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style="text-align:right; vertical-align:middle;; padding:0 0 0 0.5em;" class="noprint"><b>·</b> <a href="/wiki/1998_Palanca_Awards" title="1998 Palanca Awards">1998</a> →</td> </tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table> <p>The <b>47th Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature</b> was held to commemorate the memory of Don Carlos Palanca Sr. through an endeavor that would promote education and culture in the country.<sup id="cite_ref-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-1"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>1<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p><b>LIST OF WINNERS</b> </p><p>The 1997 winners were divided into 22 categories, with the short story, short story for children, poetry, essay, one-act play, and full-length play open to both English and Filipino Divisions, and the Dulang Pantelebisyon and Dulang Pampelikula open only for the Filipino Division, and the short stories in Cebuano, Hiligaynon, and Iluko in the Regional Language Division. </p> <meta property="mw:PageProp/toc" /> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="English_Division">English Division</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=1997_Palanca_Awards&action=edit&section=1" title="Edit section: English Division"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Short_Story">Short Story</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=1997_Palanca_Awards&action=edit&section=2" title="Edit section: Short Story"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <ul><li>First Prize: David C. Martinez, "The Amulet"</li> <li>Second Prize: <a href="/w/index.php?title=Clinton_Palanca&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="Clinton Palanca (page does not exist)">Clinton Palanca</a>, "The Window"</li> <li>Third Prize: Ma. Romina M. Gonzales, "Welostit"</li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Short_Story_for_Children">Short Story for Children</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=1997_Palanca_Awards&action=edit&section=3" title="Edit section: Short Story for Children"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <ul><li>First Prize: Natasha Vizcarra, "How My Sister Turned Me Into a Worm"</li> <li>Second Prize: Victoria Estrella C. Bravo, "Fetch"</li> <li>Third Prize: Jeanne Lim, "Speedy and Jet"</li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Poetry">Poetry</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=1997_Palanca_Awards&action=edit&section=4" title="Edit section: Poetry"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <ul><li>First Prize: Ma. Luisa A. Igloria, "Presence"</li> <li>Second Prize: David C. Martinez, "Shadow in the Sun"</li> <li>Third Prize: Francis C. Macasantos, "The Assassin and Other Poems"</li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Essay">Essay</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=1997_Palanca_Awards&action=edit&section=5" title="Edit section: Essay"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <ul><li>First Prize: <a href="/wiki/Manuel_L._Quezon_III" class="mw-redirect" title="Manuel L. Quezon III">Manuel L. Quezon III</a>, "On Presidential Portraits"</li> <li>Second Prize: <a href="/wiki/Melba_Padilla_Maggay" title="Melba Padilla Maggay">Melba Padilla Maggay</a>, "Mother of Stories"</li> <li>Third Prize: Tomas C. Boquiren, "The Inner Life"</li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="One-Act_Play">One-Act Play</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=1997_Palanca_Awards&action=edit&section=6" title="Edit section: One-Act Play"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <ul><li>First Prize: No Winner</li> <li>Second Prize: Jose Victor Z. Torres, "A Daughter's Seed"</li> <li>Third Prize: Felix A. Clemente, "The Guest is Reluctant But..."</li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Full-Length_Play">Full-Length Play</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=1997_Palanca_Awards&action=edit&section=7" title="Edit section: Full-Length Play"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <ul><li>First Prize: Crispin Ramos, "Return to Santander"</li> <li>Second Prize: Jorshinelle T. Sonza, "Dog Days in America"</li> <li>Third Prize: Behn Cervantes, "Istorya ni Bonipasyo: Kasla Gloria Ti Hawaii"</li></ul> <p><br /> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Filipino_Division">Filipino Division</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=1997_Palanca_Awards&action=edit&section=8" title="Edit section: Filipino Division"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Maikling_Kwento">Maikling Kwento</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=1997_Palanca_Awards&action=edit&section=9" title="Edit section: Maikling Kwento"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <ul><li>First Prize: Alvin B. Yapan, "Nang Gabing Mamatay ang Nana Soling"</li> <li>Second Prize: Mayette Bayuga, "Ang Baliw"</li> <li>Third Prize: Libay Linsangan Cantor, "Si Joe Cool Kasi"</li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Maikling_Kwentong_Pambata">Maikling Kwentong Pambata</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=1997_Palanca_Awards&action=edit&section=10" title="Edit section: Maikling Kwentong Pambata"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <ul><li>First Prize: Susie R. Baclagon-Borrero, "Salu-salo"</li> <li>Second Prize: Teresita G. Hizon, "May Lugar Kaya sa Langit Para sa Asong Batik-batik?"