tended 14Outcomes:Period

Learninng
Chapter At the endof thechapter,
of this Thirdthe
Republic (1981-1985)
students are expected to:
1.

Intended Learning Outcomes: At the end of this chapter, the students are expected to:
1. Trace the historical development of literatures in the Philippines during this
period.
2. Describe the Philippine literature during the period.
3. Name the literary genres and literary pieces of the period.
4. Enumerate writers who contributed to the flourishing of literature during the
period.
5. Analyze literary pieces.

14.1 Historical Background

After ten years of military rule and some changes in the life of
the Filipino which started under the New Society, Martial Rule
was at last lifted on January 2, 1981. To those in government,
the lifting of military rule heralded a change. To their
perceptions, the Philippines became a new nation and this;
former President Marcos called “The New Republic of the Philippines.”

A historian called this as the Third Republic.

The First Republic he claimed was during the Philippine
Republic of Emilio Aguinaldo when we first got our
independence from the Spaniards on June 12, 1898.

The Second was when the Americans granted us our

independence on July 4, 1946. This period, January 2, 1981,
was the Third Republic when we were freed from Military
Rule. During this period, it cannot be denied that many
people seethed with rebellion and protest because of the
continued oppression and suppression.

This was further aggravated when former Senator Benigno S.

Aquino Jr., the idol of the Filipino masses, whom they hoped to
be the next president, was president, was brutally murdered on August 21, 1983. This
stage of the nation had its effect on our literature.
- After the Aquino assassination, the people’s voices could no long be contained.
- Both the public and private sectors in government were chanting, and shouting;
women, men and the youth became bolder and their voices were raised in dissent.
- We can say that Philippine literature, in spite of the many restrictions, still
surreptitiously retained its luster.
14.2 The Palanca Awards

The Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for literature which was launched in
1950, continued its recognition of the best in the literary fields –poetry, short
story, essays, and the one and three-act plays. In 1984, the Palanca Awards
started choosing the best in novel writing. This contest, held every three years, gives
time for local writers to write more beautiful and quality works. The next contest on the
best novel was held in 1987. La Tondeña continues to be its sponsor.

In 1981, the winners were the following:

First Prize: Jessie B. Garcia’s –“In Hog Heaven”
Second Prize: Luning Bonifacio – Ira’s “The Party Hopper”
Third Prize: Jesus Q. Cruz – “In These Hallowed Halls”
In 1982, those who won were:
First Prize: “Heart Island” by Jose Dalisay Jr.
Second Prize: “Pas de Deux” by Azucena Grajo Uranza
Third Prize: “The Sky Is Always Blue” by Joe Marie A. Abueg
In 1983, the mood was restive, characteristics of the times. The nation was angry after
the murder of opposition leader Benigno Aquino but the awards ceremonies continued
after a delay. The winners are:
First Prize: “Oldtimer” by Jose Dalisay Jr.
Second Prize: “Games” by Jesus O. Cruz
Third Prize: “Perfect Sunday” by Jose Y. Ayala
First Prize in poetry (Pilipino): Jose F. Lacaba
Second Prize (English essay): Gregorio Brillantes
Third Prize (English essay): Adrian Cristobal

In 1984, the winners were:

First Prize: “The Reprieve” by Susan S. Lara
Second Prize: “The Tangerine Gumamela” by Sylvia Mendez Ventura
Third Prize co-winner:“The Little Wars of Filemon Sayre” by Lemuel Torrevillas
Third Prize: “Stranger in an Asian City” by Gregorio Brillantes

In 1985, those who won were:

First Prize: “The Hand of God” by Conrado de Quiros
First Prize: “A Novel Prize for Jorge” by Eli Ang Barroso
No awards for second prize
Third Prize: “Mecca of the East” by Charles Loong

In 1984, the Palanca Awards started choosing the best in novel writing. This contest,
held every three years, gives time for local writers to write more beautiful and quality
works. The next contest on the best novel was held in 1987. La Tondeña continues to
be its sponsor.

