Illustrated by Abi Goy
2024
Salanga
Grand Prize
Eric R. Roxas for “Monina’s Many Moles”
Honorable Mention
Kim Alexis D. Santiago for "What Mona Likes, What Lolo Likes"
Carmela Esguerra-Jose for "Beybi Namin si Lola"
Patricia Marie Grace S. Gomez for "The Balayong Table"
Alleona Marie B. Antido for "Tiny Little Box of Isla"
Genaro R. Gojo Cruz for "May mga Nawawala sa Loob ng Aming Bahay"
Alcala
Grand Prize
Marcushiro Nada
Honorable Mention
Gervin Angelo A. Andres
Elisha Marcela L. Felix
8th National Children’s Book Awards
Best Reads 2023-2024
Bum Tiyaya Bum:
Philippine Nursery Rhymes and Verses
Ilaw ng Tahanan Publishing, Inc.
Rene O. Villanueva, Writer
Sergio Bumatay III, Illustrator
Angela Narciso Torres, Translator
Hanapin ang Sagot: Ano ang Batas Militar?
The Center for Art, New Ventures & Sustainable
Development
Ergoe Tinio, Writer
Margarita Santos, Translator
Aldy Aguirre, Illustrator
Inip
Adarna House
Harry Monzon, Writer & Illustrator
Wild Song
Anvil Publishing
Candy Gourlay, Writer
8th National Children’s Book Awards
Kids’ Choice Awards 2023-2024
Alinam 2: Diego Domingo and The Three Thieves
Summit Publishing
Mickey Ingles
Alon and Lila's Last Summer Before Doomsday
Adarna House
Ingrid Valenzuela
Araw ng Mga Ina
Adarna House
John Patrick Solano, Kim Santiago
Baby TK
Komiket. Inc.
Kevin Eric Raymundo
Bee Responsible
Hiyas-OMF Literature
Joyce Piap-Go, Maria Cristina Sison
Blueplate
The Bookmark, Inc. & Ateneo Center for Educational Learning
Didith T. Rodrigo, Marianne Salvania, Joseph G. Dela Cruz
Kalesa
The Bookmark, Inc.
Mari T. Delfin, Javier T. Delfin, Julian T. Delfin
Ang Kambal Na Maya
The Inteligente Publishing, Inc.
Lydia G. Calipdan
Kapaa Ko Si Kuya!
The Bookmark, Inc.
Genaro R. Gojo Cruz, Jaylord S. Losabia
Libing-Isa
Adarna House
Malayo Pa Ang Umaga
Light Seeker
Hiyas-OMF Literature
Sofia Shalaby Antonio, Paul Eric Roca
Mga Manikang Papel
Vibal Group, Inc.
Niña Queena C. Amoncio, Kenneth Justine Alba Licaycay
Mars, May Zombie!
Adarna House
Chuckberry J. Pascual
Ang Mundo Kong Kahel
Vibal Group, Inc.
Mariel G. Balacuit, Hareol Noval Tero
The Perfect Tree
Glory Moralidad
Glory Moralidad, Danielle V. Florendo
Papasok na Kami ni Nanay sa Paaralan
Johnny and Hansel Publications
Genaro R. Gojo Cruz, Jhucel A. Del Rosario
Stray Cats
Ateneo De Manila University Press
Irene Sarmiento
Super Maya
Maria Elena A. Rodriguez
Bambi A. Rodriguez, Nix M. Ilagan
Super Maya and Her Amazing Ears
Maria Elena A. Rodriguez
Bambi A. Rodriguez, Nix M. Ilagan
A Visual Guide To Philippine Folklore
Vibal Group, Inc
Edited by Beatriz C. Alegre
2023
Salanga
Grand Prize
Arnold Tristan L. Buenaflor for “Koronang Santan”
Honorable Mention
Rommel A. Pamaos for “Ang Nawawalang Bunga”
John Romeo Venturero for “Lilipad-lipad ang Paruparong Dagat”
Eljay C. Deldoc for “Nakikisilong “
Chrystel Therese V. Darbin for “Ang Araw ng mga Ina ni Tala”
Joshene Pearl S. Bersales for “Hindi Ako Mayumi!”
