Monday, July 20, 2026
Elmer B. Coldora

Elmer B. Coldora

Creative nonfiction an ’emerging’ literary genre in social media, says Thomasian creative nonfictionist

A FELLOW of the UST Center for Creative Writing and Literary Studies said creative nonfiction has an “exciting future” because of the attention it...

Florentino Hornedo hailed for philosophical writing

A PHILOSOPHY professor has lauded the late philosopher, historian, social anthropologist and writer Florentino Hornedo for his contributions to philosophical writing in the country. Assoc....

Writing can be self-torture —ex-publishing house chief

THE FORMER director of the UST Publishing House (USTPH) said creative writers are perpetual self-victims of conflict and distress. "Mahirap ang magsulat. Ibinubuyangyang at isinusuka...

Dangwa frenzy on Valentine’s Day

DESPITE a few jeepneys spewing exhaust fumes, the famed flower market along the intersection of Dos Castillas and Laong Laan streets maintains its redolence...

Promote culture of reading through ‘reading groups,’ Thomasian orgs urged

THOMASIAN student organizations can help in developing the University's reading culture by forming reading groups. Thomasian philosophy professors Fleurdeliz Albela and Roland Theuas Pada made...

Writing poetry, creative nonfiction involves ‘revealing oneself’

WRITING, particularly poetry and creative nonfiction, always involves the revelation of one's self. This was the message of Thomasian creative nonfictionist Cristina Pantoja Hidalgo and...

To travel and write is ‘twice a blessing,’ author says in book launch

AN author from the UST Publishing House (USTPH) highlighted the importance of travel and writing during the launching of her book, “Kissing Through a...

Uncover human condition through ‘flash fiction,’ young writers urged

UTILIZE flash fiction or extremely brief narratives on social media to expose the human condition. This was the message of writer Nadine Hendrikka Legaspi in...

4 Thomasians among fellows of UST National Writers’ Workshop

FOUR Thomasian alumni were named fellows of the UST National Writers' Workshop. Journalism alumnus Hans Lawrence Malgapu, communication arts graduate Karl Ivan Dan Orit, and...

Explore historical fiction, American scholar urges Thomasians

AN AMERICAN SCHOLAR urged Thomasians to explore historical fiction or narratives that draw on significant past events. "I think what historical fiction can do is...