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14.3 Filipino Poetry

Poems during this period of the Third Republic were romantic and revolutionary.
Writers wrote openly of their criticism against the government. The supplications of the
people were coached in fiery, colorful, violent, profane and insulting language.
Example: Death Like Stone for Benigno S. Aquino Jr. from Philippine Panorama

Filipino Songs

Many Filipino songs dealt with themes that were really true-to-life like those of grief,
poverty, aspirations for freedom, love of God, of country and of fellowmen.
- Many composers, grieved over Ninoy Aquino’s treacherous assassination composed
songs. Among them were Coritha, Eric and Freddie Aguilar.
- Coritha and Eric composed a song titled LABAN NG BAYAN KO and this was first sung
by Coritha during the National Unification Conference of the Opposition in March,
1985.
- This was also sung during the Presidential Campaign Movement for Cory Aquino to
inspire the movement against Marcos in February 1986.
- Freddie Aguilar revived the song BAYAN KO which was written by Jose Corazon de
Jesus and C. de Guzman during the American period.

Tagalog lyrics:
Bayan Ko English translation:
My Country (literal translation) English translation:
My Country (melodic translation)

My country, the Philippines, Philippines, my country, my

Ang bayan kong Pilipinas,
lupain ng ginto’t bulaklak.
Pag-ibig ang sa kaniyáng palad,
nag-alay ng ganda’t dilág.
At sa kaniyáng yumi at ganda,
dayuhan ay nahalina.
Bayan ko, binihag ka,
nasadlak sa dusa.
Ibon mang may layang lumipad,
kulungin mo at umiiyak!
Bayan pa kayáng sakdal-dilag,
ang ‘di magnasang makaalpas?
would she not yearn to break free?
Pilipinas kong minumutya,
pugad ng luhá ko’t dalita,
aking adhika:
makita kang sakdal laya!
land of gold and flowers,
It was Love that, as per her fate,
Offered up beauty and splendor.
And with her refinement and
beauty,
The foreigner was enticed;
My country, you were made
captive,
Mired in suffering.
Even the bird that is free to fly,
cage it and it cries!
What more for the country most
splendid,
Philippines, which I treasure,
Nest of my tears and suffering;
My aspiration:
to see you absolutely free!
homeland,
Gold and flowers in her heart
abound,
Blessings on her fate did love
bestow,
Sweet beauty's grace and
splendor's glow.
How her charms so kind and
tender
Drove the stranger to desire her;
Land of mine, in fetters kept,
You suffered as we wept.
Birds that freely claim the skies to
fly
When imprisoned mourn, protest
and cry!
How more deeply will a land most
fair,
Yearn to break the chains of sad
despair?
Philippines, my life's sole burning
fire,
Cradle of my tears, my misery;
All that I desire:
To see you rise, forever free!

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Philippine Films

The yearly Festival of Filipino Films continued to be held

during this period.
- The people’s love for sex films also was unabated.
- Many producers took advantage of this at the expense of
public morality.
- Example: Scorpio Nights (1985)- an erotic thriller film directed
by Peque Gallaga for Regal Films. It was written by T.E.
Pagaspas and Romel Bernardino and screenplay by Rosauro
"Uro" dela Cruz.

Poetry in English

Most especially, during the wake of the tragic Benigno Aquino Jr. ’incident, people
reacted with shock, appalled by the suddenness and the unexpectedness of events.
Alfredo Navarro Salanga, a consistent writer of Philippines Panorama Magazine in his
column “Post-Prandal Reflections” aptly said it: “darkness in the mind and soul is how
some forgotten poet puts it. Its suddenness was so profound that we couldn’t but react
to it in any other way.”
- Elemental to us (poets or writers) was how to grasp to some meaning –in a symbol,
a phrase or word –in the language of heart and tongue, the poet’s only candles. So,
we tried to reach out in the next and perhaps the only way we could:
o by putting pen to paper and speaking out –as partisans in a human drama.
Poets, surprisingly, by common consent, found themselves writing on a
common subject.
o Reproduction of some of them is reprinted here. We aptly call them Protest
Poetry of the ‘80’s.

