The 67th Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature was held on September 1, 2017, at The Peninsula Manila in Makati to commemorate the memory of Don Carlos Palanca Sr. through an endeavor that would promote education and culture in the country.[1][2][3][4] Fifty-one writers were awarded this year, with 23 of them being first-time awardees.[5] Dr. Jose “Butch” Dalisay Jr. was Guest of Honor and Speaker at this year's awarding ceremony.[6]

67th Palanca Awards
DateSeptember 1, 2017
LocationThe Peninsula Manila, Makati, Philippines
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LIST OF WINNERS

The 2017 winners are divided into four categories:

English Division edit

Novel edit

  • Grand Prize: Glenn L. Diaz, The Quiet Ones[7][8]

Short Story edit

  • First Prize: John Bengan, "Disguise"[9]
  • Second Prize: Katrina Guiang Gomez, "Misericordia"
  • Third Prize: Joe Bert Lazarte, "Don’t Blink"

Short Story for Children edit

  • First Prize: No Winner
  • Second Prize: No Winner
  • Third Prize: No Winner

Essay edit

  • First Prize: Michelle Josephine G. Rivera, "In My Father’s Kitchen"
  • Second Prize: Paul Gideon D. Lasco, "The Art of 'Hugot' in our Republic of 'Sawi'"
  • Third Prize: Jade Mark B. Capiñanes, "A Portrait of a Young Man as a Banak"

Poetry edit

  • First Prize: Noelle Leslie dela Cruz, "Sisyphus on the Penrose Stairs: Meta-Reveries"[10]
  • Second Prize: Rodrigo V. Dela Peña Jr, "Blood Compact"
  • Third Prize: Hurjay Medilo, "Elegy for a Dying World"

Poetry Written for Children edit

  • First Prize: Cynthia Baculi-Condez, "From Dawn to Dusk"
  • Second Prize: Patricia Celina A. Ngo, "Magical Mall of Mysteries"
  • Third Prize: Ma. Amparo N. Warren, "Animal Songs/Just So Poems"

One-Act Play edit

  • First Prize: No Winner
  • Second Prize: No Winner
  • Third Prize: Joshua L. Lim So, "Sa Syquia, Malate, Kabanata II: Letting The Days Go By"

Full-Length play edit

  • First Prize: Dustin Edward D. Celestino, "The Story of This Father"[11]
  • Second Prize: Joachim Emilio B. Antonio, "exesanonymous.com"[12]
  • Third Prize: No Winner

Filipino Division edit

Nobela edit

  • Grand Prize: Eros Sanchez Atalia, Ang Ikatlong Anti-Kristo[13]

Maikling Kwento edit

  • First Prize: Andrian M. Legaspi, "Sa Pagitan ng Sabaw ng Chaolong at Hilab ng Tiyan"
  • Second Prize: Valentine Dula, "Patintero"
  • Third Prize: Nicko M. de Guzman, "Troll"

Maikling Kwentong Pambata edit

  • First Prize: Maryrose Jairene Cruz-Eusebio, "Ang Patay-gutom"
  • Second Prize: Josel Luigi F. Creencia, "Lato’t Ginto"
  • Third Prize: Cheeno Marlo M. Sayuno, "Si Tiya Salome"

Sanaysay edit

  • First Prize: Eugene Y. Evasco, "Ang Mapa ng Taglagas sa Aking Maleta"
  • Second Prize: Will P. Ortiz, "Sisid"
  • Third Prize: Mubarak M. Tahir, "Aden Bon Besen Uyag-Uyag (May Buhay Pa Pala)"

Tula edit

  • First Prize: Christian R. Vallez, "Sa Pagitan ng Banal at Karnal"
  • Second Prize: Jason G. Tabinas, "Na Inyong Ikinalulunod"
  • Third Prize: Rogelio Dela Rosa Jr., "Tanghod at iba pang Paghihintay"

Tulang Pambata edit

  • First Prize: John Vincent J. Bucal, "Muwang ng Musmos"
  • Second Prize: Errol A. Merquita, "Tagulilong: Ang mga Nawawala"
  • Third Prize: Paterno B. Baloloy Jr, "Agam-Agam ng Langgam"

