PALANCA

AWARDS
2002-2017

Carlos Palanca Awards

 Ayon sa NCCA (2015), ang buong pangalan ng timpalak pampanitikang ito ay Carlos Palanca
Memorial Awards for Literature na binuksan noong 1950 bilang pagalaala ng mga tagapagmana ni Don
Carlos Palanca Sr. May layunin itong tumulong sa
pagpapaunlad ng panitikan ng Filipinas sa
pamamagitan ng pagbibigay ng premyo sa mga
manunulat para sa pagpapahusay nilá ng kanilang mga
akda; at maging tagapag-ingat ng mga hiyas
pampanitikan ng Filipinas at tumulong sa
pagpapalaganap ng mga ito, lalo na sa hanay ng mga
mag-aaral.
 
Nagsimula ang timpalak para sa maikling
katha sa mga wikang Ingles at Filipino na iginawad
noong 1951. Naging matagumpay ang timpalak, kayâ
nagdagdag ito ng mga kategorya: dulang may isang
yugto noong 1953, tula noong 1963, sanaysay noong
1979, nobela noong 1980, maikling kuwentong
pambatà noong 1989, dulang pantelebisyon noong
1990 iskrip pampelikula noong 1994. Noong 1997,
idinagdag ang mga dibisyon sa wikang rehiyonal at
nagkaroon ng timpalak sa maikling kuwentong Iluko, Sebwano, at Hiligaynon. Marami pang ibang
kategoryang binuksan sa paglipas ng panahon bukod sa tumaas ang salaping gantimpala para sa nagwagi.
 
Sa kasalukuyan, may koleksiyon ang Palanca ng daan-daang nagwaging akda. Nalathala ang mga
nagwagi hanggang dekada 80 sa mga antolohiya na ipinamudmod sa mga aklatan. May mga pansariling
koleksiyon ng mayakda ang nalimbag na. Marami rin sa mga nagwaging dula ang naitanghal sa
entablado. Ang Foundation Library ay nakabukas sa mga mag-aaral at iskolar na nais magsaliksik. Noong
1995, binuksan ang Palanca Hall of Fame na kumikilala sa sinumang limang ulit nagwagi ng unang
gantimpala. May 22 awtor nang nagawaran ng Palanca Hall of Fame. Nagsimula rin ng palihan sa
malikhaing pagsulat ang Palanca noong 1996. (VSA)

2002 Palanca Awards

English Division

Novel
• Grand Prize: Vicente Garcia Groyon, "The Sky Over Dimas"
Short Story
• First Prize: Socorro A. Villanueva, "We Won't Cry About This"
• Second Prize: Ian Rosales Casocot, "Old Movies"
• Third Prize: Edgar B. Maranan, "Doomsday"
Futuristic Fiction-English
• First Prize: Raissa Claire U. Rivera, "Virtual Center"
• Second Prize: David Peter Jose J. Hontiveros, "Kaming mga Seroks"
• Third Prize: Baryon Tensor Posadas, "Mall"
Short Story for Children
• First Prize: Luis Joaquin M. Katigbak, "Mico and Friends"
• Second Prize: Raissa Claire U. Rivera, "The Slipper"
• Third Prize: Herbeth Fondevilla, "The Peace Crane"
Essay
• First Prize: Melba Padilla Maggay, "Death and Early Sorrow"
• Second Prize: Pareto Oliver B. Patacsil II, "Bread and Quiz Shows"
• Third Prize: Noel P. Pingoy, M.D., "Becoming a Hematologist"
Kabataan Essay
• First Prize: Enrico Miguel T. Subido, "Waging War for Humanity: The Battle for Peace"
• Second Prize: Monica S. Macansantos, "My Brush with Eugenics"
• Third Prize: Patricia Nicole J. Golez, "World Peace in My Own Little Way, Bow"
Poetry
• First Prize: Paolo Manalo, "Jolography"
• Second Prize: Anthony L. Tan, "Crossing the River and Other Poems"
• Third Prize: Mariano L. Kilates, "Things of Light"

One-Act Play
• First Prize: No winner
• Second Prize: Joseph Israel M. Laban, "The Day Lola Lilia Finished Weaving"
• Third Prize: Hans Leo J. Cacdac, "Choosers of the Slain"
Full-Length Play
• First Prize: No winner
• Second Prize: Francis Tanglao-Aguas, "When the Purple Settles"
• Third Prize: Christopher Q. Gozum, "The Pasyon of Pedro Calosa and the Tayug
Colorum Uprising of 1931"

Regional Languages Division

Short Story-Cebuano
• First Prize: Rolando S. Salvaña, "Libat"
• Second Prize: Sheilfa B. Alojamiento, "Ang Mga Babaye sa Among Baryo"
• Third Prize: Ernesto D. Lariosa, "Sakdapanay"
Short Story-Hiligaynon
• First Prize: Alice Tan Gonzales, "Sa Taguangkan Sang Duta"
• Second Prize: Genevieve L. Asenjo, "taga-uma@manila"
• Third Prize: John Iremil E. Teodoro, "Anghel Sang Capiz"
Short Story-Ilokano
• First Prize: Lorenzo G. Tabin, "Puon"
• Second Prize: William V. Alvarado, "Alipugpog 1762-1765"
• Third Prize: Eden Aquino Alviar, "Salmo"

Filipino Division

Nobela
• Tanging Gantimpala: Norman Wilwayco, "Kung Paano Ko Inayos ang Buhok Ko
Matapos ang Mahaba-haba Ring Paglalakbay"
Futuristic Fiction-Filipino
• Unang Gantimpala: Alvin B. Yapan, "Apokalipsis"
• Ikalawang Gantimpala: Alwin C. Aguirre, "Semi-Kalbo"
 • Ikatlong Gantimpala: Jimmuel C. Naval, "Mr. Doily"
Maikling Kuwento
• Unang Gantimpala: Marco A.V. Lopez, "Bukbok"
• Ikalawang Gantimpala: Jerry Arcega-Gracio, "Isda"
• Ikatlong Gantimpala: Pat V. Villafuerte, "Huling Hiling, Hinaing at Halinghing ni
Hermano Huseng"
Maikling Kuwentong Pambata
• Unang Gantimpala: Genaro R. Gojo Cruz, "Ang Lumang Aparador"
• Ikalawang Gantimpala: Joseph Patrick V. Arevalo, "Pagbibilang sa Bookstore"
• Ikatlong Gantimpala: Enrico C. Torralba, "Ang Ama ni Pando"
Sanaysay
• Unang Gantimpala: Luis P. Gatmaitan, M.D., "Tuwing Miyerkules"
• Ikalawang Gantimpala: Neil Bustamante Campos, "Paano Nga Ba Kung Matanda Ka
Na?"
• Ikatlong Gantimpala: Michael M. Coroza, "Si Nanay, Si Lolo Ceferino, Ang Lira, at si
Eliot o ang Henesis ng Aking Pananaludtod"
Kabataan Sanaysay
• Unang Gantimpala: Margaret P. Yarcia, "Kabataang Mandirigma"
• Ikalawang Gantimpala: Lester John Cariaga Lim, "Pandaigdigang Kapayapaan: Kabataan
Game Ka Na Ba?"
• Ikatlong Gantimpala: Ivan D.J. Josue, "Mangarap Ka Nang Gising"
Tula
• Unang Gantimpala: Roberto T. Añonuevo, "Estalon at Iba Pang Simoy ng Bait"
• Ikalawang Gantimpala: Edgar Calabia Samar, "Pag-aabang sa Kundiman at Iba Pang
Tula"
• Ikatlong Gantimpala: Jerry Arcega-Gracio, "Sinaunang Pag-ibig sa Apoy"
Dulang May Isang Yugto
• Unang Gantimpala: Nathaniel Joseph F. De Mesa, "SubTEXT"
• Ikalawang Gantimpala: Harlene Charmaine Bautista-Tejedor, "Kasal, Sakal, Xenical"
• Ikatlong Gantimpala: Salvador T. Biglaen, "Ang Bayani ng Hannaga"
Dulang Ganap Ang Haba
• Unang Gantimpala: Liza C. Magtoto, "Agnoia"
• Ikalawang Gantimpala: George A. De Jesus III, "Sala sa Pito"
• Ikatlong Gantimpala: Edward Perez, "Teatro Porvenir"
Dulang Pantelebisyon
• Unang Gantimpala: Vincent Kua, "Shashin Lolabye"
• Ikalawang Gantimpala: Joel V. Almazan, "Balikbayan Box"
• Ikatlong Gantimpala: Lynda Casimiro, "Supectibol"
Dulang Pampelikula
• Unang Gantimpala: Michael Angelo P. Dagñalan, "Isnatser!"
• Ikalawang Gantimpala: Jose Dennis C. Teodosio, "Tanso at bronse"
• Ikatlong Gantimpala: Agustin del Mundo Sugatan, Jr., "Fire Crackers"

2003 Palanca Awards

Poetry
• First Prize: Isidoro Cruz, "Bodies Of Water"
• Second Prize: Angelo Suarez, "Exploratoria"
• Third Prize: Mike Maniquiz, "Tornadoes and Other Poems"
Short Story
• First Prize: Rosario Cruz Lucero, "Doreen's Story"
• Second Prize: Socorro Villanueva, "Foggy Makes Me Sad"
• Third Prize: Paul de Guzman, "The index of Forbidden Books"
Futuristic Fiction
• First Prize: No winner
• Second Prize: No winner
• Third Prize: Yvette Natalia Uy Tan, "Sidhi"

Short Story for Children

• First Prize: Honoel A. Ibardolaza, "The Greediest of Rajahs and the Whitest of Clouds"
• Second Prize: Cyan Abad-Jugo, "Behind The Old Aparador"
• Third Prize: Yvette Natalie Uy Tan, "Kulog"
Essay
• First Prize: Rosario Cruz Lucero, "The Music Of Pestle-On-Mortar"
• Second Prize: Lourd Ernest de Veyra, "Videoke Blues"
• Third Prize: Xerxes Matza, "Licking Lollies: The Re-education of the Accidental
American"
One-Act Play
• First Prize: No winner.
• Second Prize: Dean Francis Alfar, "The Onan Circle"
• Third Prize: Glenn Sevilla Mas, "The Birth Of Light"
Full-Length Play
• First Prize: No winner.
• Second Prize: Floy Quintos, "Fluid"
• Third Prize: Frank Rivera, "The Adventures of Pilandok"