Jake D. Fraga for “Ang Dating Magkakaibigan sa Baryo Bantas”
Alcala
Grand Prize
Al Romuald D. Estrella
Honorable Mention
Arn Vian A. Delos Reyes
Gervin Angelo A. Andres
Wordless Book Prize
Grand Prize
Shekinah S. Angiwan-Gutierrez for “Lola’s Pandesal”
Maria Angela L. Taguiang for “Silong”
2022
Salanga
Grand Prize
Dulce Maria V. Deriada for “A Girl Named Villea”
Honorable Mention
Joanna P. Intia for “Look at Your Hands”
Antonio Adrian M. Habana V for ”Toby the Turtle”
Christian Lester C. Bautista for “Gab: Ang Munting Gabay”
Bryan L. Cabatingan for “Ang Batang May Sandaang Pangalan”
Jerwin Eileen GC. Tarnate for “The Treasure Within”
Khristian Ross P. Pimentel for “The Visit“
Alcala
Grand Prize
Jennelyn Joy Duran
Honorable Mention
Mary Joy A. Vissoro
7th National Children’s Book Awards
Best Reads 2021-2022
Bulul
ABC Educational Development Center, Publisher
Mary Ann Ordinario, Writer
Beth Parrocha, Illustrator
Magtanim ay Di Biro
Adarna House, Publisher
Jamie Bauza, Illustrator
Kakatok-katok sa Bahay ni Benok
CANVAS, Publisher
Mon Sy, Writer
Faye Abantao, Illustrator
Cely’s Crocodile: The Art and Story of Araceli Limcaco Dans
Tahanan Books for Young Readers, Publisher
Gabriela Dans Lee, Writer
Adrian Panadero, Illustrator
Paalam, Puti
Anvil, Publisher
Jomike Tejido, Writer & Illustrator
Ako ay May Kiki
Lampara Books, Publisher
Glenda Oris, Writer
Beth Parrocha, Illustrator
Alandal
Komiket, Inc, Publisher
J Philip Ignacio, Writer
Alex Niño, Illustrator
Safe Space: A Kid’s Guide to Data Privacy
CANVAS, Publisher
Gigo Alampay, Writer
Liza Flores, Abi Goy, Frances Alvarez, and Jamie Bauza, Illustrators
#YOUTHINK
CANVAS, Publisher
Gigo Alampay, Writer
Liza Flores, Abi Goy, Frances Alvarez, and Jamie Bauza, Illustrators
Tinola ni Nanay
Hiyas-OMF Literature, Publisher
Maloi Malibiran-Salumbides, Writer
Felix Mago Miguel, Illustrator
Kids’ Choice Awards
2021-2022
Chapter Books Category
The Quick and Careful Adventures of Muni
Adarna House, Publisher
Denise Nicole P. Tolentino, Writer and Illustrator
I am the Change in Climate Change
CANVAS, Publisher
Alyssa M. Peleo-Alampay, Ph.D., Writer
Ang Ilustrador ng Kabataan, Illustrator
Anak ng Tinapay
OMF Literature – Hiyas, Publisher, Publisher
Jacqueline Franquelli, Writer
Daniel Tingcungco, Illustrator
Maselan ang Tanong ng Batang si Usman
OMF Literature – Hiyas, Publisher
Dr. Luis P. Gatmaitan, Writer
Danielle Florendo, Illustrator
Ang mga Alitaptap ng Pulang Buhangin
Komiket Inc., Publisher
H Quilantang, Creator
Doobiedoo Asks
Komiket Inc., Publisher
Bambi Eloriaga-Amago, Writer
Roland Amago, Illustrator
Little Wolf
Komiket Inc., Publisher
Cat S., Creator
Twinkle, Twinkle
Komiket Inc., Publisher
Tori Tadiar, Creator
Catch a Falling Star (Filipino Edition)
Lampara Publishing House, Publisher
Cristina Pantoja-Hidalgo, Writer
Chuckberry J. Pascual, Translator
Sinta
Street Tales Publishing House, Publisher
Ana Digi, Writer
Biboy Royong, Illustrator
Picture Books Category
Paano Magbilang si Nanay?