Dulang may Isang Yugto edit

  • First Prize: Eljay Castro Deldoc, "Pilipinas Kong Mahal With All the Overcoat"
  • Second Prize: Rodolfo Vera, "Indigo Child"
  • Third Prize: Dominique Beatrice T. La Victoria, "Ang Bata Sa Drum"

Dulang Ganap ang Haba edit

  • First Prize: Dustin Edward D. Celestino, "Ang Pangahas na si Pepe Rodriguez"[11]
  • Second Prize: Joshua L. Lim So, "Araw-araw, Gabi-gabi"
  • Third Prize: Vincent A. De Jesus, "Changing Partners"

Dulang Pampelikula edit

  • First Prize: Rodolfo Vera, "Ang Aking Juan Luna"
  • Second Prize: Kristian Sendon Cordero, "Kulto ni Santiago"
  • Third Prize: Avelino Mark C. Balmes Jr., "Pablo Ocampo Extension"

Regional Division edit

Short Story [Cebuano] edit

  • First Prize: Jondy M. Arpilleda, "Bunok"
  • Second Prize: Manuel M. Avenido Jr., "Panagtigi"
  • Third prize: Errol A. Merquita, "Aninipot "

Short Story [Hiligaynon] edit

  • First Prize: Jesus C. Insilada EdD, "Tinuom"
  • Second Prize: Peter Solis Nery, "Ang Milagro sa Ermita"
  • Third Prize: Leonard Francis M. Alcoran, "Ang Itlog nga wala Nagabalibad"

Short Story [Iluko] edit

  • First Prize: Ronelyn Ramones, "Ti Lubong ni Anastasia"
  • Second Prize: Lilia Quindoza Santiago, "Siak Ti Interpreteryo"
  • Third Prize: Ariel Sotelo Tabag, "Dado"

Kabataan Division edit

Kabataan Essay edit

  • First Prize: Alpheus Matthew D. Llantero, "The Adventure of an Alien and the Matalino Kid"
  • Second Prize: Pauline Sherice Wee, "Culture Redefined"
  • Third Prize: Marielle Fatima B. Tuazon, "The Pursuit of Lucidity"

Kabataan Sanaysay edit

  • First Prize: No Winner
  • Second Prize: Carmel Joy F. Vergara, "Patlang"
  • Third Prize: Robyn Therese V. Jocom, "Sungkitin Pabalik ang Nakalipa"

References edit

  1. ^ Nicolas, Jino (September 5, 2017). "The winners of the 67th edition of the Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature". BusinessWorld Online.
  2. ^ Tantianco, Aya (September 1, 2017). "FULL LIST: Winners of the 67th Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature". GMA News Online.
  3. ^ magazine, adobo (September 3, 2017). "Winners honored at 67th Palanca Awards ceremony".
  4. ^ "51 Writers Win at 67th Palanca Awards" – via PressReader.
  5. ^ Inquirer, Philippine Daily (September 2, 2017). "51 writers win at 67th Palanca Awards". INQUIRER.net.
  6. ^ "FULL LIST: Winners, Palanca Awards 2017". September 1, 2017.
  7. ^ Pineda, D. L. S. "Familiar Alienations in Diaz's 'The Quiet Ones'". Philstar.com.
  8. ^ "In 'The Quiet Ones,' Glenn Diaz pulverizes banality to oblivion". Lifestyle.INQ. October 22, 2017.
  9. ^ "5 Mindanawons among Palanca winners". September 3, 2017.
  10. ^ "DLSU Faculty and Alumni Recognized at Palanca Awards" – via PressReader.
  11. ^ a b Staff, Fringe (September 18, 2017). "Farce comedy, rap about EJKs land playwright two first-place prizes at 67th Palanca Awards".
  12. ^ "The STAR contributor wins at 67th Palanca Awards". Philstar.com.
  13. ^ Malgapu, Hans (August 22, 2017). "Atalia of Filipino wins Grand Prize in 67th Palanca Awards -".

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