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Get ready to be a little cheesy as PGG lists down the top 12 songs that guys can dedicate or sing to their girlfriends. Note that you need to have access to YouTube to see the videos.

1. For the “You and Me against the world” couple: You’ll Be Safe Here by Rivermaya

Debuted some time in 2005 in the ABS-CBN TV Series Spirits, this song from Rivermaya quickly made it to the music charts. I remember the first time I heard it, I couldn’t get over the last half of the song. Pay attention to its lyrics below. Very meaningful as it gives a sense of “You and Me against the world no matter what” feeling.

When nobody hears you scream
I’ll scream with you
You’ll be safe here

In my arms
Through the long cold night
Sleep tight
You’ll be safe here

When no one understands
I’ll believe
You’ll be safe,
You’ll be safe
You’ll be safe here
Put your heart in my hands
You’ll be safe here

2. For your very beautiful girlfriend: Just the Way You Are by Bruno Mars

There was a time in 2010 when all of my friend’s status on Facebook was the lyrics of Just the Way You Are. It’s a great song and it tells about what we guys feel when we are with our beautiful girlfriends. Check out the lyrics below which will really make any girl head over heels when this song is sung to them.

Yeah, I know, I know, when I compliment her she won’t believe me
And it’s so, it’s so, sad to think that she don’t see what I see
But every time she asks me do I look ok, I say

When I see your face, there’s not a thing that I would change
Cause you’re amazing, just the way you are
And when you smile, the whole world stops and stares for a while
Because girl you’re amazing, just the way you are(yeah)

By the way, I just wanted to add that the music video of Just the Way You Are is really cool and the girl is hot as well.

3. For those in a complicated relationship and want to leave everything to fate: If It’s Love by Train

There are times in our lives when we meet someone but things just get complicated. I’m talking about instances wherein you have a girlfriend and her parents don’t like you so you break-up or you meet someone at the wrong time when you are committed to someone else and so on. Or times when you like someone so much but are too scared about getting married.

This song from Train is just about all that. I admit that there are parts of the lyrics that are difficult to understand (it’s a deep song actually) but it’s about leaving things to fate.

But I’m afraid when I hear stories about a husband and wife
There’s no happy endings, no Henry Lee
But you are the greatest thing about me

If it’s love
And we decide that it’s forever
No one else could do it better

If it’s love
And we’re two birds of a feather
Then the rest is just whenever

And if I’m addicted to loving you
And you’re addicted to my love too
We can be them two birds of a feather that flock together

4. For those who sacrificed for a loved one: Iris by Goo Goo Dolls

Let’s face it: Romance is not easy. You may lose friendships, ambitions and even ties with family members for the sake of the person you love. Other people just don’t understand why we give up everything for that one person but when you are truly in love, it seems like the best thing to do.

Now one of the rock songs that really embodies all these in its lyrics is Iris by Goo Goo Dolls. This song is the official soundtrack of City of Angels, a very beautiful movie. The movie, starring Meg Ryan and Nicolas Cage tells a story of an angel who gave up his being an angel (consequently, his immortality) for the sake of the human being he fell in love with. (*Spoiler alert*). The sad thing is that in the end of the story, the girl dies.

And I’d give up forever to touch you
Cuz I know that you feel me somehow
You’re the closest to heaven that I’ll ever be
And I don’t want to go home right now

And all I can taste is this moment
And all I can breathe is your life
Cuz sooner or later it’s over
I just don’t want to miss you tonight

And I don’t want the world to see me
Cuz I don’t think that they’d understand
When everything’s made to be broken
I just want you to know who I am

5. For those in a love and hate relationship: Hate that I Love You by Rihanna and Ne-Yo

You know how your special someone (be it your girlfriend or wife) has that special magic? Like no matter how she fails or hurts you sometimes but then just one kiss, one hug, one gift, one smile and everything’s forgotten? If you can relate to that, the perfect song that says it all is none other than Rihanna and Ne-Yo’s Hate that I Love You.

