2011 Palanca Awards

61st Palanca Awards
Date	September 1, 2011
Location	The Peninsula Manila, Makati City, PH

The Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature winners for 2011 received their medals (for first Prize winners only), certificates (for all winners) and cash prizes during awarding ceremonies held on September 1, 2011, at the Peninsula Hotel Manila in Makati City. Guest of honor and speaker was National Artist for Literature Francisco Sionil Jose, who was conferred the Gawad Dangal ng Lahi by awards director, Sylvia Palanca - Quirino. Victor Emmanuel Carmelo 'Vim' Nadera served as Master of Ceremonies.

English Division

Novel

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

Judges: J. Neil Garcia (Chairman), Benjamin S. Bautista, Criselda Yabes

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

Judges: Dean Francis Alfar (Chairman), Shirley O. Lua, Esther M. Pacheco

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

Judges: Beaulah Pedregosa - Taguiwalo (Chairman), Feny Delos Angeles - Bautista, Luis Joaquin M. Katigbak

Essay

First Prize: "The Turn for Home: Memories of Santa Ana Park" by Jennifer Rebecca L. Ortuoste (Jenny Ortuoste)
Second Prize: "The River of Gold" by Jeena Rani Marquez - Manaois
Third Prize: "The Stain of Blackberries" by Rosario Cruz - Lucero

Judges: Federico M. Macaranas (Chairman), Katrina P. Tuvera - Quimbo, Thelma E. Arambulo

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 Lanot Lacaba

Judges: Edgardo B. Maranan (Chairman), Maria Elena Paterno - Locsin, Lina B. Diaz de Rivera

One-Act Play

First Prize: "Evening at the Opera" by Florencio C. Quintos (Floy Quintos)
Second Prize: No Winner
Third Prize: No Winner

Judges: Glenn Sevilla Mas (Chairman), Ronan Capinding, Josefina Estrella

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

Judges: Miguel Faustmann (Chairman), Malou Jacob, Nestor O. Jardin

Filipino Division

Nobela (Novel)

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

Judges: Reynaldo A. Duque (Chairman), Lilia F. Antonio, Fanny A. Garcia

Maikling Kuwento (Short Story)

First Prize: No Winner
Second Prize: No Winner
Third Prize: "Metro Gwapo" by Michael S. Bernaldez

Judges: Jimmuel C. Naval (Chairman), Fidel Rillo, Jr., Marco Aniano V. Lopez

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

Judges: Dina Ocampo - Cristobal (Chairman), Virgilio V. Vitug, Felicitas E. Pado

Sanaysay (Essay)

First Prize: "Ang Pag-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

Judges: Pamela C. Constantino (Chairman), Vina P. Paz, Lourd de Veyra

Tula (Poetry)

First Prize: "Agua" by Enrique Sia Villasis
Second Prize: "Mga Nakaw na Linya" by Joseph Rosmon M. Tuazon
Third Prize: "Ilang Tala Hinggil sa Daangbakal" by Christopher B. Nuyles

Judges: Rebecca T. Añonuevo (Chairman), Rofel G. Brion, Alfonso S. Mendoza

Tulang Pambata (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

Judges: Heidi Emily Eusebio - Abad (Chairman), German Villanueva Gervacio, Jesus Manuel Santiago

Dulang May Isang Yugto (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.

Judges: Roy C. Iglesias (Chairman), Clodualdo del Mundo, Jr., Maribel Legarda

Dulang May Ganap na Haba (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

Judges: Rosauro 'Uro' Q. Dela Cruz (Chairman), Chris B. Millado, Robert Seña

Dulang Pampelikula (Screenplay)

First Prize: "Tru Lab" by Lemuel E. Garcellano
Second Prize: "Huling Isang Taon" by T-Jay K. Medina
Third Prize: "Emmanuel" by Helen V. Lasquite

Judges: Ricky Davao (Chairman), Gil Portes, Joel Lamangan

Regional Languages Division

Short Story in Cebuano

First Prize: "Ang Tawo sa Punoan sa Nangka sa Hinablayan" by Richel G. Dorotan
Second Prize: "Isla Verde" by Errol A, Merquita
Third Prize: "Black Pearl" by Macario D. Tiu

Judges: Edgar S. Godin (Chairman), Erlinda Kintanar Alburo, Jaime L. An Lim

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

Judges: Nereo E. Jedeliz, Jr. (Chairman), Resurrección Hidalgo, Genevieve L. Asenjo

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.

Judges: Honor Blanco Cabie (Chairman), Roy V. Aragon, Priscilla Supnet Macansantos

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)

Judges (both categories): Grace Dacanay Chong (Chairman), Perfecto T. Martin, Ruel S. De Vera

References

Programme, 61st Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature (Leaflet).
http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/231241/lifestyle/reviews/writers-old-and-new-shine-at-the-palanca-awards
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/52695/55-writers-top-this-year%E2%80%99s-edition-of-palanca-awards
http://www.philippinestoday.net/archives/2882
http://www.mindanews.com/top-stories/2011/09/04/2-davao-writers-bag-palanca-awards/

External links

Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature

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