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Indiogram is an Art Series That Tackles the Peculiarity of the Modern World

Basti Denayes III’s comics-inspired art and inclination to the digital world gave birth to a series he started a year back, called Indiogram.

It all started early for Sebastian “Basti” Penayes III to discover his skill in drawing. At a very young age, his first drawings were X-men and Dragonball inspired. Art became intimate and comforting, like a form of therapy.

From acrylic painting to pastel drawing, his passion eventually grew to digital art. According to Basti, this style of art evolved even more when he started working in a publishing company.

“There, I had to adapt to different styles of art, but my style leaned more towards comics since it was my first influence in art,” he adds.

His comics-inspired art and inclination to the digital world gave birth to a series he started a year back, called Indiogram.

Basti reminisced that “it all started with the question of what our ancestors might speculate to the things we are doing today”. Interestingly, the combination of ancient and modern ideas makes it more enticing.

Modern trends influence people’s agenda in a social world. The combination of both times speak about the situation of today’s generation and how we perceive ourselves and others.

Indiogram comes from the words indio, which can mean “a member of any of the indigenous peoples of America or eastern Asia in areas formerly subject to Spain or Portugal” or a definition of the Filipino people with lesser wealth than the Spaniards during their Philippine colonization, and the Greek word gram which means “something to be written or drawn”.

Indiogram, according to Basti “shows the absurdity of our trends when in fact people before lived their lives with fulfillment without these trends”. We have always been tied up with the social world blinding us from what’s significant. These trends include our attachment to social media and how we use this in affecting our peers.

Bastinuod, his Facebook page with more than 3,000 likes and followers, shares his digital portrait projects, his art activities and series. With more or less 4,000 shares and 3,000 likes on Facebook, his latest update on the series titled HYPE tackles the people obsessed (beast) with fashion (hype).

With the ancient and traditional attires of our ancestors, the “hype” is different from the viral “hypebeasts” roaming the streets of cities of today. This artwork shows our obsession on fashion and to be called trendy represented by our ancestors with a twist of adding shoes to their traditional attire.

This comic-influenced series also shows that our mere attention to portraying ourselves differently talks less about whom we really are. In one of his earliest artworks, Wall Update tells us our prioritization on telling the world about our current activities and updates in social media. Aside from putting an actual frame and a literal wall, Basti puts a woman whining about how slow her update on the wall could be. Plus, a conyo dialogue at the bottom sums it all.

Food Porn portrays a woman painting their food on a dining before eating. This symbolizes our tendency to take photos and capture everything neglecting the importance of actual socializing.

To be able to portray his message especially to the youth today, a zine is on the way and more of this series will be posted. Currently, Basti is back to painting and has upcoming exhibits in the city.

Basti is also working on more digital series and explores his approaches using traditional and modern medium. He also recognizes that his style represents him as a person.

This 25-year-old artist is no newbie in the world of art, “Be sensitive in your approach and when you want to relay a message, don’t stop”, he adds. He also recognizes that he still has a lot to learn from other artists especially in the local art scene.

When asked about his plans for Indiogram, he claims, “I will continue it since we never ran out of peculiar trends”.

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An Ocean of Flavors: The Bada Opens Their Second Branch

A trail of white smoke, along with the scent of roasted pork and the sizzle of the flaming grill will welcome you once you enter the tinted doors of the second branch of The Bada Korean Restaurant.

A trail of white smoke, along with the scent of roasted pork and the sizzle of the flaming grill will welcome you once you enter the tinted doors of the second branch of The Bada Korean Restaurant. Located at A.S Fortuna, Mandaue City, The Bada is sure to leave you with a satisfied appetite and a full stomach.

The name “bada,” which is Korean for ocean, was used since it started out by selling more seafood items than meat. Later on, the restaurant pursued on selling more meaty items on its menu. Although, no different than their first branch, The Bada gives its customers the opportunity to experience Korean food culture at a fair price of P299.00 only per person. With that, you already get an unlimited amount of the coveted samgyeopsal. But what makes the second branch much better than the first one? The A.S Fortuna branch is more spacious, well-ventilated, and vibrant; perfect for when you want to take some selfies or Instagram-worthy photos.

More than that, The Bada offers a round up of your favorite Korean dishes such as gimbap (seaweed rice roll), samgyeopsal (grilled pork), bulgogi (which literally means “fire meat”), bibimbap (mixed rice), and the like. Pair all of that with some soju and you’re good to go!

What makes them different from other Korean restaurants in the metro, owners and brothers Paul, Mason, and Min Ho Kim say that it’s their marinated bulgogi. While other Korean restaurants offer it just as it is, theirs is made with a special Korean marinade sauce; a recipe created by their own mother.

And while the Korean cuisine, in general, may be a bit foreign to our Filipino palate, The Bada’s bulgogi gives a slight familiarity to the taste.

“We’ve got [Korean] food that Filipinos also like,” says Paul.

