| 65th Palanca Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | September 1, 2015 |
| Location | The Peninsula Manila, Makati, Philippines |
The 65th Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature was held on September 1, 2015, at the The Peninsula Manila in Makati to commemorate the memory of Don Carlos Palanca Sr. through an endeavor that would promote education and culture in the country. Out of 895 entries, only 57 Filipino literary writers and artists emerged as victors. Dr. Gemino H. Abad [soon to be declared National Artist for Literature] was Guest of Honor and Speaker at this year's awarding ceremony.
LIST OF WINNERS
The 2015 winners are divided into four categories:
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