| 66th Palanca Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | September 2, 2016 |
| Location | The Peninsula Manila, Makati, Philippines |
The 66th Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature was held on September 2, 2016, at 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. The awarding body received almost a thousand entries this year in 20 categories. Antonio “Tony” Mabesa was guest of honor and speaker at the awarding ceremony. [1]
The 2016 winners are divided into four categories:
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