MANILA, Philippines - Continuing its tradition of promoting Filipino cultural heritage through literary excellence, the Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature last Sunday honored authors of winning entries in this year’s competition during its annual ceremony at The Peninsula Manila in Makati City.
Now in its 63rd year, the prestigious Palanca Awards received over 1,100 literary entries for its various categories.
Of the number, judges selected 58 winning entries which will be accessible to other writers, students, and fellow literature enthusiasts through the Palanca Awards official website, www.palancaawards.com.ph and the Palanca Awards Research Facility.
The grand prize award in Filipino division went to Eros Sanchez Atalia for his novel “Tatlong Gabi, Tatlong Araw,†while Jose Elvin Bueno got the top prize in the English division for his novel “Subversivo, Inc.â€
The Palanca Awards is organized and hosted by the Carlos Palanca Foundation as part of its commitment to develop Philippine literature by providing incentives for writers to craft their most outstanding literary works.
The winners for the 63rd Palanca Awards are as follows:
Filipino Division
NOBELA
Grand prize Eros Sanchez Atalia Tatlong Gabi, Tatlong Araw
DULANG PAMPELIKULA
1st NO WINNER
2nd George A. De Jesus III Kung Paano Maghiwalay
3rd Patrick John R. Valencia The Revenge of the Comfort Woman
DULANG GANAP ANG HABA
1st NO WINNER
2nd NO WINNER
3rd Luciano Sonny O. Valencia Dhahran Queens Manila
DULANG MAY ISANG YUGTO
1st Miguel Antonio Alfredo V. Luarca Mga Kuneho
2nd George A. De Jesus III Kapit
3rd Bernadette Villanueva Neri Pamamanhikan
TULA
1st Enrique S. Villasis Manansala
2nd Mark Anthony Angeles Asal-Hayop
3rd Kristian Sendon Cordero Lobo sa Loob: Mga Tula
TULANG PAMBATA
1st Eugene Y. Evasco Harana ng Kuliglig
2nd April Jade I. Biglaen Family Tree na Tumubo sa Anit
3rd Alvin Capili Ursua Sisid
MAIKLING KUWENTO
1st Lilia Quindoza Santiago Bayanggudaw
2nd Bernadette Villanueva Neri Pamamanhikan
3rd Kristian Sendon Cordero Ad Astra Per Aspera
MAIKLING KUWENTONG PAMBATA
1st Maryrose Jairene C. Cruz Ang Paglalakbay ni Pipoy Piso
2nd Eugene Y. Evasco at Chris Martinez Ang Singsing-Pari sa Pisara
3rd Lucky Virgo Joyce Tinio Salusalo para kay Kuya
SANAYSAY
1st Kristian Sendon Cordero Our Lady of Imelda
2nd Salvador T. Biglaen Gabay sa Gurong-Lingkod
3rd Laurence Marvin S. Castillo Mga Birtwal na Karahasan
KABATAAN SANAYSAY
1st Rowin C. de Leon Ang Alamat ng Batang Manunulat
2nd Annette Irina C. Tanlimco Pagkatok ng Dumadagundong na Manok sa Umaga
3rd Rajee S. Florido Deus ex Machina: Sapagkat Tayo ay Bulag Pa
ENGLISH DIVISION
NOVEL
Grand prize Jose Elvin Bueno Subversivo, Inc.
FULL-LENGTH PLAY
1st Jay M. Crisostomo IV End of the Gallows
2nd Mario L. Mendez Jr. The Son of Ashes
3rd Floy C. Quintos Collection
ONE-ACT PLAY
1st Allan B. Lopez Blue Eyes
2nd Lystra Aranal Debrief
3rd Danilo Niño Calalang Call of Duty
POETRY
1st Mikael de Lara Co Pastoral and other poems
2nd Carlomar Arcangel Daoana Crown for Maria
3rd Joy Anne Icayan Animal Experiments
POETRY FOR CHILDREN
1st Mia A. Buenaventura Attack of the Persistent Cold Virus and Other Poems
2nd Francis C. Macansantos Mr. Bully and Other Poems for Children
3rd Kathleen Aton-Osias Monsters Under my Bed
SHORT STORY
1st John Bengan Armor
2nd Erlinda V. Kravetz Krystal Hut
3rd Lystra Aranal Ren
SHORT STORY FOR CHILDREN
1st Nadeth Rae E. Rival Marvino's League of Superheroes
2nd Cheeno Marlo Sayuno The Magic Bahag
3rd Patricia Marie Grace S. Gomez A Thousand of Paper Cranes
ESSAY
1st Shakira Andrea C. Sison The Krakauer Table
2nd Laurel Anne Fantauzzo Under My Invisible Umbrella
3rd Maria Neobie G. Gonzalez Voices from the Village
KABATAAN ESSAY
1st Marc Christian M. Lopez Hymns of the Mountains, Dreams of the Stars
2nd Vicah Adrienne P. Villanueva Panacea
3rd Pauline Samantha B. Sagayo Manifesto of Literature
REGIONAL LANGUAGES DIVISION
SHORT STORY - CEBUANO
1st Jona Branzuela Bering Tubod
2nd Richel G. Dorotan Ang Batang Tamsi
3rd Noel P. Tuazon Padre Botox
SHORT STORY - HILIGAYNON
1st Peter Solis Nery Si Padre Olan Kag Ang Dios
2nd Norman Tagudinay Darap Ulubrahon
3rd Alice Tan Gonzales Torbik
SHORT STORY - ILUKO
1st NO WINNER
2nd Danilo B. Antalan Bagnos Payegpeg, Beterano
3rd Gorgonia B. Serrano Ti Palimed ni Katugangak