That’s how much I love you
That’s how much I need you
And I can’t stand you
Must everything you do make me wanna smile
Can I not like you for awhile? (No….)

But you won’t let me
You upset me girl
And then you kiss my lips
All of a sudden I forget (that I was upset)
Can’t remember what you did

And I hate how much I love you girl
I can’t stand how much I need you (yeah..)
And I hate how much I love you girl
But I just can’t let you go
But I hate that I love you so

6. For the hopeless romantic: I’ll be by Edwin McCain

If you read the lyrics of the song, it describes how the guy is so drunk and somehow hypnotized with being in love. The first part of the song describes how beautiful the girl is – “stealing” his breath away. The chorus then mentions that he could be her “crying shoulder” and so on…

Although dubbed as a hopeless romantic song, trust me guys, if you have a good singing voice and happen to sing this in front of your date or your girlfriend, she’ll immediately go head over heels for you. I have known many women who are so into this song.

I’ll be your crying shoulder,
I’ll be love’s suicide
I’ll be better when I’m older,
I’ll be the greatest fan of your life.

And rain falls angry on the tin roof
As we lie awake in my bed.
You’re my survival, you’re my living proof.
My love is alive — not dead.
Tell me that we belong together.
Dress it up with the trappings of love.
I’ll be captivated,
I’ll hang from your lips,
Instead of the gallows of heartache that hang from above

7. For those whose girlfriend is their bestfriend at the same time: Solo by IYAZ

If you read the entire lyrics and watch the music video as well, this R&B song by IYAZ is all about having a bestfriend who happens to be a girlfriend at the same time. You’ll see in the song that at one point they were bestfriends doing the common things that they like but then she left him and suddenly his now alone (hence the title of the song Solo).

See yeah we used to be a team
Running the streets yeah
We was living out our dream, ohh
You used to be my rider
I was your provider
Now we separated in two
Oh and baby you left and sailed away alone (Yeah, alone)
And now you got me trapped up on this island
With no way to get home

And I dont wanna go, go
I dont wanna go, go
I dont want it no, no
I dont want it no, no
I dont want to walk this earth
If I gotta do it solo (solo)

8. For those who are too shy to say I love you, I’m sure this song is a good start: 1, 2, 3, 4 by Plain White T’s

When I first heard this song, I was like “What a catchy song!”. The chorus goes like this:

You make it easy
Its as easy as 1-2-1-2-3-4
There’s only one thing
To Do
Three words
For you
(I love you) I love you

It looks like a hilarious pick-up line and I’m sure that if you are too shy to say “I Love You”, singing the lyrics of this song will make it so much easier. I also recommend that you read the entire lyrics of the song. Even the first part is a really good one:

Give me more loving than I’ve ever had
Make me feel better when I’m feeling sad
Tell me I’m special even though I know I’m not
Make me feel good when I hurt so bad
Barely getting mad
I’m so glad I found you
I love being around you

Not to mention that the music video is cool as well. It shows how different couples met. Sweet.

9. For those who want to cheer up their girlfriends: Down by Jay Sean

Think that “Down” is a mere dance song? Think again. This song is also a romantic song. It actually has a candlelight version here. Check out its lyrics below. You’d see it’s perfect if you want to cheer up your girlfriend when she’s sad and lonely.

So leave it behind
‘Cause we have a night to get away
So come on and fly with me
As we make our great escape

So baby, don’t worry
You are my only
You won’t be lonely
Even if the sky is falling down
You’ll be my only
No need to worry

Baby, are you down, down, down, down, down?
Down, down
Baby, are you down, down, down, down, down?
Down, down
Even if the sky is falling down?

Don’t forget to check out the video too below. Cool stuff!

10. For the couples who broke up but want to get back together: Two is Better than One by Boys Like Girls and Taylor Swift

Before I understood the meaning of this song, I had to read and sing the lyrics multiple times.

I remember every look upon your face
The way you roll your eyes
The way you taste
You make it hard for breathing
‘Cause when I close my eyes and drift away
I think of you and everything’s okay
I’m finally now believing

That maybe it’s true
That I can’t live without you
And maybe two is better than one
But there’s so much time
To figure out the rest of my life
And you’ve already got me coming undone
And I’m thinking two is better than one

Basically, the lyrics tell a story of a couple who are now apart but can’t stop thinking about each other. This song is a good one for those who realize that breaking up was a wrong decision. Can relate to it? Watch the video below.

11. For the couples who are inseparable: I Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing by Aerosmith

Of course, how could I ever forget the soundtrack of the movie “Armageddon”? This song by rockstar Aerosmith revolutionized the way rock music is. It’s like they combined a rock song and a love song into one masterpiece.

The song’s lyrics details how at times we can be obsessed with a loved one.

I could lie awake just to hear you breathing
Watch you smile while you are sleeping
Well you’re far away dreaming
I could spend my life in this sweet surrender
And just stay here lost in this moment forever
Well, every moment spent with you
Is a moment I treasure

I don’t wanna close my eyes
I don’t wanna fall asleep
‘Cause I’d miss you, babe
And I don’t wanna miss a thing
‘Cause even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream will never do
I’d still miss you, babe
And I don’t wanna miss a thing

Lying close to you
Feeling your heart beating
And I’m wondering what you’re dreaming
Wondering if it’s me you’re seeing
Then I kiss your eyes and thank God we’re together
And I just wanna stay with you
Just stay in this moment forever, forever and ever

12. For those who found the one: God Gave Me You by Brian White

It was my first time to hear this song in 2011. It seems to be overplayed in the radio and I initially thought it was a new song. However, when I Googled it, I found that it’s actually an old song,dating back to 1999 and there’s even no music video for it available. Nevertheless, its lyrics are one of the best that you can dedicate to a loved one (especially if you two are both religious).

For all the times I felt cheated
I complained, you know how I love to complain
For all the wrongs I repeated
Though I was to blame, I still cursed that rain
I didn’t have a prayer, didn’t have a clue
And then out of the blue

God gave me you to show me what’s real
There’s more to life than just how I feel
And all that I’m worth is right before my eyes
And all that I live for, though I didn’t know why
Now I do, cause God gave me you

And here’s a recording sample of the song in YouTube, but it’s not the official video:

So there you have it. Now if you were to choose, which one will you dedicate to your girlfriend or special someone? It’s alright if your song is not in the list. Feel free to comment below.

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This men’s urinals at a hotel in Germany has got every guy daydreaming. Now, if only those lips were real, I don’t think anyone would ever leave the toilet!

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Singapore is one of Asia’s fashion hubs and during the time I was there, I was lucky enough to witness the grand opening of Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F) – an American casual clothing retailer. They are a well-known clothing brand internationally and believe it or not, during their opening, lots of people (men and women) were lining up outside their store. The scenery looked like Apple’s launching of the iPhone – yes, they are that popular.

Photo of Abercrombie & Fitch Singapore

Image credit: A&FNewsNow

One of the things that attracted people to their store is the very fragrant scent. Apparently, Abercrombie sprayed their men’s cologne named “Fierce” all over the store. It just smelled so good that even people walking right outside the store were wondering who was wearing the perfume. Little did they know that it is the entire shop that was smelling so good.

And the strategy worked very well for Abercrombie & Fitch. Lots of guys (I included) soon found the men’s cologne, queued and bought it.

The sad thing is that there is no Abercrombie & Fitch store here in Manila so I just don’t know where to buy the fragrance once I use up the entire bottle.

Now speaking of A&F clothes, I’d say they are made of good quality but they are a bit pricey for casual clothes. Their shirts cost around 120 SGD (roughly 3,000 Pesos) making them not just an average brand but more of a luxury clothing. Not to mention that their sizes are usually bigger than what we have in Manila as their clothes are catered mostly for Americans so it is understandable that they have larger sizes.

