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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...

June Macasaet is used to flaunting his chiseled, 6-foot-1 body to hold the attention of judges. His mastery of manly posing helped him win the male beauty pageant Manhunt International 2012 -- the first-ever Filipino to do so. But this time around, the ramp and commercial model is using his toned physique and smoldering stare to get people to notice a cause other than himself: awareness for HIV testing and counseling. Posing in his handsome half-naked glory, June represents the idea that for Filipino men,  HIV testing is the sexiest thing a man can do. This latest celebrity hunk ad for  Project Indulge , the HIV testing awareness campaign is a collaboration among  Love Yourself , award-winning advertising agency Campaigns & Grey , and top-ranked photographer Jeanne Young , emphasizes the importance of regular HIV testing to stay healthy and feel sexy. June  follows the daring footsteps  of Philippine Volcanoes rugby flanker Kit Guerra , Mr. Gay World ...

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 ...