The Carlos Palanca Foundation, Inc. is now
accepting entries to the 76th Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for
Literature (Palanca Awards).
The Palanca Awards, the country’s most
prestigious literary competition, welcomes Filipino citizens or former Filipino
citizens of all ages, whether based locally or abroad, to participate. Authors
may submit only one (1) entry per category, as follows:
● Novel and Nobela;
● English Division – Short Story, Short Story for Children, Essay,
Poetry, Poetry Written for Children, One-act Play, and Full-length Play;
● Filipino Division – Maikling Kuwento, Maikling Kuwentong Pambata,
Sanaysay, Tula, Tula Para sa mga Bata, Dulang May Isang Yugto, Dulang Ganap ang
Haba, and Dulang Pampelikula;
● Regional Languages Division – Short Story-Cebuano, Short
Story-Hiligaynon, and Short Story-Ilokano;
● Kabataan Division – Kabataan Essay (English) and Kabataan Sanaysay
(Filipino)
The Kabataan Division for young writers
under 18 is accepting submissions in two categories. Entries must be informal,
personal essays on the theme: “As the world becomes more connected yet
increasingly shaped by differing ideologies, beliefs, and perspectives, young
people face the challenge of understanding the divisions around them and
helping shape a more hopeful future. How can today’s youth rise above
differences and become bridges of understanding, promote peaceful coexistence,
and help build societies rooted in empathy, mutual respect, and collective
progress?” for Kabataan Essay (English) and “Habang ang daigdig ay lalong
nagiging magkakaugnay, patuloy din itong hinuhubog ng magkakaibang ideolohiya,
paniniwala, at pananaw. Nahaharap ang mga kabataan sa mga pagsubok na unawain
ang mga pagkakawatak-watak o paghahati-hati sa lipunan, habang nagsisikap na
makabuo ng isang bukas na puno ng pag-asa. Paano makaaahon ang mga kabataan sa
ganitong kalagayan? Paano sila magsisilbing tulay ng pagkakaunawaan, magtataguyod
ng mapayapang pakikipamuhay, at makatutulong sa pagbuo ng isang lipunang
nakaugat sa malasakit sa kapwa, respeto sa isa’t isa, at sama-samang pag-unlad?”
for Kabataan Sanaysay (Filipino).
Works eligible for the contest include
those that were first published or produced between 1 July 2025 and 30 June
2026, as well as unpublished or unproduced works. However, for the Novel and
Nobela categories, which are opened every other year, authors may submit either
published or unpublished works, provided that published entries were first
published between 1 June 2024 and 30 June 2026. Only unproduced works may be
entered in the Dulang Pampelikula category. Any work that has received a prize
in another contest before midnight of 30 June 2026 is not eligible.
Submission must be completed online through
the Palanca Awards website at <http://www.palancaawards.com.ph/>.
The Carlos Palanca Foundation WILL NOT ACCEPT printed and email submissions for
any categories.
THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES
IS ON 30 JUNE 2026.
For the official contest rules and forms,
visit the Palanca Awards website.
Inquiries and other concerns may be directed via email at <cpfoundation@palancaawards.com.ph>
or landline at +632 8478 7996 and look for Ms. Ester Alfaro. You may also call
or leave a message at this mobile number +63917 828 2762 (+63917 828 CPMA) to
ensure that your inquiry is acknowledged and addressed on time.
All winners will be honored in a special
ceremony later this year. Stay tuned for further announcements by following the
CPMA website and CPMA Facebook <fb.com/palancaawards>.
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