Events: Finalists of the 35th National Book Awards

The list is out and the National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Manila Critics Circle (MCC) have released the list of finalist for the 35th National Book Awards for books published in 2015.

The finalists are:

Novel in English

• Locust Girl: A Lovesong by Merlinda Bobis (Anvil Publishing, Inc.)
• Sweet Haven by Lakambini Sitoy (Anvil Publishing, Inc.)

Novel in Filipino

• Lila ang Kulay ng Pamamaalam by RM Topacio-Aplaon (The University of the Philippines Press)
• Sa Amin, Sa Dagat-Dagatang Apoy by Mayette M. Bayuga (The University of the Philippines Press)
• Si Janus Silang at ang Labanáng Manananggal-Mambabarang by Edgar Calabia Samar (Adarna House, Inc.)

Short Fiction in English

• Our Darkest Hours: A Collection of Short Fiction by Jose Miguel Arguelles (Visprint Inc.)
• Recuerdos de Patay and Other Stories by Caroline S. Hau (The University of the Philippines Press)

Short Fiction in Filipino

• Ang Nag-Iisa at Natatanging si Onyok by Eugene Y. Evasco (Lampara Publishing House, Inc.)
• Babae, Sa Balumbalonan ni Hakob At Iba Pang Kuwento by Mayette M. Bayuga (University of Santo Tomas Publishing House
• Kumpisal: Mga Kuwento by Chuckberry J. Pascual (University of Santo Tomas Publishing House)
• Philippine Folktales by Joanne Marie Igoy-Escalona (Anvil Publishing, Inc.)
• Sa Mil Flores, May Isang Hostes at iba pang Kuwento by Rosario de Guzman-Lingat (Ateneo de Manila University Press)

Nonfiction Prose in English

• Arsenio H. Lacson of Manila by Amador F. Brioso, Jr. (Anvil Publishing, Inc.)
• Endless Journey: A Memoir by Jose T. Almonte and Marites Dañguilan Vitug (Cleverheads Publishing)
• The Maestro of Philippine Basketball edited by Tessa M. Jazminez (Media Wise Communications, Inc. / Muse books)
• The Writer, the Lover and the Diplomat: Life with Carlos P. Romulo by Beth Day Romulo and David F. Hyatt (Anvil Publishing, Inc.)
• To Remember to Remember: Reflections on the Literary Memoirs of Filipino Women by Cristina Pantoja Hidalgo (University of Santo Tomas Publishing House)

Nonfiction Prose in Filipino

• Ang Autobiografia ng Ibang Lady Gaga by Jack Alvarez (Visprint, Inc.)
• He's Dating the Transgender by Arthur Sta. Ana (Anvil Publishing, Inc.)

Essays in English

• Planet Panic: Notes from the Queen of Procrastination by Pam Pastor (Anvil Publishing Inc.)
• Re: Recollections, Reviews, Reflections by Luis H. Francia (The University of the Philippines Press)

Essays in Filipino

• Titser Pangkalawakan at iba pang angas sa social network underworld by Joselito D. Delos Reyes (Visprint, Inc.)

Anthology in English

• Fast Food Fiction Delivery: Short Short Stories to Go edited by Noelle Q. de Jesus and Mookie Katigbak-Lacuesta (Anvil Publishing Inc.)
• Habagatanon: Conversations with Six Davao Writers edited by Ricardo M. de Ungria (The University of the Philippines Press)
• Histories in Memories: Remembering the July 16, 1990 Earthquake, An Anthology edited by Anna Christie V. Torres (Cordillera Studies Center)
• Many Journeys, Many Voices: A Tribute to Filipina Overseas Workers by Edna Zapanta Manlapaz, Czarina Saloma and Yael A. Buencamino (Anvil Publishing Inc.)

