1960 Palanca Awards

Last updated May 23, 2025

The 10th Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature was held to commemorate the memory of Carlos T. Palanca, Sr. through an endeavor that would promote education and culture in the country.^[1]

English Division

Short Story

First Prize: Kerima Polotan Tuvera, "The Tourists"
Second Prize: Gregorio Brillantes, "Faith, Love, Time and Dr. Lazaro"
Third Prize: Wilfrido D. Nolledo, "In Caress of Beloved Faces"

One-Act Play

First Prize: No Winner
Second Prize: Adrian Cristobal, "The Largest Crocodile in the World"
Third Prize: Estrella D. Alfon, "Forever Witches"

Filipino Division

Maikling Kwento

First Prize: Eduardo B. Reyes, "Luntiang Bukid"
Second Prize: Andres Cristobal Cruz, "Kinagisnang Balon"
Third Prize: Edgardo M. Reyes, "Di Maabot ng Kawalang Malay"

Dulang May Isang Yugto

First Prize: Rolando Bartolome, "Kamatayan ng mga Simulain"
Second Prize: Amado V. Hernandez, "Ang mga Kagalang-galang"
Third Prize: Clodualdo Del Mundo, "Mr. Congressman"

References

↑ "BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CARLOS PALANCA MEMORIAL AWARDS FOR LITERATURE". palancaawards.com.ph. Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature. Retrieved 26 August 2024.

Sources

"The Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature | Winners 1960". Archived from the original on 2009-10-22.

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[1] "BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CARLOS PALANCA MEMORIAL AWARDS FOR LITERATURE". palancaawards.com.ph. Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature. Retrieved 26 August 2024.

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