John Patrick Solano, Writer
Kenneth Justine Licaycay, Illustrator
Si Gino Gulay
Jerome Vitug, Writer
Lloyd Zapanta, Illustrator, Illustrator
Palaruang Bahaghari
Mark Norman Boquiren, Writer
Paul David Arcos, Illustrator
Cassy’s Chair
Meanne Mabesa Mijares, Writer
Joey Ellson, Illustrator
Our Neighbor’s a Witch
Kristoffer Angelo Vargas, Writer
Joey Ellson, Illustrator
Maruray, Ang Diwatang Hindi Kagandahan
Maria Isabelle Laguitan, Writer
Jan Rex Casiroman, Illustrator
Supremo Kiddo
Mark Norman Boquiren, Writer
John Patrick Gañas, Illustrator
Nang Matutong Magbasa si Mariano
Jacqueline Tiu, Writer
Alissa Evangelista, Illustrator
Si Kuya Ding sa Imahelandia
Darwin Medallada, Writer
Alissa Evangelista, Illustrator
Viva, Pit Señor
Danica M. Guevarra, Writer
Jovanni Belmonte, Illustrator
All books were published by Chikiting Books.
2021
Salanga
Grand Prize
Iza Maria Reyes for “Ang Tahanang Hindi Tumatahan”
Honorable Mention
• Eugene Evasco for “Palayok-palayukan para kay Carlito” and “Ang Mga Paralisdis ni Inday Faustina”
• Kwesi Ian Jay Junsan for “Ang Mga Bata sa Kalye ng Banaba”
• Bea S. Mandapat for “Goodfire”
• Kristoffer Aaron G. Tiña for “Oplan Sablay”
• Jobert Grey Landeza for “Mamay Esing”
Alcala
Grand Prize
Christina L. Javier
Honorable Mention
Rommel Joson
Maria Angela Taguiang
Rosslynd Kamille Du
Allyana Leizel Lopez
6th National Children’s Book Awards
Best Reads 2019-2020
Ang Maliit na Kalabaw
Adarna House, Publisher
Liza Flores, Illustrator
Cashaysayan: A History of Philippine Money
Tahanan Books for Young Readers, Publisher
Michelline Suarez, Joonee Garcia, and Divine Reyes, Writers
Benjor Catindig, Illustrator
Pitong Tsinelas (Seven Slippers)
Tahanan Books for Young Readers, Publisher
Divine Gil Reyes, Writer
Benjor Catindig, Illustrator
2020
Salanga
Grand Prize
Boon Kristoffer Lauw for “Team Abangers at ang Estilong Trumpo”
Honorable Mention
Raissa Falgui for “Diva Diwatas”
Tamara Mosqueda for “Kayo and the Anitos”
Alcala
Grand Prize
Victoria Melissa R. Tadiar
2019
Salanga
Grand Prize
Gabriela Dans Lee for “A Delicate Strength: The Story and Art of Araceli Limcaco Dans”
Wordless Book Prize
Ang Mga Sikreto ng Langit at Dagat
Nina Patricia C. Martinez
Alcala
Grand Prize
Adrian C. Panadero
Honorable Mention
Frances Alvarez
Ivan Bryan Reverente
Arlei Dormiendo
2018
Salanga
Grand Prize
Becky Bravo for “May Alaga Akong Bakulaw”
Honorable Mention
Raymond Falgui for “The War Between Fireflies and Christmas Lights”
Genaro Gojo Cruz for “May Mahaba Kaming Listahan sa Tindahan”
Danie Rose Sedilla-Cruz for “Si Lola-Nanay at Si Dandandandan”
Alcala
Grand Prize
Arade Louise P. Villena
Honorable Mention
Harold Monzon
Angelica Shelley Tam
Wordless Book Prize
Pagkatapos ng Unos
Harry Monzon
Pibò
ChristiaPibòn Oliver Cruz
5th National Children’s Book Awards
Best Reads 2016-2017
Habulan
Anvil Publishing, Publisher
Kora Dandan-Albano, Writer
Fran Ng, Translator
Beth Parrocha-Doctolero, Illustrator
Si Kian
Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism and Adarna House, Publishers
