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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).
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On the Twenty-Third Floor

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

As Fog

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

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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Newly discovered Philippine pitcher plant already in danger from climate change, poaching

Philippine scientists and an Australian expert have just confirmed a new species of pitcher plant found only on Palawan Island, but warn that it is already at risk of extinction due to frequent severe weather conditions and human encroachment. A carnivorous vine that uses cup-shaped pitchers to trap...

NBDB, Filipino Critics Circle unveil the finalists for 43rd National Book Awards

Manila, Philippines — The National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Filipino Critics Circle (FCC) have announced the finalists of the 43rd annual National Book Awards (NBA), which honors the most outstanding books written, designed, and published in the Philippines. For the 43rd cycle, 139 titles were chosen...

Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style at Lanson Place Mall of Asia, Manila   

Pasay City, Philippines (18 December 2025) — As we bid farewell to 2025 and welcome a new chapter, Lanson Place Mall of Asia, Manila invites guests to celebrate the arrival of 2026 in style. With front-row views to the iconic SM by the Bay fireworks at 8:30...

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