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One Canvas Events Place in Makati City was abuzz last February 25 for Cherry Poppin' - The 3rd Party , the third installment of LoveYourself's annual date auction for a cause . BJ Pascual Twelve gorgeous bachelors, including today's most in-demand photographer BJ Pascua l and celebrity chef Jeremy Favia , were auctioned off to 430 thrilled bidders. Pascual and Favia topped the bids with P60,000 and P45,000, respectively. Jeremy Favia Attendees were also treated to a fashion show featuring the creations of designers Don Cristobal and Jaggy Glarino, with styling by Syper Abel. House music courtesy of DJ Mike Lavet and jaw-dropping performances by Venus of O-Bar and internet sensation Lady Gagita equally wowed the crowd. All proceeds from the event will help fund LoveYourself’s HIV awareness campaign and testing operations, including the opening of two new community centers in Metro Manila. TestMNL Launch Jerome Alacre This year's Cherry Poppin' also marked the launc...

By Jean Natividad What's the way to this celebrity chef's heart? We'll let you in on a little secret: His ideal partner is "someone who has deep core values" and places importance on faith and family. Chef Jeremy Favia is known for his work as a chef and TV host. You probably remember him from the lifestyle shows Chef vs. Mom, Take-Out, and Ka-Toque . But this kitchen cutie is also an animal lover, travel enthusiast, and our partner in advocating HIV awareness and prevention. In 2013, he gamely participated in and posed for the Project Indulge campaign, which saw tasteful photography coupled with resonating copy that moved the public to get tested for HIV. Chef Jeremy is once again donning his advocate hat as he's set to cook up something indulgent for you at LoveYourself's date auction for a cause, Cherry Poppin' - The 3rd Party , this February 25 at One Canvas Events Place in Makati (get tickets here: go.loveyourself.ph/cherrytickets ) . He adds...

by Michael Jamias Pancho Magno has a body built for adoration. Fans worship every inch of this six-foot-tall Bench fashion show model and My Husband’s Lover supporting star: From his intense eyes and razor-sharp jaw line, to those bulging arms and that luscious Moreno complexion. What’s the secret to Pancho’s irresistible sex appeal? He treats his body like a sacred object, nourishing it with rigid workouts, a healthy wheat bread diet and a large dose of self-respect . Pancho, who happens to be straight, shares that any guy can get the same sexy confidence by learning to love himself. And it can begin with something as simple as taking a free HIV test . In the poster above, a wet and torso-baring Pancho represents the LoveYourself ideal --- the attractive and adventurous man ready to take on the world after knowing his HIV status. All Filipino men should get tested, according to Pancho, and feel empowered by it: “Please get tested. Loving yourself is not just physical. It’s everyth...

What do these boys have in common? Nothing much except for their unique sexiness and their willingness to take their shirts off to help the cause of Love Yourself in HIV awareness and education. Kit Guerra has been with the local rugby team, the Volcanoes , as a flanker for around 6 years now. He has modeled for Bench underwear in the controversial calendar and billboard shoot that featured the rugby team’s players. A graduate of Boston University with a major in Advertising, he has started working for Campaigns and Grey. CrossFit training is part of his routine to keep fit and prepare to compete in the 2013 CrossFit Games in June. No, unfortunately he is straight and attached, with a 4-year long girlfriend based in Seattle. He has made it a habit to go for HIV screening regularly. This is his first chance to help out with the advocacy. “There is no need to be scared [about getting tested for HIV]. You get support every step of the way,” he says. Carlito Rosalindo Jr. is the current ...