Weng Cahiles, Writer
Aldy Aguirre, Illustrator
A Lolong Time Ago
Tahanan Books for Young Readers, Publisher
Michelline Suarez, Joonee Garcia, and Divine Reyes, Writers
Benjor Catindig, Illustrator
Takbo
Tahanan Books for Young Readers, Publisher
Auri Asuncion Yambao, Writer and Illustrator
Hari ng Komyut
Adarna House and Anino Comics, Publishers
Lizette Daluz, Writer and Illustrator
Lost
Adarna House and Anino Comics, Publishers
Rob Cham, Writer and Illustrator
May Gulong na Bahay
Vibal Publishing House, Publisher
Genaro Gojo Cruz, Writer
Paul Imbong, Illustrator
Meläg
Adarna House and Anino Comics, Publishers
Bong Redilla, Writer and Illustrator
Si Janus Silang at ang Pitumpu't Pitong Púsong
Adarna House, Publisher
Edgar Calabia Samar, Writer
Borg Sinaban, Illustrator
2017
Salanga
Grand Prize
Genaro Gojo Cruz for “Dalawa Kami ni Lola”
Honorable Mention
Genaro Gojo Cruz for “Pamilya Papel”
Imelda Estrella for “May Lihim ang Dagat.”
Alcala
Grand Prize
Sophia Lorraine Demanawa
Honorable Mention
Arade Louise Villena
Mary Grace Theresa Dulawan
Christian Oliver Cruz
Irene Rose Buenaventura
2016
Salanga
Grand Prize
Genaro Gojo Cruz for “Mákináng Makináng”
Honorable Mention
Joseph Salazar for “Kung Bakit Hindi Nagsasalita si Kabunian”
John Paolo Sandicho for “May Dalawang Dulo ang Puso ni Papa”
Leila Francesca Maligalig for “Dandelions”
Jacqueline Franquelli for “Kindat, Kindat”
Alcala
Grand Prize
Mark Lawrence Andres
Honorable Mention
John Dominic Ochotorena
4th National Children’s Book Day
Best Reads 2014-2015
Dumaan si Butiki
Adarna House, Publisher
Mary Gigi Constantino, Writer
Ray Sunga, Illustrator
Haluhalo
Adarna House, Publisher
Eli F. Camacho, Writer and Illustrator
Mang Andoy's Signs
Tahanan Books for Young Readers, Publisher
Mailin Paterno, Writer
Isabel Roxas, Illustrator
Salusalo para kay Kuya
Adarna House, Publisher
Ergoe Tinio, Writer
JC Galag, Illustrator
Supremo
Adarna House, Publisher
Xi Zuq, Writer
Al Estrella, Illustrator
Si Janus Silang at ang Tiyanak ng Tábon
Adarna House, Publisher
Edgar Calabia Samar, Writer
Borg Sinaban, Illustrator and Book Designer
Kid’s Choice Award
Made Perfect in Weakness
The Bookmark, Publisher
Didith Rodrigo, Author
Patricia Lascano, Illustrator
2015
Salanga
Honorable Mention
Cheeno Marlo Del Mundo Sayuno for “The Missing Blanket”
Alcala
Honorable Mention
Joffrey Z. Atienza
Maria Sabrina P. Palmares
2014
Salanga
Honorable Mention
Michael de Guzman for “Reyna Elena”
Genaro Gojo Cruz for “Gaano ba Kalayo Patungong Paaralan?” Susan Anne Alegro Quirante for “Ang Misay sa Aming Bahay”
Alcala
Grand Prize
Aaron Paul Asis
Honorable Mention
Jericho Angelo Moral
Jason Gabriel Sto. Domingo
3rd National Children’s Book Awards
Best Reads 2013-2014
Hating Kapatid
Published by Adarna House
Raissa Rivera Falgui, Writer
Fran Alvarez, Illustrator
Ngumiti si Andoy
Adarna House, Publisher
Xi Zuq, Writer
Dominic Agsaway, Illustrator
The Little Girl in a Box
Adarna House, Publisher
Felinda Bagas, Writer
Aldy Aguirre, Illustrator
What Kids Should Know about Andres
and the Katipunan?
