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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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Joaquin: In the nick of time

The country’s best writers and cultural institutions paid homage this year to the 100th anniversary of the late National Artist Nick Joaquin. Ironically, had Joaquin been around, he might never have allowed the tributes and accolades given in his honor. Or maybe, he would, but at great discomfort. Said...

Reimagining diwatas through artistic expressions

What if the diwata were not simply the mystical figures often depicted in contemporary imagination, but a way of reconnecting with an older understanding of the Filipino relationship with nature? This question takes center stage at “Hiwaga ng Diwata,” a solo exhibition by artist Ian Cartalaba currently on view at...

Bold stories on love and anxiety on CCP Channel this August

After the successful conclusion of the 22nd Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) continues to bring stories reflecting the realities of Filipinos beyond cinemas through the CCP Channel. This August, the lineup explores humanity’s search for belonging and the innate need...