He played roles in primetime dramas such as Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay and It Might Be You, where he starred alongside Bea Alonzo, whom he dated for 5 years. Palanca played Zossimo in the 2006 "Sineserye" Bituing Walang Ningning and was also part of the cast of Palos in 2008. He last made a television appearance on the ABS-CBN network in the 14th installment of the afternoon drama series Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin in 2012
In mid-2012, he signed a contract with GMA Network thereby ending his career in ABS-CBN that started in 1997. He also worked as a freelance actor appearing on all TV networks.
Death
On December 9, 2019, he died of suicide by jumping off a building in a residential area in Santolan Town in San Juan. It was rumored that he suffered from depression related to his love life.[2][3]
