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The Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation (RMAF) commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Emergent Leadership, a category that has recognized 21 outstanding individuals and organizations driving change across Asia. RMAF Chairperson Edgar O. Chua...

The Board of Trustees, Officers, and Staff of the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation (RMAF) extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and relatives of Atmakusumah Astraatmadja, 2000 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee for Journalism, Literature, and Creative...

Rural Doctors Movement from Thailand has been named as one of the recipients of the 2024 Ramon Magsaysay Award, widely regarded as Asia’s premier prize and highest honor. This recognition highlights the profound impact of the movement’s decades-long efforts to bring...

Karma Phuntsho is hailed as one of the recipients of the 2024 Ramon Magsaysay Award, widely recognized as Asia’s premier prize and highest honor. He is the first ever Bhutanese individual who has received this recognition. Karma Phuntsho is president and founder of...

The Board of Trustees, Officers, and Staff of the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation (RMAF) extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and relatives of Fr. Eduardo Jorge Anzorena, 1994 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee. Fr. Anzorena passed away on February 22 at the...

Eugenio Lemos, 2023 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee from Timor-Leste, founder and CEO of Permatil in Timor-Leste, discussed how integrated social development approaches can drive robust and equitable growth, focusing on Permaculture Timor Lorosa'e (Permatil Timor-Leste)...

The Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation has named Miyazaki Hayao, co-founder of Studio Ghibli, as one of the 2024 Ramon Magsaysay Awardees. This recognition highlights Miyazaki's contributions to animation and his ability to address complex issues like environmental...

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The Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation (RMAF) announces the appointment of its Board of Trustees and Officers for 2025, marking a new chapter in its mission of honoring greatness spirit and transformative leadership in Asia. For 2025, the Foundation’s Board of Trustees...

Nguyen Thi Ngoc Phuong, a leading obstetrician-gynecologist and advocate for Agent Orange victims in Vietnam, is elected as one of five 2024 Ramon Magsaysay Awardees. Recognized for her transformative work in public health and her tireless advocacy for Agent Orange...

The Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation has formally announced that the 2024 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee for Emergent Leadership is environmental activist and forest conservationist Farwiza Farhan from Aceh, Indonesia. Farhan’s lifelong environmental advocacy has manifested...

The Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation (RMAF), in partnership with the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Delhi, hosted "Celebrating Greatness of Spirit in Delhi" at the India Habitat Centre on 2 September 2024. This special gathering is in commemoration of...