Lexter Diolata Photography

13/05/2021

Rusty but all in all, it was a good day. Bam is bigger than you'd expect. No homo. 😆

4/16/21

30/01/2019

Story. Story. Depth. Details. Details. Details. And of course, color 😊

See the city in a different light.

22/01/2019

There are so many ways a person can lose their confidence, their self-esteem and most especially - their happiness. Mostly it's through words.

A single fact can overturn one's concept of reality.

Maybe you said something to a person struggling and you said it in a crucial moment. Maybe you forgot to say anything at all.
Maybe you were brutally honest when you could've said what you needed to say in a more reinforceful way.

The thing is: words hurt. They hurt more than we think they should and its effect ripples in us more than we know. And a person's life can change because of it. But you won't feel it right away because our hurtful words creep and crawl into our beings until it finally consumes us. And it's already too late.

So the next time you feel like being tactless or you just want to be insensitive because, umm, no one wants to, think twice. Actually, think more than twice. It's ALWAYS better to be kind.

The world we live in is already shadowed by so many worrisome things; be the light for a change.

Shot with:
Canon 550D + 50mm 1.8 stm
Sony A6000 + 18-105mm

15/01/2019

Bangkal, Evangelista is not just a haven for surplus car parts; it is not just place where we take our cars to be painted, welded and fixed – at a reasonable price- when things get messy. It is not just a place that we have to tread before we get to the beautiful side of Makati or Taft Avenue. Bangkal is a street food connoisseur’s dream!

Whether you enter Bangkal by turning right to Jollibee from EDSA or any of its junctions from the SLEX side, or from Taft Avenue, you are always sure to find a car wash, tire suppliers and other surplus parts store. But what we don’t mostly see is what Evangelista looks like when dusk is creeping in.

When the orange hues begin to deepen and the blues start to be eminent, most of the shops that weren’t visible during the day start to surface. The air starts to fill with this wonderful aroma that leads your hungry and weary soul to a place where it can find solace – and that kind of solace starts at P5.00!

If you walk far enough and muster the heat staring down at you, you’ll be able to find lots of vendors selling barbecues, isaw, tenga and other pinoy stuff that goes on a stick and tastes even better with vinegar. Just beside Purveyr Post is a small eatery that sells these scrumptious beauties. For as low as P5.00 you can binge on isaw, if you’re that type of person. Haha. But at P10.00, that’s where the fun begins. Their barbecue on a stick is up there on my list of top 5 barbecue on a stick list and the reason why is because is just that damn good! The sauce they use makes the meat juicy but the price is what makes these babies taste so good. Mostly, bbq on a stick is priced at P15.00 now but the guys here at Apolinario St. keeps it real.

Another one near Purveyr Post is the Yakitori sa Gedli (thank you for letting us shoot). They have really cool exteriors and it’s all very – how should I say it – aesthetic. Their counter is lined up with stickers and drawings that instantly makes you curious and boy was my curiosity satisfied. They serve LEGIT yakitori! Everything about it screams Japanese! From the preparation, the way they present it to their customers, their sauce, the seasoning, and the taste! Their MOMO – which is their chicken thigh – was the only one I got to try but just one bite convinced me that I should go back there again. Their affordable prices make it easier on the stomach too. Binge eating starts at P45.00 per 2 pcs.

Lastly, just before reaching Osmeña highway, in General Estrella street, you can find another hole-in-a-wall type of shop. I’m talking ahout the 100g Burgers and their sriracha of love. They sell – duh – and they’re all at very reasonable prices. Their Bacon Mushroom Melt is one of their cheapest products but it has one of the richest tastes, most especially when there’s sriracha on board. I like spicy food so that instantly makes everything 10x tastier! The burger goodness starts at P90.00

I would be trying more food from Bangkal soon, but I hope you can all visit this place and try out their food. You won’t regret it!

How bout you guys? Where’s your favorite place to eat?

Most of the photos were taken by Carla Victoria Tinio because I was busy eating everything hahaha! Video will be up soon!!

10/01/2019

The best thing about the new year is that it gives you a fresh start with everything! I don’t believe in resolutions but I believe in aiming to strive harder & better 😋

“Somewhere between love and hate, there is faith, that’s where I am” - Let go of the negativity! Pray! Be yourself! Love!

LDP has exciting things for you all this 2019! What are your goals, dreams and wishes this new year?

29/11/2018

In frame: Izza
Photographer: Lex Diolata

27/11/2018

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15/11/2018

Something to try maybe in the future? What do you guys think? 🤔 Sony Philippines

15/11/2018

In frame: Meg
Photographer: Lex Diolata

15/11/2018

In frame: Emma
Photographer: Lex Diolata