Diana Zubiri is on the cover of FHM Philippines July 2008 issue. FHM is the market leader and the number one men’s magazine in the Philippines (note: in the US, it’s Maxim). When Diana Zubiri first posed for the sexy men’s mag, it sparked the “flyover” incident, wherein she posed wearing only a red hot bikini in a flyover in Mandaluyong City for her first FHM shoot in 2002. For this, she was slapped with a criminal case of Alarm and Scandal.

Diana Zubiri is also a favorite in the other Asian editions of FHM. To date she has done 4 covers. This year’s Sexiest Woman of the World poll placed her at 5th. To this Diana Zubiri said, “I’m happy kasi [I'm still a top contender] kahit marami nang bagong nagsulputan.” She regularly appears in the GMA Kapuso shows Bubble Gang and Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan.

The July 2008 issue of FHM Philippines also includes the results of the controversial FHM 100 Sexiest Women 2008 poll.

100 Sexiest Women in the World of 2008 by FHM Philippines:

1. Marian Rivera

2. Megan Fox

3. Katrina Halili

4. Angel Locsin

5. Diana Zubiri

6. Ehra Madrigal
7. Iwa Moto
8. Cristine Reyes
9. Anne Curtis
10. Angelica Panganiban

20. Michelle Madrigal; 19. Riza Santos; 18. Iya Villania; 17. Francine Prieto; 16. Bea Alonzo; 15. The EB Babes; 14. Jennylyn Mercado; 13. Bianca King; 12. Alessandra de Rossi; 11. KC Concepcion;

30. Niña Jose; 29. Valerie Concepcion; 28. Shaina Magdayao; 27. Heart Evangelista; 26. Pauleen Luna; 25. Asia Agcaoili; 24. Rhian Ramos; 23. Nancy Jane; 22. Precious Adona; 21. Maja Salvador;

40. Iza Calzado; 39. Joyce Jimenez; 38. Roxanne Guinoo; 37. Bianca Gonzalez; 36. Gwen Garci; 35. Toni Gonzaga; 34. Mariel Rodriguez; 33. Yasmien Kurdi; 32. The Kitty Girls; 31. Hazel Ann Mendoza;

50. Joyce So; 49. Keeley Hazell; 48. Maxene Magalona; 47. Maureen Larrazabal; 46. Gaby dela Merced; 45. Sarah Geronimo; 44. Jacq Yu; 43. Kim Chiu; 42. Beyoncé; 41. Jeniffer Lee;

60. Sheena Halili; 59. Luningning; 58. Ryza Cenon; 57. Raine Larrazabal; 56. Jaymee Joaquin; 55. Valerie Garcia; 54. Cherry Ann Kubota; 53. Bubbles Paraiso; 52. Wendy Valdez; 51. Ariani Nogueira;

70. Cristina Garcia; 69. Krista Ranillo; 68. Pops Fernandez; 67. Nikki Gil; 66. Jackie Rice; 65. Scarlett Johansson; 64. Rufa Mae Quinto; 63. Gail Nicolas; 62. Ornussa Cadness; 61. Angelina Jolie;

80. Amanda Griffin; 79. Jeri Lee; 78. Paloma; 77. Renee Summer; 76. Kris Bernal; 75. Arra Castro; 74. Michaela Espinosa; 73. Jewel Mische; 72. Jenny Miller; 71. Kat Alano;

90. Aliya Parcs; 89. LJ Reyes; 88. Alyssa Alano; 87. Ana Scott; 86. Ana Leah Javier; 85 Ella V.; 84. Jamilla Obispo; 83. Myles Hernandez; 82. Precious Lara Quigaman; 81. Kristine Jaca;

100. Victoria London; 99. Aina Gonzales; 98. Kristine Hermosa; 97. Bianca Valerio; 96. Nicole Hernandez; 95. Sachie Sanders; 94. Rich Asuncion; 93. Belinda Bright; 92. Sofie; 91. Lindsay Lohan;

After all the controversy fans of Marian Rivera and Angel Locsin, in the end FHM Philippines revealed that it was no contest after all. The results of the Sexiest Filipina poll thru text, ballot and online voting showed that Marian Rivera garnered a total of 316, 135 votes, while Katrina Halili, two-time winner of FHM 100 Sexiest, landed the second spot with 123, 239 votes. Angel Locsin, who won as sexiest Pinay in 2005, came only third with 121, 388 votes.

FHM Philippines editor-in-chief Alan Madrilejos also disclosed that Marian Rivera commanded a large lead in online and text votes, while Katrina Halili topped the ballot-voting category. Meanwhile, Angel Locsin did not top any category.

