1960 Palanca Awards

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The Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature winners in 1960 (rank, title of winning entry, name of author).

English Division

Short Story

First Prize: "The Tourists" by Kerima Polotan Tuvera

Second Prize: "Faith, Love, Time and Dr. Lazaro" by Gregorio Brillantes

Third Prize: "In Caress of Beloved Faces" by Wilfrido D. Nolledo

One-Act Play

First Prize: No Winner

Second Prize: The Largest Crocodile in the World" by Adrian Cristobal

Third Prize: "Forever Witches" by Estrella D. Alfon

Short Story in Filipino

First Prize: "Luntiang Bukid" by Eduardo B. Reyes

Second Prize: "Kinagisnang Balon" by Andres Cristobal Cruz

Third Prize: "Di Maabot ng Kawalang Malay" by Edgardo M. Reyes

One-Act Play in Filipino

First Prize: "Kamatayan ng mga Simulain" by Rolando Bartolome

Second Prize: "Ang mga Kagalang-galang" by Amado V. Hernandez

Third Prize: "Mr. Congressman" by Clodualdo Del Mundo

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