</li> <li>Third Prize: Libay Linsangan Cantor, "Si Totoy sa Gubat ng Diwata"</li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Tula">Tula</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=1997_Palanca_Awards&action=edit&section=11" title="Edit section: Tula"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <ul><li>First Prize: Roberto T. Añonuevo, "Pink Guba at Iba Pang Alinignig"</li> <li>Second Prize: Khavn De La Cruz, "Larombata"</li> <li>Third Prize: Roberto Ofanda Umil, "Pagkapaso ng Puso, Mga Tula ng Pagsuyo"</li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Sanaysay">Sanaysay</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=1997_Palanca_Awards&action=edit&section=12" title="Edit section: Sanaysay"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <ul><li>First Prize: <a href="/wiki/Luis_P._Gatmaitan" class="mw-redirect" title="Luis P. Gatmaitan">Luis P. Gatmaitan</a>, "Reseta at Letra: sa Daigdig ng Isang Doktor-Manunulat"</li> <li>Second Prize: Glecy C. Atienza, "Sa Aking Pinipintuho, Isang Sayaw ng Paghuhubad"</li> <li>Third Prize: Ma. Josephine Barrios, "Chapter Eight"</li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Dulang_May_Isang_Yugto">Dulang May Isang Yugto</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=1997_Palanca_Awards&action=edit&section=13" title="Edit section: Dulang May Isang Yugto"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <ul><li>First Prize: Allan L. Palileo, "Lakhan Bini"</li> <li>Second Prize: Josephine Barrios, "Despidida"</li> <li>Third Prize: Jun F. Flavier Pablo, "Rogad por Nosotros"</li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Dulang_Ganap_ang_Haba">Dulang Ganap ang Haba</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=1997_Palanca_Awards&action=edit&section=14" title="Edit section: Dulang Ganap ang Haba"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <ul><li>First Prize: Aurora D. Yumul, "In Karakter"</li> <li>Second Prize: <a href="/wiki/John_Iremil_Teodoro" title="John Iremil Teodoro">John Iremil Teodoro</a>, "Unang Ulan ng Mayo"</li> <li>Third Prize: Sid Gomez Hildawa, "Macho Motel"</li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Dulang_Pantelebisyon">Dulang Pantelebisyon</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=1997_Palanca_Awards&action=edit&section=15" title="Edit section: Dulang Pantelebisyon"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <ul><li>First Prize: <a href="/wiki/Rodolfo_Lana_Jr." class="mw-redirect" title="Rodolfo Lana Jr.">Rodolfo Lana Jr.</a> and Peter Ong Lim, "Pula"</li> <li>Second Prize: <a href="/wiki/Rodolfo_Lana_Jr." class="mw-redirect" title="Rodolfo Lana Jr.">Rodolfo Lana Jr.</a>, "23rd Floor"</li> <li>Third Prize: Edzel Cardil, "Par"</li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Dulang_Pampelikula">Dulang Pampelikula</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=1997_Palanca_Awards&action=edit&section=16" title="Edit section: Dulang Pampelikula"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <ul><li>First Prize: Al A. Puedan, "Daluyong sa Dibdib"</li> <li>Second Prize: <a href="/wiki/Rodolfo_Lana_Jr." class="mw-redirect" title="Rodolfo Lana Jr.">Rodolfo Lana Jr.</a> and Peter Ong Lim, "Barber's Cut"</li> <li>Third Prize: <a href="/wiki/Lav_Diaz" title="Lav Diaz">Lav Indico Diaz</a>, "West Side Avenue, JC"'</li></ul> <p><br /> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Regional_Division">Regional Division</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=1997_Palanca_Awards&action=edit&section=17" title="Edit section: Regional Division"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Short_Story_[Cebuano]"><span id="Short_Story_.5BCebuano.5D"></span>Short Story [Cebuano]</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=1997_Palanca_Awards&action=edit&section=18" title="Edit section: Short Story [Cebuano]"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <ul><li>First Prize: <a href="/wiki/Ernesto_Lariosa" title="Ernesto Lariosa">Ernesto D. Lariosa</a>, "Bugti"</li> <li>Second Prize: Ricardo I. Patalinjug, "Hangtod Matapos Ang Gabi"</li> <li>Third Prize: Genaro Enad Tanudtanud, "Sa Sabakan Sa Bukid"</li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Short_Story_[Hiligaynon]"><span id="Short_Story_.5BHiligaynon.5D"></span>Short Story [Hiligaynon]</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=1997_Palanca_Awards&action=edit&section=19" title="Edit section: Short Story [Hiligaynon]"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <ul><li>First Prize: Alfredo R. Siva, "Kami nga Waay Diri, Waay Didto"</li> <li>Second Prize: Alice Tan Gonzales, "Mga Luha Para Kay Tatay Jose"</li> <li>Third Prize: Alice Tan Gonzales, "Isa Ka Pompong Nga Rosas"</li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Short_Story_[Iluko]"><span id="Short_Story_.5BIluko.5D"></span>Short Story [Iluko]</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=1997_Palanca_Awards&action=edit&section=20" title="Edit section: Short Story [Iluko]"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <ul><li>First Prize: Reynaldo A. Duque, "Colorum"</li> <li>Second Prize: Aurelio S. Agcaoili, "Ti Ligsay, Ti Anniniwan, Ken Ti Daton"</li> <li>Third Prize: Reynaldo A. Duque, "Gita Dagiti Ledda"</li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="References">References</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=1997_Palanca_Awards&action=edit&section=21" title="Edit section: References"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r1239543626">.mw-parser-output .reflist{margin-bottom:0.5em;list-style-type:decimal}@media screen{.mw-parser-output .reflist{font-size:90%}}.mw-parser-output .reflist .references{font-size:100%;margin-bottom:0;list-style-type:inherit}.mw-parser-output .reflist-columns-2{column-width:30em}.mw-parser-output .reflist-columns-3{column-width:25em}.mw-parser-output .reflist-columns{margin-top:0.3em}.mw-parser-output .reflist-columns ol{margin-top:0}.mw-parser-output .reflist-columns li{page-break-inside:avoid;break-inside:avoid-column}.mw-parser-output .reflist-upper-alpha{list-style-type:upper-alpha}.mw-parser-output .reflist-upper-roman{list-style-type:upper-roman}.mw-parser-output .reflist-lower-alpha{list-style-type:lower-alpha}.mw-parser-output .reflist-lower-greek{list-style-type:lower-greek}.mw-parser-output .reflist-lower-roman{list-style-type:lower-roman}</style><div class="reflist"> <div class="mw-references-wrap"><ol class="references"> <li id="cite_note-1"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><b><a href="#cite_ref-1">^</a></b></span> <span class="reference-text"><style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r1238218222">.mw-parser-output cite.citation{font-style:inherit;word-wrap:break-word}.mw-parser-output .citation q{quotes:"\"""\"""'""'"}.mw-parser-output .citation:target{background-color:rgba(0,127,255,0.133)}.mw-parser-output .id-lock-free.id-lock-free a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/65/Lock-green.svg")right 0.1em center/9px no-repeat}.mw-parser-output .id-lock-limited.id-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .id-lock-registration.id-lock-registration a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d6/Lock-gray-alt-2.svg")right 0.1em center/9px no-repeat}.mw-parser-output .id-lock-subscription.id-lock-subscription a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/aa/Lock-red-alt-2.svg")right 0.1em center/9px no-repeat}.mw-parser-output .cs1-ws-icon a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4c/Wikisource-logo.svg")right 0.1em center/12px no-repeat}body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) .mw-parser-output .id-lock-free a,body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) .mw-parser-output .id-lock-limited a,body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) .mw-parser-output .id-lock-registration a,body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) .mw-parser-output .id-lock-subscription a,body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) .mw-parser-output .cs1-ws-icon a{background-size:contain;padding:0 1em 0 0}.mw-parser-output .cs1-code{color:inherit;background:inherit;border:none;padding:inherit}.mw-parser-output .cs1-hidden-error{display:none;color:var(--color-error,#d33)}.mw-parser-output .cs1-visible-error{color:var(--color-error,#d33)}.mw-parser-output .cs1-maint{display:none;color:#085;margin-left:0.3em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-left{padding-left:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-right{padding-right:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .citation .mw-selflink{font-weight:inherit}@media screen{.mw-parser-output .cs1-format{font-size:95%}html.skin-theme-clientpref-night .mw-parser-output .cs1-maint{color:#18911f}}@media screen and (prefers-color-scheme:dark){html.skin-theme-clientpref-os .mw-parser-output .cs1-maint{color:#18911f}}</style><cite class="citation web cs1"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.palancaawards.com.ph/index.php/history">"BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CARLOS PALANCA MEMORIAL AWARDS FOR LITERATURE"</a>. <i>palancaawards.com.ph</i>. 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