All in all, I would recommend Abercrombie & Fitch for those who have extra money for luxury clothes and for those who need bigger clothes sizes than what we have in the Philippines. Also, I would like to reiterate that Abercrombie’s Fierce Cologne is probably one of the best men’s fragrances I have smelled so far aside from Lacoste Essential.

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That’s right. Check out their newest smart casual collection for men below.

Thompson Lace

Made of full-grain leather upper, the Thompson lace features rubber outsole pods for traction and durability.

Thompson Low

Well this one here is similar to Thompson Lace minus the lace.

Santa Cruz

The Santa Cruz is a slip-on style loafer for easy on and off. It’s upper portion is made of canvas while it’s outsole is made of rubber.

Santa Cruz Lounger Plaid

It’s the same with the Santa Cruz but the difference is that it is made of waxed canvas for better water resistance.

Based from Crocs’ press release, these shoes are for the busy guys who want to wear something relaxing but still smart enough for the office environment. I guess these pairs are perfect for the city guys who commute and are always on the go.

 *Images were provided to Pinoy Guy Guide by Crocs.

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Surprisingly, in our country, we don’t celebrate it. Actually, I was clueless about it until I stumbled upon an article in Wikipedia a couple of years back.

The idea of celebrating men’s day is for the promotion of men’s health, gender equality and to highlight positive male role models.

So let’s see. In celebration of this year’s International Men’s Day, Pinoy Guy Guide names Four Male Role Models who have excelled in different fields and who made a difference in one way or the other. So who made it to the list? See them below:

Sports – Manny Pacquiao

Although his last boxing match with Marquez was sparked by controversy, I really admire Pacman for his passion in his sport. This guy is one of the very few who started from nowhere but his hardwork and dedication to boxing paid-off and catapulted him to where he is right now.

What I like best about him is that he is down-to-earth and God-fearing no matter how successful he is. A good role model? I’d say absolutely!

Science & Technology - Charles Babbage

It might be the first time you’ve heard his name, but without him, maybe you wouldn’t be surfing the Internet now nor would you have a computer reading this article from Pinoy Guy Guide.

So who is he? He is the father of computers. Despite the lack of money and research funding during his time, he still managed to invent the difference engine which was an automatic, mechanical calculator. Now that mechanical calculator evolved to the computers we have today. I know he’s not as famous as Bill Gates nor the late Steve Jobs but hey, this dude deserves some credit for his hardwork!

Celebrity / Music – Allan Pineda Lindo, Jr. (a.k.a. apl.de.ap of The Black Eyed Peas)

He is half-Filipino who came from a broken family in Angeles Pampanga but that did not stop him to go from being no one to someone who is a member of a very successful and popular group in the music industry – The Black Eyed Peas.

What I like about him is that although he is half-American, it looks like he is more proud to be Pinoy as evident in the lyrics of his songs and his official website which displays the map of the Philippines as the splash screen. And to top that off, he is also doing charitable works for the youth here in the Philippines. Such a great guy!

Style – David Beckham

You must be surprised that I placed him in the style category and not in sports where he is best known for. Well the reason being is that:

1.) He is a well-known football player and like him I used to play football too. (though I’m not as good as him, that’s for sure.)

and at the same time…

2.) He is a men’s style icon and he even said in one of his interviews that he loves to look his best all the time .

Beckham is one of the very few sports people that I know who perfectly combines being athletic and stylish at the same time. He always tries to be his best even if he is in his mid-thirties already. It only proves that age does not matter at all.

And it does not end there. I have read somewhere that aside from being a football and style icon, he is supporting UNICEF’s projects as part of his charity work.

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There you have it – Pacquiao, Babbage, apl.de.ap and Beckham. They are the Four Male Role Models of Pinoy Guy Guide for this year’s International Men’s Day 2011.

