SAN FERNANDO CITY, La
Union -- Dr. Maritess B. Beñas, manager of the Philippine
Information Agency in Abra, topped the first Global Pinoy Short Story Writing
Competition in English launched and sponsored by De Francia Awards for
Literature (DEAL).
DEAL is
managed by Dr. Clarito G. De Francia from Manaoag, Pangasinan who is now based
in California, USA.
This newly
launched awards body for literature aims to unearth potentials and urge
Filipino writers all over the world to write more of their cultural heritage,
their failures and pains that lead to success stories and noteworthy life
lessons.
Beñas’
winning piece, ‘The Chase’ is a story of a young couple who, against all
odds, ran after time to work together to disprove the world that they can make
their married life a success and provide their children the best they
can, and be of service to others at the same time. The wife
suffered loss of her love life, but worked hard and selflessly to continue
giving a good future for their children. The fruits of her sacrifices were
reaped beyond expectations, but still challenged with life's realities, the
chase goes on.
Beñas said
this was her first time to join short story competition though she grew up with
writing as her passion and hobby.
She was a
writer in high school and college in their school organ and had a number of her
literary works such as poems and essays published in magazines and books.
The
screening of winners from 15 entries was rigorous with Dr. Aurelio S. Agcaoili,
a well-known professor and award-winning writer, as chairman of the panel of
judges.
Tabula rasa
or empty tablet was used as rubrics in the judging and selection of winners.
Each story earns points per rubric starting from zero.
There were
no declared winners for the 1st and 2nd prizes. Beñas garnered 3rd place.
Crispin
Dannug from Isabela, retired assistant regional director of Department of Labor
and Employment and Hermilinda Lingbaoan-Bulong, a veteran writer were 4th and
5th placers respectively.
The winning
pieces are now owned by DEAL and these will be published in DEAL books.
Authors are entitled
to the copyright. -- PIA Abra
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