Serafin Plotria Jr., the station manager of iFM 94.3 Bacolod, also known on the radio as Jopy San Juan, won first prize in the Hiligaynon Short Story category at the 72nd Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature for his piece titled “Ang Liwat nga Paglupad ni Lolo”.
Plotria received the iconic Palanca golden medallion Friday night, November 22, during the awarding ceremony held at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City, Metro Manila.
According to Plotria, “Ang Liwat nga Paglupad ni Lolo” is based on the lives of Filipino special effects artists in Hollywood and their creative process in making characters and designs.
Bryan Mari Argos won second prize, and Al Jeffrey Gonzales took third prize.
Plotria is also known for his writings that highlight the unique culture of Negros through the depiction of various locales in the province. He writes a Hiligaynon column, Ulihing Tubo, for NEGROS WEEKLY.
Last year, Plotria also won in the same competition, securing the third prize in the same category for his piece titled “Puno sang Aligotgot”, which was based on events in Negros during Typhoon Odette.
The Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature, or Palanca Awards, is the most prestigious and longest-running literary competition in the Philippines. ||
