Books by Rappler editors among award finalists

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Maria A. Ressa's '10 Days, 10 Years: From Bin Laden to Facebook' and Marites Dañguilan Vitug's 'Hour Before Dawn: The Fall and Uncertain Rise of the Philippine Supreme Court' make it to the National Book Award list

MANILA, Philippines – Books separately authored by Rappler CEO Maria A. Ressa and editor-at-large Marites Dañguilan Vitug are among the finalists in the 32nd National Book Awards.

Given by the National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Manila Critics Circle (MCC), the awards will honor the best literary and non-literary works published in 2012.

Ressa’s 10 Days, 10 Years: From Bin Laden to Facebook (published by Anvil Publishing and designed by Joshene Bersales) is among the 5 finalists in the Social Sciences category.

Vitug’s Hour Before Dawn: The Fall and Uncertain Rise of the Philippine Supreme Court (published by Cleverheads Publishing and designed by Ige Ramos) is one of the 3 finalists in the Non-Fiction Prose, English Language, category.

In her groundbreaking book, Ressa examines how social media has been used by terrorists to “spread the jihadi virus” from Afghanistan to Southeast Asia and the Philippines.

From Bin Laden to Facebook is rich with never-before-told stories, including details about the kidnapping of broadcast journalist Ces Drilon and her cameramen by the Abu Sayyaf in 2008. Ressa led the crisis team that resolved the case.

President Benigno Aquino III has commended Ressa for her “courage and professionalism” displayed in this book.

As we are utilizing social media to bring government closer to people, through her book, she shows that others are making use of the same instruments to spread an ideology of violence and terror,” Aquino said.

Former US Ambassador to the Philippines Harry Thomas said the “remarkable, true and troubling story” that the book presents is “a clarion call to us to be aware of the danger we face from Internet-connected terrorists.”

Vitug’s Hour Before Dawn “takes the reader to what might have been the darkest hour of the Philippine Supreme Court” – the time when Chief Justice Renato Corona was impeached, and the tribunal committed “a series of highly irregular reversals of its own rulings.”

A sequel to her bestselling Shadow of Doubt, this book “reveals a Court seemingly subject to political pressure, disbursing funds for questionable purposes, and abetting plagiarism by one of its own members, and yet placing itself beyond criticism even by the country’s top lawyers and academics.” 

The National Book Award has two divisions: Literary, which has 12 categories; and Non-Literary, which has 5 categories.

The complete list of finalists:

Literary Division

Juan C. Laya Prize for Best Novel in a Foreign Language

  1. Agueda: A Ballad of Stone and Wind, by Anna Maria L. Harper, designed by Robbie Villegas (University of Santo Tomas Publishing House)
  2. In My Mother’s House, by Joni Cham, designed by Lolita M. Calvo (Central Book Supply and De La Salle University)
  3. La India, or Island of the Disappeared, by Rosario Cruz-Lucero, designed by Zenaida N. Ebalan (University of the Philippines Press)
  4. Margosatubig: The Story of Salagunting, by Ramon L. Muzones, translated by Ma. Cecilia Locsin-Nava, designed by Karl Fredrick M. Castro (Ateneo de Manila University Press)
  5. The Leprous Bishop, by Gabriel Miró,  translated by Marlon James Sales, designed by Felix Mago Miguel (University of Santo Tomas Publishing House)

Cirilo F. Bautista Prize for Short Fiction in the English Language

  1. A Very Far Place: Tales of Tawi-Tawi, by H. Arlo Nimmo, designed by Karl Fredrick M. Castro (Ateneo de Manila University Press)
  2. After the Body Displaces Water, by Daryll Delgado, designed by Adam David (University of Santo Tomas Publishing House)

Juan C. Laya Prize for Best Novel in a Philippine Language

  1. Duguang Balangaw, by Domingo G. Landicho, designed by Mikael R. Gallego (Vibal Foundation and De La Salle University)
  2. Sa Kasunod ng 909, by Edgar Calabia Samar, designed by Sam Immanuel R. Macaisa (University of Santo Tomas Publishing House)
  3. Si Crispín, by Tony Perez, designed by Joshene Bersales (Anvil Publishing)

