Literary artists prevail in 64th Palanca Awards
MANILA, Philippines – In keeping with its tradition of celebrating literary excellence in the Philippines, the Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature (Palanca Awards) honored 47 Filipino literary artists at the 64th Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature Awards Ceremony held at the Manila Peninsula Monday evening.
Now on its 64thyear, the most prestigious and longest-running literary contest accepted entries in 20 categories. Entries for each category were evaluated by select panels of judges especially chosen for their contributions and excellence in their respective fields of literature.
The Palanca Awards was named in honor of businessman and philanthropist Don Carlos Palanca, Sr. and aims to develop Philippine Literature by providing incentives for writers to craft their most outstanding literary works as well as serve as a treasury of Philippine literary gems.
The sponsors also bestowed another distinction, the Gawad Dangal ng Lahi award, on Ms. Gilda Cordero-Fernando. This year’s guest of honor and a true Renaissance woman, Ms. Cordero-Fernando has established herself as a formidable force in various fields of the arts. She continues to inspire her audiences through her art that remains socially and artistically relevant.
The 64thPalanca Awards ceremony also welcomed two literary artists to the Palanca Awards Hall of Fame–Dr. Alice Tan Gonzales and Mr. Rodolfo C. Vera.
Dr. Alice Tan Gonzales is lauded as one of the most passionate indigenous literary artists in the country. She is esteemed for her extensive knowledge of, and contribution to, Hiligaynon literature and continues to celebrate the rich Hiligaynon heritage in her critically-acclaimed masterpieces.
Article continues after this advertisementMr. Rodolfo C. Vera received the Hall of Fame Award for his theatrical and literary prowess. He is one of the most celebrated Filipino playwrights of his generation, and it is in his works that life and passion find true expression.
Article continues after this advertisementThe winners at the 64thPalanca Awards are as follows:
FILIPINO DIVISION
DULANG PAMPELIKULA
1st Mr. Rodolfo C. Vera Lakambini
2nd Mr. Andrian M. Legaspi Ang Pag-ikot ng Salapi sa Panahon ni JLC
3rd Ms. Antoinette H. Jadaone That thing called Tadhana
DULANG GANAP ANG HABA
1st Mr. Joshua L. Lim So Tungkol kay Angela
2nd Mr. Erick Dasig Aguilar Shambala
3rd Mr. Peter Solis Nery Agimat
DULANG MAY ISANG YUGTO
1st Mr. Peter Solis Nery Gladiolas
2nd Mr. Salvador Biglaen Balediksiyon
3rd Mr. Joshua L. Lim So Sa Syquia, Malate, Kabanata I: Maraming
Nagugutom sa Pilipinas
TULA
1st Mr. Vijae Orquia Alquisola Paglasa sa Pansamantala
2nd Mr. Enrique S. Villasis Marina
3rd Mr. Jose Marte A. Abueg Musikerong Bulag
TULA PARA SA MGA BATA
1st Mr. Edgardo B. Maranan Tugma at Sukat sa Panahon ng Pagmulat
2nd Mr. Vijae Orquia Alquisola Sa Tuwing Ikaw ay Tahimik at mga Tinig ng
Mga Batang Tinutukso
3rd Mr. John Enrico C. Torralba Lola Manghuhula
MAIKLING KUWENTO
1st Mr. Alvin B. Yapan Ang Bugtong ng Manok at Agila
2nd Mr. Peter Jairron Calabia Cruz Grace
3rd Mr. Emmanuel T. Barrameda Nando
MAIKLING KUWENTONG PAMBATA
1st Mr. Eugene Y. Evasco Ang Nag-iisa at Natatanging si Onyok
2nd NO WINNER
3rd NO WINNER
SANAYSAY
1st Mr. Allan B. Lopez Return Flight
2nd Ms. Dayang Magdalena Retorika ng Luksa
Nirvana T. Yraola
3rd Mr. Jose Dennis C. Teodosio Ang Daigdig sa Ilalim ng Papag ni Lola
Mude
KABATAAN SANAYSAY
1st Ms. Pamela A. Mendoza Bago Pa Tuluyang Maligaw
2nd NO WINNER
3rd NO WINNER
ENGLISH DIVISION
FULL-LENGTH PLAY
1st NO WINNER
2nd Mr. Joachim Emilio B. Antonio The Last Filipino
3rd NO WINNER
ONE-ACT PLAY
1st Mr. Patrick John R. Valencia How I Got My Black Leather Boots
2nd Mr. Karlo Antonio Galay-David Killing the Issue
3rd Ms. Erlinda Mae T. Young Photo Finish
POETRY
1st Ms.Ana Maria Katigbak-Lacuesta We Won’t Be Tending Gardens
2nd Mr. Noli Manaig Nausea and Other Poems
3rd Mr. Mikael de Lara Co This Tender Gravity
POETRY WRITTEN FOR CHILDREN
1st NO WINNER
2nd Ms. Elyrah Salanga-Torralba Punny Poems
3rd Mr. Peter Solis Nery Those Colorful Parts
SHORT STORY
1st Ms. Sasha Martinez The Auroras
2nd Ms. Maria Carmen A. Sarmiento Zurbaran
3rd Ms. Sarah Lumba-Tajonera Eye Candy
SHORT STORY FOR CHILDREN
1st Mr. Jose Carlo O. Sevilla Hiro the Rooster and Basha the Hen
2nd Ms. Kathleen Aton-Osias Three Good Things
3rd Ms. Catherine Rose Torres The Ragpicker’s Son
ESSAY
1st Ms. Ma. Nicola Loretto M. Sebastian The Salt Price
2nd Ms. Shakira Andrea C. Sison (Insert her Silence Here)
3rd Ms. Terra J. Daffon When One is the Fourth of Ten
KABATAAN ESSAY
1st Mr. Harvey James G. Castillo Avoiding the Fate of Gregor Samsa
2nd Ms. Vicah Adrienne P. Villanueva Adrift on a Promise
3rd Mr. John Jason BerangelSantillan The Unwritten Rule
REGIONAL DIVISION
SHORT STORY – CEBUANO
1st Mr. Noel P. Tuazon Gutom
2nd Mr. Marcelo D. Baterna Utlanan
3rd Dr.JondyMedalleArpilleda Kasina
SHORT STORY – HILIGAYNON
1st Dr.Alice Tan Gonzales Balay sang Monyeka
2nd Mr. Norman TagudinayDarap Olayra
3rd NO WINNER
SHORT STORY – ILUKO
1st NO WINNER
2nd Ms. Ronelyn Ramones Gapu Ken ni Angelica
3rd Mr. Roy V. Aragon Mennamenna Ti Maysa A Mannurat, Iti
Ipupusayna, Iti Maysa a Nadagaang A
Malem