Pinarangalan na ng Pamahalaang Panlalawigan ng Palawan sa pangunguna ni Gob. V. Dennis M. Socrates ang mga nagwagi sa 1st Literary Awards na ginanap sa VJR Hall sa kapitolyo nitong Setyembre 4.

“Nakatutuwa na marami palang mahihilig magsulat na mga kabataan sa Palawan. Ito ang kailangan natin bilang isang sambayanan dahil lumalago pa lamang ang ating sambayanan… kulang pa tayo sa istorya at kwento, hindi pa naitatala ang lahat ng dapat maitala mula sa ating kasaysayan,” bahagi ng mensahe ni Gob. Socrates.

Mula sa 228 entries, ang mga akdang nagwagi ay dumaan sa masusing pagsusuri na dapat ay nagpapakita sa epekto ng Kristiyanismo sa kasaysayan at kultura ng lalawigan.

Narito ang mga nagwagi sa English Division (Junior Level):

• Poem Writing

1st Place – Echoes of Faith: A Journey through 400 years in Palawan (by: Khrisha Joy Daizon, Casian National High School)

2nd Place – Christianity’s Eternal Legacy in Palawan (by: Vhlezhyl Valencia, Palawan National School)

3rd Place – The Flowers that Bloomed on Sand (by: Kentucky Encio, Jose Rizal Apoc-apoc National High School)

• Essay Writing

1st Place – Threads of Faith: Christianity’s Embrace in Palawan (by: Cedric Negro, Holy Trinity University)

2nd Place – Celebrating Four Centuries of Christianity: A symbol of the Palaweños Unwavering Faith (by: Audly Aban, Puerto Princesa City Nat’l Science High School)

3rd Place – Our Colorful History, our Rich Culture – Our Forever Legacy (Shainna Pechangco, Vito Pechangco Memorial Nat’l High School)

• Short Story

Special Citation

Misa de Gallo (by: Stijn Luyts, Seminario de San Jose Junior High School)

Your Elena (by: Noah Cabrestante, PSU Junior High School)

Para naman sa English Division (Open Level), ang mga nagwagi ay sina:

• Poem Writing

1st Place -In Shadows Deep (by: Hannah Grace Arceo)

2nd Place – Christianity in Palawan: The Cultural Imprint (by: Amelita Matuguina)

3rd Place – The Sound of Faith (by: Ma. Monina Valones)

• Essay Writing

1st Place – Have We Become More Christians? (by: Butch Aiven Cabaylo)

2nd Place – God’s Gospel: Catalyst to Changing Humanity and Rewriting History (by: Jason Palomo)

3rd Place – Liberty in Slavery (by: Robert Bagalay)

• Short Story

1st Place – Renewed Faith (by: Janielle de Ramos)

2nd Place – The Agony in the Parapet (by: Brendan Blas)

3rd Place – By the Foot of Mount Aguado (by: Fe Trampe)

Samantala, ang mga nagwagi sa Filipino Division (Junior High Level) ay ang sumusunod:

• Tula

1st Place – Kristiyanismo, Tulay ng Iisang Adhika (by: Lovie Ubay, Magara School for Philippine Craftsmen)

2nd Place – Kristiyanismo sa Palawan (by: Vincent Callejo, SDSJ Junior High School)

3rd Place – Kapit (by: Trisha Eleazar, Bataraza National High School)

• Sanaysay

1st Place – Ang Tagumpay ng Kristiyanismo sa Palawan sa loob ng 400 na taon (by: Colville Correa, PSU Junior High School)

2nd Place – Pamalikid, Pangalipay Ig Pagpadayon (by: Sanhera Obstaculo, Bataraza NHS)

3rd Place – Paragua (by: Rhealyn Tabang, PPCNSHS)

• Maikling Kwento

1st Place – Turuan mo Akong Lumipad (by: Khalela Daculla, HTU)

2nd Place – Agatha at Agnes (by: Charlaine Valdez, PSU JHS)

3rd Place – Upos ng Kandila (by: Sophia Songcayaon, PPCNSHS)

Ang mga nakasungkit naman sa Filipino Division (Open Level) ay sina:

• Tula

1st Place – Kristiyanismo ng Kahapon (by: Boy Soda Jr)

2nd Place – Palawan: Kasaysayan, Kultura at Kristiyanismo (by: Rizza Mae Catamin)

3rd Place – Sa Dulo ng Sibat (by: Sheila Ballarta)

• Sanaysay

1st Place – Ang Legasiya ng Kristiyanismo sa Lalawigan ng Palawan (by: Russel Abog)

2nd Place – Kristiyanismo: Nagpakilala at Nagpaunlad sa Kultura Ko (by: Margielyn Tomanggong)

3rd Place – Ang mukha ng Kristiyanismo sa Palawan sa Panahon ng Social Media (by: Cleo Diomampo)

• Maikling Kwento

1st Place – Dinala ng Panginoon (by: Rodgie Demalinao)

2nd Place – Balik-Tanaw (by: Norhana Demetita)

3rd Place – Pasanin (by: Lovely Gonzales)

Ang mga nagwagi ay pinagkalooban ng plake at cash prizes.

Tumayo naman bilang mga hurado sina Dr. Erlinda Ganapin, Fr. Eugene Elivera, Dr. John Teodoro, Ms. Yasmin Arquiza, at Ms. Nora Nangit.

Naisakatuparan ang naturang patimpalak sa pakikipagtulungan ng Pamahalaang Panlalawigan ng Palawan sa Department of Education.