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 64^th Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature Awards Ceremony held at the Manila Peninsula Monday evening.

Now on its 64^thyear, 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 64^thPalanca 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.

Mr. 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.

The winners at the 64^thPalanca Awards are as follows:

FILIPINO DIVISION

DULANG PAMPELIKULA

1^st        Mr. Rodolfo C. Vera                                       Lakambini

2^nd       Mr. Andrian M. Legaspi                                  Ang Pag-ikot ng Salapi sa Panahon ni JLC

3^rd        Ms. Antoinette H. Jadaone                             That thing called Tadhana

DULANG GANAP ANG HABA

1^st        Mr. Joshua L. Lim So                                     Tungkol kay Angela

2^nd       Mr. Erick Dasig Aguilar                                   Shambala

3^rd        Mr. Peter Solis Nery                                       Agimat

DULANG MAY ISANG YUGTO

1^st        Mr. Peter Solis Nery                                       Gladiolas

2^nd       Mr. Salvador Biglaen                                      Balediksiyon

3^rd        Mr. Joshua L. Lim So                                     Sa Syquia, Malate, Kabanata I: Maraming

Nagugutom sa Pilipinas

TULA

1^st        Mr. Vijae Orquia Alquisola                              Paglasa sa Pansamantala

2^nd       Mr. Enrique S. Villasis                                     Marina

3^rd        Mr. Jose Marte A. Abueg                               Musikerong Bulag

TULA PARA SA MGA BATA

1^st        Mr. Edgardo B. Maranan                                Tugma at Sukat sa Panahon ng Pagmulat

2^nd       Mr. Vijae Orquia Alquisola                              Sa Tuwing Ikaw ay Tahimik at mga Tinig ng

Mga Batang Tinutukso

3^rd        Mr. John Enrico C. Torralba                           Lola Manghuhula

MAIKLING KUWENTO

1^st        Mr. Alvin B. Yapan                                          Ang Bugtong ng Manok at Agila

2^nd       Mr. Peter Jairron Calabia Cruz                       Grace

3^rd        Mr. Emmanuel T. Barrameda                                    Nando

MAIKLING KUWENTONG PAMBATA

1^st        Mr. Eugene Y. Evasco                                   Ang Nag-iisa at Natatanging si Onyok

2^nd       NO WINNER

3^rd        NO WINNER

SANAYSAY

1^st        Mr. Allan B. Lopez                                          Return Flight

2^nd       Ms. Dayang Magdalena                                 Retorika ng Luksa

Nirvana T. Yraola

3^rd        Mr. Jose Dennis C. Teodosio                         Ang Daigdig sa Ilalim ng Papag ni Lola

Mude

KABATAAN SANAYSAY

1^st        Ms. Pamela A. Mendoza                                Bago Pa Tuluyang Maligaw

2^nd       NO WINNER

3^rd        NO WINNER

ENGLISH DIVISION

FULL-LENGTH PLAY

1^st        NO WINNER

2^nd       Mr. Joachim Emilio B. Antonio                       The Last Filipino

3^rd        NO WINNER

ONE-ACT PLAY

1^st        Mr. Patrick John R. Valencia                         How I Got My Black Leather Boots

2^nd       Mr. Karlo Antonio Galay-David                      Killing the Issue

3^rd        Ms. Erlinda Mae T. Young                              Photo Finish

POETRY

1^st        Ms.Ana Maria Katigbak-Lacuesta                  We Won’t Be Tending Gardens

2^nd       Mr. Noli Manaig                                              Nausea and Other Poems

3^rd        Mr. Mikael de Lara Co                                    This Tender Gravity

POETRY WRITTEN FOR CHILDREN

1^st        NO WINNER

2^nd       Ms. Elyrah Salanga-Torralba                          Punny Poems

3^rd        Mr. Peter Solis Nery                                       Those Colorful Parts

SHORT STORY

1^st        Ms. Sasha Martinez                                        The Auroras

2^nd       Ms. Maria Carmen A. Sarmiento                   Zurbaran

3^rd        Ms. Sarah Lumba-Tajonera                            Eye Candy

SHORT STORY FOR CHILDREN

1^st        Mr. Jose Carlo O. Sevilla                               Hiro the Rooster and Basha the Hen

2^nd       Ms. Kathleen Aton-Osias                                Three Good Things

3^rd        Ms. Catherine Rose Torres                            The Ragpicker’s Son

ESSAY

1^st        Ms. Ma. Nicola Loretto M. Sebastian             The Salt Price

2^nd       Ms. Shakira Andrea C. Sison                         (Insert her Silence Here)

3^rd        Ms. Terra J. Daffon                                        When One is the Fourth of Ten

KABATAAN ESSAY

1^st        Mr. Harvey James G. Castillo                                    Avoiding the Fate of Gregor Samsa

2^nd       Ms. Vicah Adrienne P. Villanueva                  Adrift on a Promise

3^rd        Mr. John Jason BerangelSantillan                  The Unwritten Rule

REGIONAL DIVISION

SHORT STORY – CEBUANO

1^st        Mr. Noel P. Tuazon                                         Gutom

2^nd       Mr. Marcelo D. Baterna                                  Utlanan

3^rd        Dr.JondyMedalleArpilleda                              Kasina

SHORT STORY – HILIGAYNON

1^st        Dr.Alice Tan Gonzales                                    Balay sang Monyeka

2^nd       Mr. Norman TagudinayDarap                        Olayra

3^rd        NO WINNER

SHORT STORY – ILUKO

1^st        NO WINNER

2^nd       Ms. Ronelyn Ramones                                   Gapu Ken ni Angelica

3^rd        Mr. Roy V. Aragon                                          Mennamenna Ti Maysa A Mannurat, Iti

                                                                                    Ipupusayna, Iti Maysa a Nadagaang A

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