This year's results are now here. The National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Manila Critics Circle (MCC) have recently announced the winners of the 35th National Book Awards.
These are the winners for the National Book Awards for books published in 2015:
Novel in English
Locust Girl: A Lovesong
by Merlinda Bobis (Anvil Publishing, Inc.)
Novel in Filipino
Si Janus Silang at ang Labanáng Manananggal-Mambabarang
by Edgar Calabia Samar (Adarna House, Inc.)
Short Fiction in English
Recuerdos de Patay and Other Stories
by Caroline S. Hau (The University of the Philippines Press)
Short Fiction in Filipino
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.)
Nonfiction Prose in Filipino
Ang Autobiografia ng Ibang Lady Gaga
by Jack Alvarez (Visprint, Inc.)
Essays in English
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
Habagatanon: Conversations with Six Davao Writers
edited by Ricardo M. de Ungria (The University of the Philippines Press)
Anthology in Philippine Language
35 Kuwentong Klasiko
(Adarna House, Inc.)
Poetry in English
Maybe Something
by Isabela Banzon (The University of the Philippines Press)
Poetry in Filipino
Mula Tarima Hanggang at iba pang mga Tula at Awit
by Ericson Acosta (The University of the Philippines Press)
Criticism in English
Past Mountain Dreaming: New Essays
by Gémino H. Abad (The University of the Philippines Press)
Graphic Literature in English
Kare-Kare Komiks: Short Comics
by Andrew Drilon (Anino Comics, an imprint of Adarna House, Inc.)
Graphic Literature in Filipino
News Hardcore! Hukbong Sandatahan ng Kahaggardan!
by Manix Abrera (Visprint, Inc.)
Graphic Literature (Wordless)
Light
by Rob Cham (Anino Comics, an imprint of Adarna House, Inc.)
Translated Book
Sa Atong Dila: Introduction To Visayan Literature
by Merlie M. Alunan (The University of the Philippines Press)
Food
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
Laws for Life
by Gianna Reyes Montinola and Ma. Victoria Rotor-Hilado (Anvil Publishing, Inc.)
Social Sciences
Tradition and Transformation: Studies On Indigenous Culture
by June Prill-Brett and edited by Delfin Tolentino Jr. (Cordillera Studies Center)
Art
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)
History
Luzon at War: Contradictions in Philippine Society 1898-1902
by Milagros Camayon Guerrero (Anvil Publishing, Inc.)
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
Roberto Chabet
book design by B+C Design (Kingkong Art Projects Unlimited, 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 (The University of the Philippines Press)
Publisher of the Year
The University of the Philippines Press
