MANILA, Philippines - The country's sexiest celebrities bared their trim figures in METRO magazine's latest "Body" issue, featuring Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson on the cover.

The magazine chose to feature 20 men and women--from models to entrepreneurs-- who proudly displayed their rippling muscles, sexy curves and lean physiques in the magazine's spread.

The chosen models (more of whom are male) are photographed in monochrome, wearing skimpy shorts or tight jeans--and barely anything else-- while immersed in a pool of water.

Among those included in the 20 METRO Bodies 2009 list are actor Joem Bascon, model Jasmine Maierhofer, "Survivor Philippines" winner JC Tiuseco, businessman Atticus King, Chocolate Consultant Koby Parcell, designer Rosanna Ocampo and singer Geoff Taylor.

The December issue also contains articles on how to stay in shape and in style even beyond the holidays.

METRO staffers offer tips on weight loss programs they have tried, as well as fashion tips on what's in and out this season.

METRO magazines are available at all major bookstores and newsstands nationwide. Photos courtesy of ABS-CBN Corporate Public Relations.