1962 Palanca Awards

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The Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature winners in 1962 (rank, title of winning entry, name of author).

English Division

Short Story

First Prize: "The Mountain" by Jose V. Ayala

Second Prize: "Journey to the Edge of the Sea" by Gregorio Brillantes

Third Prize: "Rice Wine" by Wilfrido D. Nolledo

One-Act Play

First Prize: "With Patches of Many Hues"' by Estrella D. Alfon

Second Prize: Human Interest" by A. Oliver Flores

Third Prize: "The Fly-Trap" by Mar V. Puatu

Short Story in Filipino

First Prize: "Banyaga" by Liwayway Arceo

Second Prize: "Impeng Negro" by Rogelio R. Sikat

Third Prize: "Sugat sa Dibdib ng Gabi" by Buenaventura S. Medina Jr.

One-Act Play in Filipino

First Prize: "May Iba Pang Daigdig" by Gregorio A. Moral Jr.

Second Prize: "Ang Huling Ulos" by Benjamin P. Pascual

Third Prize: "Madilim sa Entresuwelo" by Gregorio R. Florencio Jr.

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