 The themes of most poetry during this time dealt with courage, shock and grief over
the “treachery inflicted upon Aquino.”

14.4 Media of 1983

- Sheila S. Coronel, a PANORAMA staff stalwart, reporting on the state of the media
during these times said: it was a year of ferment, and change, of old problems made
more oppressive by the new throbbing beat of the times.”
- For journalists, it was a year loaded with libel charges, lawsuits and seditious trials
which they gallantly bore as harassment suits.
- JAJA (Justice for Aquino, Justice for All) Movement called for a boycott of
government –controlled newspapers in protest of media suppression.

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 o People picketed newspapers offices with coffins to symbolize the death of press
freedom.
o In campuses, newspapers were set afire to protest lack of free expression.
Journalists suffered physically and otherwise.
o Journalists of 3 major dailies demanded a dialogue with their publishers to
“restore credibility and respectability” to newspapers.
o Opposition tabloids flourished. They sold our papers with the red news to the
starved public; hence, smut magazines like the TIKTIK, PLAYBOY SCENE, and
SAKDAL also played the sidewalks.
o Radio led by RADIO VERITAS started reporting coverage of demonstrations.
o Information Minister Gregorio Cendaña called the tabloids the “mosquito press”
and called their new “political pornography.”
 However, there was a perceptible liberalization of editorial policies in the major
newspapers.

14.5 Children’s Books

Among the well-loved forms of writing which abounded during this period were those of
children’s stories. The Children’s Communication Center (CCC) directed by poet and
writer Virgilio S. Almario already has built up an impressive collection of these kinds of
books. The following are some of the books of the period.
- 1982: PLAYS FOR CHILDREN by JameB. Reuter S.J. (New Day Pub.)
- 1983: STORY TELLING FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
- 1983: JOSE AND CARDO by Peggy Corr Manuel

(PROSE) FABLES

The people’s cry of protest found outlets not only in poetry but also in veiled prose
fables which transparently satirized the occupants of Malacañang. Among those that
saw prints were:
1. The Crown Jewels of Heezenhurstby Sylvia Mendez Ventura
2. The Emperor’s New Underwear by MeynardoA. Macaraig
3. The King’s Cold by BabethLolarga
4.The Case of the Missing Charisma (unfinished) by Sylvia L. Mayuga.

In all the fables, the king, differently referred to as Totus Markus or the king or Haring
Matinik was meant to poke fun at the ruler at Malacañang; similarly, Reyna Maganda or
the Queen, was a veiled thrust at his queen. They were both drunk with power and were
punished in the end for their misdeeds.

14.6 The State of Philippine Literature in English

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Isagani Cruz, writing about Philippine literature in the “Age of Ninoy,” makes the
following observations: “Philippines literature is definitely changing,”and he summarizes
these as follows:
1. Change in the direction of greater consciousness in content and form.
2. Change in the number of readers and the number of writers and the kind of class of
writers. Writers who joined the ranks came not only from the established or
professional groups but from all ranks –clerks, secretaries, drivers, housewives,
students; in short, the masses.
3. The resurgence of Balagtasismo and the continued dominance of Modernismo. While
Balagtas is turned its back on the American challenge to Philippine literature its
conservative conventions, Modernismo adapted Americanization for its own ends.
4. The birth of a new poetic movement still dims in outline.
5. The apparent merging of the erstwhile separate streams of oral and written
literature.

14.7 Contemporary Period (1986- present)

14.7.1 Characteristics

Contemporary literature reflects current trends in life and culture, these things change
often, contemporary literature changes as well. It reflects the author’s perspective and
can come across as cynical. It questions facts, historical perspectives and presents two
contradictory arguments side by side

Contemporary literature features a somewhat modern narrative, but it also contains a

harsher reality.

- Daring or controversial choice of subject matter.

