CONGRATULATIONS
TO THE WINNERS OF THE
60TH
CARLOS PALANCA
MEMORIAL AWARDS FOR LITERATURE

Filipino Division

MAIKLING KUWENTO

1st prize

No prize Awarded

2nd prize

Rommel B. Rodriguez
“Toxic”

3rd prize

Thomas David F. Chavez
“Sa Kabilang Lupalop ng Mahiwagang Kaharian”

MAIKLING KUWENTONG PAMBATA

1st prize

Christopher S. Rosales
“Si Berting, ang Batang Uling”

2nd prize

Renerio R. Concepcion
“Ang Kagilagilalas na Paglalakbay nina Mumo at Am-I”

3rd prize

Bernadette V. Neri
“Parada ng mga Alingawngaw”

SANAYSAY

1st prize

Maria Clarissa N. Estuar
“Ang Reyna ng mga Tumbong”

2nd prize

Ferdinand P. Jarin
“D’Pol Pisigan Band”

3rd prize

Mark Gil M. Caparros
“Sina Bunso at ang mga Batang Preso”

TULA

1st prize

Carlos M. Piocos III
“Guerra Cantos”

2nd prize

Romulo P. Baquiran, Jr.
“Parokya”

3rd prize

Mark Anthony S. Angeles
“Engkantado”

TULANG ISINULAT PARA SA MGA BATA

1st prize

Walang Nanalo

2nd prize

Walang Nanalo

3rd prize

Will P. Ortiz
“May Puso Ang Saging”

DULANG MAY ISANG YUGTO

1st prize

Nicolas B. Pichay
“Isang Araw sa Karnabal”

2nd prize

Floy C. Quintos
“Suor Clara”

3rd prize

Allan B. Lopez
“Higit Pa Dito”

DULANG GANAP ANG HABA

1st prize

Walang Nanalo

2nd prize

Liza C. Magtoto
“Rated PG”

3rd prize

Christian R. Vallez
“Kapeng Barako Club: Samahan ng mga Bitter”

DULANG PAMPELIKULA

1st prize

Kristoffer G. Brugada
“Patikul”

2nd prize

Jerry B. Gracio
“Magdamag”

3rd prize

Walang Nanalo

KABATAAN SANAYSAY

1st prize

Christopher S. Rosales
“Gulayan Klasrum”

2nd prize

Marianito L. Dio, Jr.
“Ang Aking Pangalan, Ang Aking Kababata at ang Mithing Tilamsik Para kay Third”

3rd prize

Walang Nanalo

Regional Division

SHORT STORY – CEBUANO

1st prize

Richel G. Dorotan
“Si Tarzan”

2nd prize

Jonecito R. Saguban
“Tinuboang Sapatos”

3rd prize

Noel P. Tuazon
“Patas”

SHORT STORY – HILIGAYNON

1st prize

Andy P. Perez
“Bayuso”

2nd prize

Ferdinand L. Balino
“Dumdumon Ko Ang Imo Guya”

3rd prize

Jesus C. Insilada, Ed. D.
“Walingwaling”

SHORT STORY – ILUKO

1st prize

Sherma E.Benosa
“Dagiti Pasugnod ni Angelo”

2nd prize

Ariel S. Tabag
“Voice Tape”

3rd prize

Joel B. Manuel
“Apo Bannual! Apo Bannual!”

English Division

SHORT STORY

1st prize

Ma. Elena L. Paulma
“Three Kisses”

2nd prize

Ma. Rachelle Tesoro
“Waiting for Rain”

3rd prize

Catherine Rose Galang Torres
“Café Masala”

SHORT STORY FOR CHILDREN

1st prize

Irene Carolina A. Sarmiento
“Tabon Girl”

2nd prize

Hiyasmin Ledi C. Mattison
“Little Bear Goes Home: A Love Story”

3rd prize

Grace D. Chong
“I am an Apple”

ESSAY

1st prize

Miro Frances D. Capili
“Vinyl”

2nd prize

Florianne Marie L. Jimenez
“Postcards from Somewhere”

3rd prize

Corinna Esperanza .A. Nuqui
“Library”

POETRY

1st prize

Merlie M. Alunan
“Tales of the Spiderwoman”

2nd prize

Rafael Antonio C. San Diego
“My Name in Reverse”

3rd prize

Joel H. Vega
“Latitudes and Other Poems”

