Thursday, August 9, 2007

National Book Awards 2006

Here are the finalists for the National Book Awards for books published in the Philippines in 2006:

ANTHOLOGY
The Manila We Knew, edited by Erlinda Enriquez Panlilio. Anvil.
Philippine Speculative Fiction, Volume 2, edited by Dean Francis Alfar. Kestrel IMC.

ALFONSO T. ONGPIN AWARD FOR BEST BOOK ON ART
Ani: The Life and Art of Hermogena Borja Lungay, Boholano Painter, by Marjorie Evasco. UST Publishing House.
Brushstrokes from the Heart: ArtPetron, The First Five Years, by Alice G. Guillermo. Petron Corporation.
Fabian de la Rosa and His Times, by Luciano P.R. Santiago, Ana P. Labrador, Macario Ofilada Mina, and Santiago Albano Pilar, edited by Ana P. Labrador. Vargas Museum and Filipiniana. net.

BIOGRAPHY / AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Abe: A Frank Sketch of E. Aguilar Cruz, by Nick Joaquin. Holy Angel University.
Ballerina of the People, by Lisa Macuja-Elizalde, Angela Blardony Ureta, and Susan A. De Guzman. Ballet Manila Foundation.
Beyond the Great Wall: A Family Journal, by Mario I. Miclat. Anvil.
Joaquin, Nick. Ed Angara: Seer of Sea & Sierra. University of the Philippines Press.
Kapitan: Geny Lopez and the Making of ABS-CBN, by Raul Rodrigo. ABS-CBN Publishing.
Masay: The Untold Story of a Japanese Woman’s Heroic Compassion towards her Fellowmen circa World War II, Philippine Arena, by Celia Hernando Tobia-Bulan. University of Santo Tomas Publishing House.
Myself, Elsewhere, by Carmen Guerrero Nakpil. Nakpil Publishing.
Trailblazing: The Quest for Energy Self-Reliance, by Geronimo Z. Velasco. Anvil.

BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS AWARD FOR BEST BOOK ON BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
Coconut: The Philippines’ Money Tree, by Renato M. Labadan. RM Labadan and Associates and University Research and Resource Development.
The Path to the Success of Cooperatives, by Eugenio V. Mendoza and Eulogio T. Castillo. University of the Philippines Press.

CHILDREN’S LITERATURE
Bad Kings, by Gilda Cordero Fernando. Anvil.
The Cat Painter, by Becky Bravo. Adarna House.
Hale, Hale, Hoy!: Mga Laro, Kanta, Tugma, at Bugtong ng Batang Filipino! Adarna House.
Halikpon: A Retelling of an Ancient Ifugao Chant and Pumbakhayon: An Origin Myth of the Ifugao Hudhud by Mae Astrid Tobias. National Commission for Culture and the Arts.
Inang Bayan’s New Clothes / Mga Bag-ong Sinina ni Inahang Nasod, by Tony Perez and Agnes S. Caballa. Anvil.

COOKBOOKS AND FOOD
The Governor-General’s Kitchen: Philippine Culinary Vignettes and Period Recipes, 1521-1935, by Felice Prudente Sta. Maria. Anvil.
Potluck, Hidalgo Bonding: A Family Heritage Cookbook, edited by Jaime C. Laya and Adelaida Lim. Anvil.

DRAMA
Halik sa Kampilan; Dulang Kambayoka, by Frank G. Rivera. University of Santo Tomas Publishing House.
Mga Premyadong Dula, by Lito Casaje. De La Salle University Press.

EDITING
Anticipating Filipinas: Reading Bienvenido Lumbera as Critic, edited by Charlie S. Veric. University of Santo Tomas Publishing House.
Great Scott!: The New Day William Henry Scott Reader, edited by Bezalie Bautista Uc-Kung. New Day.

EDUCATION
Daughters True: 100 Years of Scholastican Education, 1906-2006, edited by Neni Sta. Romana-Cruz, Paulynn Paredes Sicam, Karina Africa Bolasco, and Ma. Ceres P. Doyo. St. Scholastica’s College.

ESSAY
(Im)Personal: Gabay sa Panulat at Pagmamanunulat, by Rene O. Villanueva. Anvil.
The King of Nothing to Do: Essays on Nothing and Everything, by Luis Joaquin M. Katigbak. Milflores.
The Knowing is in the Writing: Notes on the Practice of Fiction, by Jose Y. Dalisay Jr. University of the Philippines Press.
Science Solitaire: Essays on Science, Nature, and Becoming Human, by Maria Isabel Garcia. Ateneo de Manila University Press.
They Have Jesus: The Stories of the Children of Hapag, by Joey A. Velasco. Kenosis.

