The 59th Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature was held last night at the Manila Pen. Great food, great company (I especially loved National Artist Bien's speech)- kudos to all the winners (especially to Kate, Eliza, Paolo, Luis, Anne, Ferdinand Balino and the 'winningest' Ed Maranan!)
Kabataan Division
Sanaysay
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!)
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)
Filipino Division
Maikling Kuwento
1st – No winner
2nd – Rogelio Braga (“Mga”)
3rd – Jimmuel C. Naval (Ang Kamatayan ng Isang Linggo)
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)
Sanaysay
1st – Reuel Molina Aguila (Ngunit Wala Akong Litrato Noong Nasa Kolehiyo Ako)
2nd – Jing Panganiban-Mendoza (Kumander)
3rd – Domingo G. Landicho, PhD (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)
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)
Dulang May Isang Yugto
1st – Layeta P. Bucoy (Doc Resurreccion: Gagamutin ang Bayan)
2nd – Liza C. Magtoto (Paigan)
3rd – Jose Dennis C. Teodosio (Asunto)
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 Pampelikula
1st – Seymour Barros Sanchez & Christian M. Lacuesta (Hiwaga)
2nd – Jerry B. Gracio (Muli)
3rd – Enrique Ramos (Moonlight Over Baler)
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 – Iluko
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
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)
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)
One–act Play
1st – No winner
2nd – No winner
3rd – Violet B. Lucasi (Balangao)
Full-length Play
1st – No winner
2nd – No winner
3rd – Floy C. Quintos (Fake)
Hall of Fame Awards for 2009
Reuel Molina Aguila
Eugene Y. Evasco
Labels: palanca 2009, palanca awards, palanca winners
