MALAYBALAY CITY (BukidnonNews.net/ 27 May 2025)—The country’s most prestigious annual literary competition is now accepting entries.
The Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature commonly known as Palanca Awards accepts entries from all Filipino citizens of all ages who reside in and out of the country, including former Filipinos.
One entry is allowed per category, which are 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;
- Kabataan Division (for writers below 18): Essay (English) and Sanaysay (Filipino)
This year’s theme for Kabataan essay/sanaysay is about artificial intelligence. Young writers should answer the following:
“AI is rapidly transforming daily life, revolutionizing how we learn, analyze information and solve problems. How can I effectively use AI to enhance learning while maintaining personal responsibility, independent thought, and ethical integrity?”
“Mabilis na binabago ng AI ang pang-araw-araw na buhay, binabago ang paraan ng ating pag-aaral, pagsusuri ng impormasyon, at paglutas ng mga suliranin. Paano ko epektibong magagamit ang AI upang mas mapahusay ang pag-aaral habang pinapanatili ang personal na responsibilidad, malayang pag-iisip, at integridad sa etika?”
Eligible entries in the competition will include both published (June 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025) and unpublished. The Dulang Pampelikula category, however, only accepts unpublished works.
According to their post on Facebook, entries should only be submitted via their website, not by email or post.