What to do when you get there

Since the The Bada is an all-you-can-eat restaurant, we recommend you to bring your coworkers, friends, or family since they serve a generous amount of food (remember, they’re unlimited).

Getting there may take you on a few rides should you choose to use public transportation, but all that will be forgiven once you enter the brightly lit and steamy room. You’ll find yourself hungry for a decent amount of meat after taking in the sweet and savory scent of sizzling samgyeopsal. Take your time in choosing from an unlimited choice of Korean food, there’s no need to wait since the friendly staff will serve them almost right away with a smile.

Once the food arrives at your table, you’ll find yourself with an array of side dishes, lettuce wrap, and, of course, the meat. Start off by grilling the meat on the stove to your desired doneness. Once cooked, put one or two pieces on a lettuce wrap, add some side dishes, and wrap them all up. In one big satisfying bite, expect a burst of different flavors will definitely hug your taste buds.

Make sure to also try their bibimbap, gimbap and their authentic seaweed soup, you’ll surely feel satisfied after doing so. And what is Korean food without the famous kimchi, right? The Bada’s kimchi is unforgettable with just the right and balanced blend of fermented vinegar and spice, the perfect pair for your orders.

With its promising and delectable menu, The Bada will surely feed the Seoul-ful foodie that’s inside you.

The Bada opens from 11 A.M. to 12 M.N.
Visit them at A.S Fortuna, Mandaue City, right beside Benedicto College.

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Bringing businesses together: Lalamove paves way for SMEs across the globe to “Make a Winning Move”

The local episode #LalamoveItToWinIt to support MSMEs across PH

To inspire businesses around Asia and Latin America, Lalamove has launched a regional branding campaign “Make a Winning Move” to showcase its various B2B services, strong driver-partner network, and wide-ranging fleet for fast and reliable delivery solutions. Locally, the on-demand delivery platform has kicked off the campaign by inviting its patrons, old and new, to #LalamoveItToWinIt.

Now more than ever, businesses are focusing their efforts on an experience-led customer journey. With deliveries as undeniably crucial for businesses to fulfill their services and win over customers, the central creative idea behind the regional campaign revolves around such scenarios where Lalamove’s services and B2B features help entrepreneurs stay ahead of the intense competition.

Lalamove, as the trusted delivery partner, has been servicing businesses of all sizes in the Philippines. Lalamove’s corporate clients can enjoy the on-demand delivery platform’s variety of business solutions, such as multi-stop delivery, API integration, real-time GPS tracking, a wide variety of fleet for on-demand, same-day, long distance, and last-mile delivery, and a dedicated account manager.

“The Philippines has more than 900,000 businesses, over 99% of which are MSMEs. What Lalamove offers businesses of all sizes is faster, easier, and a more seamless delivery experience to help them save time and costs. Our dedicated partner drivers, the economic frontliners of today, are here to deliver to an even wider reach across Luzon and in Cebu. This campaign is the visualization of what we can do to help businesses jump over hurdles – simply put, just ‘Lalamove It to Win It!’” remarked Dannah Majarocon, Lalamove Philippines Managing Director.

First-time users of the Lalamove mobile delivery app can get up to Php 150 off when they sign up and use the code LALAWINIT. New corporate clients, on the other hand, can also receive a welcome bonus of up to Php 1,200 when they sign up and top-up their Lalamove corporate wallet. Moreover, with Lalamove Rewards recently launched, each delivery for every user is now made even more rewarding.

Find out more about what Lalamove offers by visiting www.lalamove.com/lalamoveittowinit, or follow the official Lalamove Facebook page, Instagram account, and TikTok account for more information.

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ABOUT LALAMOVE

Launched in the Philippines in late 2016, Lalamove is an on-demand logistics company that matches drivers with customers and SME businesses to fulfill same-day deliveries. Lalamove’s mission of making local deliveries faster and simpler across North, Central, and South Luzon, and in Cebu is achieved through innovations such as instant order matching, real-time GPS vehicle tracking, 24/7 services, and a driver rating system. Lalamove also allows businesses to scale their deliveries and operations at an accelerated rate. Lalamove now operates in over 30 markets across Asia and Latin America. Visit Lalamove’s website: http://lalamove.com

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King-size Treats Await Dad this Father’s Day at Seda Central Bloc

Misto Restaurant at Seda Central Bloc

King-size Treats for the King!

by Ryan Daniel R. Dablo

Seda Central Bloc celebrates the hardworking hero and steadfast lynchpin of the home with its offerings for Father’s Day weekend.

At the Misto, Seda’s restaurant, Dad gets to sample the delicious international cuisine for free when dining with five full-paying adults. If an evening dine-out is more the family’s speed, the Straight Up bar offers a dinner buffet with a continental menu and mocktails, all enjoyed amid a backdrop of excellent cityscape views from the rooftop. Staycation at the hotel comes packed with perks for the weekend as well, such as complimentary lunch at the Misto, drinks at the Straight Up bar, and breakfast for two.