Here's how to submit your entries to the 71st Palanca Awards
Like last year, all submissions must be done online.
It's that time of the year again.
Veteran and aspiring writers now have the chance to submit and showcase their works to the Filipino public and the world, as The Carlos Palanca Foundation, Inc. just announced it is now accepting entries to the 71st Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature (CPMA), open to all Filipino citizens or former Filipino citizens of all ages.
Popularly known as the Palanca Awards, it is the most prestigious award for literary artists in the country; it is also one of the oldest award programs in the Islands as well.
Like last year, all submissions must be done online. The Carlos Palanca Foundation will not accept printed and email submissions for all categories.
Authors who wish to join may submit only one entry per category, as follows:
● 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
The special Kabataan Division for young writers below 18 years old is also now open for entries in its two categories: Kabataan Essay (English) and Kabataan Sanaysay (Filipino).
Submissions must be informal (personal) essays on the theme: “Emerging out of the Pandemic, what are the most pressing issues surrounding mental health among youth and how can Society and Government help in addressing these concerns for the growth and well-being of our younger generations?” for Kabataan Essay and “Sa pagsulong mula sa Pandemya, ano ang mga pinakamabibigat na isyung pumapalibot sa kalusugan ng isip ng mga kabataan, at paano makatutulong ang Lipunan at Pamahalaan na tugunan ang mga ito para sa ikauunlad at ikabubuti ng ating mga nakababatang henerasyon?” for Kabataan Sanaysay.
Deadline for submission of entries is on May 31, 2023.
*For the official contest rules and forms, visit the Palanca Awards website at* [*http://www.palancaawards.com.ph*](http://www.palancaawards.com.ph/)/. *For other inquiries and concerns, send an e-mail to* [*[email protected]*](mailto:[email protected]).
Submissions must be informal (personal) essays on the theme: “Emerging out of the Pandemic, what are the most pressing issues surrounding mental health among youth and how can Society and Government help in addressing these concerns for the growth and well-being of our younger generations?” for Kabataan Essay and “Sa pagsulong mula sa Pandemya, ano ang mga pinakamabibigat na isyung pumapalibot sa kalusugan ng isip ng mga kabataan, at paano makatutulong ang Lipunan at Pamahalaan na tugunan ang mga ito para sa ikauunlad at ikabubuti ng ating mga nakababatang henerasyon?” for Kabataan Sanaysay.
Deadline for submission of entries is on May 31, 2023.
*For the official contest rules and forms, visit the Palanca Awards website at* [*http://www.palancaawards.com.ph*](http://www.palancaawards.com.ph/)/. *For other inquiries and concerns, send an e-mail to* [*[email protected]*](mailto:[email protected]).