Anthology in Philippine Language

• 35 Kuwentong Klasiko (Adarna House, Inc.)
• Canuplin at Iba Pang Mga Akda ng Isang Manggagawang Pangkultura ni Manny Pambid (The University of the Philippines Press)
• Kritikal na Espasyo ng Kulturang Popular edited by Rolando B. Tolentino and Gary C. Devilles (Ateneo de Manila University Press)
• Lupang Hinirang Lupang Tinubuan: Mga Sanaysay Sa Kritika, Kasaysayan, at Politikang Pangkultura by E. San Juan, Jr. (De La Salle University Publishing House)
• Gualberto Cea Manlagñit: Mga Piling Obra edited by Maria Celestina Manlagñit-Tam, Kristian Cordero, Tito Genova Valiente (Ateneo de Naga University Press)

Poetry in English

• Imago: Poems by Joseph O. Legaspi (University of Santo Tomas Publishing House)
• Lifeboat by Kristine Ong Muslim (University of Santo Tomas Publishing House)
• Lyrical Objects by Marne Kilates (University of Santo Tomas Publishing House)
• Maybe Something by Isabela Banzon (The University of the Philippines Press)
• The Reddest Herring by Francisco Guevarra (University of Santo Tomas Publishing Hosue)

Poetry in Filipino

• Agua by Enrique S. Villasis (LIRA [Linangan sa Imahen, Retorika, at Anyo], Inc.)
• Lilok ng Lilo: Mga Tula by Lamberto E. Antonio (Ateneo de Manila University Press)
• Mula Tarima Hanggang at iba pang mga Tula at Awit by Ericson Acosta (The University of the Philippines Press)
• Sa Ilalim ng Pilik by Charles Bonoan Tuvilla (LIRA [Linangan sa Imahen, Retorika, at Anyo], Inc.)

Criticism in English

• Deconstruction After All: Reflections and Conversations by Christopher Norris, edited by David Jonathan Y. Bayot (De La Salle University Publishing House)
• Past Mountain Dreaming: New Essays by Gémino H. Abad (The University of the Philippines Press)
• Poetry is: José Garcia Villa's Philosophy of Poetry edited by Robert L. King (Ateneo de Manila University Press)
• The Collected Stories of Jose Garcia Villa edited by Jonathan Chua (Ateneo de Manila University Press)
• The Resil Mojares Reader edited by Hope Sabanpan-Yu (University of San Carlos Press)

Graphic Literature in English

• Halina Filipina: A Graphic Novel by Arnold Arre (Chambershell Publishing Inc.)
• Kare-Kare Komiks: Short Comics by Andrew Drilon (Anino Comics, an imprint of Adarna House, Inc.)

Graphic Literature in Filipino

• Kikomachine Komix Blg. 11: Mga Kirot ng Kapalaran by Manix Abrera (Visprint, Inc.)
• News Hardcore! Hukbong Sandatahan ng Kahaggardan! by Manix Abrera (Visprint, Inc.)
• Si Janus Silang at Ang Tiyanak Ng Tabon by Edgar Calabia Samar, adopted by Carljoe Javier, illustrated by Natasha Ringor (Anino Comics, Adarna House, Inc.)
• Sixty Six by Russell Molina and Ian Sta. Maria (Anino Comics, Adarna House, Inc.)

Graphic Literature (Wordless)

• Light by Rob Cham (Anino Comics, an imprint of Adarna House, Inc.)

Translated Book

• Ang Rebolusyong Filipino ni Apolinario Mabini translated by Michael M. Coroza (Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino)
• Derikaryong Pada: Sugidanon (Epics) Of Panay Book 3 by Federico "Tuohan" Caballero, Romulo "Amang Baoy" Caballero (chanters), and Alicia P. Magos (chief researcher and senior translator) (The University of the Philippines  Press)
• Heartland translated by Marne L. Kilates (Ateneo de Naga University Press)
• Pitong Gulod pa ang Layo at iba pang Kuwento translated by Edgardo B. Maranan (Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino)
• Sa Atong Dila: Introduction To Visayan Literature by Merlie M. Alunan (The University of the Philippines Press)

Food

• Discovering Tuba by Arturo G. Pacho (The University of the Philippines Press)
• Panaderia: Philippine Bread, Biscuit and Bakery Traditions by Amy A. Uy and Jenny B. Orillos with recipes by Jill F. Sandique (Anvil Publishing, Inc.)