POETRY WRITTEN FOR CHILDREN

1st prize

Duffie Alejandrino H. Osental
“After the Storm and Other Poems”

2nd prize

Patricia Marie Grace S. Gomez
“Poems from the Pantry and Prehistoric Times”

3rd prize

Ma. Celine Anastasia P. Socrates
“Playgrounds”

ONE-ACT PLAY

1st prize

No Prize Awarded

2nd prize

No Prize Awarded

3rd prize

Peter Solis Nery
“The Wide Ionian Sea”

FULL-LENGTH PLAY

1st prize

Jay Crisostomo IV
“God of the Machine”

2nd prize

Jorshinelle Taleon-Sonza
“The Encounter”

3rd prize

Lito Casaje
“Shooting the Boys”

KABATAAN ESSAY

1st prize

Miro Frances D. Capili
“The Nature of Nurture”

2nd prize

Anton Raphael S. Cabalza
“A Shot at Perfection”

3rd prize

Catherine D. Tan
“Green at Heart”

We would also like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to our esteemed judges for sharing with us their time, expertise, and dedication to the development of Philippine Literature.

FILIPINO DIVISION

DULANG GANAP ANG HABA

Mr. Manuel R. Buising – Chairman
Mr. Tony Espejo
Mr. Chris D. Martinez

SANAYSAY

Mr. Reuel Molina Aguila – Chairman
Dr. Pamela C. Constantino
Dr. Rosario Torres- Yu

TULA

Dr. Benilda S. Santos – Chairperson
Mr. Teo T. Antonio
Mr. Alfonso Mendoza

MAIKLING KUWENTONG PAMBATA

Dr. Luis P. Gatmaitan- Chairman
Dr. Christine S. Bellen
Dr. Michael M. Coroza

MAIKLING KUWENTO

Ms. Lualhati T. Bautista – Chairperson
Dr. Fanny A. Garcia
Dr. Jimmuel C. Naval

DULANG MAY ISANG YUGTO

Mr. Dennis N. Marasigan – Chairman
Mr. Ricky A. Lee
Mr. Robert Sena

TULANG ISINULAT PARA SA MGA BATA

Mr. Eugene Y. Evasco – Chairman
Ms. Heidi Emily E. Abad
Ms. Ani Rosa Almario – David

DULANG PAMPELIKULA

Dir. Rodolfo “Jun” Lana, Jr. -Chairman
Dir. Joel Lamangan
Dir. Chito Roño

ENGLISH DIVISION

FULL-LENGTH PLAY

Mr. Nestor O. Jardin – Chairman
Dr. Jesus T. Peralta
Dr. Ricardo G. Abad

ESSAY

Dr. Isagani R. Cruz – Chairman
Dr. Federico M. Macaranas
Ms. Susan S. Lara

POETRY

Dr. Cirilo F. Bautista – Chairman
Dr. Gemino H. Abad
Mr. Danton Remoto

SHORT STORY FOR CHILDREN

Dr. Jose Y. Dalisay – Chairman
Mr. Dean Francis Alfar
Ms. Emily Abrera

SHORT STORY FOR CHILDREN

Mr. Alfred A. Yuson – Chairman
Ms. Dina Ocampo-Cristobal, Ph. D.
Ms. Beaulah P. Taguiwalo

ONE-ACT PLAY

Dr. Elsa M. Coscoluella – Chairperson
Ms. Josefina F. Estrella
Mr. Ricky Davao

POETRY WRITTEN FOR CHILDREN

Mr. Edgardo B. Maranan – Chairman
Dr. Lina Diaz de Rivera
Ms. Zarah C. Gagatiga

KABATAAN SANAYSAY and ESSAY

Mr. Ruel S. De Vera – Chairman
Ms. Karina A. Bolasco
Dr. Jose Wendell P. Capili

REGIONAL LANGUAGES

SHORT STORY – ILUKO

Mr. Reynaldo Duque – Chairman
Mr. Ruffy Rebudal
Mr. Cles B. Rambaud

SHORT STORY – CEBUANO

Dr. Carmencita Abayan
Mr. Edgar S. Godin
Dr. Jaime An Lim – Chairman

SHORT STORY- HILIGAYNON

Ms. Ada Loredo – Chairperson
Ms. Genevieve Asenjo
Dr. Ma. Zenaida French