Filipino Division

Tula
• First Prize: Alwynn C. Javier, "Ang Magneto sa Gitna ng Aking Daigdig"
• Second Prize: Raymund Magno Garlitos, "Nostos at Iba Pang Awit ng Pagtubos"
• Third Prize: Jing Castro Panganiban, "Ilang Pagsasanay sa Pangungulila"
Maikling Kwento
• First Prize: Reynaldo Duque, "Apong Simon"
• Second Prize: Alvin Yapan, "Bomba"
• Third Prize: Abdon Balde Jr., "Supay"

Futuristic Fiction
• First Prize: Ricardo Fernando III, "Bagong Developments Sa Pagbuo Ng Mito Sa
Lungsod"
 • Second Prize: Edgar Calabia Samar, "Project: Eyod"
• Third Prize: Alvin Yapan, "Nostalgia"
Maikling Kwentong Pambata
• First Prize: Renato Vibiesca, "Tahooieyy!"
• Second Prize: Mae Astrid Tobias, "Bayong ng Kuting"
• Third Prize: Alice Mallari, "Hayan Na Si Lolo Sinto"
Sanaysay
• First Prize: Niles Jordan Breis, "Kung Tawagin Sila’y Angela Buruka: Sa Alaala ni
Angela Manalang-Gloria"
• Second Prize: Mjolnir Xoce Ong, "Adventures sa Kawatanan ng Rentas Internas"
• Third Prize: John Iremil Teodoro, "Maikling Talambuhay ng Isang Makatang Ipinaglihi
sa Paa ng Manok at Sirena"
Dulang May Isang Yugto
• First Prize: Maria Kristine Chynna Roxas, "Traje De Boda"
• Second Prize: Christian Vallez, "Twenty Questions"
• Third Prize: Nathaniel Joseph de Mesa, "I Laugh You"
Dulang Ganap Ang Haba
• First Prize: No winner
• Second Prize: No winner
• Third Prize: Mari Jina Endaya, "Trese: Isang Panayam"
Dulang Pantelebisyon
• First Prize: Lazaro Torres Jr., "Kasama Sa Bahay"
• Second Prize: Rolando Salvana, "Ang Buhay Kong Duling"
• Third Prize: Nita Eden So, "Ay Em Nene"
Dulang Pampelikula
• First Prize: Jose Maria Manalo, "Mangha"
• Second Prize: Rica Leticia Arevalo, "ICU Bed #7"
• Third Prize: Norman Wilwayco, "Kung Paano Kong Inayos ang Buhok Ko Matapos ang
Mahaba-haba Ring Paglalakbay"

Regional Language Division

Short Story in Cebuano

• First Prize: Mario Batusa, "Pagbugto Sa Kataposang Higot"
• Second Prize: Lamberto Ceballos, "Tinggutom Sa Nayawak"
• Third Prize: Arnel Mardoquio, "Tikbalangkapre"
Short Story in Hiligaynon
• First Prize: Alice Tan Gonzales, "Esperanza"
• Second Prize: Lester Mark Carnaje, "Haligi Nga Asin"
• Third Prize: Isabel Sebullen, "Mga Misteryo Sa Kagulangan"
Short Story in Iloko
• First Prize: Reynaldo A. Duque, "Leon, 15"
• Second Prize: Ariel S. Tabag, "Sudario"
• Third Prize:Clarito de Francia, "No Tallikudan Dagiti Tugot"

Kabataan Division
Essay
• First Prize: Cristina Monica Buensalido, "Learning To Fly"
• Second Prize: Florianne Marie Jimenez, "Why I Am Who I Am"
• Third Prize: Enrico Miguel Subido, "Contemplating the Concept of Sanctuary"
Sanaysay
• No winners

2004 Palanca Awards

Futuristic Fiction
• First Prize: Irene Carolina Sarmiento, "They Don't Bite"
• Second Prize: Catherine Rose Torres, "Niche"
• Third Prize: Dean Francis Alfar, "Hollow Girl: A Romance"
Short Story
• First Prize: Asterio Enrico Gutierrez, "Blind"
• Second Prize: Socorro Villanueva, "Foggy Makes Me Sad"
• Third Prize: Paul de Guzman, "The Index of Forbidden Books."
Short Story for Children
• First Prize: Victoria Estrella Bravo, "The Cat Painter"
• Second Prize: Maria Celeste Flores, "Touch Ball"
• Third Prize: C. Horatius Mosquera, "The Boy Who Had Three Brains"
Essay
• First Prize: Wilfredo Pascual Jr., "Devotion"
• Second Prize: Erwin Romulo, "Confessions of a Space Boy"
• Third Prize: Jose Maria Alarilla, "Surviving the Zeroes"
Poetry
• First Prize: Naya Valdellon, "Casual Ties"
• Second Prize: Joel Toledo, "Literature and Other Poems"
• Third Prize: Angelo Suarez, "Else It Was Purely Girls"
One-Act Play
• First Prize: Glenn Mas, "Her Father's House"
• Second Prize: Dean Francis Alfar, "The Kite of Stars"
• Third Prize: Robert Arlo de Guzman, "Sakura"
Full-Length Play
• First Prize: Isagani Cruz, "The Lovely Bienvenido N. Santos"
• Second Prize: Anna Felicia Sanchez, "In Search of a Storybook Dragon"
• Third Prize: Glenn Sevilla Mas, "Rite of Passage"

Filipino Division

Futuristic Fiction
• First Prize: Charles Bryan Acosta, " Dalawang Butil ng Asukal at Bigas"

Maikiling Kuwento
• First Prize: Honorio Bartolome De Dios, "Etong Bayad, Sang Kalayaan Lang
 • Second Prize: Clarito Garcia de Francia, "Mik-Eng"
• Third Prize: Johannes Chua, "Dinuguan"
Maikling Kuwentong Pambata
• First Prize: No Winner
• Second Prize: Eugene Evasco, "Si Mabait at Ang Mga Daliri ng Liwanag"
• Third Prize: Russell Roland Molina, "Tuwing Sabado"
Sanaysay
• First Prize: Luna Sicat Cleto, "Balanse"
• Second Prize: Mary Grace Mendoza, "Suson-susong Suso"
• Third Prize: Melecio Antonio Adviento III, "Diwa ng Manlalakbay"
Tula
• First Prize: Edgar Samar, "Tayong Lumalakad Nang Matulin"
• Second Prize: Joseph Rosmon Tuazon, "Puti ang Anino ng Minsang Narito"
• Third Prize: Renato Santos' "Sa Mall ng Mega-buhay-buhay"
Dulang May Isang Yugto
• First Prize: Nicolas Pichay, "Pangulo Naming Mahal"
• Second Prize: Rodolfo C. Vera, "Mga Aswang sa Panahon ng Digmaan"
• Third Prize: George de Jesus III, "Unang Ulang ng Mayo"
Dulang Ganap ang Haba
• First Prize: Nicolas Pichay, "Psychedelia Apocalypsis"
• Second Prize: Jeanne Lim, "Gulong"
• Third Prize: Allan Lopez, "Anatomiya ng Pag-ibig"
Dulang Pantelebisyon
• First Prize: Lourd Ernest De Veyra and Homer Novicio, "Tugtog Tinapay"
• Second Prize: Ma. Clarissa Estuar, "Riles"
• Third Prize: Ramon Orbeta, "Adik sa TV"
Dulang Pampelikula
• First Prize: Mark Meily, "Good Friday Archipelago"
• Second Prize: Ma. Abigael Malonzo, "Snapshots"
• Third Prize: Jose Maria Manalo, "Adoboville"

Regional Language Division

Short Story-Cebuano
• First Prize: Arnel Mardoquio, "Ang Katapusang Sonata sa Clarinet ni Nikolet"
• Second Prize: Agustin Pagusara Jr., "Talia Migrante"
• Third Prize: Gumer Rafanan, "Gutom"
Short Story-Hiligaynon
• First Prize: Winton Lou Ynion, "Sinipad sa Balaan Bukid"
• Second Prize: Genevieve L. Asenjo, "Si Beryong Balikbayan"
• Third Prize: John Iremil Teodoro, "Balaan"
Short Story-Iluko
• First Prize: Prescillano Bermudez, "Apong Gabriel, Pundador"
• Second Prize: Daniel Nesperos, "Opas"
• Third Prize: Severino Pablo, "Silaw a Makidinnaeg iti Di Maungpot nga Isisingising ti
Init"
Kabataan Essay Division

Essay
• First Prize: Charles Bryan Acosta, "My Philosophy"
• Second Prize: Marc Gregory Yu, "To Be President? Why Not"
• Third Prize: Marie Kristine Reyes, "In Over-anticipation of the Future"
Sanaysay
• First Prize: Marylaine Louise Viernes, "Iboto! Ako Para Pangulo"
• Second Prize: Cassandra Czarina Yap, "Kung Ako ay Presidente ng Pilipinas"
• Third Prize: Mark Christopher delos Angeles Deatras, “Kapitan"

2005 Palanca Awards

Novel
• Grand Prize: "Salamanca" by Dean Francis Alfar
Short Story
• First Prize: "The Shakespeare Guy" by Alexis A.L. Abola
• Second Prize: "Shut Up and Live" by Lakambini A. Sitoy
• Third Prize: "At Merienda" by Maryanne Moll
Futuristic Fiction
• First Prize: "Treasure Islands" by Karen Manalastas
• Second Prize: "Last Bus Ride" by Pia R. Roxas
• Third Prize: "Espiritu Santos" by Pearlsha Abubakar
Poetry
• First Prize: "What Little I Know of Luminosity" by Joel M. Toledo
• Second Prize: "Evasions" by Naya S. Valdellon
• Third Prize: "The Proxy Eros" by Ana Maria Katigbak
Short Story for Children
• First Prize: "No Lipstick for Mother" by Grace Dacanay-Chong
• Second Prize: "The Dancers of Malumbay" by Raissa Claire U. Rivera
• Third Prize: "Menggay’s Magical Chicken" by Nikki Alfar
Essay
• First Prize: "From the Outlands with Love" by Lakambini A. Sitoy
• Second Prize: "Metaphor Man and Migrant, I" by Aurelio S. Agcaoili
• Third Prize: "Thorn" by Maria Angela Nicole S. Perreras
One-Act Play
• First Prize: "First Snow of November" by Alfonso I. Dacanay
• Second Prize: "Children of the Sea" by Glenn Sevilla Mas
• Third Prize: "Welcome to Intelstar" by Christopher D. Martinez
Full Length Play
• First Prize: "In the Land of the Giants" by Glenn Sevilla Mas
• Second Prize: "Jyan Ken Pon" by Ma. Clarissa N. Estuar
 • Third Prize: "Something Happened" by Allan Lopez
Iloko Short Story
• First Prize: "Goyo: Ti Dangadang iti Rabaw ti Ulep" by Danilo B. Antalan
• Second Prize: "Ti Galienera, Ti Ili, ken Tallo A Kronika" by Joel B. Manuel
• Third Prize: "Dagiti Dir-i ken Tagay iti Daradara a Bangabanga" by Daniel L. Nesperos
Cebuano Short Story
• First Prize: "Balyan" by Macario D. Tiu
• Second Prize: "Bangka sa Kinabuhi" by Agustin Pagusara Jr.
• Third Prize: "Sesyon" by Josua S. Cabrera
Hiligaynon Short Story
• First Prize: "Turagsoy" by Genevieve L. Asenjo
• Second Prize: "Kaupod" by Christian F. Emague
• Third Prize: "Daguob Sang Dagat" by Lester Mark P. Carnaje

