DON CARLOS PALANCA MEMORIAL AWARDS
2014, Ang Daigdig sa Ilalim ng Papag ni Lola Mude, Third prize, Sanaysay
2009, Asunto, Third prize, Dulang May Isang Yugto
2007, Baka Sakali, Second prize, Dulang May Isang Yugto
2006, Pulo, Second prize, Teleplay
2002, Tanso, Second prize, Dulang Pampelikula
2000, Sirena, Second prize, Dulang Pampelikula
OTHER WRITING CITATIONS
Third Prize, Ekphrastic Writing Contest, “Isang Tagpo/Isang Pagtatagpo”, Initiated by the Valenzuela Arts & Literary Office and in cooperation with the Valenzuela City Cultural & Tourism Development Office, 2019.
First Prize, Patimpalak sa Pagsulat ng Tula Para sa Ika-150 Taong Anibersaryo ng Kapanganakan ni Emilio Aguinaldo, “Sa Balkonahe”, Initiated by the Valenzuela City Cultural & Tourism Development Office, 2019.
Honorable Mention, Philippine Board on Books for Young People-Alfredo Salanga Writers Prize, “Totong Turo”, 2006.
Second Prize, Gawad Ka Amado Short Story Writing Contest, “Terminal”, 2005.
Grand Prize, NCCA Essay/Poetry Writing Contest, “Ang Pamana”, 2005.
Third Prize, Gawad Ka Amado Short Story Writing Contest, “Sa Dalampasigan”, 2004.
Special Citation, Philippine Board on Books for Young People-Alfredo Salanga Writers Prize, Short Story for Children, “Regalo”, 2003.
CREDENTIALS
Pamana ng Pilipino Awardee, Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals & Organizations Overseas, under the auspices of the Commission on Filipinos Overseas & Office of the President of the Philippines, 2018.
First-ever Recipient, Gawad Rizal for Outstanding Achievements in Arts & Entertainment, Province of Rizal, 2012.
Bachelor of Arts In Communication Arts In English
Dean’s Lister
President, University Student Government-Supreme Council
Grand Chancellor, Debate Society
Recipient, 65 Medals, University-wide academic and co-curricular competitions.
Grand Prize Winner, Oratorical Contest, 8th Dr. Deveza Cup, De La Salle University, 1993.
Grand Prize Winner, Oratorical Contest, 1st Quest for Bedan Grail, San Beda College, 1993.
Accorded the Medallion of Highest Distinction for having been adjudged three-time best parliamentarian and for having been elected national chairman. Awarded by the YMCA of Manila & DECS, National Congress of College Students, 1993.
Accorded three Medallions of Highest Order for having been selected as most outstanding student delegate and recipient of Grand Knight Leadership Award, and for having been elected national president. Awarded by the Grand Order of the Knights of Rizal & DECS, National Rizal Youth Leadership Institute, 1993.
Accorded two Medallions of Highest Honors for having been adjudged best parliamentarian and for having been elected youth senate president pro tempore. National Youth Congress, 1992.
One of the Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines (The Jose Rizal Model Student of the Philippines), Awarded by the Grand Order of the Knights of Rizal & DECS, 1992.
National Winner, On-the-spot Essay Writing Contest, “The Green Book & Its Implication to Philippine Democracy,” Sponsored by the Asian Center for Comparative Studies in Democracy, Foundation for Social Justice, and Office of the Cultural Attache of the Libyan’s People Bureau, UP, 1992.
National Winner, Essay Writing Contest on the Bill of Rights, “The Freedom of Expression: Its Moving Force Beyond Time,” Sponsored by the Philippine Fulbright Scholar Alumni Association, Commission on the Bicentennial of the US Constitution, & Magnolia Division of San Miguel Corporation, 1991.
One of the Three Youth Models of the Philippines, Awarded by the Reiyukai Philippines & DECS, 1991.
One of the Three Outstanding Youth Leaders of the Philippines, Awarded by the Magnolia Youth Achievement Awards Committee, 1991.
Professional Achievement Awardee for Exemplary Youth Leadership & Community Service, Given by Media for Progress & Development, 1991.