Adarna House, Publisher
Weng Cahiles, Writer
Isa Natividad, Illustrator
Save the Children Award
Bahay Kubo
Adarna House, Publisher
Pergy Acuña, Illustrator
Kid’s Choice Award
The Day of Darkness
The Bookmark, Publisher
Gutch Gutierrez and Zig Marasigan, Writers
Gutch Gutierrez, Illustrator
2013
Salanga
Grand Prize
Michael Jude C. Tumamac for “Ngumiti si Andoy”
Honorable Mention
Mark Anthony Angeles for “Si Andoy, Batang Tondo”
April Jade Biglaen for “Ang Supremo at ang Kuweba”
Alcala
Grand Prize
Dominic Agsaway
Honorable Mention
Sergio Bumatay III
Francine Cruz
2012
Salanga
Grand Prize
Russell Molina for “Anong Gupit Natin Ngayon?”
Honorable Mention
Felinda Bagas for “The Little Girl in a Box”
Segundo Matias for “Ang Papag ni Tatang”
Alcala
Grand Prize
Hubert Fucio
Honorable Mention
Dominic Agsaway
Aldy Aguirre
Jonathan Ranolla
2nd National Children’s Book Awards
Best Reads 2010-2011
Tahanan Books for Young Readers, Publisher
Reni Roxas, Writer
Sergio Bumatay III, Illustrator
LG&M Corporation, Publisher
Eugene Y. Evasco, Writer
Ibarra C. Crisostomo, Illustrator
CANVAS (The Center for Art, New Ventures & Sustainable Development), Publisher
Eline Santos, Writer
Augie Rivera, Translator
Joy Mallari, Illustrator
Tall Story
Cacho Publishing House, Publisher
Candy Gourlay, Writer
Yasmin S. Ong, Illustrator
The Great Duck and Crocodile Race
OMF Literature, Publisher
Robert Magnuson, Writer and Illustrator
The Secret is in the Soil
Conquest for Christ Foundation, Inc., Publisher
Gidget Roceles Jimenez and Flor Gozon Tarriela, Writers
Liza Flores, Illustrator
2011
Salanga
Grand Prize
Eugene Evasco for “Rizaldy”
Honorable Mention
Patricia Marie Grace Gomez for “Pepe’s Gift”
Alcala
Grand Prize
Yasmin Doctor
Honorable Mention
Leo Agtuca
Jonathan Ranolla
2010
Salanga
Grand Prize
Raymund G. Falgui for “Green Leaf and Other Poems”
Alcala
Grand Prize
Aldy Aguirre
Honorable Mention
Rommel Joson
Van Zeus Allen Bascon
Sergio Bumatay III
1st National Children’s Book Awards
Best Reads 2008-2009
Araw sa Palengke
Adarna House, Publisher
May Tobias-Papa, Writer
Isabel Roxas, Illustrator
Can We Live on Mars?