- Very innovative in structure and style.
- Influence of different –isms and literary trends from the West .
- Characters have become more three-dimensional.
- Characters, plot structure and narrative techniques are more complex.
- Gay and lesbian literature came out.
- Excellent mastery of the English language and literary forms is evident.
- TV and films have become more popular.
- Filipino writer has become more conscious of his art with the proliferation of writers
workshops here and abroad and the bulk of literature available to him via the mass
media including the internet.
- Filipino writers continue to write poetry, short stories, novellas, novels and essays
whether these are socially committed, gender/ethnic related or are personal in
intention or not.

A new reality blossomed in the post-war mind, and it included a personal cynicism,
disillusionment, and frustration that is common to this literary period. Typical
characteristics of the contemporary period include:
- reality-based stories with strong characters and a believable story.
- Settings usually keep to the current or modern era, so futuristic and science fiction
novels are rarely included in this category.

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- Well-defined, realistic, and highly developed characters are important in classifying a
written work as contemporary, and
- most writing in this category features stories that are more character driven than
plot driven.
- English and Filipino continue to be the major media of literature.
- Literature as a venue for socio-politico-economic-religious discussions and a vehicle
for personal thoughts and feelings has become more marked.
- Literary themes cover a wide range of subjects most outstanding among which are
existentialism and the search for identity in varying levels and settings, deception
and violence.
- According to critics, the essays, short stories and poems written subsequently have
proved “tending”.
- The literary style and content of the literature written during this period have
become more Filipino than ever before.

14.7.2 Literary Forms and Examples

Essay

Filipino essays address societal issues, are freer and daring, manifesting a more liberated
atmosphere, however pointing out moral degradation, indicating injustice, suggesting
alternatives, and directing thought.

Short story

The contemporary Filipino short story writers are now at their highest point of self-
assertion. The writers have gradually shifted from themes of personal problems and
rural life to themes of national problems and city life. They showed a growing mastery
of a well-handled conflict, effective technique, imaginative expression, and compelling
characterization. The Filipino writers succeeded in discovering a style by which they can
express Filipino psychology in a foreign language as medium.

Examples:

1. “A Song in the Wind.” Paterno, Maria Elena. 1992

2. “Green Rose.” Remoto, Danton. 1994
3. “Fixing a Flat.” Ong, Charlson. 1996
4. “Fish Dealer’s Tale.” Montes, Timothy. 1996
5. “The Faithful Old Lady.” Syjuco, Miguel. 1997
6. “Fish Hair Woman.” Bobis, Merlinda. 1999
7. “Sanded Soles.” Gonzales, Ma. Romina. 1999
8. “Happy Endings.” Katigbak, Luis Joaquin. 1999
9. “Portents.” Zafra, Jessica. 2000
10. “Skin Art.” Pasion, Andrea. 1998
11. “Reconnaissance.” Sering, Tara FT. 2001
12. “Corporeality.” Cuyugan, Tina. 2003
13. “The Death of Fray Salvador Montano, Conquistador of Negros.” Lucero, Rosario
Cruz. 2001

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 14. “Old Movies.” Casocot, Ian. 2002
15. “Weight.” Sitoy, Lakambini. 2004
16. “Tenacity.” Groyon, Vicente Garcia. 2004
17. “Failure to Punctuate.” Eliserio, U. Z. 2005
18. “The Woman in the Box.” Dalisay, Jose, Jr. 2008
19. “Six from Downtown.” Alfar, Dean Francis. 2010
20. “Professor Quemada’s Last Words.” Gamalinda, Eric. 2010
21. Ang Pinakahuling Kwento ni Huli (The Very Last Story of Huli)
22. The Execution – Charlson Ong
23. Kabilang sa mga Nawawala (Among the Disappeared) – Ricardo Lee
24. Geyluv – Honorio Bartolome de Dios

Poetry

Filipino poets showed further development in skill and originality in the Modern Period.
The Filipino poet has displayed considerable consciousness which has led him toward
artistic originality and a growing sense of creative sensibility. “Contemporary poetry
’says Teodoro Locsin is definitely symbolic. It avoids direct statement. It does not say
what it means, it merely hints, suggests, through the use of symbols”.

