Palanca Awards

About the
Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature (CPMA)

The Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature, established in 1950, is the Philippines’ most prestigious and longest-running literary competition. It recognizes outstanding literary works by Filipino writers and continues to uphold excellence in creative writing across multiple genres and languages.

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73rd Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards (2025)

Entries for the 73rd Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards (2025) are accepted from May 20, 2025, until the deadline of June 30, 2025. The competition is open to all Filipino citizens or former Filipino citizens of all ages.

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Divisions

English Division

Filipino Division

Regional Language Division

Kabataan Division

A Legacy of
Literary Excellence

The Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature is the country's longest-running and most prestigious literary competition.

Established in 1950, the awards aim to develop Philippine literature by encouraging writers to craft outstanding works in various genres.

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For more than seventy years...

The Palanca Awards have nurtured voices that shape Philippine literature. Submit your work, be part of the next generation, and carry the tradition forward.

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Online Submission/Google forms, by default, automatically add your name to the filename. Your entry will NOT be disqualified. The filename will be edited before it is distributed to the judges.