That is the story of the day. Allegedly, the GMA talents came victorious because of an enthusiastic campaign from the GMA management itself. Employees and talents alike were given 300 pesos load to vote for Marian Rivera, as reported in by several movie columnists.

Meanwhile, Dingdong Dantes, Marian’s leading man in the hit Primetime TV Show, Dyesebel, even before the results were announced, had made known his preference that Marian should be the number one sexiest Filipina in the FHM annual poll. “She deserves it because she worked hard for it,” hot hunk Dingdong Dantes said.

Ruffa Gutierrez celebrated her 34th birthday recently, and she celebrated it in 2 fabulous bashes. The first was on June 21, in Blue Leaf, Taguig, where Ruffa hosted a chic and fabulous party for 200 guests. It was a gift from Dr. Vicki Belo of BeloMed as Ruffa is its newest endorser. The who’s who and the controversial of Philippine Showbiz attended the event, including stars from the warring networks of GMA nad ABS-CBN. Angel Locsin and Richard Gutierrez had an animated banter. Richard Gutierrez arrived with leading lady KC Concepcion. Sunshine Cruz was in attendance, minus husband Cesar Montano, in a revealing outfit. Rufa Mae Quinto almost bumped into the couple Jessa Zaragosa and Dingdong Avanzado. Anne Curtis and Sam Milby were almost glued to each other. Several celebs were also spotted such as Ruffa’s bestfriend Donita Rose, brother and Pinoy Idol host Raymond Gutierrez, Marvin Agustin, Geneva Cruz, Rachelle Alejandro, John Estrada and partner former Ms. Earth Priscilla Mereilles, Richard Gomez and Lucy Torres-Gomez, Agot Isidro with hubby Manu Sandejas, etc..It was a glittery glittery night indeed…

And then yesterday was Ruffa’s actual birthday, and she celebrated it with a so-called Spa day in Philosophy Spa with friends Pops Fernandez, Phoemela Barranda, Donita Rose, Ana Roces, Ms. Girlie Rodis, among others, don’t ask me where was Gretchen Barretto, lol….food was catered by Margarita Fores (Cibo,Pepato) and cupcakes from Sonja’s Kitchen.

And speaking of Gretchen Barretto, she allegedly blamed Ruffa’s secretary who is the one who revealed all that happened in the Dusit Hotel credit card issue.

Photo Credits: MJRodis

Angel Locsin graced the opening of Folded and Hung in TriNoma on June 21. Of course, she was mobbed in the mall. I actually got an invite but i didn’t go, because i will be mobbed too, just kidding.. In the invitation they sent out Angel Locsin is seen with no top on and is presented as the newest endorser of the Filipino fashion brand (See photo below). Angel Locsin replaced Claudine Barretto as endorser of Folded and Hung while of course the big showbiz intriga is that rival Marian Rivera replaced Angel Locsin in her Jag Jeans endorsement.

Meanwhile, Becky Aguila, Angel Locsin’s manager said, “I just want to make it clear that Angel is not competing with Marian. She minds her own business. For whatever commercial projects Marian’s been getting, I’m sure Angel is happy for her.

O dabah! How sincere, lol..She said it before Lobo ended. Becky further explained that, “Angel right now is so engrossed and concentrated in Lobo. She doesn’t have the time to dwell on petty issues being thrown at her. Intrigues are part of showbiz life. What matters the most is the network and advertisers’ trust and confidence with Angel. Management’s [ABS-CBN] highly satisfied with her performance in Lobo. Happy rin sila sa commercial loads ng Lobo.”

These results are partial and unofficial simply because it is official when tabulation is completed. The complete and final ranking will come out only on the July issue of FHM Philippines. And yeah, despite the moniker Sexiest Women in the World, it is not actually the whole world voting, truthfully the rest of the world does not even know who Angel Locsin or Marian Rivera is. It is a marketing strategy in every edition. In actuality, FHM, the US edition also has just released an online result of the Sexiest Woman of 2008 and nowhere is these Filipina celebrities in the list. Topping it is Megan Fox and at the tail end of no.100 is Britney Spears.

Top 10 rankings of FHM Philippines Sexiest Women of 2008.

1. Angel Locsin

2. Katrina Halili

3. Marian Rivera

4. Iwa Moto

5. Diana Zubiri

6. Ehra Madrigal
7. Jennylyn Mercado
8. EB Babe Lian
9. Angelica Panganiban
10. Cristine Reyes