English Division

• First Prize: "The Tourists" by Kerima Polotan Tuvera
  Kerima Polotan Tuvera
  Kerima Polotan Tuvera was a Filipino author.-Early life:Born in Jolo, Sulu, she was christened Putli Kerima. Her father was an army colonel, and her mother taught home economics...
  
  
• Second Prize: "Faith, Love, Time and Dr. Lazaro" by Gregorio Brillantes
• Third Prize: "In Caress of Beloved Faces" by Wilfrido D. Nolledo

• First Prize: No Winner
• Second Prize: The Largest Crocodile in the World" by Adrian Cristobal
  Adrian Cristobal
  Adrian E. Cristobal was a Filipino writer who frequently touched on political and historical themes. Perhaps best known to the public for his "Breakfast Table" newspaper column, he was also a Palanca Award-winning playwright, fictionist and essayist. He likewise held several positions in...
  
  
• Third Prize: "Forever Witches" by Estrella D. Alfon

Filipino (Tagalog) Division

• First Prize: "Luntiang Bukid" by Eduardo B. Reyes
• Second Prize: "Kinagisnang Balon" by Andres Cristobal Cruz
• Third Prize: "Di Maabot ng Kawalang Malay" by Edgardo M. Reyes

• First Prize: "Kamatayan ng mga Simulain" by Rolando Bartolome
• Second Prize: "Ang mga Kagalang-galang" by Amado V. Hernandez
• Third Prize: "Mr. Congressman" by Clodualdo Del Mundo