With Dr. Dinah T. Roma, University Fellow and Full Professor of Literature and Creative Writing at De La Salle University (DLSU). Dinah was my batchmate during the 28th Silliman University National Writers Workshop (1989), and the 18th UP National Writers Workshop (1990). She authored three books of poetry: A Feast of Origins (UST 2004), Geographies of Light (UST 2011), and Naming the Ruins (Vagabond Press [Australia], 2014). Naming the Ruins was launched in Sydney, Singapore, and Manila. Dinah received Palanca and National Book Awards for Poetry, and many scholarships, grants and fellowships overseas. Previously, she served as Chair of DLSU’s Department of Literature. #dlsu #animolasalle #sillimanuniversity #universityofthephilippines #dinahroma https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc2otfyvubD/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=