Kabataan Essay

English
• First Prize: "Stories" by Patricia Marie I. Ranada
• Second Prize: "As Silly As It Gets" by Joan Paula A. Deveraturda
• Third Prize: "Learning To Be Filipino" by Katrina G. Gomez
Filipino .
• First Prize: "Wahahahahahahahaha" by Kristina D.C. Javier
• Second Prize: "Alaala ng Quiapo" by Jamaica Jane J. Pascual
• Third Prize: "K" by Arnold Pantaleon Pascua II

2006 Palanca Awards

English Division
Short Story

 First Prize: Mahogany Water by Socorro Villanueva

 Second Prize: Sink or Swim by Myrza Sison
 Third Prize: Trips by Ma. Celeste Flores-Coscolluela
Futuristic fiction

 First Prize: No winner

 Second Prize: Suman by Corinna Esperanza A. Nuqui
 Third Prize: A Monumental Race by Arturo Ilano
Short story for children
 First Prize: Cut by Ma. Celeste Flores-Coscolluela
 Second Prize: Big Brother by Grace Dacanay Chong
 Third Prize: How Rosang Taba Won a Race by Dean Francis Alfar
Poetry

 First Prize: The Highest Hiding Place by Lawrence L. Ypil

 Second Prize: Building a House, and other Poems by Sid G. Hildawa
 Third Prize: Illuminations and Sonorities by Raymundo T. Pandan Jr.
Essay

 First Prize: Fungibility, Dead Souls and OCWs by Jose Edmundo O. Reyes

 Second Prize: Hometown Stories and Footnotes to Childhood’s End by Edgardo B.
Maranan
 Third Prize: He’d Rather be Relevant by Martin V. Villanueva
One-Act Play

 First Prize: Ming Ming by Steven Prince C. Fernandez

 Second Prize: Gabrielle by Joachim Emilio B. Antonio
 Third Prize: Life After Beth by Nikki Alfar
Full-length Play

 First Prize: The Death of Memory by Glenn S. Mas

 Second Prize: Chinchina and the Five Mountains by Amelia L. Bonifacio
 Third Prize: Ask Me Again When I’m Thirty by Maria Clarissa Estuar

Filipino Division
Short story

 First Prize: Si Intoy Syokoy ng Kalye Marino by Eros S. Atalia

 Second Prize: Langaw by Kristian Sendon Cordero
 Third Prize: Buwan at Lupa by Edgardo B. Maranan
Futuristic fiction

 First Prize: Tala-Huli/Huling Tala: Si Manong, Sa Dyip, Ang Drayber at Ako, Ako Lang
Naman, Ang Kanyang Pasahero by Michael Francis C. Andrada
 Second Prize: De-Lata by Enrique C. Villasis
 Third Prize: Lunes, Alas Diyes ng Umaga by Vladimeir B. Gonzales
Short story for children

 First Prize: Ang Ikaklit sa Aming Hardin by Bernadette V. Neri

 Second Prize: Taguan-Pung by Maynard G. Manasala
 Third Prize: Ang Regalo ng Taong Ibon by Allan Alberto N. Derain
Poetry

 First Prize: Sa Tanda ng Pagsisimula ng Buhay by Rebecca T. Añonuevo

 Second Prize: Salit-salitang mga Tula ng Pagsulyap, Pakikibaka at Paglingap by Maria
Josephine C. Barrios
 Third Prize: Salamangka ng Santelmo by Emmanuel V. Dumlao
Essay

 First Prize: Batang Tundo by Rosario Torres-Yu

 Second Prize: Talambalay by Elyrah L. Salanga
 Third Prize: Alingawngaw ng mga Kuliglig, Kalansing ng mga Tansan by Ramon M.
Bernardo
One-Act Play

 First Prize: The Palanca in My Mind by Job A. Pagsibigan

 Second Prize: Aba Ginoong Mag-asawa by Joel V. Almazan
 Third Prize: Dyip by Christian U. Tordecillas
Full-length Play

 First Prize: Gabriela by Ma. Josephine C. Barrios

 Second Prize: Teatro Porvenir by Timothy Dacanay
 Third Prize: ’Nay Isa by Liza Magtoto
Teleplay

 First Prize: Milagroso by Rodolfo R. Lana Jr.

 Second Prize: Pulo by Jose Dennis C. Teodosio
 Third Prize: Negatibo by Bonifacio P. Ilagan
Screenplay

 First Prize: Kusina by Cenon O. Palomares

 Second Prize: Tribu by Jim Diamond M. Libiran
 Third Prize: Ang Mundo ay Iisa at Marami by Carlos A. Arejola

Iloko Short Story

 First Prize: Nabungon Iti Lawag by Bernardo D. Tabbada

 Second Prize: Tugot by Danilo B. Antalan
 Third Prize: Ni Ina Baket Gimma, Ti Aso, ken Ti Atang by Arnold P. Jose

Cebuano Short Story

 First Prize: Ang Ungo sa San Pilar by Lamberto Ceballos

 Second Prize: Dayaspora by Richel G. Dorotan
 Third Prize: Mata sa Bagyo by Eleazar T. Acampado

Hiligaynon Short Story

 First Prize: Duta para sa mga Iskolar sang Banwa by Leoncio P. Deriada

 Second Prize: Ang Kapid by Peter Solis Nery
 Third Prize: Sagal-i by Bryan Mari Argos

Kabataan Essay
Essay

 First Prize: Restructuring Idealism by Katrina G. Gomez

 Second Prize: Home by Ryan Edward L. Chua
 Third Prize: Coming Home by Hannah L. Co
Sanaysay (Filipino)

 First Prize: No winner

 Second Prize: Ang Pangako kay Asterz by Allan Jay. T. Allonar Jr.
 Third Prize: No winner

2007 Palanca Awards

Filipino Division
Dulang Pampelikula

 First prize: Miguel G. Alcazaren (Prisoner Alpha)

 Second prize: Marlon G. Miguel (Kolono)
 Third prize: Renei Patricia E. Dimla (Katay)
Dulang Ganap Ang Haba

 First prize: Nicolas B. Pichay (Tres Ataques De Corazon)

 Second prize: Edward P. Perez (Apuntador)
 Third prize: Rodolfo C. Vera (Ang Mga Huwad)
Dulaang May Isang Yugto

 First prize: Christopher D. Martinez (Our Lady of Arlegui)

 Second prize: Jose Dennis C. Teodosio (Baka Sakali)
 Third prize: Lateya P. Bucoy (Ellas Innocentes)
Sanaysay

 First prize: Annalyn L. Leyesa (Bahay-Bahayan)

 Second prize: Ma. Jovita E. Zarate (Sa Hulo't Libis Ng Aking Bayan)
 Third prize: Maribel Bagabaldo-Frasure (Stet)
Kabataan Sanaysay

 First prize: Anna Larisa Viktoria U. Vega (Ang Huling Ngiti Ng Pagkalinga)
 Second prize: Mary Anne Jelli E. Gaza (Isang Siglo, Isang Dekada't Isang Taon)
 Third prize: Kathleen Teresa M. Ramos (Tatawa Na 'Yan)
Tula

 First prize: Carlos M. Piocos III (Corpus)

 Second prize: Rebecca T. Añonuevo (Paglingon Sa Pag-Asa At Iba Pang Tula)
 Third prize: Renato L. Santos (Sosy, Atbp....)
Maikling Kuwentong Pambata

 First prize: Sheila Gonzales-Dela Cuesta (Junior)

 Second prize: Joachim Emilio B. Antonio (Ang Ampalaya Sa Pinggan Ni Peepo)
 Third prize: Michael M. Coroza (Imibisibol Man Ang Tatay)
Maikling Kuwento

 First prize: Allan Alberto N. Derain (Paputian Ng Laba)

 Second prize: Jerome B. Gomez (Desperately, Susan)
 Third prize: Dana Batnag (D Bampyr Chronicles...O Kwento Ng Mga Tao Sa Bayang
Walang Hope)

Regional Division
Short Story - Cebuano

 First prize: Merlie M. Alunan (Pamato)

 Second prize: Ferdinand L. Balino (Absent, Ma'am)
 Third prize: Noel P. Tuazon (Kundat Sa Unang Gugma)
Short Story - Hiligaynon

 First prize: Peter Solis Nery (Candido)

 Second prize: Felino Salem Garcia, Jr. (Sa Hingapusan)
 Third prize: No Winner
Short Story - Ilokano

 First prize: Noli S. Dumlao (Dadapilan)

 Second prize: Bernardo D. Tabbada (Ti Danapidip Nga Addang Ni Manong Rod)
 Third prize: Aurelio S. Agcaoili (Alimpapatok Iti Panawen Ti Ariangga)

English Division
Full-Length Play

 First prize: Jorshinelle Taleon-Sonza (Pure)

 Second prize: Glenn Sevilla Mas (Games People Play)
 Third prize: Cynthia Lapeña-Amador (The Piano)
One-Act Play

 First prize: Debbie Ann Tan (Time Waits)

 Second prize: Joshua L. Lim So (Portraits)
 Third prize: Allan Lopez (Battery Park)
Poetry

 First prize: Mikael de Lara Co (Hands For A Fistful Of Sand)

 Second prize: José Edmundo Ocampo Reyes (Imaginary Numbers)
 Third prize: Dinah Roma-Sianturi (Geographies Of Light)
Short Story

 First prize: Angelo R. Lacuesta (Flames)

