CONGRATULATIONS
TO THE WINNERS OF THE
59TH
CARLOS PALANCA
MEMORIAL AWARDS FOR LITERATURE
Filipino Division
MAIKLING KUWENTO
1st prize
No prize Awarded
2nd prize
ROGELIO BRAGA
Abdul Rahman Macaapar
“MGA’”
3rd prize
JIMMUEL C. NAVAL
Emmanuel Remigio
“Ang Kamatayan ng Isang Linggo”
MAIKLING KUWENTONG PAMBATA
1st prize
GENARO R. GOJO CRUZ
Loleng Limtayco
“MAHABANG-MAHABANG-MAHABA”
2nd prize
MICHAEL M. COROZA
Mamerto Karton
“Ang Mga Kahon Ni Kalon”
3rd prize
MILAGROS B. GONZALEZ
“Ang Nanay Kong Lola”
SANAYSAY
1st prize
REUEL MOLINA AGUILA
“Nguni’t Wala Akong Litrato Noong Nasa Kolehiyo Ako”
2nd prize
JING PANGANIBAN-MENDOZA
Divine Mercy
“Kumander”
3rd prize
DOMINGO G. LANDICHO, Ph. D.
“Kamay”
TULA
1st prize
REAGAN R. MAIQUEZ
Cirilo Juan Martinez Prudencio
“Ilang Sandali Makalipas ang Huling Araw ng Mundo”
2nd prize
ALWYNN C. JAVIER
“Yaong Pakpak na Binunot sa Akin”
3rd prize
CHARLES B. TUVILLA
Gerardus Antilochus Y. Cervantez
“Sambutil na Daigdig sa Ilalim ng Pilik”
TULANG ISINULAT PARA SA MGA BATA
1st prize
EUGENE Y. EVASCO
“May Tiyanak Sa Loob Ng Aking Bag”
2nd prize
JESUS M. SANTIAGO
Sangroksu
“Kuwentong Matanda, Bersong Bata”
3rd prize
MICHAEL M. COROZA
Huseng Bulilit
“Munting Daigdig ng Dalit at Awit”
DULANG MAY ISANG YUGTO
1st prize
LAYETA P. BUCOY
Nuisance Candidate
“Doc Resureccion: Gagamutin Ang Bayan”
2nd prize
LIZA C. MAGTOTO
Mingaw Bugambilya
“Paigan”
3rd prize
JOSE DENNIS C. TEODOSIO
Dolor Magdangal
“Asunto”
DULANG GANAP ANG HABA
1st prize
RODOLFO C. VERA
Pirata
“Ismail at Isabel”
2nd prize
REUEL MOLINA AGUILA
“Sa Kanto Ng Wakas at Katotohanan Ext.”
3rd prize
SIR ANRIL P. TIATCO
Nicolas Pineda
“Miss Dulce Extranjera”
DULANG PAMPELIKULA
1st prize
Seymour Barros Sanchez & Christian M. Lacuesta
Simeon Marquez Pascua
“Hiwaga”
2nd prize
JERRY B. GRACIO
Bebe Chakanghari
“Muli”
3rd prize
ENRIQUE RAMOS
Prince Yamamoto
“Moonlight Over Baler”
KABATAAN SANAYSAY
1st prize
AXCEL L. TRINIDAD
Juan Dimagiba
“Si Ate Elsa, Si Aling Carmen at Ako Laban sa mga
Nangungunang Bansa sa Mundo”
2nd prize
JOHANNA ROSE E. CALISIN
Tin-Tin
“Nagkakaisang Isip, Damdamin at Lakas”
3rd prize
MAYA VICTORIA S. ROJAS
Aya Miho
“Humabol Ka, Pilipino!”