JUAN C. LAYA AWARD FOR BEST NOVEL IN A PHILIPPINE LANGUAGE
(H)istoryador( a), by Victor Emmanuel Carmelo D. Nadera Jr. University of the Philippines Press.
Ang Sandali ng mga Mata, by Alvin B. Yapan. Ateneo de Manila University Press.

JUAN C. LAYA AWARD FOR BEST NOVEL IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Banyaga: A Song of War, by Charlson Ong. Anvil.
The Jupiter Effect, by Katrina Tuvera. Anvil.
Salamanca, by Dean Francis Alfar. Ateneo de Manila University Press.
Samboangan: The Cult of War, by A. R. Enriquez. University of the Philippines Press.
Women in the House, by Erma M. Cuizon. University of Santo Tomas Publishing House.

SHORT FICTION
Maligayang Pagdating sa Sitio Catacutan: Mga Kuwentong Kasisindakan, Aklat 1 / Malagim ang Gabi sa Sitio Catacutan: Mga Kuwentong Kasisindakan, Aklat 2, by Tony Perez. Anvil.
Pagluwas, by Zosimo Quibilan Jr. University of the Philippines Press.
Taguan-Pung, Koleksyon ng Dagling Kathang Di Pambata at Manwal ng mga Napapagal: Kopi Teybol Dedbol Buk, by Eros S. Atalia. University of Santo Tomas Publishing House.
Ten: Coming Home and Nine More Short Stories, by Albina Peczon Fernandez. Holy Angel University.

FILM
Mythopoeic Poe: Understanding the Masa as Audience through the Films of Fernando Poe Jr., by Alfonso B. Deza. Great Books Publishing.
Postmodern Filming of Literature: Sources, Contexts and Adaptations, by Joyce L. Arriola. University of Santo Tomas Publishing House.

CULTURAL STUDIES
Hiligaynon Mythological Stories and Folktales: Analysis and Translation, by Amorita C. Rabuco. University of San Agustin Publishing House.
Interactive Vernacular [and] National Literature: Magdalena G. Jalandoni’s Juanita Cruz as Constituent of Filipino National Literature, by Lucila V. Hosillos. University of the Philippines Press.
Kasaysayan at Pag-unlad ng Dulaang Pambata sa Pilipinas, by Arthur P. Casanova. UST Publishing House.
Mula sa mga Pakpak ng Entablado: Poetika ng Dulaang Kababaihan, by Joi Barrios. University of the Philippines Press.
Treading Through: 45 Years of Philippine Dance, by Basilio Esteban S. Villaruz. University of the Philippines Press and Philippine Folklife Museum Foundation.
Writing Literary History: Mode of Economic Production and Twentieth Century Waray Poetry, by Jose Duke S. Bagulaya. University of the Philippines Press.

POETRY
Apokripos, by Jerry B. Gracio. University of the Philippines Press.
Gagamba sa Uhay: Kalipunan ng mga Haiku, by Rogelio G. Mangahas. C&E Publishing.
Kung ang Tula ay Pwedeng Pambili ng Lalaki: Mga Tula, by John Iremil E. Teodoro. Igbaong Imprints.
Pag-aabang sa Kundiman: Isang Talambuhay, by Edgar Calabia Samar. Ateneo de Manila University.

SCIENCES
Contribution to Philippine Agricultural Modernization: Selected Papers of Fulbright-Philippin e Agriculture Scholars, Volume 1, edited by Liborio S. Cabanilla, Mario G. Andrada, and Liberty O. Inciong. Fulbright-Philippin e Agriculture Alumni Association.
A Guide to Families of Common Flowering Plants in the Philippines, by Irma Remo Castro. University of the Philippines Press.
Introduction to Complementary and Alternative Medicine (C.A.M.), by Victoriano Y. Lim. University of Santo Tomas Publishing House.
Philippine Agriculture, Food Security, and APEC, edited by Liborio S. Cabanilla. Philippine APEC Study Center Network and Philippine Institute for Development Studies.

