A celebrated author of children’s stories and literary
professor from the University of the Philippines, Eugene Evasco has further
cemented his stature in the world of Filipino literature as he joins this year
the ranks of Palanca Hall of Famers.

Now on
its 59th year of carrying on its tradition of providing incentive
for the enrichment of the Filipino literary talent and cultural heritage, the
Carlos Palanca Foundation honors the winners of the Carlos Palanca Memorial
Awards for Literature (Palanca Awards).