So let’s see your opinion: Should we celebrate International Men’s Day in the Philippines? Why? Who are your male role models?

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As far as I know, they are called “Nerdy Eyeglasses” because as the name suggests, it is the type of glasses that nerd but intelligent people wear.

They are pretty common and lots of guys are fond of wearing them. I think the primary reason why many guys wear them is because of the known fact the most women are easily turned on by intelligent guys. So most dudes think that if only they looked more intelligent, more women will be attracted to them – at least initially.

But somehow, wearing nerdy glasses is a double-edged sword. It can be an advantage or disadvantage depending on how you look like. What I mean is, if you are already nerd-looking and you wear nerdy glasses, then you look more nerd than ever. Meanwhile, if you are already good-looking, wearing it might actually make you look more attractive to the ladies. You see, it has the ability to amplify your current looks.

Curious where to buy them? Well optical shops do have them and that’s for sure but they are expensive especially if you’ll just wear them for fashion’s sake. I suggest that you find cheaper ones. Actually, some PGG Forum members have found some sidewalk vendors selling them for 50 Pesos only. The other inexpensive ones which have better quality cost around 100 Pesos. I managed to buy one from a department store. Not bad if you’ll just be wearing them for style because I’m sure a few months later, your nerdy glasses will just be gathering dust when it is no longer the trend.

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I know what you must be thinking. F4 haircut? No, not quite. The F4 haircut is for the guys with very straight hair and it is a haircut which is meant to be long and combed more often. On the contrary, the surfer dude’s hairstyle is the exact opposite – it is usually wavy and is very low maintenance especially if you have naturally curly hair. The less you comb it, the better it looks.

Example of popular Filipino guys who have surfer hair going for them are Billy Crawford and Mateo Guidicelli (did I spell that right?).

Image credits: ABS-CBN / DurianRepublik

We have also seen music icons Kean Cipriano and Ely Buendia sporting that hairstyle not so long ago.

 Image credits: UsapangPilipino | SincerelyBuendia

Non-Filipinos who I have seen with this hairstyle are Owen Wilson and I am Number Four actor Alex Pettyfer.

Image credits: CelebrityScoops

So why is the hairstyle called as such? Pretty straightforward. It is the hairstyle that surfers love to have because it is low maintenance but at the same time very stylish. Just a precaution: it does not suit everyone. Some guys can sport the surfer dude’s hairstyle really good whether they are surfing, clubbing and even if they are in the office wearing long sleeves. However, there are some guys who just can’t pull it off and it makes them look untidy. I guess it all depends on the shape of your face and the kind of hair that you have.

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Well this year, they are doing it again. But this time, they are featuring another Filipino Cartoonist, Antonio “Tony” Velasquez, who is actually the Father of Philippine Cartoons. Just for the record, he was the one who created the character of “Kenkoy”. Check out Solo’s newest clothing line below featuring a cool new set of cartoon prints:

“Kenkoy” has arrived in men’s fashion! Take a deeper and detailed look into Solo’s Cartoonist Collection 2011 by clicking each image below.

In line with all of that, Solo is also conducting their annual online model search. To join and to find out more details, check out their website here. You can also visit Solo’s Facebook and Twitter pages for more information.

So how are you liking the cartoonist collection? Will you join the online model search?

Bomber Jackets also known as “Flight Jackets” are the jackets worn by pilots back in the days when fighter plane cockpits were not enclosed. During those times, pilots needed to wear jackets as it was too cold to fly up in the sky with an open cockpit.

Today, bomber jackets are part of men’s fashion and Wrangler (a brand that I’m starting to love by the way) has come up with one that is amazingly cool.

Now you see the jacket with sleeves…

And now you don’t…

Yes, the sleeves are removable. Cool trick huh? Excellent – whether you want to use the jacket when it’s cold and wet out there or when you just want to show off some style without the sleeves.

The jacket is a bit heavy on the pocket though. It costs 3,200+ Pesos.

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