The 61st Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature was held on September 1, 2011, 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. National Artist for Literature Francisco Sionil Jose was Guest of Honor and Speaker at this year’s awarding ceremony.[1]
61st Palanca Awards | |
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Date | September 1, 2011 |
Location | The Peninsula Manila, Makati, Philippines |
English Division
editNovel
edit- Grand Prize: Marivi Soliven-Blanco, In the Service of Secrets
Short Story
edit- First Prize: Asterio Enrico N. Gutierrez, "The Big Man"
- Second Prize: Alexis Abola, "Disappearances"
- Third Prize: Johannes L. Chua, "Prodigal"
Short Story for Children
edit- First Prize: Nikki Alfar, "Tom Yum"
- Second Prize: Georgianna R. De Vera, "Tatay, Through the Wind and the Waves"
- Third Prize: Benjamin Pimentel, "Gagamba, The Spider from the Islands"
Poetry
edit- First Prize: Eliza A. Victoria, "Maps"
- Second Prize: Marie S. La Viña, "Stones and Other Poems"
- Third Prize: Simeon Dumdum Jr., "Maguindanao"
Poetry Written for Children
edit- First Prize: Cynthia Baculi-Condez, "The Universe and Other Poems"
- Second Prize: Peter Solis Nery, "The Shape of Happiness"
- Third Prize: Kris Lanot Lacaba, "The Shaggy Brown Chicken and Other Poems for Children (and for Chicken of All Ages)"
Essay
edit- First Prize: Jenny Ortuoste, "The Turn for Home: Memories of Santa Ana Park"
- Second Prize: Jeena Rani Marquez-Manaois, "The River of Gold"
- Third Prize: Rosario Cruz Lucero, "The Stain of Blackberries"
One-Act Play
edit- First Prize: Floy Quintos, "Evening at the Opera"
- Second Prize: No Winner
- Third Prize: No Winner
Full-Length Play
edit- First Prize: Joshua L. Lim So, "A Return Home"
- Second Prize: Peter Solis Nery, "If the Shoe Fits (Or, The Five Men Imelda Marcos Meets in Heaven)"
- Third Prize: Jonathan R. Guillermo, "Freshmen"
Filipino Division
editNobela
edit- Grand Prize: Allan Alberto N. Derain, Ang Banal na Aklat ng Mga Kumag[2]
Maikling Kwento
edit- First Prize: No Winner
- Second Prize: No Winner
- Third Prize: Michael S. Bernaldez, "Metro Gwapo"
Maikling Kwentong Pambata
edit- First Prize: Segundo D. Matias Jr., "Alamat ng Duhat"
- Second Prize: Joachim Emilio B. Antonio, "Sa Tapat ng Tindahan ni Mang Teban"
- Third Prize: Christian U. Tordecillas, "Si Inda, Ang Manok at Ang Mga Lamang-lupa"
Tula
edit- First Prize: Enrique S. Villasis, "Agua"
- Second Prize: Joseph Rosmon M. Tuazon, "Mga Nakaw na Linya"
- Third Prize: Christopher B. Nuyles, "Ilang Tala Hinggil sa Daangbakal"
Tulang Pambata
edit- First Prize: Marcel L. Milliam, "Ako ang Bida"
- Second Prize: Eugene Evasco, "Isang Mabalahibong Bugtong"
- Third Prize: John Enrico C. Torralba, "Manghuhuli Ako ng Sinag ng Araw"
Sanaysay
edit- First Prize: Bernadette V. Neri, "Ang Pag-uwi ng Alibughang Anak ng Lupa"
- Second Prize: Rosario Torres-Yu, "Nagbibihis na ang Nanay"
- Third Prize: Nancy Kimuell-Gabriel, "Kubeta"
Dulang May Isang Yugto
edit- First Prize: Remi Karen M. Velasco, "Ondoy: Ang Buhay sa Bubong"
- Second Prize: Layeta P. Bucoy, "El Galeon de Simeon"
- Third Prize: Bernardo O. Aguay Jr., "Posporo"
Dulang May Ganap na Haba
edit- First Prize: Rodolfo C. Vera, "Paalam, Señor Soledad"
- Second Prize: Liza C. Magtoto, "Tamala"
- Third Prize: Joshua L. Lim So, "Panahon ng Sampung Libong Ilong"
Dulang Pampelikula
edit- First Prize: Lemuel E. Garcellano, "Tru Lab"
- Second Prize: T-Jay K. Medina, "Huling Isang Taon"
- Third prize: Helen V. Lasquite, "Emmanuel"
Regional Division
editShort Story [Cebuano]
edit- First Prize: Richel G. Dorotan, "Ang Tawo sa Punoan sa Nangka sa Hinablayan"
- Second Prize: Errol A, Merquita, "Isla Verde"
- Third Prize: Macario D. Tiu, "Black Pearl"
Short Story [Hiligaynon]
edit- First Prize: Peter Solis Nery, "Donato Bugtot"
- Second Prize: Alice Tan-Gonzales, "Kahapunanon sa Laguerta ni Alberto"
- Third Prize: Kizza Grace F. Gardoce, "Pabalon"
Short Story [Iluko]
edit- First Prize: Ariel Sotelo Tabag, "Saddam"
- Second Prize: Juan A. Asuncion, "Ayuno"
- Third Prize: Norberto D. Bumanglang Jr., "Ti Agdamdamili"
Kabataan Division
editKabataan Essay
edit- First Prize: Mariah Christelle F. Reodica, "The Golden Mean"
- Second Prize: Scott Lee Chua, "Of Pixels and Power"
- Third Prize: Leo Francis F. Abot, "Gods of the Internet"
Kabataan Sanaysay
edit- First Prize: Mary Amie Gelina E. Dumatol, "Ang Makulit, Ang Mapagtanong, at Ang Mundo ng Kasagutan"
- Second Prize: Abegail Joy Yuson Lee, "Nang Maging Mendiola Ko ang Internet Dahil Kay Mama"
- Third Prize: Maria Bettina Clare N. Camacho, "Isang Pindot sa Kamalayan"
References
edit- ^ "FULL LIST: Winners, Palanca Awards 2022". rappler.com. Dec 1, 2022. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
- ^ CUPIN, BEA (September 2, 2011). "Writers old and new shine at the Palanca Awards". Retrieved 25 Aug 2024.
- Programme, 61st Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature (Leaflet).
External links
edit- "Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature". Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
- "55 writers top this year's edition of Palanca Awards". Philippine Daily Inquirer. September 4, 2011. Retrieved 25 Aug 2024.
- "Palanca Awards Honors 2011 Literary Gems". philippinestoday.net. Philippines Today. September 5, 2011. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
- "2 Davao writers bag Palanca Awards". mindanews.com. Minda News. September 4, 2011. Retrieved 25 August 2024.