1. “Elemental.” Evasco, Marjorie.

2. “Queen.” Baytan, Ronald.
3. “Glue Children.” Realuyo, Bino.
4. “Sturm and Drang.” Macansantos, Francis.
5. “Ghost Pain.” Dimalanta, Ophelia.
1. “The Year of the Comet.” Arvin Mangohig.
2. “On This Site Will Soon Rise a Shopping Mall.” Yuson, Alfred.
3. “Postscript.” Katigbak, Mookie.
4. “Echolalia.” Manalo, Paolo.
5. “Fishbone.” Nezhukumatathil, Aimee.
6. “The Muse This Time.” Linmark, R. Zamora.
7. “hi-density.” de Veyra, Lourd Ernest.
8. “Double Takes.” Valdellon, Naya.
9. “Flood.” Suarez, Angelo.
10. “Too Many Movies.” Reyes, Isabelita.
11. “Apology.” Garcia, J. Neil.
12. “Geography Lesson.” Cruz, Conchitina.
13. “Letterpress.” David, Mabi.
14. “Baguio, the Return.” Galan, Ralph Semino.
15. “The Cave.” Toledo, Joel.

Drama

During the contemporary period, the drama has become alive because of the formation
of various theater groups like the Barangay Theater, Dramatic Philippines, Manila
Theater Guild and others.

The Palanca Awards which other substantial prizes in literary contests continue to
stimulate Filipino playwrights.

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Philippine drama in English has gained firmer hold with the teaching of drama in the
colleges and the production of plays as concrete achievement thereafter.
Play

Scriptwriting, a popular and developing literature form is probably due to the growing
interest in TV and the visual arts.

14.7.3 Writers and their works

JOEY DALISAY JR.

List of works:
Novels

-Killing Time in a Warm Place,1992

– Soledad’s Sister, 2008

Plays

– Madilimang Gabi sa Laot at Iba Pang Mga Dulang Ligaw na Pag-Ibig, 1993
– Pagsabog ng Liwanag/ Aninag, Anino, 1996
- Ang Butihing Babaeng Timog/Mac Malicsi, TNT, 1997

Screenplays

-Tayong Dalawa, 1994

-Miguelito, 1995
-Saranggola, 1999

Nonfiction

-The Best of Barfly, 1997 – The Lavas: A Filipino Family, 1999

– Man Overboard, 2005 -“Wash: Only a Book keeper”, 2009
– “Builder of Bridges: The Rudy Cuenca Story,” 2010 other books
-(As editor) Kasaysayan: The Story of the Filipino People, 1998
– The Filipino Flag, 2004
-Journeys with Light: The Vision of Jaime Zobel, 2005

KATRINA TUVERA

Books:

– The Jupiter Effect

-Testament and Other Story

MIGUEL SYJUCO

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 Miguel Syjuco (born November 17, 1976) is a Filipino writer from Manila
and the grand prize winner of the 2008 Man Asian Literary Prize for his
first novel Ilustrado.

Book:
- Ilustrado

LOUIE MAR GANGCUAGCO

Books:
--Gee, My Grades Are Terrific: A Student’s Guide to
Academic Excellence

Orosa-Nakpil, Malate
is a self-published novel by a student named Louie Mar Gangcuangco in
2006.
The story revolves around Dave, a young medical student who
frequently goes to Malate. In Barn, a bar that houses a dark room, he
meets the men who entangle him in a web of love, vengeance, and sex.

LUALHATI BAUTISTA
Works:
-Gapo
– Dekada ‘70
-Bata, Bata, Pa’no Ka Ginawa
-Bulaklaksa City Jail
-Kung Mahahawi Man ang Ulap
SIONIL JOSE
Novels:
-Po-on
-The Pretenders
-My Brother, My Executioner
-Mass
-Tree
-Gagamba
-Sin

BOB ONG

Books:
– ABNKKBSNPLAko?!