 Second prize: Douglas James Limpe Candano (Dreaming Valhalla)
 Third prize: Crystal Gail Shangkuan Koo (Benito Salazar's Last Creation)
Short Story For Children

 First prize: Lakambini A. Sitoy (The Elusive Banana Dog)

 Second prize: Dean Francis Alfar (Poor, Poor Luisa)
 Third prize: Ian Fermin R. Casocot (The Last Days of Magic)
Essay

 First prize: Wilfredo O. Pascual, Jr. (Lost In Childrensville)

 Second prize: Rosalinda Lejano-Massebieau (Culture Shocked: A Story of Recovery)
 Third prize: Allan J. Pastrana (The Lady's Train)
Kabataan Essay

 First prize: Cristina Gratia T. Tantengco (Humor, Faith, Bayanihan and Kayod: Survival
Tools For The 21st Century Filipino)
 Second prize: Juan Emmanuel P. Batuhan (Sterling Pinoy)
 Third prize: Hannah L. Co (Adaptability)

2008 Palanca Awards

Filipino Division
Dulang Pampelikula
 ▪ First prize: Michael B. Largo / Michael Joshua Roberto (1434456 – “The Singalong
Singhs”)
▪ Second prize: Dennis Marasigan (Joy)
▪ Third prize: Alfred Aloysius Adlawan (Padyak)
Dulang Ganap Ang Haba
▪ First prize: No winner
▪ Second prize: No winner
▪ Third prize: No winner
Dulaang May Isang Yugto
▪ First prize: Floy C. Quintos (Ang Kalungkutan ng mga Reyna)
▪ Second prize: Debbie Ann Tan (Teroristang Labandera)
• Third prize: Allan B. Lopez (Masaganang Ekonomiya)
Sanaysay
• First prize: Jing Panganiban-Mendoza (Ang Pagbabalik ng Prinsesa ng Banyera)
• Second prize: Eugene Y. Evasco (Agaw-buhay)
• Third prize: Michael M. Coroza (Si nanay,si lolo ceferino,ang lira at si eliot o ang henesis
ng aking pananaludtod)
Kabataan Sanaysay
• First prize: No Winner
• Second prize: No Winner
• Third prize: Allen D. Yuarata (Nang Dumating si Joe)
Tula
• First prize: Mikael de Lara Co (Ang Iba’t-ibang Ngalan ng Hangin)
• Second prize: Renato L. Santos (Sari-saring Salaghati... (At good-bye-my-kangkungan))
• Third prize: Niles Jordan Breis (“Rubrica” mga lakbay nilay at pagbubunyag)
Maikling Kuwentong Pambata
• First prize: No winner
• Second prize: April Jade B. Imson (Si Karding at ang Buwaya)
• Third prize: Allan Alberto N. Derain (May Tatlong Kurimaw)
Maikling Kuwento
• First prize: Maria Lucille Roxas (Game Show)
• Second prize: Lemuel E. Garcellano (Anghel Kalahig)
• Third prize: Rommel B. Rodriguez (Kabagyan)
Nobela
• Grand prize winner – Norman Wilwayco (Gerilya)
Regional Division
Maikling Kuwento - Cebuano
▪ First prize: Macario D. Tiu (Tsuru)
▪ Second prize: Edgar S. Godin (Bingo)
▪ Third prize: Lilia Tio (Sapatos)
Maikling Kuwento - Hiligaynon
▪ First prize: Leoncio P. Deriada (And Pagbalik sang Babaylan)
▪ Second prize: Alice Tan Gonzales (Dawata, Anak)
▪ Third prize: Marcel Milliam (Bitay)
Maikling Kuwento - Iluko
▪ First prize: Danilo Antalan (Dangilen)
 ▪ Second prize: Ariel Tabag (Littugaw)
▪ Third prize: Aurelio Agcaoili (Alegoria Uno)
English Division
Full-Length Play
• First prize: Peter Solis Nery (The Passion of Jovita Fuentes)
• Second prize: No winner
• Third prize: No winner
One-Act Play
• First prize: Maria Clarissa N. Estuar (Anybody’s Revolution)
• Second prize: Percival Intalan (Secret Identities)
• Third prize: Joachim Emilio B. Antonio (Newspaper Dance)
Poetry
• First prize: Francis C. Macansantos (Morphic Variations)
• Second prize: Anna Maria Katigbak (Sl(e)ights)
• Third prize: Marie La Viña (The Gospel According to the Blind Man)
Short Story
• First prize: Ian Fermin Rosales Casocot (Things You Don’t Know)
• Second prize: Tara F.T. Sering (Good People)
• Third prize: Nadine L. Sarreal (Night Sounds)
Short Story For Children
• First prize: Celestine Marie G. Trinidad (The Storyteller and the Giant)
• Second prize: No winner
• Third prize: Kathleen Aton-Osias (The Mapangarap and the Dream Trees)
Essay
• First prize: Jose Claudio B. Guerrero (Talking to a Fu Dog on a Wedding Afternoon)
• Second prize: Katrina Stuart Santiago (Mirrors)
• Third prize: Jhoanna Lynn Cruz (Sapay Coma)
Kabataan Essay
• First prize: Miro Frances Dimaano Capili (Rated X)
• Second prize: Cristina Gratia F. Tantengco (Things that Lie Beyond the Postcards)
• Third prize: Elfermin Manalansan Mallari, Jr. (The Roads and Dreams that Meander)
Novel
• Grand prize winner – Miguel Syjuco (Ilustrado)

2009 Palanca Awards

Filipino Division
Sanaysay
1st – Reuel Molina Aguila (Ngunit Wala Akong Litrato Noong Nasa Kolehiyo Ako)
2nd – Jing Panganiban-Mendoza (Kumander)
3rd – Jahanie Sultan(Sung Hoo's Wife) (Kamay)

Tula
1st – Reagan R. Maiquez (Ilang Sandali Makalipas ang Huling Araw ng Mundo)
2nd – Alwynn C. Javier (Yaong Pakpak na Binunot sa Akin)
3rd – Charles B. Tuvilla (Sambutil na Daigdig sa Ilalim ng Pilik)

Maikling Kuwento (Short Story)

1st – No winner
2nd – Rogelio Braga ("MGA")
3rd – Jimmuel C. Naval (Ang Kamatayan ng Isang Linggo)

Dulang Pampelikula
1st – Seymour Barros Sanchez & Christian M. Lacuesta (Hiwaga)
2nd – Jerry B. Gracio (Muli)
3rd – Enrique Ramos (Moonlight Over Baler)
Dulang Ganap ang Haba
1st – Rodolfo C. Vera (Ismail at Isabel)
2nd – Reuel Molina Aguila (Sa Kanto ng Wakas at Katotohanan Ext.)
3rd – Sir Anril P. Tiatco (Miss Dulce Extranjera)

Dulang May Isang Yugto

1st – Layeta P. Bucoy (Doc Resurreccion: Gagamutin ang Bayan)
2nd – Liza C. Magtoto (Paigan)
3rd – Jose Dennis C. Teodosio (Asunto)

Tulang Isinulat para sa mga Bata

1st – Eugene Y. Evasco (May Tiyanak sa Loob ng Aking Bag)
2nd – Jesus M. Santiago (Kuwentong Matanda, Bersong Bata)
3rd – Michael M. Coroza (Munting Daigdig ng Dalit at Awit)

Kabataan Essay
1st – Axcel L. Trinidad (Si Ate Elsa, Si Aling Carmen, at Ako Laban sa mga Nangungunang
Bansa sa Mundo)
2nd – Johanna Rose E. Calisin (Nagkakaisang Isip, Damdamin at Lakas)
3rd – Maya Victoria S. Rojas (Humabol Ka, Pilipino!)

Maikling Kuwentong Pambata

1st – Genaro R. Gojo Cruz (Mahabang-mahabang-mahaba)
2nd – Michael M. Coroza (Ang mga Kahon ni Kalon)
3rd – Milagros B. Gonzales (Ang Nanay Kong Lola)

Regional Division
Short Story - Cebuano
1st – Corazon M. Almerino (Sugmat)
2nd – Richel G. Dorotan (Biyahe)
3rd – Ferdinand L. Balino (Mga Mananap sa Kagabhion)
Short Story - Hiligaynon
1st – Ferdinand L. Balino (Kanamit Gid Sang Arroz Valenciana)
2nd – Alice Tan Gonzales (Baha)
3rd – Joselito Vladimir D. Perez (Ang Santo Intiero)
Short Story – Ilokano
1st – Danilo B. Antalan (Vigan)
2nd – Ariel S. Tabag (Dagiti Ayup Iti Bantay Quimmallugong)
3rd – Reynaldo A. Duque (Ti Kararua Ni Roman Catolico, Mannaniw, Nga Immulog Iti
Impierno)

English Division
Full-length Play
1st – No winner
2nd – No winner
3rd – Floy C. Quintos (Fake)

One–act Play
1st – No winner
2nd – No winner
3rd – Violet B. Lucasi (Balangao)

Kabataan Essay
1st – Cristina Gratia T. Tantengco (The Benefits of Selflessness)
2nd – Vincen Gregory Y. Yu (Dreams and Pastures)
3rd – Angelita A. Bombarda (On Being Filipino: A Citizen to the World)

Poetry
1st – Vincenz Serrano (The Collapse of What Separates Us)
2nd – Eliza A. Victoria (Reportage)
3rd – Mark Anthony R. Cayanan (Placelessness: Poems from a Series)
Poetry Written for Children
1st – Edgardo B. Maranan (The Google Song & Other Rhymes for Children)
2nd – Heidi Emily Eusebio Abad (Child of Earth Poems)
3rd – H. Francisco V. Penones Jr. (Turtle and Other Poems for Children)

Short Story
1st – Sigfredo R. Iñigo (Home of the Sierra Madre)
2nd – Anne Lagamayo (Mr. & Mrs. Reyes and the Polka-dotted Sofa)
3rd – Luis Katigbak (Dear Distance)

Short Story for Children

1st – Kathleen Aton-Osias (Apolinario and the Name Trader)
2nd – Edgardo B. Maranan (The Artist of the Cave)
3rd – Paolo Gabriel V. Chikiamco (Dear Mr. Supremo)

Essay
1st – Edgardo B. Maranan (A Passage Through the Storm)
2nd – Erlinda Enriquez Panlilio (Saying Goodbye to the House)
3rd – Maria Teresa P. Garcia (Sweet of the Earth)
 2010 Palanca Awards

