4th TUGADE LITERARY AWARDS WINNERS AND JUDGES

The following won in the short story category of the 4th Tugade Literary Awards, according to Roy Aragon, chair of the board of judges, in a delayed press release: First Prize, Joel Manuel, principal of the Banna National High School; 2nd Prize, Clarita Sumahit, Baguio City; 3rd Prize, Fe Malucay (addressed unknown); 4th Prize, Errol Abrew, Caba, La Union; and 5th prize, Danilo Antalan, Candon City, Ilocos Sur. In the poetry category, First Prize, Joel Manuel; 2nd prize, Peter La. Julian, Oscariz, Ramon, Isabela; 3rd prize, Benjamin Pacris, Vigan, Ilocos Sur 4th prize, Daniel Nesperos, San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte; and 5th prize, Reynaldo Duque, Bagani Ubbog, Candon City. The awarding program will be held on September 29, 2012 in Marcos, Ilocos Norte. We are asking the winners, especially Fe Malucay, to contact frapmac_era@ yahoo.com and this blogger at andrewlab2011@hotmail.com. We prefer the winners to come in person to receive their cash prizes and certificates. There should be no problems in transportation expenses.

Ditto for the members of the board of judges : Roy Aragon, Dr. Jaime Raras, and Dr. Aurelio Solver Agcaoili, for their honorariums and certificates of appreciation.