Professions

• And Then She Laughed: Counseling Women by Sylvia Estrada Claudio (Anvil Publishing, Inc.)
• Cyberpreneur Philippines: Online Business Start-Up Guide edited by Ray Calbay, Marv de Leon, Paolo Lising (Page Jump Editorial)
• Education Paradigms for the 21st Century (by Victor M. Ordoñez) edited by Regina Ordoñez (De La Salle University Publishing House)
• Laws for Life by Gianna Reyes Montinola and Ma. Victoria Rotor-Hilado (Anvil Publishing, Inc.)
• Neither A Pedestal nor a Cage: In Pursuit of Genuine Gender Equality in the Philippine Workplace by Emily Sanchez Salcedo (De La Salle Uniersity Publishing House)

Social Sciences

• Antiquity, Archaeological Processes, and Highland Adaptation: The Ifugao Rice Terraces by Stephen B. Acabado (Ateneo de Manila University Press)
• Building Inclusive Democracies in ASEAN edited by Ronald U. Mendoza, Edsel L. Beja Jr., Julio C. Teehankee, Antonio G.M. La Viña, Marie Fe Villamejor-Mendoza (Anvil Publishing, Inc.)
• Poverty and Ecology at the Crossroads: Towards an Ecological Theology of Liberation in the Philippine Context by Reynaldo D. Raluto (Ateneo de Manila University Press)
• Recognition: Examining Identity Struggles by Renante D. Pilapil (Ateneo de Manila University Press)
• Tradition and Transformation: Studies On Indigenous Culture by June Prill-Brett and edited by Delfin Tolentino Jr. (Cordillera Studies Center)

Art

• Contra Mundum: On the Film Restoration of Nick Joaquin's A Portrait of the Artist As Filipino by Angelo R. Lacuesta (Miguel P. De Leon Publishing)
• Diksyonaryong Biswal ng Arkitekturang Filipino: A Visual Dictionary on Filipino Archietcture by Rino D.A. Fernandez (University of Santo Tomas Publishing House)
• Fashionable Filipinas: En Evolution of The Philippine National Dress In Photographs (1860-1960) by Gino Gonzales and Mark Lewis Higgins (Suyen Corporation)
• Inabel: Philippine Textile from the Ilocos Region by Al M. Valenciano, Regalado Trota Jose, Dr. Norma A. Respicio, Michael F. Manalo, Hannah P. Cunanan, Rene E. Guatlo (ArtPostAsia)
• Roberto Chabet edited by Ringo Bunoan (Kingkong Art Projects Unlimited)

History

• Dean Worcester's Fantasy Islands: Photography, Film, And The Colonial Philippines by Mark Rice (Ateneo de Manila University Press)
• Luzon at War: Contradictions in Philippine Society 1898-1902 by Milagros Camayon Guerrero (Anvil Publishing, Inc.)
• State and Finance in the Philippines, 1898-1941: The Mismanagement of an American Colony by Yoshiko Nagano (Ateneo de Manila University Press)
• The Lost Vision: The Philippine Left 1986-2010 by Ken Fuller (The University of the Philippines Press)
• The War in Cebu by Resil B. Mojares, David W. Taylor, Valeriano S. Avila, David Colamaria and edited by J. Eleazar R. Bersales (University of San Carlos Press)

Journalism

• Macli-ing Dulag: Kalinga chief, Defender of the Cordillera by Ma. Ceres P. Doyo (The University of the Philippines Press)

Science

• The Cosmic Wild: Biology of Science Fiction by Ronald Cruz (Ateneo de Manila University Press)

Design

• Recognition: Examining Identity Struggles book design by Paolo Tiausas and cover design by Faith Aladaba (Ateneo de Manila University Press)
• Dean Worcester's Fantasy Islands: Photography, Film, And The Colonial Philippines book design by Karl Fredrick M. Castro (Ateneo de Manila University Press)
• Roberto Chabet book design by B+C Design (Kingkong Art Projects Unlimited)
• The Cosmic Wild: Biology of Science Fiction book design by Karl Fredrick M. Castro and cover illustration by Mark Lawrence Andres (Ateneo de Manila University Press)
• More Hipanic than We Admit 2: Insights into Philippine Cultural History book design by Jacqueline Mae C. Obaldo, Ryan T. Dela Cruz (Vibal Foundation, Inc.)

Language Studies (Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino Prize)

• Ambagan 2013: mga salita mula sa iba't ibang wika sa Filipinas edited by Michael M. Coroza (UP Press)
• Ang Aking Unang Diksiyonaryo Katon: Sinugbuanong Binisaya Filipino-Ingles edited by Rosalina J. Villaneza, PhD (Vibal Foundation, Inc.)
• Filipino Children's Treasury: Sinugbuanong Binisaya Filipino-Ingles edited by Rosalina J. Villaneza, PhD (Vibal Foundation, Inc.)