Filipino Division
Dulang Pampelikula
1st – Kristoffer G. Brugada (Patikul)
2nd – Jerry B. Gracio (Magdamag)
3rd – No Winner

Dulang Ganap ang Haba

1st – No Winner
2nd – Liza C. Magtoto (Rated PG)
3rd – Christian R. Vallez (Kapeng Barako Club: Samahan ng mga Bitter)

Dulang May Isang Yugto

1st – Nicolas B. Pichay (Isang Araw sa Karnabal)
2nd – Floy C. Quintos (Suor Clara)
3rd – Allan B. Lopez (Higit Pa Dito)

Kabataan Sanaysay
1st – Christopher S. Rosales (Gulayan Klasrum)
2nd – Marianito L. Dio Jr. (Ang Aking Pangalan, Ang Aking Kababata at ang Mithing Tilamsik
para kay Third)
3rd – No Winner

Tula
1st – Carlos M. Piocos III (Guerra Cantos)
2nd - Romulo P. Baquiran Jr. (Parokya)
3rd – Mark Anthony S. Angeles (Engkantado)

Tulang Pambata
1st – No Winner
2nd – No Winner
3rd – Will P. Ortiz (May Puso Ang Saging)

Maikling Kwento
1st – No Winner
2nd – Rommel B. Rodriguez (Toxic)
3rd – Thomas David F. Chavez (Sa Kabilang Lupalop ng Mahiwagang Kaharian)

Maikling Kwentong Pambata

1st – Christopher S. Rosales (Si Berting, ang Batang Uling)
2nd – Renerio R. Concepcion (Ang Kagilagilalas na Paglalakbay nina Mumo at Am-I)
3rd – Bernadette V. Neri (Parada ng mga Alingawngaw)

Sanaysay
1st – Maria Clarissa N. Estuar (Ang Reyna ng mga Tumbong)
2nd – Ferdinand P. Jarin (D’Pol Pisigan Band)
3rd – Mark Gil M. Caparros (Sina Bunso at ang mga Batang Preso)

Regional Languages Division

Short Story – Iloko
1st – Sherma E. Benosa (Dagiti Pasugnod ni Angelo)
2nd – Ariel S. Tabag (Voice Tape)
3rd – Joel B. Manuel (Apo Bannual! Apo Bannual)

Short Story – Cebuano

1st – Richel G. Dorotan (Si Tarzan)
2nd - Jonecito R. Saguban (Tinuboang Sapatos)
3rd – Noel P. Tuazon (Patas)

Short Story – Hiligaynon

1st – Andy P. Perez (Bayuso)
2nd – Ferdinand L. Balino (Dumdumon Ko Ang Imo Guya)
3rd – Jesus C. Insilada, Ed. D. (Walingwaling)

English Division
Full-length Play
• 1st – Jay Crisostomo IV (God of the Machine)
• 2nd – Jorshinelle Taleon-Sonza (The Encounter)
• 3rd – Lito Casaje (Shooting the Boys)

One-act Play
• 1st – No Winner
• 2nd – No Winner
• 3rd – Peter Solis Nery (The Wide Ionian Sea)
Short Story
• 1st – Ma. Elena L. Paulma (Three Kisses)
• 2nd – Ma. Rachelle Tesoro (Waiting for Rain)
• 3rd – Catherine Rose Galang Torres (Café Masala)

Short Story for Children

• 1st – Irene Carolina A. Sarmiento (Tabon Girl)
• 2nd – Hiyasmin Ledi C. Mattison (Little Bear Goes Home: A Love Story)
• 3rd – Grace D. Chong (I am an Apple)

Poetry
• 1st – Merlie M. Alunan (Tales of the Spiderwoman)
• 2nd - Rafael Antonio C. San Diego (My Name in Reverse)
• 3rd – Joel H. Vega (Latitudes and Other Poems)
Poetry for Children
• 1st – Duffie Alejandrino H. Osental (After the Storm and Other Poems)
• 2nd – Patricia Marie Grace S. Gomez (Poems from the Pantry and Prehistoric Times)
• 3rd – Ma. Celine Anastasia P. Socrates (Playgrounds)

Essay
• 1st – Miro Frances D. Capili (Vinyl)
• 2nd – Florianne Marie L. Jimenez (Postcards from Somewhere)
• 3rd – Corinna Esperanza A. Nuqui (Library)

Kabataan Essay
• 1st – Miro Frances D. Capili (The Nature of Nurture)
• 2nd - Anton Raphael S. Cabalza (A Shot at Perfection)
• 3rd - Catherine D. Tan

2011 Palanca Awards

English Division
Novel

Grand Prize: "In the Service of Secrets" by Maria Victoria Vega Soliven - Blanco
(MariviSoliven - Blanco)
Short Story

First Prize: "The Big Man" by Asterio Enrico N. Gutierrez

Second Prize: "Disappearances" by Alexis A. L. Abola

Third Prize: "Prodigal" by Johannes L. Chua

Short Story for Children

First Prize: "Tom Yum" by Georgina Veronica G. Alfar (Nikki Alfar)

Second Prize: "Tatay, Through the Wind and the Waves" by Georgianna R. De Vera

Third Prize: "Gagamba, The Spider from the Islands" by Benjamin Pimentel

Essay

First Prize: "The Return for Home: Memories of Santa Ana Park" by Jennifer Rebecca L.
Ortuoste

Second Prize: "The River of Gold" by Jeena Rani Marquez - Manaois

Third Prize: "The Stain of Blackberries" by Rosario Cruz - Lucero

Poetry

First Prize: "Maps" by Eliza A. Victoria

Second Prize: "Stones and Other Poems" by Lourdes Marie S. La Viña

Third Prize: "Maguindanao" by Simeon Dumdum, Jr.

Judges: Mariano 'Marne' L. Kilates (Chairman), Joel M. Toledo, Mikael De Lara Co
Poetry for Children

First Prize: "The Universe and Other Poems" by Cynthia Baculi - Condez

Second Prize: "The Shape of Happiness" by Peter Solis Nery

Third Prize: "The Shaggy Brown Chicken and Other Poems for Children (and for Chicken of
All Ages)" by Kris LanotLacaba
One-Act Play

First Prize: "Evening at the Opera" by Florencio C. Quintos (Floy Quintos)

Second Prize: No Winner

Third Prize: No Winner

Full Length Play

First Prize: "A Return Home" by Joshua L. Lim So

Second Prize: "If the Shoe Fits (Or, The Five Men Imelda Marcos Meets in
Heaven)" by Peter Solis Nery

Third Prize: "Freshmen" by Jonathan R. Guillermo

Filipino Division
Nobela (Novel)

Grand Prize: "Ang Banal na Aklat ng Mga Kumag" by Allan Alberto N. Derain

MaiklingKuwento (Short Story)

First Prize: No Winner

Second Prize: No Winner

Third Prize: "Metro Gwapo" by Michael S. Bernaldez

Maikling Kuwentong Pambata (Short Story for Children)

First Prize: "Alamat ng Duhat" by Segundo D. Matias Jr. (Jun Matias)

Second Prize: "Sa Tapat ng Tindahan ni Mang Teban" by Joachim Emilio B. Antonio

Third Prize: "Si Inda, Ang Manok at Ang Mga Lamang-lupa " by Christian U. Tordecillas
Sanaysay (Essay)

First Prize: "AngPag-uwi ng Alibughang Anak ng Lupa" by Bernadette V. Neri

Second Prize: "Nagbibihis na ang Nanay" by Rosario Torres - Yu

Third Prize: "Kubeta" by Nancy Kimuell - Gabriel

Tula (Poetry)

First Prize: "Agua" by Enrique SiaVillasis

Second Prize: "Mga Nakaw na Linya" by Joseph Rosmon M. Tuazon

Third Prize: "Ilang Tala Hinggil sa Daang bakal" by Christopher B. Nuyles

TulangPambata (Poetry for Children)

First Prize: "Ako ang Bida" by Marcel L. Milliam

Second Prize: "Isang Mabalahibong Bugtong" by Eugene Y. Evasco

Third Prize: "Manghuhuli Ako ng Sinag ng Araw" by John Enrico C. Torralba

Gervacio, Jesus Manuel Santiago
Dulang May IsangYugto (One-Act Play)

First Prize: "Ondoy: Ang Buhay sa Bubong" by Remi Karen M. Velasco

Second Prize: "El Galeon de Simeon" by Layeta P. Bucoy

Third Prize: "Posporo" by Bernardo O. Aguay Jr.

Dulang May GanapnaHaba (Full-Length Play)

First Prize: "Paalam, Señor Soledad" by Rodolfo C. Vera

Second Prize: "Tamala" by Liza C. Magtoto

Third Prize: "Panahon ng Sampung Libong Ilong" by Joshua L. Lim So

Dulang Pampelikula (Screenplay)

First Prize: "Tru Lab" by Lemuel E. Garcellano

Second Prize: "Huling IsangTaon" by T-Jay K. Medina

Third Prize: "Emmanuel" by Helen V. Lasquite

Regional Languages Division

Short Story in Cebuano

First Prize: "AngTawo sa Punoan sa Nang kasa Hinablayan" by Richel G. Dorotan

Second Prize: "Isla Verde" by Errol A, Merquita

Third Prize: "Black Pearl" by Macario D. Tiu

Short Story in Hiligaynon

First Prize: "Donato Bugtot" by Peter Solis Ner

Second Prize: "Kahapunanon sa Laguerta ni Alberto" by Alice Tan - Gonzales

Third Prize: "Pabalon" by Kizza Grace F. Gardoce

Short Story in Iluko

First Prize: Saddam by Ariel Sotelo Tabag

Second Prize: "Ayuno" by Juan A. Asuncion

Third Prize: "Ti Agdamdamili" by Norberto D. Bumanglang, Jr.

