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