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The Palanca Awards or Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature is the Philippines&#; most prestigious and most enduring literary awards and is dubbed as the &#;Pulitzer Prize&#; of the Philippines. Most, if not all, important or major Philippine authors have one or more Palancas in their belts. For some, especially to a young fictionist or poet, winning a Palanca is a sort of a &#;baptism of fire&#; denoting or announcing that one has arrived in Philippine literary circles.
Don Carlos Palanca Sr. was a man who by the sheer dint of hard work, self-study, and integrity rose to become a successful businessman. He was a patron of educational institutions and instilled in his children the value of education. His heirs decided it fitting that his name be commemorated in an endeavor that would help enrich the country&#;s cultural heritage. Thus, the Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature was established in
The aims of the awards have been to help develop Philippine literature by providing incentives for writers to craft their most outstanding literary work; and to be a treasury of the Philippines&#; literary gems from our gifted writers and to assist in its e
Major Matthew J. Gatti, a first-generation Italian American whose life story reads like a gripping novel, emerged from the humble beginnings of a Catholic orphanage during the Great Depression to achieve legendary status. At the tender age of sixteen, he enlisted in the United States Army, igniting an extraordinary journey that would define his legacy.
Between and , Gatti dominated the boxing ring as the U.S. Army&#;s South Pacific lightweight champion, showcasing his indomitable spirit and unwavering determination. His prowess in the ring propelled him forward, earning him a promotion to the Air Force, where he distinguished himself as a commanding officer during the tumultuous battles of World War II.
Beyond the battlefield, Gatti&#;s magnetic charisma and exceptional leadership skills endeared him to audiences across Europe and the United States. Post-war, he orchestrated spectacular shows for enlisted men, infusing joy and entertainment into the lives of those who had weathered the ravages of conflict.
While navigating the demands of a distinguished military career, Gatti also embraced the joys of family life, marrying and raising two daughters. His assignments in cultur
DON CARLOS PALANCA TAN QUIEN-SIEN
When I saw the quiapo handicraft store pics All 30 years of my existence flashed back in 2 seconds. Thanks for that. :)
September 26, AM
I thought it would somehow be of interest to you S.A.! I plan to shoot more pics of that area and feature our handicrafts in the near future. Any point of interest I should know about?
Ivan's San Miguel tour was cancelled; waiting for new date.
September 26, AM
to think we have a literary prize named after him?!?!?!
but thanks talaga for this really really good entry hope you make more articles on the not-so-known history of ours like david fagen, the negro who fought for the filipinos during the fil-am war..
September 26, AM
My pleasure, Jules. Actually, I enjoy coming across obscure historical finds about our beloved city.
September 26, PM
My goodness, I'm learning history through your posts Eric. Thank you for sharing. And to confess, I even don't know he's Chinese, until now. lol @ myself.
September 26, PM
Neither di
Historical Background
Long before the Spaniard and other foreigners landed on Philippine shores, our forefathers already had their own literature stamped in the history of our race.
Our ancient literature shows our customs and traditions in everyday life as trace in our folk stories, old plays and short stories.
Our ancestors also had their own alphabet which was different from that brought by the Spaniards. The first alphabet used by our ancestors was similar to that of the Malayo-Polynesian alphabet.
Whatever record our ancestors left were either burned by the Spanish friars in the belief that they were works of the devil or were written on materials that easily perished, like the barks of trees, dried leaves and bamboo cylinders which could not have remained undestroyed even if efforts were made to preserve them.
Other records that remained showed folk songs that proved existence of a native culture truly our own. Some of these were passed on by word
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