Kabataan Division
English

First Prize: "The Golden Mean" by Mariah Christelle F. Reodica (St. Pedro Poveda College;
Mandaluyong City)

Second Prize: "Of Pixels and Power" by Scott Lee Chua (Xavier School; Greenhills, San
Juan City)

Third Prize: "Gods of the Internet" by Leo Francis F. Abot (Ateneo de Manila University;
Quezon City)
Filipino
First Prize: "Ang Makulit, Ang Mapagtanong, at Ang Mundo ng Kasagutan" by Mary Amie
Gelina E. Dumatol (University of the Philippines - Manila)

Second Prize: "Nang Maging Mendiola Ko ang Internet Dahil Kay Mama" by Abegail Joy
Yuson Lee (Saint Jude Catholic School; San Miguel, Manila)

Third Prize: "Isang Pindot sa Kamalayan" by Maria Bettina Clare N. Camacho (University of

the Philippines - Diliman)

2012 Palanca Awards

Filipino Division

Short Story:
First prize: Mark Benedict Lim, "Banaag"
Second prize: Honorio Bartolome de Dios, "AngTawo sa Puso ni Teresa"
Third prize: Mar Anthony Simon dela Cruz, "Darlen

Short Story for Children:

First prize: Will Ortiz, "AngTatlong Bubwit at Bangkang Marikit"
Second prize: Bernadette Neri, "Atang sa Kaluluwa nina Apong Salawal at Apong Saya"
Third prize: Luz Maranan, "Ang Pangat, AngLupangNinuno, at AngIlog"

Essay:
First prize: Niles Jordan Breis, "Go-See, Kraw Gen, Intro: Sa Daigdig ng Promo"
Second prize: ElyrahSalanga-Torralba, "Utang Ina"
Third prize: Jing Panganiban-Mendoza, "Redempsiyon"

Poetry
First prize: Enrique Villasis, "Crocopedia"
Second prize: Kristian Sendon Cordero, "PagsalatsaPilat"
Third prize: Alvin Ursua, "Kumpuni"

Poetry for Children:

First prize: John Enrico Torralba, "Gusto Ko Nang Lumaki"
Second prize: Peter Solis Nery, "Sa Mundo Ng Mga Kulisap"
Third prize: NelyAzada, "Sampung Tula Para Sa Mga Bata"

Short story
First prize: Joshua Lim So, "Joe Cool: Aplikante"
Second prize: Renerio Concepcion, "Kumandong Nakaiskwat
Third prize: Erick Aguilar, "Terminal"

Full-length play: 
First prize: Vincent Tañada, "Ang Bangkay"
Second prize:Luciano Sonny Valencia, "Ang Penitensiya ni Tiyo Renato"
Third prize: Allan Lopez, "Melodrama Negra"

Screenplay
 First prize: Rodolfo Vera, "Death March"
Second prize: Richard Legaspi, "Primera Bella"
Third prize: Mia Buenaventura, "Ang Bulag na Musikero"

English Division 

Short Story: 
First prize: Rebecca Khan, "In Transit"
Second prize: Ian Rosales Casocot, "It Always Breaks My Heart a Little to See You Go”
Third prize: LystraAranal, "Bright Lights"

Short Story for Children:

First prize: Grace Dacanay Chong, "The White Shoes"
Second prize: Raymund Garlitos, "Lauan, The Seed That Wanted to Fly
Third prize: Aleli Dew Ayroso, "Mister World and His Magical Box"

Essay:
First prize: Hammed Bolotaolo, "Of Legends"
Second prize: Martin Villanueva, "Dao
Third prize: Irwin Allen Rivera, "Patterns"

Poetry:
First prize: CarlomarArcangelDaoana, "The Elegant Ghost"
Second prize: Charmaine Carreon, "The Yonic Lover (Poems)"
Third prize: Jason Leo Asistores, "Waiting and Other Poems"

Poetry for Children:

First prize: Peter Solis Nery, "Punctuation"
Second prize: Anca Bautista, "Magic is and Nine Other Magical Poems"
Third prize: Raymundo Pandan Jr., "The Ocelot and Other Poems"

One-act Play:
First prize: no winner
Second prize: Joachim Emilio Antonio, "The Dust in Your Place"
Third prize: Patrick John Valencia, "In Bed with My Mother"

Full-length Play:
First prize: Robert Arlo de Guzman, "Practical Aim"
Second prize: JorshinelleTaleon-Sonza, "The Passion of Andres"
Third prize: Jose Ma. Manalo, "Manila town"
Regional Division

Short Story Cebuano:

First prize: Noel Tuazon, "Duhiraw"
Second prize: RichelDorotan, "AngTulo Ka Mayor sa Hinablayan
Third prize: Rev. Fr. Rey Araneta CM, "Abog sa Flyover"

Short Story Hiligaynon:

First prize: Alice Tan Gonzales, "Lanton"
Second prize: Jesus Insilada, "Panuboksa Pula Nga Pulos"
Third prize: Alain Russ Dimzon, "Binukot"

Short Story Iluko:

First prize: Danilo Antalan, "Dagiti Sala TiPanawen"
Second prize: Fernando Sanchez, "Babato"
Third prize: ShermaBenosa, "Dagiti 'No La Koma' ni Monika"

Kabataan Division
Essay
Filipino: first prize: Jan Francis Asis, "Sa Ingit ng Pinto"
Second prize: Gerome de Villa, "Sa Aking Pagbuklat sa mga Makabagong Pahina"
Third prize: Jueliand Peter Perez, "Madyik Bisikleta"

Essay English:
First prize: Katrina Bonillo, "Chapter One: Downloading"
Second prize: Sari Katharyn Molintas"Being Bookish"
Third prize: Jhesset Thrina Enano, "What We are Losing"

2013 Palanca Awards

Filipino Division
Tula

1st: Manansala by Enrique S Villasis

2nd: Asal-Hayop by Mark Anthony Angeles

3rd: Lobo saLoob by Kristian Sendon Cordero

TulangPambata

1st: Harana ng Kuliglig by Eugene Y Evasco

2nd: Family Tree ng TumubosaAnit by April Jade I. Biglaen

3rd: Sisid by Alvin CapiliUrsua

Maikling Kuwento

1st: Bayanggudaw by Lilia Quindoza Santiago

2nd: Pamamanhikan by Bernadette Villanueva Neri

3rd: Ad Astra per Aspera by Kristian Sendon Cordero

Maikling Kuwentong Pambata
1st: AngPaglalakbayniPipoyPiso by MaryroseJairene C Cruz

2nd: AngSingsing-ParisaPisara by Eugene Y Evasco and Chris Martinez

3rd: Salusalo Para Kay Kuya by Lucky Virgo Joyce Tinio

Nobela

Grand Prize: Tatlong Gabi, TatlongAraw by Eros Sanchez Atalia

DulangPampelikula (Screenplay)1st: NO WINNER

2nd: Kung PaanoMaghiwalay by George A de Jesus III

3rd: The Revenge of the Comfort Woman by Patrick John R Valencia

DulangGanapangHaba

1st: NO WINNER

2nd: NO WINNER

3rd: Dhahran Queens Manila by Luciano Sonny O Valencia

Dulang May IsangYugto

1st: MgaKuneho by Miguel Antonio Alfredo V Luarca

2nd: Kapit by George A de Jesus III

3rd: Pamamanhikan Bernadette Villanueva Neri

Sanaysay

1st: Our Lady of Imelda by Kristian Sendon Cordero

2nd: GabaysaGurong-Likod by Salvador T Biglaen

3rd: MgaBirtwalnaKarahasan by Laurence Marvin S Castillo

English Division
Essay

1st: The Krakauer Table by Shakira Andrea C Sison

2nd: Under My Invisible Umbrella by Laurel Anne Fantauzzo

3rd: Voices from the Village by Maria Neobie G Gonzalez

Poetry for Children

1st: Attack of the Persistent Cold Virus and Other Poems by Mia A Buenaventura

2nd: Mr. Bully and Other Poems for Children by Francis C Macansantos

3rd: Monsters Under My Bed by Kathleen Aton-Osias

Short Story for Children

1st: Marvino's League of Superheroes by Nadeth Rae E Rival

2nd: The Magic Bahag by CheenoMarloSayuno

3rd: A Thousand of Paper Cranes by Patricia Marie Grace S Gomez

Full-Length Play

1st: End of the Gallows by Jay M Crisostomo IV

2nd: The Son of Ashes by Mario L Mendez Jr

3rd: Collection by Floy C Quintos

One-Act Play

1st: Blue Eyes, Allan B Lopez

2nd: Debrief by LystraAranal

3rd: Call of Duty by Danilo Nino Calalang

Poetry

1st: Pastoral and Other Poems by Mikael de Lara Co

2nd: Crown for Maria by CarlomarArcangelDaoana

3rd: Animal Experiments by Joy Anne Icayan

Regional Division
Short Story - Cebuano

1st: Tubod by JonaBranzuela Bering

2nd: AngBatangTamsi by Richel G Dorotan

3rd: Padre Botox by Noel P Tuazon

Short Story - Hiligaynon

1st: Si Padre Olan KagAng Dios by Peter Solis Nery

2nd: Ulubrahon by Norman TagudinayDarap

3rd: Torbik by Alice Tan Gonzales

Short Story - Ilokano

1st: NO WINNER

2nd: BagnosPayegpegBeterano by Danilo B Antalan

3rd: TiPalimed Ni Katugangak by Gorgonia B Serrano

Kabataan Division
Sanaysay

1st: AngAlamat Ng BatangManunulat by Rowin C de Leon

2nd: Pagkatok Ng Dumagundong Na ManoksaUmaga by Annette Irina C Tanlimco

3rd: Deus Ex Machina: SapagkatTayo ay Bulag Pa by Rajee S Florido

Essay

1st: Hymns of the Mountains, Dreams of the Stars by Marc Christian M Lopez

2nd: Panacea by Vicah Adrienne P Villanueva

3rd: Manifesto of Literature by Pauline Samantha B Sagayo

 2014 Palanca Awards
ENGLISH DIVISION
FULL-LENGTH PLAY
 NO WINNER
 2nd Prize: Mr. Joachim Emilio B. Antonio- The Last Filipino 
 NO WINNER
ONE-ACT PLAY
 1st Prize: Mr. Patrick John R. Valencia- How I Got My Black Leather Boots
 2nd Prize: Mr. Karlo Antonio Galay-David, “Killing the Issue”
 3rd Prize: Ms. Erlinda Mae T. Young, “Photo Finish”
POETRY
 1st Prize: Ms.Ana Maria Katigbak-Lacuesta- We Won’t Be Tending Gardens
 2nd Prize: Mr. NoliManaig- Nausea and Other Poems
 3rd Prize: Mr. Mikael de Lara Co- This Tender Gravity
POETRY WRITTEN FOR CHILDREN
 1st Prize: NO WINNER
 2nd Prize: Ms. ElyrahSalanga-Torralba- Punny Poems
 3rd   Prize: Mr. Peter Solis Nery- Those Colorful Parts
SHORT STORY
 1st Prize: Ms. Sasha Martinez - The Auroras
 2nd Prize: Ms. Maria Carmen A. Sarmiento - Zurbaran
 3rd Prize: Ms. Sarah Lumba-Tajonera - Eye Candy
SHORT STORY FOR CHILDREN
 1st Prize: Mr. Jose Carlo O. Sevilla - Hiro the Rooster and Basha the Hen
 2nd Prize:Ms. Kathleen Aton-Osias -  Three Good Things
 3rdPrize: Ms. Catherine Rose Torres- The Ragpicker’s Son
ESSAY
 1st Prize: Ms. Ma. Nicola Loretto M. Sebastian - The Salt Price
 2nd Prize: Ms. Shakira Andrea C. Sison - (Insert her Silence Here)
 3rd Prize: Ms. Terra J. Daffon - When One is the Fourth of Ten
KABATAAN ESSAY
 1st Prize: Mr. Harvey James G. Castillo - Avoiding the Fate of GregorSamsa
 2nd Prize: Ms. Vicah Adrienne P. Villanueva - Adrift on a Promise
 3rdPrize:  Mr. John Jason BerangelSantillan  -  The Unwritten Rule