SOCIAL SCIENCES
Adios, Patria Adorada: The Filipino as Ilustrado, the Ilustrado as Filipino, by Alfredo Roces. De La Salle University Press.
Archaeology and Culture in Southeast Asia: Unraveling the Nusantao, by Wilhelm G. Solheim II. University of the Philippines Press.
The Blood of Government: Race, Empire, the United States, and the Philippines, by Paul A. Kramer. Ateneo de Manila University Press.
A Dictionary of Cebuano Arts, edited by Erlinda K. Alburo. University of San Carlos Cebuano Studies Center and Toyota Foundation.
Engaging Society: The Sociologist in a War Zone, by John J. Carroll, S.J. Ateneo de Manila University Press.
How to Win an Election: Lessons from the Experts, edited by Chay Florentino Hofileña. Ateneo School of Government-Center for Social Policy.
The I-Stories: The Philippine Revolution and the Filipino-American War as Told by Its Eyewitnesses and Participants, edited by Augusto V. De Viana. University of Santo Tomas Publishing House.
In the Name of Civil Society: From Free Election Movements to People Power in the Philippines, by Eva-Lotta E. Hedman. Ateneo de Manila University Press.
Kuwentong Bayan: Noong Panahon ng Hapon, Everyday Life in a Time of War, by Thelma B. Kintanar, Clemen C. Aquino, Patricia B. Arinto, and Ma. Luisa T. Camagay. University of the Philippines Press.
Pestilence in the Philippines: A Social History of the Filipino People, 1571-1800, by Luis Camara Dery. New Day.
Romblomanon Dictionary, edited by Leonard E. Newell. Linguistic Society of the Philippines.
Stringing the Past: An Archaeological Understanding of Early Southeast Asian Glass Bead Trade, by Jun G. Cayron. University of the Philippines Press.
Unknown Aspects of the Philippine Revolution, by Jose S. Arcilla S.J. St Pauls Philippines.

SPORTS
Advanced Badminton Techniques: Whether You’re a Beginner or the Best, Your Bible to Better Badminton, by Valentin Oreta and Vip Malixi. University of Santo Tomas Publishing House.
Pacific Storm: Dispatches on Pacquiao of the Philippines, by Recah Trinidad. Anvil / Inquirer.

THEOLOGY & RELIGION
God Talk: Renewing Language about God in the Roman Catholic Tradition, by Andrew Gonzalez FSC. De La Salle University Press.
God Was Not in the Wind: An Evolutionary Understanding of Popular Religion in the Philippines, by Jimmy A. Belita, C.M. Adamson University Press.

TRANSLATION
The Colonial Odyssey of Leyte, 1521-1914, by Manuel Artigas y Cuerva, translated by Rolando O. Borrinaga and Cantius J. Kobak. New Day.
Fort, by and translated by B. S. Medina Jr. FEU Publications.
Gagamba sa Uhay: Kalipunan ng mga Haiku, by Rogelio G. Mangahas, translated by Marne L. Kilates. C&E Publishing.
Juanita Cruz: A Novel, by Magdalena Gonzaga Jalandoni, translated by Ofelia Ledesma Jalandoni. University of the Philippines Press.
Monografias de los Pueblos de la Isla de Pan-ay: Monographs of the Towns in Panay, by Juan Fernandez, O.S.A., translated by Jose G. Espinosa Jr. University of San Agustin Publishing House.

BEST DESIGN
Ani: The Life and Art of Hermogena Borja Lungay, Boholano Painter, by Marjorie Evasco, designed by Leo Abaya. UST Publishing House.
Brushstrokes from the Heart: ArtPetron, The First Five Years, by Alice G. Guillermo. Petron Corporation.
The Governor-General’s Kitchen: Philippine Culinary Vignettes and Period Recipes, 1521-1935, by Felice Prudente Sta. Maria, designed by Guillermo Ramos. Anvil.
Halikpon: A Retelling of an Ancient Ifugao Chant and Pumbakhayon: An Origin Myth of the Ifugao Hudhud, by Mae Astrid Tobias, designed by Rex Flores. National Commission for Culture and the Arts.

CITATIONS
Sawikaan series:
Sawikaan 2006: Mga Salita ng Taon, edited by Galileo S. Zafra and Roberto T. Añonuevo. University of the Philippines Press, 2007.
Sawikaan 2005: Mga Salita ng Taon, edited by Galileo S. Zafra and Michael M. Coroza. University of the Philippines Press, 2006.
Sawikaan 2004: Mga Salita ng Taon, edited by Galileo S. Zafra and Romulo P. Baquiran Jr. University of the Philippines Press, 2005. [NBA winner, 2005]

Ayala Foundation – for children’s books on paintings:
Juan Luna: Patriot and Painter, by Carla C. Pacis
The Boy Who Lost a Father and Found the Sun: The Life of Maestro Fernando Amorsolo, by Rene Villanueva
Fernando Zobel: The Man Who Painted Ideas, by Maria Elena Paterno

Sy Yinchow, for a lifetime of translating Philippine literature into Chinese

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