The 52nd Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature was held on September 1, 2002, at The Peninsula Manila in Makati to commemorate the memory of Don Carlos Palanca Sr. through an endeavor that would promote education and culture in the country.
Former Education Secretary Raul Roco was Guest of Honor and Speaker at this year’s awarding ceremony.
[1] List of Winners The 2002 winners are divided into four categories: