ASPIRING Palanca awardees only have until the end of the month to polish their masterpieces as its organizer and sponsor, the Carlos Palanca Foundation Inc., has announced its last call for entries.
Contenders are urged to submit before the deadline at midnight of April 30.
This year’s Palanca Awards are accepting entries for the following categories: short story, short story for children, essay, poetry, poetry written for children, one-act play, and full-length play in English or Tagalog, and short story in Hiligaynon, Cebuano or Ilokano.
For this year’s Kabataan Division exclusive to young writers under the age of 18, the theme is “How do social media affect the formation of self-identity in the youth?” (Kabataan Essay) and “Paano makaaapekto ang ‘social media’ sa paghubog ng sariling pagkakakilanlan sa mga kabataan?” (Kabataan Sanaysay).
Contestants may submit only one entry per category. Entries may be submitted through website at www.palancaawards.com.ph.
The winners will be announced on Sept. 1.
For more information, email at cpawards@palancaawards.com.ph or call Leslie Layoso at 5110003 or (0925) 3887103.