69th Palanca Awards Roster of Judges

Mr. Carl Anthony S. Palanca and Mrs. Criselda “Dang” Cecilio-Palanca with Dr. Pantoja-Hidalgo (center), guest speaker and Gawad Dangal ng Lahi awardee

The nation’s literati gathered recently at the Rigodon Ballroom of The Peninsula Manila to celebrate and honor the winners of the 69th Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature.

Recognized among the winning authors are the elite literary magnates who helped determine those who deserve to be part of the illustrious roster of Palanca awardees.

Mr. Lamberto E. Antonio, Hall of Fame Awardee

This year, a total of 63 authors, poets, academics, and other luminaries handpicked from their respective areas of expertise contributed their time and knowledge to evaluate which literary compositions deserved the much coveted Palanca Awards.

The Palanca Awards is the longest-running literary competition in the Philippines and is considered as the gold standard in writing excellence. Named after the businessman and philanthropist Don Carlos Palanca Sr., it aims to both enrich Philippine Literature by giving incentives to writers and serving as a treasury of Philippine literary gems.

Mrs. Criselda “Dang” Cecilio-Palanca speaking on behalf of the Carlos Palanca Foundation

The 69th Palanca Awards roster of judges for each division and category is as follows:

FILIPINO DIVISION

MAIKLING KUWENTO

Dr. Jun Cruz Reyes – TAGAPANGULO

Mr. Marco A. V. Lopez – Kagawad

Ms. Ani Rosa Almario – Kagawad

                       

MAIKLING KUWENTONG PAMBATA

Dr. Christine S. Bellen-Ang – TAGAPANGULO

Dr. Rosario Torres Yu – Kagawad

Mr. Genaro R. Gojo Cruz– Kagawad

                         

 

 

Sanaysay

Dr. Ma. Milagros C. Laurel. –TAGAPANGULO

Mr. Mikael de Lara Co – Kagawad

Mr. John Jack G. Wigley – Kagawad

                         

Tula  

Atty. Roberto T. Añonuevo – TAGAPANGULO

Mr. Jerry B. Gracio – Kagawad

Mr. Romulo P. Baquiran, Jr. – Kagawad

                         

Tula para sa mga Bata

Mr. Ramon C. Sunico – TAGAPANGULO

Dr. Joselito D. De Los Reyes – Kagawad

Dr.  Lalaine F. Yanilla Aquino – Kagawad

                         

Dulang May Isang Yugto

Prof. Rolando S. Dela Cruz – TAGAPANGULO

Mr. Dexter M. Santos – Kagawad

Ms. Irma Adlawan – Kagawad

                         

Dulang Ganap ang Haba

Dr. Ruth Elynia S. Mabanglo – TAGAPANGULO

Dr. Rolando B. Tolentino – Kagawad

Mr. Jun Robles Lana – Kagawad

                         

Dulang Pampelikula

Mr. Jeffrey Jeturian – TAGAPANGULO

Mr. John Arcilla – Kagawad

Mr. Mark Meily – Kagawad

 

NOBELA

Mr. Edgar C. Samar – TAGAPANGULO

Dr. Fanny A. Garcia – Kagawad

Dr. Lilia F. Antonio – Kagawad

 

ENGLISH DIVISION

Short Story

Dr. J. Neil C. Garcia – CHAIRMAN

Mr. Dean Francis Alfar – Member

Mr. Ralph Semino Galan – Member

                         

Short Story for            Children

Ms. Neni Sta. Romana Cruz – CHAIRPERSON

Ms. Graciela E. Mendoza – Member

Dr. Nina Lim-Yuson – Member

                         

Essay

Ms. Violeta A. Laraya – CHAIRPERSON

Ms. Emily A. Abrera – Member

Dr. Rosario O. Lapus – Member

                         

Poetry        

Mr. JuaniyoArcellana – CHAIRMAN

Dr. Dinah T. Roma – Member

Dr. MarjorieEvasco – Member

                         

Poetry Written for Children

Ms. Roberta Marie Sabido – CHAIRPERSON

Ms. Yna S. Reyes – Member

Ms. Frances A. Ong – Member

                         

One-act Play

Mr. Glen Sevilla Mas – CHAIRMAN

Ms. Edna May O. Landicho – Member

Mr. Dennis N. Marasigan – Member

                         

Full-length Play           

Dr. Alexander C. Cortez – CHAIRMAN

Dr. AmihanBonifacio-Ramolete – Member

Mr. Victor Miguel Faustmann – Member

 

novel

Mr. Alfred A. Yuson – CHAIRMAN

Mr. D.M. Reyes – Member

Mr. Angelo R. Lacuesta – Member

 

 

KABATAAN DIVISION

Kabataan Essay (Eng & Fil)

Dr. Mario I. Miclat – CHAIRMAN

Ms. LilibethOblena-Quiore – Member

Dr. Edizon A. Fermin – Member

 

 

REGIONAL LANGUAGES DIVISION                                

Short Story (Cebuano)

Dr. Jaime An Lim – CHAIRMAN

Mr. Richel G. Dorotan – Member

Dr. Linda K. Alburo – Member

                         

Short Story (Hiligaynon)

Dr. Isabel D. Sebullen – CHAIRPERSON

Mr. John Iremil E. Teodoro – Member

Dr. John E. Barrios – Member

                         

Short Story (Ilokano)

Dr. Lilia Q. Santiago – CHAIRPERSON

Mr. Cles B. Rambaud – Member

Ms. MariaLeonida M. Fres-Felix – Member