Adarna House, Publisher
Gidget Roceles-Jimenez, Writer
Bru Sim-Nada, Illustrator
Just Add Dirt
Adarna House, Publisher
Becky Bravo, Writer
Jason Moss, Illustrator
Lub-Dub, Lub-Dub
The Bookmark, Publisher
Russell Molina, Writer
Jomike Tejido, Illustrator
Tagu-Taguan
Tahanan Books for Young Readers, Publisher
Jomike Tejido, Writer and Illustrator
Tuwing Sabado
Lampara Books, Publisher
Russell Molina, Writer
Sergio Bumatay III, Illustrator
2009
Salanga
Grand Prize
Raymund Garlitos for “Ang Higante sa Loob ng Aming Bahay”
Honorable Mention
Perry Mangilaya for “Di Ko Man Kamukha sina Inay at Itay”
Victoria Bravo for “Lola-Lola”
Alcala
Grand Prize
Ferdinand Guevara
Honorable Mention
Jomar G. Rivera
Maurice Oliver B. Risulmi
Christian Oliver Ang Cruz
2008
Salanga
Grand Prize
Nanoy Rafael for “Naku, Nakuu, Nakuuu!”
Honorable Mention
Eugene Evasco for “May Riles sa Tiyan ni Tatay”
Russell Molina for “Ako si Kaliwa, Ako si Kanan”
Alcala
Grand Prize
Sergio Bumatay III
Honorable Mention
Pergylene Acuña
James Abalos
Rommel Joson
2007
Salanga
Grand Prize
Jeanette Patindol for “Tight Times”
Honorable Mention
Mae Astrid Tobias for “Tatay’s Photographs”
Emerson Bengco for “Ang Makulay na Mahika ni Tito Mona”
Lorna Billanes for “The Goodbye Balloon”
Alcala
Grand Prize
Sergio Bumatay III
2006
Salanga
Grand Prize
Ian Casocot for “Rosario and Her Stories”
Honorable Mention
Dennis Teodosio for “Tonyong Turo”
Marielle Nadal for “Can you see what Buboy sees?”
Alcala
Honorable Mention
Jose Miguel Tejido
Toni Espiritu-Santo
2005
Salanga
Grand Prize
Nikki Dy-Liacco for “The Yellow Paperclip with Bright Purple Spots”
Honorable Mention
Liwliwa Malabed for “Gusto Ko Nang Lumaki!”
Cesar del Rosario for “Kapatid Ko si Einstein”
Finalist
Ana Celina dela Peña for “Tala’s World”
Ronnill Carlo Enriquez for “Pepe Pedikab”
Liwliwa Malabed for “Where do Mountains and Hills Come From?”
Kristine Canon for “Ang Boses ni Bunso”
Fernando Gonzales for “Bakit Mahal Ko ang Sabado”
Christine Bellen for “Totok: Ang Tandang na Ayaw Maging Pansabong”
Alcala
Grand Prize
May Ann Licudine
Honorable Mention
Serj Bumatay
Sheryl Valencia
Mariano Ching
2004
Salanga
Grand Prize
Jean Lee Patindol for “Papa’s House, Mama’s House”
Honorable Mention
Cynthia Villafranca for “Ang Kahon ni Maru”
Edgar Samar for “Magkano Papuntang Antipolo”
Genaro Gojo Cruz for “May Gulong na Bahay”
Francis Banta for “Pantinga”
Alcala
Grand Prize
Mark Salvatus III
Honorable Mention
Marcial Conaco
2003
Salanga
Grand Prize
Russell Molina for “Sandosenang Kuya”
Honorable Mention
Eugene Evasco for “Apat na Mata”
Jose Dennis Teodosio for “Regalo”
Mae Astrid Tobias for “Ang Gulong ni Bong”
Michael de Guzman for “Dalawa ang Daddy ni Billy”
Alcala
Grand Prize
Hubert Fucio
Finalists
Jose Miguel Tejido
May Ann Licudine
Citation
Junior Inquirer
Apolonio “Pol” Medina, Jr.
