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A Tribute to 2004 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee Laxminarayan Ramdas
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 Laxminarayan Ramdas, 2004 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee for Peace and International Understanding from India....
A Tribute to 1969 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee A. T. Ariyaratne
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 Ahangamage Tudor Ariyaratne, better known to us all as A. T. Ariyaratne, 1969 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee for...
Greatness of Spirit: Unveiling Inspiring Narratives Across Asia
The Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation (RMAF) has unveiled plans for an extensive book tour and dialogues for "Greatness of Spirit: Stories of Love, Courage, and Service" across Asia as the 65th anniversary commemorative book series will be officially released in May...
James Kondo’s Vision: Transformative Leadership Navigation for Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation
Assuming his new role as a member of Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation's Board of Trustees, James Kondo brings a combination of seasoned expertise and forward-thinking perspective. He currently serves as the Chairperson of the International House of Japan—an...
Afghanistan: Where history repeats itself at the expense of women
by SIMA SAMAR 1994 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee, Afghanistan Writing about the Taliban’s August 2021 takeover of Afghanistan, twenty years after their removal from power feels surreal and heartbreaking. The Taliban currently ruling Afghanistan is the same extremist entity...
Alas, Monching: How we miss you!
by MX. V. Soliven Published: 1 September 2004 Yesterday, the 97th birthday—if he had lived—of Ramon Magsaysay came and went—and the usual tributes were paid to his memory, and the annual Magsaysay Awards were fittingly dispensed with the usual fanfare. (The fighting...
Vision of Compassion: Ramon Magsaysay Awardee Tadashi Hattori and Tzu Chi Foundation’s Cataract Outreach Collaboration
The Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation (RMAF) through the Ramon Magsaysay Transformative Leadership Institute (RMTLI) has successfully implemented its recent collaborative initiative, "See Love Clearly: A February Surgical Outreach," held from February 20 to 22, 2024....
Championing Greatness of Spirit: Josephine Lok’s Vision for the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation’s Future
In an effort to better represent the diverse dynamics of Asia, the non-Filipino Board of Trustees of the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation sees expansion this year. Notably, Josephine Lok joins, bringing with her a wealth of experience and achievements. In a recent...
Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation Facilitates New Grant Contract with Japan for the Provision of Ophthalmic Surgical Equipment
The Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation (RMAF) hosted the contract signing between the Embassy of Japan and the Foundation of Our Lady of Peace Mission, Inc. (FOLPMI), represented by 1997 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee from the Philippines, Sister Eva Fidela Maamo. The contract...
Ramon Magsaysay Awardee Kommaly Chanthavong’s Newest Endeavor
Ribbon cutting for the grand opening of the Phontong Cooperative & Mulberries Centre. In the photo are Kommaly Chanthavong, Amb. Delia Albert, First Lady of Laos Naly Sisoulith, Vice President of Laos H.E. Pany Yathotou, Ambassador of Malaysia to Lao PDR H.E....
Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation Announces New Board of Trustees and Officers for 2024, Embracing Diversity and Global Leadership
The Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation (RMAF) announces the appointment of its new Board of Trustees and the election of the Board’s new officers. In a move towards greater diversity, six individuals joined the Foundation’s Board of Trustees, significantly bolstering...
Tribute to Gao Yaojie
Renowned Chinese doctor, HIV/AIDS activist, and 2003 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee December 19, 1927 - December 10, 2023 The Board of Trustees, Officers, and Staff of the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation mourn the loss of GAO YAOJIE, 2003 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee for Public...