FHM Autograph Signing March 2010: Bangs Garcia minus Iwa Moto

Ms. Valerie "Bangs" Garcia

Yesterday, my mind was all-set to attend the autograph signing of FHM's Iwa and Bangs though it was a month late (no thanks to conflicting schedules). Even if our magazine was already sined by Bangs (Iwa should have also signed it no thanks to the bouncers) during the FHM X party, we still attended the event to have our copy also signed by Iwa.

Hours before the event, my friend told me that Iwa wont be able to make it due to sprain. It was even posted in her Facebook account. That made us even more sad but still, we have to attend to catch-up with our friends. I logged-off at 6:02pm to catch the bus going to Robinsons Galeria. It was still rush hour then thats why I got there at around 7:00pm.

The event has already started

As I hurriedly went to the movieworld, I noticed there was no line at sight at the KFC area. For a moment I was thinking that the autograph signing was already finished and people left off. To my surprise, the place was not that filled with people. Its like just a regular autograph signing. I was like, why. We know that both Bangs and Iwa are few of the hottest in the TV screens today that even if one of them is not available, the other would be able to make sure that the crowd was there. I didn't mind at all because I don't have to wait and fall in line just to get a glimpse of Bangs. My camera will be put into a test whether or not the problem in its auto-focus will be fixed. After my turn to have my magazine signed by Bangs and have my photo taken with her, the pictures were quite OK. No signs of oof (out of focus) pictures taken though I still need to practice more on how to position myself to get a good angle.

 Gamely posing for photographers.

What I noticed is that even if the line was too short, the bouncers were still strict up to a point that probably Bangs herself. Also, they (bouncers) dictate on what page could Bangs sign on the magazine. On my case, the bouncer said its only the front cover but I made sure to have the page where she would sign be open. And come on, who needs bouncers if the people who will fall in line to have their FHM's signed are disciplined enough to act in front of other people. I have nothing against them but its better if they stay in clubs where they could be really helpful.

 Happy Fan! XD

After the event, I spend more time with my friends over dinner, exchanging funny stories with what happened with whom before heading home. Even if I am tired the whole day, I went to bed that night smiling knowing that another event has been conquered. XD

My FHM Xperience (FHM's 10th Anniversary Party)

After getting my tickets to the FHM's 10th Anniversary Party last Tuesday,  I immediately think of someone whom I could take with me to the event. I asked my wife if she wanted to but she refused. Anyway, come Thursday, I made sure I finished all what needs to be done before going to the event.

I was the second to arrive and we ate dinner at KFC so that we would have enough energy for the night. We have to walk for at least 10 minutes since we didn't saw any available taxi passing through McKinley Road. Once we got there, we have to join the queue as others came before us. There were even those who didn't have any tickets but still show up and waited outside. This would be my first major event without my camera since its still under repair =(

As we got inside, we were treated with free food (courtesy of Hooters and another Caterer), free drinks (courtesy of Coors Light) and free entertainment courtesy of FHM. If we only knew earlier that there would be free food, we should have decided to skip dinner at KFC and help ourselves there but still I have enough room for more. XD. The last time we got a VIP treatment in this kind of event was during 2007 (FHM's call to arms) with the venue held where it happened more than 2 years ago.

Together with my good friends as well as with my fellow FHM Bullboarders, we partied the night away and had a good time. While others were watching the program proper, my friends and I went to the front lobby to have our pictures taken with the FHM Babes who were in the 25 Hottest FHM Babes of the Decade. Here are some proof why these kinds of party really rocks courtesy of my friends Richard, Alex, Jase and Vince. XD

That's me with FHM Babe Janna Domingez XD

This time with 2004 GND and fellow Bullboarder Sofie Garrucho

With FHM Vixen Jahziel Manabat aka Jessie Medina (Sa wakas, nakapagpapicture na rin ako sa kanya XD)

FHM Class of 2010. XD

The event ended early but we stayed there until 12mn since we had to catch-up on each other on how we were doing. I got home with a smile. XD

Again, Congratulations to FHM and its Editorial Team for a job well done and being the first in the business to reach ten years. ^_^

FHM X (A review)

It was like forever (a week actually) before this Magazine was available to the public. I begin searching for this special issue as early as Tuesday but it wasn't released until late Friday afternoon. After I bought my own copy, I went straight home to see what's inside. With much excitement, I opened it while traveling on jeep and by bus. As soon as I reach home, I went straight up to the room and browse through the pages of this magazine one by one.

I like the way they feature their feats and accomplishments dating from 2000 up to 2009 (FHM Decade in Review). Though I would suggest that they should at least allot more pages for each year since I believe FHM has done a lot year after year after year.

As for the 25 Sexiest FHM Babe of the Decade, I couldn't agree more. They could have pulled off a 100 sexiest women of the decade but I think it would be next to impossible to rank them in a short span of time. I forgot my own list of 25 Sexiest FHM Babe of the decade (I joined an online contest courtesy of fhm.com.ph) so I don't know if all of my bets were included.

For the girls who were featured the first time (or second time) the pages given to them was like they are the cover girl themselves. In a way they probably feel that they are the cover girl but I think soon, they will. XD

With Iwa Moto and Bangs Garcia as cover girls, it was really worth it. Though a lot of people were expecting Angel Locsin as the cover girl (should have been her 4th FHM appearance), I think FHM really did well on having both Kapamilya and Kapuso hot ladies on cover. Iwa's shoot was done on a flyover at night time probably to avoid a lot of people watching particularly stalkers XD. And Bangs did it in an Airport Hangar that made people stop what they're doing. XD

All in all, the magazine was really a STEAL considering it costs 195Php  compared with other men's magazine for this month that usually costs 180 and up.