Nerves got in the way of singer Christian Bautista as he was singing the Philippine National Anthem in a boxing exhibition match between Gerry Peñalosa and Concepcion Bernabe last Sunday, September 16, in Alabang.

The young singer started on the right foot but faltered in the end when he forgot to deliver two lines (Buhay ay langit sa piling mo / Aming ligaya na ‘pag may mang-aapi); thus making his rendition an abbreviated one.

Christian meantime was apologetic after committing the mistake and immediately gave a statement to GMA-7 the following day:

"I apologize to the Filipino people for the lapse of memory that occurred yesterday during my rendition of the National Anthem.

"I was recovering from a cold and the adrenalin and excitement of the moment got me through it. Unfortunately, it was at the cost of a momentary lapse on my part.

"I promise that my next rendition of our National Anthem will be faultless."

This is not the first time that a singer got involved in a controversy in connection with the National Anthem.

Singer Jennifer Bautista was widely criticized for taking too much vocal liberty while at the same time coming out flat during her rendition of Lupang Hinirang in Manny Pacquiao's Las Vegas rematch with Mexican fighter Erik Morales held last January of 2006.

MANILA, Philippines—GMA 7 has found three new super heroes in Dennis Trillo, Marky Cielo and Aljur Abrenica, who are donning the sleek spandex costumes of Zaido—the Pinoy Shaider.

The new prime time series “Zaido” is based on the Japanese live-action series “Shaider,” which ran from 1984 to ’85.

“Shaider” is part of the “Metal Heroes” genre. Dennis is the Blue Zaido; Marky, Green; and Aljur, Red.

Other cast members are Lorna Tolentino, Tirso Cruz III, Raymart Santiago, Jay Manalo, Ian de Leon, Diana Zubiri, Lovi, and Kris Bernal as Amy.

Diana and Karel are Dennis’ partners on the show.

When Inquirer Entertainment caught up with Dennis, he had been taping “Zaido” and the afternoon soap “Kung Mahawi Man ang Ulap” back-to-back for five days straight.

After a short nap, Dennis was again on the road.

“I’m on my way to Laguna, to shoot a perya (carnival) scene for ‘Zaido,’” he related. “We haven’t done major fight scenes yet. But we’ve been training regularly.”

Aljur has been going to the gym at least once a week, “Dennis said.

Aljur added: “The three of us had the chance to bond during our martial-arts and motorbike training.”

It was Marky’s first motorbike ride. “It was addicting,” he said. “On my last spin, though, I fell!”

Dennis is excited that he gets to use a laser sword and gun, and do acrobatic stunts on a harness.

The award-winning actor was an avid fan of “Shaider” when it first aired on IBC-13.

“I really enjoyed the stunts,” he recalled. “And the story was ahead of its time. I was amazed by the gigantic robots fighting with the monsters.”

For the Pinoy version, Dennis said the network’s production team had “reinvented and modernized” the Shaider saga.

“We want viewers to find it exciting and unpredictable,” he said.

Actress Lorna Tolentino got an invitation to pose for the number one men's magazine in the country, FHM. Good news is that the multi-awarded actress got the approval of hubby Rudy Fernandez and their kids. Even her manager, Lolit Solis approves of it. Manay Lolit thought that Rudy wouldn't allow it, but she was surprised to learn that Rudy was even the first to give the go-signal for the shoot.

Unfortunately, Lorna has declined the offer.

"Ayoko, ayoko muna," Lorna finally answered amidst teasing from her Startalk co-hosts yesterday, September 1. "Huwag na sana. Kasi para sa akin, tapos na ‘yon. Pinagdaanan ko na ang pa-sexy-sexy. Maraming salamat, nakaka-flatter talaga ‘yon."

Before becoming one of the country's best actresses, Lorna was one of the hottest sexy stars in the late '70s up to early '80s.

Through a phone-patch interview, Rudy explained why he gave his approval for his wife to pose for FHM.

"Well, siyempre noong in-offer sa kanya, na-flatter ako dahil ibig sabihin, e, sexy pa at maganda ang asawa ko. Kaya nga sabi ko na ‘Babe, pumayag ka na.' Anyway, madalas ako bumili ng FHM," said Rudy, who is now recovering from his battle with cancer.

After the laughs have died down, Rudy, in a more thankful note, gave out a message to everyone who prayed for him: "Nagpapasalamat ako sa lahat ng nag dasal para sa akin. Dahil ito, effective at hindi ko na mapigilan ang pag lakas. Gumagaling na ako talaga kaya salamat ng marami sa nagdasal para sa akin."

Every year, fun loving, fearless females eagerly await the September issue of Cosmopolitan Magazine with its overload of men, men, and more men. Together with 69 Bachelors, the September issue also showcases the top 10 celebrity Centerfolds for the year.

Featured on the cover of the special supplement this year is Dingdong Dantes, who projects a bolder and more mature image with his portrayal of Sergio in GMA-7's primetime hit Marimar. According to the Cosmo team, Dingdong had no inhibitions—considering it was his first time to shoot a sexy pictorial—and was very professional and outgoing.

Also considered very outgoing during his shoot was Jake Cuenca, star of ABS-CBN's primetime Sine Serye: Natutulog Ba ang Diyos?, a joy to work with. Joining Jake in the list is Derek Ramsey, Ysabella mainstay and U Can Dance host, who happens to be the current squeeze of former FHM covergirl, Angelica Panganiban.

Rising stars also make it to the list, such as Marvin Raymundo of Star Magic, Joem Bascon of the ABS-CBN youth-oriented sitcom Go Kada Go and primetime hit Walang Kapalit, and SOP Showboys mainstay Bruno Folster

Completing the list are Bench endorser Jon Avila, model Luke Jickain, Alfred Vargas of GMA-7's primetime hit Impostora, and Paolo Paraiso, who stars with Asia Agcaoili in the upcoming movie Casa.

The special Cosmo Men supplement comes free with the September issue of Cosmopolitan Magazine, which features Jessica Alba on the cover, now available in all leading bookstores and magazine stands nationwide at P150 per copy.