Regional Division
SHORT STORY – CEBUANO
1st prize
CORAZON M. ALMERINO
Nang Ulding
“Sugmat”
2nd prize
RICHEL G. DOROTAN
Tomas Sumakwel
“Biyahe”
3rd prize
FERDINAND L. BALINO
Asgalak Kabakdow
“Mga Mananap sa Kagabhion”
SHORT STORY – HILIGAYNON
1st prize
FERDINAND L. BALINO
Asgalak Kabakdow
“Kanamit Gid Sang Arroz Valenciana”
2nd prize
ALICE TAN GONZALES
Madiaas
“Baha”
3rd prize
JOSELITO VLADIMIR D. PEREZ
Leonora M. Chiu
“Ang Santo Intiero”
SHORT STORY - ILUKO
1st prize
DANILO B. ANTALAN
Ilocos Sur
“Vigan”
2nd prize
ARIEL S. TABAG
Saniata T. Kailokuan
“Dagiti Ayup Iti Bantay Quimmallugong”
3rd prize
REYNALDO A. DUQUE
Juan Daquioag
“Ti Kararua Ni Roman Catolico, Mannaniw, Nga Immulog Iti Impierno”
English Division
SHORT STORY
1st prize
SIGFREDO R. IÑIGO
Kamaong Bato
“Home of the Sierra Madre”
2nd prize
ANNE LAGAMAYO
“Mr. & Mrs. Reyes and the Polka-dotted Sofa”
3rd prize
LUIS KATIGBAK
Ivan Tan
“Dear Distance”
SHORT STORY FOR CHILDREN
1st prize
KATHLEEN ATON-OSIAS
“Apolinario and the Name Trader”
2nd prize
EDGARDO B. MARANAN
Enyo Palaw
“The Artist of the Cave”
3rd prize
PAOLO GABRIEL V. CHIKIAMCO
“Dear Mr. Supremo”
ESSAY
1st prize
EDGARDO B. MARANAN
Diego Cienfuegos
“A Passage Through the Storm”
2nd prize
ERLINDA E. PANLILIO
Celadon
“Saying Goodbye to the House”
3rd prize
MARIA TERESA P. GARCIA
Tess Garcia
“Sweet of the Earth”
POETRY
1st prize
VINCENZ SERRANO
Alcide Bava
“The Collapse of What Separates Us”
2nd prize
ELIZA A. VICTORIA
Eon
“Reportage”
3rd prize
MARK ANTHONY R. CAYANAN
Cheri
“Placelessness Poems from a Series”
POETRY WRITTEN FOR CHILDREN
1st prize
EDGAR B. MARANAN
Berto Batotoy
“The Google Song & Other Rhymes for Children”
2nd prize
HEIDI EMILY EUSEBIO ABAD
Gaia
“Child of Earth Poems”
3rd prize
H. FRANCISCO V. PENONES, JR.
Franco Serafin
“Turtle and Other Poems for Children”
ONE-ACT PLAY
1st prize
No Prize Awarded
2nd prize
No Prize Awarded
3rd prize
VIOLET B. LUCASI
Manahapet
“Balangao”
FULL-LENGTH PLAY
1st prize
No Prize Awarded
2nd prize
No Prize Awarded
3rd prize
FLOY C. QUINTOS
Noel Carillon
“Fake”
KABATAAN ESSAY
1st prize
CRISTINA GRATIA T. TANTENGCO
“The Benefits fo Selflessness”
2nd prize
VINCEN GREGORY Y. YU
“Dreams and Pastures”
3rd prize
ANGELITA A. BOMBARDA
Angel Bombarda
“On Being Filipino, A Citizen to the World”
Hall of Fame Awards for 2009
Reuel Molina Aguila
1992 - “How I Spent My Summer Vacation o Kung Papaano Ko
Ipinaliwanag Sa Aking Mga Anak Ang Pagkatalo Ng Aking
Kandidato Sa Nakaraang Eleksyon,” Sanaysay
1993 - “May Katulong Sa Aking Sopas,” Sanaysay
