cheese and a half rack of fall-off-thebone ribs. The Crispy Blueberry Ribs (P190) meanwhile, were inspired by the owner’s stint at a hotel in Maine.

loVe deSSertS 915 b anawe St. C o r. g. r oxaS St. QUezon City te l n o.: 23 9-074 5 Pear l d r iV e C o M M e r C ial C e nte r, C o M M o nwealth aVe n U e, Fai r Vi ew, QUezon City te l n o .: 427-1204 UNLi-wHAt: U n li M ite d Cak e S , i C e C r eaM , PaS tr i e S , an d oth e r S we et tr eatS. PRicE: P229 Pe r adU lt For two hoU rS REcoRD to bEAt: 12 Plate S o F d e SS e rtS. You’re craving for brazo de mercedes, but your girlfriend wants ice cream. At Love Desserts, you’ll never have to compromise: For just P229, you can stuff yourself silly for two hours straight with a wide variety of sugary treats, from cakes to brownies to eclairs to ice-blended drinks. They also have savory options if you need a break from all the sugar (we dig their empanadas and savory crepes), as well as a variety of hot and cold drinks to wash down everything. wHAt ELsE sHoULD yoU tRy? If you’ve got a special occasion to attend, you can buy a whole cake here in a cinch. They also have rice meals and other a la carte offerings.

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01 PALE O D I ET

The diet is described as “the natural human diet of our Stone Age ancestors” according to the paleodiet.com. No junk food seems like an obvious way of eating healthier, but processed food also includes grains, dairy products, processed salt and sugar that are all part of a normal diet. Gains: Having no calorie restrictions makes the diet really appealing to heavy eaters and giving up junk food and fast food all together is a great step towards getting in shape. “Getting rid of junk food and replacing them with whole food helps a person develop good metabolism since you’re cutting out the huge amount of salts, sugars, and chemical preservatives junk food have,” says Whitney Cruz, US-based registered nutritionist. Losses: But is looking as ripped as a caveman as easy as following a prehistoric diet? “If you really want to lose weight you have to gauge for yourself how much calories and nutrients your body needs, depending on your lifestyle. People who practice Paleo diets are either prone to overeating or not eating enough if they don’t have proper guidance,” says Cruz. VerDict: Too risky. Having no calorie count and the I-deserve-this mentality when working out may give a person too much freedom.

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A full fAt diet? A diet thAt lets you eAt A thousAnd cAlories in one sitting? Are you reAdy to go vegAn? fhM tAkes A look At the Most populAr diets of 2017 And figures out if they’re A loAd of bull WorDs CHISE ALCANTARA

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02 K E To D I ET The Keto diet puts your body into Ketosis, a state where it can “produce small fuel molecules called ‘ketones.’ This is an alternative fuel for the body, used when blood sugar (glucose) is in short supply, says Dr. Andreas Eenfedt in his article on dietdoctor.com. These ketones are produced in the liver from stored fat and your body uses this instead of glucose to fuel itself. Gains: You get to eat so much fat it’s amazing. Your diet is essentially made out of 80 percent fat and 20 percent protein, which make for very flavorful meals. It’s also pretty awesome to literally be able to ingest fat while being able to shed some pounds! Losses: Sure, being able to eat your favorite fatty foods is awesome but not being able to pair your favorite ulam with a steaming cup of hot rice is downright blasphemous for some Filipinos. “The hardest thing for Filipinos to give up is their rice, fruits, and sweets because it’s in our culture talaga. Also, Keto diets are known to be quite expensive since you’re cutting out the ‘fillers’ and pampabusog in your diet,” notes Cruz. Verdict: Give up rice? Seriously, who thought of this? Senator Cynthia Villar? But seriously, it might be a bit too restrictive for most of us, plus we can’t deal with that fatty umay. www.fhm.com.ph

Not eating sounds like a pretty bad deal, but it’s not as awful as you think. The normal 8/16 (eight hours of eating and 16 hours of fasting) isn’t that long if you’re already skipping breakfast most of the time. It works a lot like the Keto diet in the way that it puts your body into ketosis and “increase[s] the amount of time we burn food energy (fasting). In essence, fasting allows the body to use its stored energy,” says Dr. Jason Fung in an article he wrote on dietdoctor.com.

04 VEGAN DIET

Gains: “It’s one of the easiest diets to follow, in my opinion. If you’re already eating properly then all you have to do is eat the same amount of food in a day, but just within a certain time period rather than spacing it out throughout the day,” says Cruz. Losses: While you can build muscle while you fast, “different body types require different forms of nourishment. So if you want to build a bigger frame, eating more than your usual intake of food might become difficult if you try to ingest all that food within your short eating window,” says Cruz

When bacon is life, giving up meat and all food that come from animal by-products may seem crazy, but on the off chance that those animal rights activists got to you or you really felt sorry while watching Okja on Netflix, trying out this hipster diet might be for you. Gains: You’d be surprised at what delicious options you can come up with in your kitchen with a little bit of creativity. “Most vegan diets give you loads of dietary fiber that could aid in weight loss,” says Cruz.

Verdict: Why not? Seems simple enough to try and now we don’t have to feel guilty going for seconds, thirds, sevenths at buffets (as if we ever felt that way).

Losses: Other than the dent this will put on your wallet (since most vegan ingredients are hella expensive here in the Philippines in comparison to processed meats, go figure), “because you can only find certain nutrients like vitamin B-12 (this vitamin keeps you from feeling fatigued and regulates your bowel movements) in meats, eggs, and dairy, vegans usually resort to taking vitamin supplements to combat their deficiencies,” says Cruz. VerDict: Too pricey. Having to get some of your nutrients from supplements is also a big price to pay. FH M

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Zen The Suzuki Ciaz doeSn’T hide behind diSguiSeS. iT juST iS The first impression you get seeing the Ciaz up close is how starkly simple it is. Nothing about its design fulfills any fantasy of speed and recklessness; it merely follows the basic silhouette that makes a car, a car. Neither does it hint of a hyperfuture where cars look as though they were about to fly; about the only flair you may notice is how the rear lights seem to point upwards and continue to wrap around the rear 78 FH M AUGUST 2017

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side panels, but you can tell they are so only as a matter of utility. You can almost say that the Ciaz looks like the antiJapanese car, and by that we mean it doesn’t come across as something straight out of an anime series. But rather than following the simplicity of the Europeans, famed for their angular and rigid lines, the Ciaz still comes across as distinctly Japanese, in the way

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SUZUKI CIAZ

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everything fits together

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breathing in and out

of their approach to designing everyday things. We’re thinking pottery and Muji furniture here. That aesthetic flows all the way to the interiors. The Ciaz’s dashboard is uncluttered. The instrument clusters do not glow in glaring colors. The leather upholstery is flat. The mood inside is polite. The only concession to upward mobility is the Android OS touchscreen audio unit with navigation.

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a car—stripped of all needless things

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Driving the Ciaz, you notice that no one aspect of the driving experience stands out, but that everything feels together, giving you that wholeness and quiet confidence that the car will keep itself in tune for the long haul. Simplicity, however, doesn’t appeal to anyone. But those who begin to embrace it find that the more they stick to the basics, the more they stand out. FH M

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Forgotten things This is Pinoy picker Boyet Guillermo’s den of collectibles. And while his old time radios occupy a special place in it, each of the items here has a unique story to tell