2002
Salanga
Grand Prize
Edgar Samar for “Uuwi na ang Nanay kong si Darna!”
Honorable Mention
Christine Rivero for “Buhok sa Paa, atbp.”
Regina Fernandez for “What I Saw in Papa’s Coffee”
Rommel Rodriguez for “Mahiwagang Biyolin”
Lin Acacio-Flores for “When I Cross the Street”
Alcala
Grand Prize
Russell Molina
Finalists
Cristina Tulay (1st runner up)
Jose Miguel Tejido (2nd runner up)
Camilo Quevedo
Gilbert Daroy
Lifetime Achievement Award
Rene Villanueva
Virgilio Almario
2001
Salanga
Grand Prize
Frances Kristine Canon for “Bakit Matagal ang Sundo Ko?”
Honorable Mention
Renita Ramos for “Saturday Morning in the Garden”
Alcala
Grand Prize
Mariano Ching
Finalists
Frances Alcaraz (1st runner-up)
Beth Parrocha-Doctolero (2nd runner-up)
Marcus Nada and Ernesto Balagtas (3rd runner-up)
Jose Miguel Tejido (4th runner-up)
Citation
Ang Ilustrador ng Kabataan
2000
Salanga
Grand Prize
Germaine Yia for “Nasaan si Kuya Emil?”
Honorable Mention
Anna Angeles for “The Boy Who Slept on Sofas”
Joseph Salazar for “Paghahanap kay Eli”
Alcala
Grand Prize
Mariano Ching
Finalists
Frances Alcaraz (1st runner-up)
Beth Parrocha-Doctolero (2nd runner-up)
Marcus Nada and Ernesto Balagtas (3rd runner-up)
Jose Miguel Tejido (4th runner-up)
Citation
Mindanao Cultural Center
Lina Diaz de Rivera
Special Award
Lucrecia Kasilag
Virgilio Almario
1999
Salanga
Grand Prize
Rebecca Añonuevo for “Ang Tatlong Kahilingan ni Julian”
Alcala
Grand Prize
Breiner Medina
Citation
5 and Up
Young Minds Bookstore
Pambata Magazine
Paranubliun-Antique
The Philippine Journal of Education
1998
Salanga
Grand Prize
Carla Pacis for “Mayroon Akong Alagang Puno”
Honorable Mention
Dr. Luis Gatmaitan for “Ang Pambihirang Buhok ni Raquel”
Russell Molina for “Ang Lumang Kumot ni Lola”
Alcala
Grand Prize
Mariano Ching
Centennial Achievement Award
Camilo Osias
Juan Laya
1997
Salanga
Grand Prize
Eugene Evasco for “Federico”
Honorable Mention
Rhandee Garlitos for “Chenelyn! Chenelyn!”
