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Rofel G. Brion

Rofel G. Brion is professor of interdisciplinary studies, literature, creative writing and popular culture at the Ateneo de Manila University. He writes poetry and prose in English and Filipino, and coaches writers online (rbrion@ateneo.edu).

On the Twenty-Third Floor

a speckle of duston my window has just disappeared in a cloud

As Fog

As fog grazes these hillsawash with browning shrubs,shanties creep from the valleylined with rivers swelling withdry rocks and restless ants.

What Is Your Name?

How do you call yourselfwhen no one, not even you,listens? Where do you find the wordswhen everything escapes yourthoughts? What stories come to lifewhen images are...

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UP Chemists synthesize new hybrid molecules that limit cancer cell spread

According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the Philippines recorded nearly 189,000 new cancer cases and more than 113,000 cancer-related deaths in 2022. Globally, IARC also projects that the number of new cases will rise to over 35 million by 2050, which is a...

Ateneo, Manila Observatory track down elusive rain-triggering ‘shear lines’

Much of the heavy rains that hit the Philippines during the Amihan northeast monsoon season between November and March are triggered by “shear lines”: kilometers-long bands of converging warm and cold air that are constantly shifting and difficult to spot even via satellite.  A new physics-based algorithm developed by a...

Luxent Hotel launches “Holiday in the City of Stars,” bringing a Season of Sparkle to Quezon City

Luxent Hotel proudly unveils Holiday in the City of Stars, a festive campaign designed to bring warmth, togetherness, and unforgettable moments to guests celebrating the Christmas and New Year season. Through thoughtfully curated stay packages, indulgent dining experiences, and heartwarming holiday activities, the hotel invites families, couples,...