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-Bakit Baligtad Magbasa ng Libro ang mga Filipino
– Ang Paboritong Libro ni Hudas
-Alamat ng Gubat
– Stainless
-Longganisa
-Macarthur
-Kapitan
-Sino
– Ang mga Kaibigan ni Mama Susan

GINA APOSTOL
Works:
-Bibliolepsy
-Charlie Chan is Dead 2
-The Revolution According to Raymundo
-Mata
LAKAMBINI A. SITOY

Works:
-Sweet Haven
-Mens Rea and Other Stories
-Jungle Planet

FH BATACAN

Work:

Smaller and Smaller Circles

14.7.4 69th Palanca Awards names winners

NOVEMBER 8, 2019 ─ Literary excellence took the spotlight once again

as winning authors of the 69th Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for
Literature were honored earlier in the evening at the Peninsula Manila in
Makati City.

A total of 56 writers, 32 of which are first-time awardees, were chosen as this year’s
recipients.

Two of the authors each bagged prizes in two separate categories, with one being a
first-time winner.

With the bi-annual Novel and Nobela categories open this year, the total number of
writing categories awarded was 22.

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All winning entries were evaluated and chosen by an elite roster of literary personalities
from various fields.
Following is the list of winners of the 69th Palanca Awards:

KABATAAN DIVISION
KABATAAN SANAYSAY
1st Prize Marielle M. Calicdan - Echo Mula Sa Gatilyo
2nd Prize Mark Andy Pedere - Sa Pilang Salungat sa Manghuhula at Bolang Kristal
3rd Prize Adrian Pete Medina Pregonir - Noon Akto-o He'n Fa Gali Em (May
Katotohanan pa pala)
KABATAAN ESSAY
1st Prize Enrico Miguel Pe Aguirre Perez - Thoughts on Eden
2nd Prize Criscela Ysabelle A. Racelis - Before You Click
3rd Prize Ann Jeline R. Pablo - The Naught of What-is, What-ifs, and Whats-not

FILIPINO DIVISION
MAIKLING KUWENTO
1st Prize Eros S. Atalia - Si Etot
2nd Prize Benjamin Joshua L. Gutierrez - Dahil Wala Kaming Tubig
3rd Prize Allan Alberto N. Derain - Hilaw at Luto sa Bangkete ni Kapitan Gimo

MAIKLING KUWENTONG PAMBATA

1st Prize Luis P. Gatmaitan, M.D. - Maselan ang Tanong ng Batang si Usman
2nd Prize Victoria Estrella C. Bravo - Ako ang Kuya
3rd Prize Jacqueline V. Franquelli - Anak ng Tinapay

SANAYSAY
1st Prize Marianne Mixkaela Z. Villalon - Form & Content: Sandata sa Panahon
ng Disimpormasyon at War on
Drugs
2nd Prize Wilfredo O. Pascual Jr. - Sumasaiyo
3rd Prize Reson A. Gregorio - Wala sa Langit si Hesus

TULA
1st Prize Lamberto E. Antonio - Turno Kung Nokturno at iba pang Tiyempo
ng Rilyebo sa Pagberso
2nd Prize Ralph Lorenz G. Fonte, M.D. - Ang Wika ng Dagat ay Layo
3rd Prize Allan John Andres - Yaong Hindi Maaaring Hawakan nang Buo

TULA PARA SA MGA BATA

1st Prize WALANG NAGWAGI
2nd Prize John Romeo L. Venturero Ganito sa Pabrika
3rd Prize German Villanueva Gervacio Ang Totoo Raya, ang Ulan ay Luha ng
Bituin
DULANG MAY ISANG YUGTO
1st Prize WALANG NAGWAGI
2nd Prize Chona M. Fernando Beach House
3rd Prize Bridgette Ann M. Rebuca Transient Lovers

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DULANG GANAP ANG HABA
1st Prize Dustin Edward D. Celestino Ang Duyan ng Magiting
2nd Prize Mario L. Mendez, Jr. Ang Huling Mambabatok
3rd Prize Bonifacio P. Ilagan Junix at Maricel