Non-Fiction Prose, English Language

  1. Hour Before Dawn: The Fall and Uncertain Rise of the Philippine Supreme Court, by Marites Dañguilan Vitug, designed by Ige Ramos (Cleverheads Publishing)
  2. Stella and Other Friendly Ghosts, by Cristina Pantoja Hidalgo, designed by Robbie Villegas (University of Santo Tomas Publishing House)
  3. Subversive Lives: A Family Memoir of the Marcos Years, by Susan F. Quimpo and Nathan Gilbert Quimpo, designed by Ibarra Crisostomo (Anvil Publishing)

Non-Fiction Prose, Filipino Language

  1. Ka Amado, by Jun Cruz Reyes, designed by Zenaida N. Ebalan (University of the Philippines Press)
  2. Mga Angst ng Isang Di-mahapayang Gatang, by Resty Mendoza Ceña (Visprint)
  3. Pamilya Migrasyon Disintegrasyon, by Fanny A. Garcia, designed by Christian E. Fabian and William M. dela Cruz (C&E Publishing and De La Salle University)

Non-Fiction Prose, Kapampangan Language

  1. Gálè at Gósu: Para Karing Mal A Patulunan, by Crispin Nacpil Cadiang, designed by Rei Naldo II V. Garcia (Holy Angel University)

Anthology, English Language

  1. Aura: The Gay Theme in Philippine Fiction in English, edited by J. Neil C. Garcia, designed by Joshene Bersales (Anvil Publishing)
  2. Hoard of Thunder: Philippine Short Stories in English, 1990 to 2008, 2 vols., edited by Gémino H. Abad, designed by Lara Gotis (University of the Philippines Press)
  3. Tibak Rising: Activism in the Days of Martial Law, edited by Ferdinand C. Llanes, designed by Joshene Bersales (Anvil Publishing)

Philippine Literary Arts Council Prize for Poetry in the English Language

  1. Pagdakop Sa Bulalakaw ug uban pang mga Balak, by Merlie M. Alunan, designed by Mayanne A. Wenceslao (Ateneo de Manila University Press)
  2. Pictures as Poems & Other (Re)Visions, by Marne Kilates, designed by Marne Kilates (University of Santo Tomas Publishing House)
  3. Silver Fish, Hook of Moon, by Neal Imperial, designed by Sam Immanuel R. Macaisa (University of Santo Tomas Publishing House)

Virgilio S. Almario Prize for Poetry in the Filipino Language 

  1. Alimpuyo Sa Takipsilim: Mga Tulang Tuluyan, by Roberto T. Añonuevo, designed by Maribeth M. Añonuevo (Ateneo de Manila University Press)
  2. Isa Lang ang Pangalan: Mga Tula, by Rebecca T. Añonuevo, designed by Roberto Villegas Jr. (University of Santo Tomas Publishing House)
  3. Kung Nanaisin, by Romulo P. Baquiran Jr., designed by Zenaida N. Ebalan (University of the Philippines Press)

Poetry, Kapampangan Language

  1. Diwang Kayanakan Kawatasan Kapampangan: Sunis 1, by Roilingel P. Calilung , Adrian Lee G. Magcalas, and Ernie T. Sabandal, designed by Mal A Ari and Leonardo Calma (Holy Angel University)
  2. Kawatásan: Obrang Poeta Laureado, by Joel Pabustan Mallari, designed by Mal A Ari (Holy Angel University)

Isagani R. Cruz Prize for Literary Criticism / Literary History in a Philippine Language

  1. Halos Isang Buhay: Ang Manananggal sa Pagsusulat ng Nobela, by Edgar Calabia Samar, designed by Sam Immanuel R. Macaisa (University of Santo Tomas Publishing House) 

Graphic Literature

  1. Trese 5: Midnight Tribunal, by Ferdinand Benedict G. Tan and Jonathan A. Baldisimo (Visprint)
  2. Zsazsa Zaturnnah sa Kalakhang Maynila 1, by Carlo Vergara (Visprint)

 

Non-Literary Division

Alfonso T. Ongpin Prize for Best Book on Art

  1. Philippine Neo-Ethnic Choreography: A Creative Process, by Agnes Locsin, designed by Zenaida Ebalon (University of Santo Tomas Publishing House)
  2. Rizalpabeto, by Vim Nadera, illustrated by Elmer Borlongan, designed by Daniel Palma Tayona and Matthew Justin Bernard Z. Fernandez (Center for Art, New Ventures and Sustainable Development)
  3. Sacrificial Bodies: The Oblation and the Political Aesthetics of Masculine Representations in Philippine Visual Cultures, by Reuben Ramas Cañete, designed by Nicole Victoria and Lara Gotis (University of the Philippines Press)
  4. The Life and Art of David Medalla, edited by Purissima Benitez-Johannot, designed by Randy B. Pagatpatan (Vibal Foundation)
  5. Walking Through Philippine Theater, 3 vols., by Basilio Esteban S. Villaruz, designed by Zenaida N. Ebalan (University of Santo Tomas Publishing House)

