2019 Palanca Awards

The 69th Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature was held on November 8, 2019, at the Peninsula Hotel Manila in Makati City. Fifty-six writers, 32 of whom won the award for the first time, received the prestigious literary award. There were a total of 22 writing categories, with the bi-annual Novel and Novela categories open for this year. All the entries were evaluated by literary personalities from various fields.[1]

69th Palanca Awards
DateNovember 8, 2019
LocationThe Peninsula Manila, Makati City,  Philippines

Decorated screenplay writer and author Lamberto E. Antonio was named a Palanca Awards Hall of Famer, receiving a first prize award for the fifth time.[2] Also, the ceremonies saw the posthumous awarding of Milagros Palanca-Furer, the proponent of the Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature. She was instrumental in helping spur creative writing in the country and is being rightfully recognized for her unwavering dedication to the interest of the Filipino writer.[3]

List of Winners

Kabataan Sanaysay
  • First Prize: Echo Mula Sa Gatilyo by Marielle M. Calicdan
  • Second Prize: Sa Pilang Salungat sa Manghuhula at Bolang Kristal by Mark Andy Pedere
  • Third Prize: Noon Akto-o He’n Fa Gali Em (May Katotohanan pa pala) by Adrian Pete Medina Pregonir

Kabataan Essay
  • First Prize: Thoughts on Eden by Enrico Miguel Pe Aguirre Perez
  • Second Prize: Before You Click by Criscela Ysabelle A. Racelis
  • Third Prize: The Naught of What-is, What-ifs, and Whats-not by Ann Jeline R. Pablo

Maikling Kwento
  • First Prize: Si Etot by Eros S. Atalia
  • Second Prize: Dahil Wala Kaming Tubig by Benjamin Joshua L. Gutierrez
  • Third Prize: Hilaw at Luto sa Bangkete ni Kapitan Gimo by Allan Alberto N. Derain

Maikling Kwentong Pambata
  • First Prize: Maselan ang Tanong ng Batang si Usman by Luis P. Gatmaitan, M.D.
  • Second Prize: Ako ang Kuya by Victoria Estrella C. Bravo
  • Third Prize: Anak ng Tinapay by Jacqueline V. Franquelli

Sanaysay
  • First Prize: Form & Content: Sandata sa Panahon ng Disimpormasyon at War on Drugs by Marianne Mixkaela Z. Villalon
  • Second Prize: Sumasaiyo by Wilfredo O. Pascual Jr.
  • Third Prize: Wala sa Langit si Hesus by Reson A. Gregorio

Tula
  • First Prize: Turno Kung Nokturno at iba pang Tiyempo ng Rilyebo sa Pagberso by Marianne Mixkaela Z. Villalon
  • Second Prize: Ang Wika ng Dagat ay Layo by Ang Wika ng Dagat ay Layo
  • Third Prize: Yaong Hindi Maaaring Hawakan nang Buo by Allan John Andres

Tula Para sa mga Bata
  • First Prize: (no winner)
  • Second Prize: Ganito sa Pabrika by John Romeo L. Venturero
  • Third Prize: Ang Totoo Raya, ang Ulan ay Luha ng Bituin by German Villanueva Gervacio

Dulang may Isang Yugto
  • First Prize: (no winner)
  • Second Prize: Beach House by Chona M. Fernando
  • Third Prize: Transient Lovers by Bridgette Ann M. Rebuca

Dulang Ganap ang Haba
  • First Prize: Ang Duyan ng Magiting by Dustin Edward D. Celestino
  • Second Prize: Ang Huling Mambabatok by Mario L. Mendez, Jr.
  • Third Prize: Junix at Maricel by Bonifacio P. Ilagan

Dulang Pampelikula
  • First Prize: Teatro Pacifico by Mary Honeylyn Joy E. Alipio
  • Second Prize: Angkas by Jaymar Santos Castro
  • Third Prize: Nana Rosa by Rodolfo C. Vera

Short Story – Cebuano
  • First Prize: Binignit by Roehl Joseph A. Dazo
  • Second Prize: Ang Haya ni Tasyo by Januar E. Yap
  • Third Prize: Armas by Jondy M. Arpilleda

Short Story – Hiligaynon
  • First Prize: Si Ena sa Kasisidmon by Alice Tan Gonzales
  • Second Prize: Pakutkot by Ritchie D. Pagunsan
  • Third Prize: Ang mga Retrato sang Dalaga by Anthony B. Capirayan

Short Story – Ilokano
  • First Prize: El Quinto by Edison B. Tobias
  • Second Prize: Ti Kayo by Daniel L. Nesperos
  • Third Prize: Naisangsangayan a Sangaili by Remedios S. Tabelisma-Aguillon

Short Story
  • First Prize: James Machine by Kathleen Osias
  • Second Prize: Death for Serafina by Rayjinar Anne Marie de Guia Salcedo
  • Third Prize: Neon Blindness by Adrian Carl M. Pescador

Short Story for Children
  • First Prize: Pretty Peach and The Color-Matching Kaleidoscope by Juanita Roxas Singer
  • Second Prize: Hair by Victoria Estrella C. Bravo
  • Third Prize: The Accidental Adventure of Bubalus Bubalis by Daisy Ruth Oñate Sohne

Essay
  • First Prize: The Age of the Missing by Jocelyn G. Nicolas
  • Second Prize: Ashfall by Josephine V. Roque
  • Third Prize: Call Me A Book “Editor,” I Dare You by Michaela Sarah De Leon

Poetry
  • First Prize: Notes from the Field by Regine Miren D. Cabato
  • Second Prize: Pentimento by Rodrigo V. Dela Peña Jr.
  • Third Prize: Departures by Alvin Dela Serna Lopez

Poetry Written for Children
  • First Prize: (no winner)
  • Second Prize: (no winner)
  • Third Prize: What Magical Fur is This? And Other Poems by Mia A. Buenaventura

One-Act Play
  • First Prize: Dolorosa by Peter Zaragoza Mayshle
  • Second Prize: Daddy Complex by Adrian Carl M. Pescador
  • Third Prize: The Root of all Magic by Maria Amparo Nolasco Warren

Full-Length Play
  • First Prize: Changelings by Justin Michael A. Naniong
  • Second Prize: Mercy Country by Rolando S. Salvaña
  • Third Prize: Theoria Republica by Lito Casaje

Novel
  • Grand Prize: The Betrayed by Reine Arcache Melvin

Nobela
  • Grand Prize: Agaw-anino by Jerking Guzman Pingol

References
  1. "Here are the winners of the 69th Palanca Awards". GMA News Online. 8 November 2019. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
  2. "LIST: 2019 Palanca Awards winners". Manila Bulletin. 9 November 2019. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
  3. "FULL LIST: Winners, Palanca Awards 2019". Rappler. 8 November 2019. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
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