Jared Jimenez Maxilom, born in Olongapo City, Philippines, is a Filipino poet based in Dubai. His work has appeared in Thrush Poetry Journal, AGNI, The Kingfisher Magazine, NO NIIN, Postscript Magazine, and elsewhere. He is in the current cohort of The Assembly at Jameel Arts Centre. You can reach him @jaredmaxilom on Instagram or @themaxjared on Twitter. (updated 4/2025)