Eugene Evasco for “Baha”
Victoria Bravo for “Ang Tandang sa Araw”
Rebecca Añonuevo for “Ang Bisikleta ni Momon”
Alcala
Grand Prize
Paul Eric Roca
Honorable Mention
Hamzah Tillah
Deo Jovellano
Cristina Ramirez
Bernard Vista
1996
Salanga
Grand Prize
Natasha Vizcarra for “Itim na Kuting”
Alcala
Grand Prize
Ferdinand Guevara
Honorable Mention
Grace Thompson
Ferdinand Doctolero
Lifetime Achievement Award
Estefania Aldaba-Lim
Larry Alcala
1995
Salanga
Grand Prize Corazon Remigio for “Bru-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha, Bru-hi-hi-hi-hi-hi"
Honorable Mention Augie Rivera for “Alamat ng Ampalaya”
Alcala
Grand Prize
Roland Mechael Ilagan
Certificate of Recognition
Jose Abad Santos Memorial School
Dean Aurora Garcia Corpuz
Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards
1994
Salanga
Grand Prize
Cesar Aljama for “Ang Mga Diwata sa Lawa”
Alcala
Grand Prize
Eleanor Ramos
PBBY Achievement Award
Batibot
1993
Alcala
Grand Prize
Nikhus Katindoy
Honorable Mention
Leo Cultura
Lito Sollesta
Haru Sabijon
Jorge Banawa
Johannes Ma. Guerrero
Lifetime Achievement Award
Jose Aruego
1992
Salanga
Grand Prize
Cesar Aljama for “Ang Mga Diwata sa Lawa”
Alcala
Grand Prize
Eleanor Ramos
Citation
Veronica Garcia
Nemah Hermosa
Ibarra Crisostomo
Albert Gamos
Batibot
1991
Salanga
Grand Prize
Edgardo Maranan for “Si Sabel, Si Sabiong Lumba-Lumba, at ang Hiwaga sa Laot”
Alcala
Grand Prize
Salvador Concovar
Honorable Mention
Leo Cultura
Aurelio Ginton, Jr.
Haru Sabijon
Lifetime Achievement Award
Damiana Eugenio
1990
Salanga
Grand Prize
Edgardo Maranan for “Si Sibol at si Gunaw”
Honorable Mention
Edgardo Maranan for “Ang Apoy sa Nayon ng Samba” Paulina Bautista for “Ang Manghahabi ng Pangarap”
Alcala
Grand Prize
Joanne de Leon
Honorable Mention
Emmanuel Vasquez Ferdinand Doctolero
Lifetime Achievement Award
Pilar Perez
1989
Salanga
Grand Prize
Edgardo Maranan for “Awit ni Pulaw”
Honorable Mention
Rolando dela Cruz for “Pagbaba sa Bundok Gamgam ni
Mariong Ulikba” Gloria Meneses for “Tumakas ang mga Bilanggo”
Lifetime Achievement Award
Amelia Lapeña-Bonifacio
1988
PBBY Young Bookmakers’ Prize
Grand Prize
Philip Tan Gaute and Jayson Khong Hun for Indarapatra and Sulayman (English)
Ricci Pillar Sugui and Kim Dy Liaco for Isang Heneral, Isang Bayani (Filipino)
Honorable Mention Xandra Marcelo for The Crooked Guava Tree (English)
Lifetime Achievement Award
Ceres Alabado
1987
Alcala
Honorable Mention
Raymundo Mortel for “Mga Kuwintas ng Sampaguita”
1986
Salanga
Grand Prize
Ma. Elena Paterno for “Mga Kuwintas ng Sampaguita”
Honorable Mention Genny Poso for “Si Popoy at ang Punong Akasya”
Alcala
Grand Prize
Jose Melchor Silvestre for “Si Matabagka at ang Tagapag-ingat ng Hangin”
1985
Salanga
Grand Prize
Aurora Batnag for “Si Matabangka at ang Tagapag-ingat ng Hangin”
Alcala
Grand Prize
Juanito Sy (Category A: illustration for folktales) for “Ang Gintong Puso”
Joel Yau (Category B: illustration for modern children’s story)
for ”Ang Pakikipagsapalaran ni Pilandok”
1984
Salanga
Grand Prize
Rodolfo Mallari for “Malikoban”
Honorable Mention Susana Borrero for “Tatlong Magkakaibigang Palaka”
Agnes Mina for “Ang Gintong Puso”
Nicomedes Melgar for “Si Mokoy Siyokoy”
Wynstan Dimalanta for “Ang Pakikipagsapalaran ni Pilandok”
George Quintana for “Dulcera”
Alcala
Grand Prize
Jess Abrera (Category A: illustration for folktales) for “The Story of Handiong”
Renato Gamos (Category B: illustration for modern children’s story) for “Kamatis ni Peles”