DULANG PAMPELIKULA
1st Prize Mary Honeylyn Joy E. Alipio Teatro Pacifico
2nd Prize Jaymar Santos Castro Angkas
3rd Prize Rodolfo C. Vera Nana Rosa

REGIONAL DIVISION
SHORT STORY – CEBUANO
1st Prize Roehl Joseph A. Dazo Binignit
2nd Prize Januar E. Yap Ang Haya ni Tasyo
3rd Prize Jondy M. Arpilleda Armas
SHORT STORY – HILIGAYNON
1st Prize Alice Tan Gonzales Si Ena sa Kasisidmon
2nd Prize Ritchie D. Pagunsan Pakutkot
3rd Prize Anthony B. Capirayan Ang mga Retrato sang Dalaga

SHORT STORY – ILOKANO

1st Prize Edison B. Tobias El Quinto
2nd Prize Daniel L. Nesperos Ti Kayo
3rd Prize Remedios S. Tabelisma-Aguillon Naisangsangayan a Sangaili

ENGLISH DIVISION
SHORT STORY
1st Prize Kathleen Osias James Machine
2nd Prize Rayjinar Anne Marie de Guia Salcedo Death for Serafina
3rd Prize Adrian Carl M. Pescador Neon Blindness

SHORT STORY FOR CHILDREN

1st Prize Juanita Roxas Singer Pretty Peach and The Color-Matching
Kaleidoscope
2nd Prize Victoria Estrella C. Bravo Hair
3rd Prize Daisy Ruth Oñate Sohne The Accidental Adventure of Bubalus
Bubalis

ESSAY
1st Prize Jocelyn G. Nicolas The Age of the Missing
2nd Prize Josephine V. Roque Ashfall
3rd Prize Michaela Sarah De Leon Call Me A Book “Editor,” I Dare You

POETRY
1st Prize Regine Miren D. Cabato Notes from the Field

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2nd Prize Rodrigo V. Dela Peña Jr. Pentimento
3rd Prize Alvin Dela Serna Lopez Departures
POETRY WRITTEN FOR CHILDREN
1st Prize NO WINNER
2nd Prize NO WINNER
3rd Prize Mia A. Buenaventura What Magical Fur is This? And Other
Poems
ONE-ACT PLAY
1st Prize Peter Zaragoza Mayshle Dolorosa
2nd Prize Adrian Carl M. Pescador Daddy Complex
3rd Prize Maria Amparo Nolasco Warren The Root of all Magic

FULL-LENGTH PLAY
1st Prize Justin Michael A. Naniong Changelings
2nd Prize Rolando S. Salvaña Mercy Country
3rd Prize Lito Casaje Theoria Republica

NOVEL
Grand Prize Reine Arcache Melvin The Betrayed

NOBELA
Grand Prize Jerking Guzman Pingol Agaw-anino

69th Palanca Awards Roster of Judges

CPMALogo CIDLogo

14.7.5 69th Palanca Awards Roster of Judges

NOVEMBER 8, 2019 ─ The nation’s literati gathered earlier this evening 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. 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.

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

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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

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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. Juaniyo Arcellana – CHAIRMAN
Dr. Dinah T. Roma – Member
Dr. Marjorie Evasco – 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. Amihan Bonifacio-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. Lilibeth Oblena-Quiore – Member
Dr. Edizon A. Fermin – Member

REGIONAL LANGUAGES DIVISION

Short Story (Cebuano) (Hiligaynon) (Ilokano)
CHAIRMAN Dr. Jaime An Lim Dr. Isabel D. Sebullen Dr. Lilia Q. Santiago
Member Mr. Richel G. Dorotan Mr. John Iremil E. Teodoro Mr. Cles B. Rambaud
Member Dr. Linda K. Alburo Dr. John E. Barrios Ms. Maria Leonida M.

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Module 2 (Lit 111) Name: ____________________________________________

Activity No. 14 Program/Year: ____________Date Submitted: ___________

I. Write a Reflection Paper based from your analysis on the literary pieces during
the Third Republic of which themes signify impact in the development and progress
of the Philippine literatures.

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