2001 - “Ampalaya,” Futuristic Fiction-Filipino
2005 - “Baligho (Ikatlo sa Trilohiya),” Dulang Ganap Ang Haba
2009 - “Ngunit Wala Akong Litrato Noong Nasa Kolehiyo Ako,”
Sanaysay
Eugene Y. Evasco
2000 - “Ang Maisisilid Sa Pandama,”Tula
2000 - “Hilong Talilong,” Maikling Kuwentong Pambata
2001 - “Mga Pilat Sa Pilak,” Sanaysay
2005 - “Tag-Araw Ng Mga Ibong Hilaga,” Maikling Kuwentong
Pambata
2009 - “May Tiyanak Sa Loob Ng Aking Bag,” Tulang Isinulat Para Sa
Mga Bata
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
Dr. Rustica C. Carpio – TAGAPANGULO
Raffy R. Tejada – kagawad
Glecy C. Atienza – kagawad
SANAYSAY
Rebecca T. Añonuevo – TAGAPANGULO
Lolita Abueg- kagawad
Luna Sicat-Cleto – kagawad
TULA
Aida F. Santos – TAGAPANGULO
Jema M. Pamintuan – kagawad
Dr. Rofel G. Brion – kagawad
MAIKLING KUWENTONG PAMBATA
Dr. Felicitas E. Pado – TAGAPANGULO
Tara FT Sering – kagawad
Edgar C. Samar – kagawad
MAIKLING KUWENTO
Dr. Mario I. Miclat – TAGAPANGULO
Marco A. V. Lopez – kagawad
Alvin B. Yapan – kagawad
DULANG MAY ISANG YUGTO
Dr. Rolando B. Tolentino – TAGAPANGULO
Vincent A. De Jesus – kagawad
Isay Alvarez – kagawad
TULANG ISINULAT PARA SA MGA BATA
Roberto T. Añonuevo – TAGAPANGULO
Karina A. Bolasco
Rogelio G. Mangahas
DULANG PAMPELIKULA
Mel Chionglo – TAGAPANGULO
Carlo J. Caparas – kagawad
Adolf Alix, Jr. – kagawad
ENGLISH DIVISION
FULL-LENGTH PLAY
Joy G. Virata - CHAIRPERSON
Shamaine C. Buencamino - member
Pinky Amador - member
ESSAY
Dr. Elmer A. Ordoñez - CHAIRMAN
Danilo Francisco M. Reyes - member
Eden E. Estopace - member
POETRY
Ana Maria Katigbak - CHAIRPERSON
Conchitina Cruz - member
Mikael de Lara Co - member
SHORT STORY FOR CHILDREN
Neni Sta. Romana Cruz - CHAIRPERSON
Cyan Abad-Jugo - member
Dina Ocampo-Cristobal - member
SHORT STORY
Dr. Macario Tiu – CHAIRMAN
Esther M. Pacheco - member
Amado Angelo R. Lacuesta - member
ONE-ACT PLAY
Dr. Isagani R. Cruz - CHAIRMAN
Edward Cabagnot - member
Debbie Ann Tan - member
POETRY WRITTEN FOR CHILDREN
Mr. Ramon Sunico - CHAIRMAN
Mr. Alfred Yuson
Ms. Ma. Elena Paterno-Locsin
KABATAAN SANAYSAY and ESSAY
Ma. Milagros C. Laurel-CHAIRPERSON
Marra PL. Lanot-member
Ian Rosales Casocot-member
REGIONAL LANGUAGES
SHORT STORY – ILUKO
Honor Blanco Cabie – CHAIRMAN
Dr. Noemi U. Rosal – member
Dionisio S. Bulong – member
SHORT STORY - CEBUANO
Atty. Manuel Lino Faelnar – CHAIRMAN
Dr. Erlinda K. Alburo – member
Dr. Carmencita R. Abayan – member
SHORT STORY- HILIGAYNON
Dr. Isabel D. Sebullen – CHAIRPERSON
Nerio Jedeliz – member
Dr. Rosario Cruz-Lucero – member