REGIONAL DIVISION
SHORT STORY – CEBUANO
 1st Prize: Mr. Noel P. Tuazon - Gutom
 2nd Prize: Mr. Marcelo D. Baterna -  Utlanan
 3rd   Prize:Dr.JondyMedalleArpilleda -  Kasina

SHORT STORY – HILIGAYNON

 1stPrize: Dr.Alice Tan Gonzales  -  Balay sang Monyeka
  2nd Prize: Mr. Norman TagudinayDarap - Olayra
 3rd Prize: NO WINNER
SHORT STORY – ILUKO
 1st Prize:  NO WINNER
 2nd Prize: Ms. Ronelyn Ramones - Gapu Ken ni Angelica
 3rdPrize:  Mr. Roy V. Aragon – Mennamenna Ti May sa A Mannurat, Iti
Ipupusayna, Iti May sa a Nadagaang A Malem

FILIPINO DIVISION

DULANG PAMPELIKULA

 1stPrize: Mr. Rodolfo C. Vera -   Lakambini

 2ndPrize: Mr. Andrian M. Legaspi -   Ang Pag-ikot ng Salapi sa Panahon ni JLC
 3rdPrize: Ms. Antoinette H. Jadaone - That thing called Tadhana
DULANG GANAP ANG HABA
 1st Prize: Mr. Joshua L. Lim So - Tungkol kay Angela
 2nd Prize: Mr. Erick Dasig Aguilar - Shambala
 3rd Prize: Mr. Peter Solis Nery - Agimat
DULANG MAY ISANG YUGTO
 1st Prize: Mr. Peter Solis Nery - Gladiolas
 2nd Prize: Mr. Salvador Biglaen -  Balediksiyon
 3rd Prize: Mr. Joshua L. Lim So - Sa Syquia, Malate, Kabanata I: Maraming
Nagugutom sa Pilipinas
TULA
 1st Prize:  Mr. VijaeOrquiaAlquisola- PaglasasaPansamantala
 2nd Prize:  Mr. Enrique S. Villasis -  Marina
 3rd Prize: Mr. Jose Marte A. Abueg -  MusikerongBulag
TULA PARA SA MGA BATA
 1st Prize:  Mr. Edgardo B. Maranan -  Tugma at SukatsaPanahon ng Pagmulat
 2ndPrize:   Mr. VijaeOrquiaAlquisola -TuwingIkaw ay Tahimik at
mgaTinigngmgaBatangTinutukso
 3rd Prize:  Mr. John Enrico C. Torralba - Lola Manghuhula
MAIKLING KUWENTO
 1st Prize: Mr. Alvin B. Yapan -  AngBugtong ng Manok at Agila
 2nd Prize: Mr. Peter JairronCalabia Cruz - Grace
 3rd Prize:   Mr. Emmanuel T. Barrameda -   Nando
MAIKLING KUWENTONG PAMBATA
 1st Prize: Mr. Eugene Y. Evasco - Ang Nag-iisa at NatatangingsiOnyok
 2nd Prize: NO WINNER
 3rd Prize: NO WINNER
SANAYSAY
 1stPrize:  Mr. Allan B. Lopez - Return Flight
 2ndPrize: Ms. Dayang Magdalena - Retorika ng LuksaNirvana T. Yraola
  3rd Prize: Mr. Jose Dennis C. Teodosio- AngDaigdigsaIlalim ng PapagniLolaMude
KABATAAN SANAYSAY
 1st Prize: Ms. Pamela A. Mendoza -   Bago Pa TuluyangMaligaw
 2nd Prize:NO WINNER
 3rd Prize:  NO WINNER

2015 Palanca Awards

FILIPINO DIVISION
NOBELA
Grand Prize: Charmaine MercaderLasar, Toto O.
DULANG PAMPELIKULA
 1st Prize: Eloisa AngeliAndradaPalileo, Pink o Blue
 2nd Prize: Brylle B. Tabora, Sekyu
 3rd Prize Nita Eden So, Alyas FPJ
DULANG GANAP ANG HABA
1st Prize: KanakanBalintagos, MgaBuhaynaApoy
2nd Prize: Edgardo B. Maranan, Diwata ng Bayan
3rd Prize: George A. De Jesus III, Maniacal
DULANG MAY ISANG YUGTO
 1st Prize: Allan B. Lopez, Sa Isang Hindi NatatangingUmaga, at angmgaUlap ay Dahan-
DahangPumaibabawsaNabubuloknaLungsod
2nd Prize: Vladimeir B. Gonzales, Mal
3rd Prize : Marco Antonio R. Rodas, Igba
TULA
 1st Prize: Christa I. De La Cruz, MulasaSilong
2nd Prize: Abner Dormiendo, Sa Antipolo pa rinangAntipolo
3rd Prize: Christian Jil R. Benitez, SapagkatUmiibig: Mga Tula
TULA PARA SA MGA BATA
 1st Prize: Errol A. Merquita, AngIisangPaa ng Tsinelas
2nd Prize: John Romeo LeongsonVenturero, Si Iking Pasaway
3rd Prize: No winner
MAIKLING KUWENTO
 1st Prize: John Carlo I. Pacala, Ang Reyna ng Espada at mgaPusa
2nd Prize: Lilia Quindoza Santiago, Mag-ambahanTayo
3rd Prize: Andrian M. Legaspi, Johnson at Putol

MAIKLING KUWENTONG PAMBATA

 1st Prize: Manuelita Contreras-Cabrera, Sulat sa Birhen
2nd Prize: Salvador T. Biglaen, Ang Alamat ng Gulugod Baka
3rd Prize: Corazon L. Santos, AngHiling sa Puns
SANAYSAY
1st Prize: Adelma L. Salvador, "Silat"
2nd Prize: Dionie Cabral Tañada, "Tawag ng Pangangailangan"
3rd Prize: Jayson Bernard B. Santos, "AngTiktik sa Kalye Moriones"
KABATAAN SANAYSAY
 1st Prize: Karl Gabrielle B. De Los Santos, "Hindi KoAlam"
2nd Prize: Lance Lauren L. Santiago "AngNakakikiliting Kalabit ng Bukang- Liwayway"
3rd Prize: Jason Renz D. Barrios, "Kahimanawari: MgaKwentongAswangni Lola
Basyang"

ENGLISH DIVISION
NOVEL
 Grand Prize: Victorette Joy Z. Campilan, All My Lonely Islands
FULL-LENGTH PLAY
 1st Prize: No winner
2nd Prize: Jose Maria Manalo, Obando
3rd Prize: JorshinelleTaleon-Sonza, Haiyan

ONE-ACT PLAY
 1st Prize: Layeta P. Bucoy, The Adopted Healthy Baby
2nd Prize: Jose Elvin Bueno, Looking for Ulysses
3rd Prize: Jonathan R. Guillermo, The Hawk and the Viper
POETRY
 1st Prize: Charisse-Fuschia A. Paderna, An Abundance of Selves
2nd Prize: ArkayeKierulf, There Are No Monsters
3rd Prize: Rodrigo V. Dela Peña Jr, Aria and Trumpet Flourish
POETRY WRITTEN FOR CHILDREN
 1st Prize: Peter Solis Nery, The Rainbow Collection
2nd Prize: Patricia Celina A. Ngo, Ordinary Adventures
3rd Prize: Elyrah L. Salanga-Torralba, The Cockroach’s Prayer
SHORT STORY
 1st Prize: ExieAbola, Phallic Symbols
2nd Prize: Maria Carmen G. Aquino Sarmiento, The Backroom Angels Buggaloo
3rd Prize: Hammed Q. Bolotaolo, The Storyteller
SHORT STORY FOR CHILDREN
 1st Prize: Raymond G. Falgui, Monster Rescue: A Children’s Story for Adult Readers
2nd Prize: Victoria Estrella C. Bravo, The Bear
3rd Prize: Jonathan R. Guillermo, The Three Questions of Tarongoy
ESSAY
 1st Prize: Eli Rueda Guieb III, "Symphony of Dry Winds in a Time without Rain"
2nd Prize: Jennifer Dela Rosa Balboa, "Violence, A Biography"
3rd Prize: Miguel Antonio N. Lizada, "The Bangkok Masseur"
KABATAAN ESSAY
 1st Prize: Catherine Regina HanopolBorlaza, "That Man, That Hero in Our Stories"
2nd Prize: Richard C. Cornelio, "A Loaded Gun in the House Next Door"
3rd Prize: Annicka B. Koteh, "Until Transcendence"

REGIONAL DIVISION
SHORT STORY – CEBUANO
 1st Prize: Lamberto G. Ceballos, Tuba
2nd Prize: Manuel M. Avenido Jr, Sa LalakingNaligsansa may Interseksyon
3rd Prize: Januar E. Yap, Liboa’gUsaKaHugon-HugonKabahinsaTagulilong
SHORT STORY – HILIGAYNON
 1st Prize: Jesus C. Insilada, Amburukay
2nd Prize: Ritchie D. Pagunsan, KalamayNga Pula
3rd Prize: Gil S. Montinola, AngLapsagsaTaguangkanni Belen
SHORT STORY – ILUKO
 1st Prize: No winner
2nd Prize: No winner
3rd Prize: Rhea DomasingBerroy, TiNaimas a LutoniInangko ken DagitiBabbaiitiBiwong

