Mr. Vince Agcaoili, a faculty member of the Literature Department of the College of Arts and Sciences, emerged as one of the winners of the Palanca Awards under the Poetry category.

His collection, CARRYING, was adjudged second prize by this year’s Board of Judges for the 2023 Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature. The same collection is in the works for self-publication and is expected to be released by November this year.

The awarding ceremony will be held on November 27, 2023, at the Philippine International Convention Center.

Congratulations, Mr. Agcaoili!