1962 Palanca Awards

Last updated May 23, 2025

The 12th 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: Jose V. Ayala, "The Mountain"
Second Prize: Gregorio Brillantes, "Journey to the Edge of the Sea"
Third Prize: Wilfrido D. Nolledo, "Rice Wine"

One-Act Play

First Prize: Estrella D. Alfon, "With Patches of Many Hues"
Second Prize: A. Oliver Flores, "Human Interest"
Third Prize: Mar V. Puatu, "The Fly-Trap"

Filipino Division

Maikling Kwento

First Prize: Liwayway Arceo, "Banyaga"
Second Prize: Rogelio R. Sikat, "Impeng Negro"
Third Prize: Buenaventura S. Medina Jr., "Sugat sa Dibdib ng Gabi"

Dulang May Isang Yugto

First Prize: Gregorio A. Moral Jr., "May Iba Pang Daigdig"
Second Prize: Benjamin P. Pascual, "Ang Huling Ulos"
Third Prize: Gregorio R. Florencio Jr., "Madilim sa Entresuwelo"

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 1962". 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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