(Mr. Alfred Yuson, Mr. Ricky de Ungria, and Professor Gemino Abad. Photo courtesy of Ms. Susan Lara.)
(Mr. Isagani Cruz, Mr. Dean Francis Alfar, Mr. Vim Nadera, etc. Photo courtesy of Ms. Susan Lara.)
(Esteemed judge for Essay, Ms. Susan Lara, with Miro Capili who won first prizes for Essay and Kabataan-Essay. Photo courtesy of Ms. Susan Lara. )The awards ceremony was held last night at the Peninsula Manila Hotel in Makati. Palanca hall of fame awardee, Gregorio Brillantes, was the guest speaker. Palanca organizers revealed 46% of the awardees this year were first-time winners. Here is the complete list of winners and the judging panel:
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"
JUDGES
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
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