Professions

  1. Health, Wellness and Welfare: The Legal Aspect, vol. 1, by Narciso M. Aguilar (Central Book Supply)
  2. Let’s Stop “Killing” Our Children, by Philip S. Chua (Central Book Supply)
  3. The Political Supreme Court, by Pacifico A. Agabin, designed by Lara Gotis (University of the Philippines Press)

Science 

  1. Beach Forest Species and Mangrove Associates in the Philippines, by Jurgenne H. Primavera and Resurreccion B. Sadaba, designed by Rex Dianala (Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center)
  2. Science Philippines: Essays on Science by Filipinos, vol. 1, edited by Gisela P. Padilla-Concepcion, designed by Zenaida N. Ebalan (University of the Philippines Press)
  3. Shades of Majesty: 88 Philippine Native Trees, by Pastor Malabrigo Jr. and James LaFrankie Jr., designed by Ricardo P. Ave Jr. (Wide Angle Media and Project Brio Media House)

Leisure

  1. Aro Katimyas Da!: A Memory Album of Titled Kapampangan Beauties, 1908-2012, by Alex R. Castro, designed by Victor Banzon Ancheta, Leonardo Calma Jr., Vanessa Tamayo, and Ryan Azarcon (Holy Angel University)
  2. It Only Hurts When I Pee: RJ Ledesma’s Guide to Bodily Gases, Hair Loss and Pink Parts, by RJ Ledesma, designed by Wiji Lacsamana (Anvil Publishing)
  3. Larry Can’t Cook: How Larry J. Cruz Built an Empire That Redefined Filipino Dining, edited by Thelma Sioson San Juan, designed by Ige Ramos (Anvil Publishing and LJC Management Consultancy)
  4. Linamnam: Eating One’s Way Around the Philippines, by Claude Tayag and Mary Ann Quioc, designed by Ige Ramos (Anvil Publishing)
  5. Savor the Word: Ten Years of the Doreen Gamboa Fernandez Food Writing Award, edited by Michaela Fenix, Maya Besa Roxas, and Felice Prudente Sta. Maria, designed by Tina Besa (Anvil Publishing)

Social Sciences

  1. 10 Days, 10 Years: From Bin Laden to Facebook, by Maria A. Ressa, designed by Joshene Bersales (Anvil Publishing)
  2. Ang Siyudad ng Mall: Ang Bakod, Bukod at Buklod bilang Espasyo at Biswal mula Tabuan hanggang SM City North Edsa, by Elizabeth Morales-Nuncio, designed by Analyn C. Sumang (De La Salle University Publishing House)
  3. Mind, Science and Computation, by Napoleon M. Mabaquiao Jr., designed by Mikael R. Gallego (Vibal Foundation and De La Salle University)
  4. Perspectives on Philippine Languages: Five Centuries of European Scholarship, by Marlies S. Salazar (Ateneo de Manila University Press)
  5. Unlocking the Church’s Best Kept Secret: Principles for the Interpretation, Communication, and Praxis of Catholic Social Teaching, by Aloysius Lopez Cartagenas, designed by Karl Fredrick M. Castro (Ateneo de Manila University Press) 

Design

  1. Ang Panlimang Alas ay Nakabaon sa Iyong Dibdib, by Alan Navarra, designed by Alan Navarra (Visprint)
  2. Cebu Furniture: A History of Inspiration and Innovation, by Maricris Encarnacion, designed by Katrina Palomo Garcia (ArtPostAsia)
  3. Savor the Word: Ten Years of the Doreen Gamboa Fernandez Food Writing Award, by Michaela Fenix, Maya Besa Roxas, and Felice Prudente Sta. Maria, designed by Tina Besa (Anvil Publishing)
  4. The Magic Circle, by Gilda Cordero Fernando, designed by Ani V. Habúlan (Anvil Publishing)
  5.  Zsazsa Zaturnnah sa Kalakhang Maynila 1, by Carlo Vergara (Visprint)

Every year, the winners are usually announced during the book fair in September. – Rappler.com

 

 

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