2016 Palanca Awards

FILIPINO DIVISION

DULANG PAMPELIKULA

1st Prize: Jimmy F. Flores, Kulay Lila ang Gabi na Binudburan pa ng mga Bituin

2nd Prize: Eric Cabahug, Deadma Walking

3rd Prize: Raffaell Orotyerro, Alay ng Lupa sa Daing ng Dagat

DULANG GANAP ANG HABA

1st Prize: No winner

2nd Prize: No winner

3rd Prize: Lito Casaje, Chiaroscuro

DULANG MAY ISANG YUGTO

1st Prize: Guelan Varela-Luarca, Bait

2nd Prize: Mark Adrian Crisostomo Ho, Billboard

3rd Prize: Ma. Cecilia C. De La Rosa, Ang Mga Bisita ni Jean

TULA

1st Prize: Mark Anthony S. Angeles, 'Di Lang Lalang

2nd Prize: Louie Jon Agustin Sanchez, Tempus Per Annum at Iba pang Tula

3rd Prize: Allan John Andres, #PagsisiyasatSaSugat

TULA PARA SA MGA BATA

1st Prize: German Villanueva Gervacio, Ang Totoo, Raya, Ang buwan ay Itlog ng Butiki

2nd Prize: John Patrick F. Solano, Tiniklop-tiklop na Bugtong 

3rd Prize: Vijae Orquia Alquisola, Awit ng Bakwit

MAIKLING KUWENTO

1st Prize: Orlando A. Oliveros, Ang Daga

2nd Prize: Emmanuel T. Barrameda, Bangkera

3rd Prize: Paolo Miguel G. Tiausas, Cutter

MAIKLING KUWENTONG PAMBATA

1st Prize: Annalyn Leyesa-Go, Ang Nakabibilib na si Lila Ising

2nd Prize: Manuelita Contreras-Cabrera, May Pula

3rd Prize: Eugene Y. Evasco, Ambon ng Liwanag

SANAYSAY

1st Prize: Christopher S. Rosales, Pugon na De-Gulong

2nd Prize: Eugene Y. Evasco, Mga Pagsasanay sa Paggalugad ng Siyudad

3rd Prize: Segundo Matias, #PaperDolls

KABATAAN SANAYSAY

1st Prize: Mikaela Lu Apollo, Hulagway sa Rabaw ng Tubig

2nd Prize: Harvey D. Lor, Minsan Nag-Selfie ang Isang Propagandista

3rd Prize: Jason Renz D. Barrios, Ang Pinakamagandang Pamato sa Larong Piko

ENGLISH DIVISION

FULL-LENGTH PLAY

1st Prize: Joachim Emilio B. Antonio, The Floret Road

2nd Prize: No winner

3rd Prize: Michael Aaron C. Gomez, Tirador ng Tinago

ONE-ACT PLAY

1st Prize: Peter Solis Nery, Tic-Tac-Toe

2nd Prize: Robert Arlo DeGuzman, 1990

3rd Prize: Patrick James Manongdo Valera, Gawani's First Dance

POETRY

1st Prize: Ana Maria K. Lacuesta, Hush Harbor

2nd Prize: Merlinda Bobis, Accidents of Composition

3rd Prize: Angela Gabrielle Fabunan, Homecoming Collection

POETRY WRITTEN FOR CHILDREN

1st Prize: No winner

2nd Prize: Jaime An Lim, The Small Bright Things

3rd Prize: Patricia Celina A. Ngo, Miniature Masterpieces

SHORT STORY

1st Prize: Richard C. Cornelio, Zoetrope

2nd Prize: Larissa Mae R. Suarez, Sundays at the Cardozas'

3rd Prize: Michelle Abigail Tiu Tan, Things That Matter

SHORT STORY FOR CHILDREN

1st Prize: No winner

2nd Prize: No winner

3rd Prize: Joemar L. Furigay, Saranggola

ESSAY

1st Prize: Joel Vega, A View From Masada

2nd Prize: Hammed Q. Bolotaolo, Circle

3rd Prize: Maria Rosele G. Umlas, Lip Reading

KABATAAN ESSAY

1st Prize: Jill Esther V. Parreño, To Thine Own Self Be True

2nd Prize: Dawn Gabriela Emmanuele G. Dela Rosa, Then The Abstract Was Misunderstood

3rd Prize: Alpheus Matthew D. Llantero, I Think, Therefore I Am

REGIONAL DIVISION

SHORT STORY – CEBUANO

1st Prize: CD Borden, Tigpamaba sa Magay

2nd Prize: Gumer M. Rafanan, Lumba

3rd Prize: Manuel M. Avenido, Jr, Estatwa

SHORT STORY – HILIGAYNON

1st Prize: Ritchie D. Pagunsan, Ang Panaad

2nd Prize: Early Sol A. Gadong, Nagakaangay nga Panapton

3rd Prize: Alain Russ G. Dimzon, Bahal Nga Tuba

SHORT STORY – ILOKANO

1st Prize: No winner

2nd Prize: No winner

3rd Prize: Roy V. Aragon, Pamulinawen

 2017 Palanca Awards
KABATAAN DIVISION

KABATAAN SANAYSAY

1st Prize: NO WINNER                                     

2nd Prize: Carmel Joy F. Vergara, Patlang
3rd Prize: Robyn Therese V. Jocom, Sungkitin Pabalik ang Nakalipas

KABATAAN ESSAY

1st Prize: Alpheus Matthew D. Llantero, The Adventure of an Alien and the Matalino Kid
2nd Prize: Pauline Sherice Wee, Culture Redefined
3rd Prize: Marielle Fatima B. Tuazon, The Pursuit of Lucidity
 
FILIPINO DIVISION

MAIKLING KUWENTO

1st Prize: Andrian M. Legaspi, Sa Pagitan ng Sabaw ng Chaolong at Hilab ng Tiyan

2nd Prize: Valentine Dula, Patintero
3rd Prize: Nicko M. de Guzman, Troll
           
MAIKLING KUWENTONG PAMBATA

1st Prize: Maryrose Jairene Cruz-Eusebio, Ang Patay-gutom

2nd Prize: Josel Luigi F. Creencia, Lato't Ginto
3rd Prize: Cheeno Marlo M. Sayuno, Si Tiya Salome
 
SANAYSAY

1st Prize: Eugene Y. Evasco, Ang Mapa ng Taglagas sa Aking Maleta

2nd Prize: Will P. Ortiz, Sisid
3rd Prize: Mubarak M. Tahir, Aden Bon Besen Uyag-Uyag (May Buhay Pa Pala)
 
TULA

1st Prize: Christian R. Vallez, Sa Pagitan ng Banal at Karnal

2nd Prize: Jason G. Tabinas, Na Inyong Ikinalulunod
3rd Prize: Rogelio Dela Rosa Jr, Tanghod at iba pang Paghihintay

            
TULA PARA SA MGA BATA
1st Prize: John Vincent J. Bucal, Muwang ng Musmos
2nd Prize: Errol A. Merquita, Tagulilong: Ang mga Nawawala
3rd Prize: Paterno B. Baloloy, Jr, Agam-Agam ng Langgam
 
DULANG MAY ISANG YUGTO

1st Prize: Eljay Castro Deldoc, Pilipinas Kong Mahal With All the Overcoat
2nd Prize: Rodolfo Carlos Vera, Indigo Child
3rd Prize: Dominique Beatrice T. La Victoria, Ang Bata Sa Drum
 
DULANG GANAP ANG HABA

1st Prize: Dustin Edward D. Celestino, Ang Pangahas na si Pepe Rodriguez

2nd Prize: Joshua L. Lim So, Araw-araw, Gabi-gabi
3rd Prize: Vincent A. De Jesus, Changing Partners
 
DULANG PAMPELIKULA

1st Prize: Rodolfo Carlos Vera, Ang Aking Juan Luna

2nd Prize: Kristian Sendon Cordero, Kulto ni Santiago
3rd Prize: Avelino Mark C. Balmes Jr, Pablo Ocampo Extension
 
REGIONAL DIVISION

SHORT STORY – CEBUANO

1st Prize: Jondy M. Arpilleda, Bunok

2nd Prize: Manuel M. Avenido, Jr, Panagtigi
3rd Prize: Errol A. Merquita, Aninipot

SHORT STORY – HILIGAYNON

1st Prize: Jesus C. Insilada EdD, Tinuom

2nd Prize: Peter Solis Nery, Ang Milagro sa Ermita
3rd Prize: Leonard Francis M. Alcoran, Ang Itlog nga wala Nagabalibad
 
SHORT STORY – ILOKANO

1st Prize: Ronelyn Ramones, Ti Lubong ni Anastasia

2nd Prize: Lilia Quindoza Santiago PhD, Siak Ti Interpreteryo
3rd Prize: Ariel Sotelo Tabag, Dado
 
ENGLISH DIVISION

SHORT STORY
1st Prize: John Bengan, Disguise
2nd Prize: Katrina Guiang Gomez, Misericordia
3rd Prize: Joe Bert Lazarte, Don't Blink

 
ESSAY

1st Prize: Michelle Josephine G. Rivera, In My Father's Kitchen

2nd Prize: Paul Gideon D. Lasco, The Art of "Hugot" in our Republic of "Sawi"
3rd Prize: Jade Mark B. Capiñanes, A Portrait of a Young Man as a Banak
 
POETRY

1st Prize: Noelle Leslie dela Cruz, Sisyphus on the Penrose Stairs: Meta-Reveries
2nd Prize: Rodrigo V. Dela Peña Jr, Blood Compact
3rd Prize: Hurjay Medilo, Elegy for a Dying World

POETRY WRITTEN FOR CHILDREN

1st Prize: Cynthia Baculi-Condez, From Dawn to Dusk

2nd Prize: Patricia Celina A. Ngo, Magical Mall of Mysteries
3rd Prize: Ma. Amparo N. Warren, Animal Songs/Just So Poems
 
ONE-ACT PLAY

1st Prize: NO WINNER

2nd Prize: NO WINNER
3rd Prize: Joshua L. Lim So, Sa Syquia, Malate, Kabanata II: Letting The Days Go By
 
FULL-LENGTH PLAY

1st Prize: Dustin Edward D. Celestino, The Story of This Father

2nd Prize :Joachim Emilio B. Antonio, exesanonymous.com
3rd Prize: NO WINNER                                     
 
GRAND PRIZES

NOBELA

Grand Prize: Eros S. Atalia, Ang Ikatlong Anti-Kristo

NOVEL

Grand Prize: Glenn L. Diaz, The Quiet Ones