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Greatness of Spirit and Asian Pride Through Culture and the Arts
The value of art and culture is immeasurable—it brings communities together and bridges the gap between cultures. It induces wonder, delight, and wisdom; pleasing the mind and the heart. Needless to say, art has a positive impact on our overall health and wellbeing,...
Pursuing a Sustainable Planet in Uttarakhand, India
by SANJIV CHATURVEDI 2015 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee, India Uttarakhand, an Indian Himalayan State, is abundantly rich in biodiversity because of its unique geographical location and topography, extending from tropical forests in the plain areas to alpine and glacial...
7 Ramon Magsaysay Awardees Empowering Women One at a Time
The Ramon Magsaysay Awardees and Sustainable Development Goals In 2015, the United Nations (UN) designed the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), a collection of 17 interlinked objectives designed to serve as a "shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and...
6 Ramon Magsaysay Awardees Making Quality Education a Reality
The Ramon Magsaysay Awardees and Sustainable Development Goals In 2015, the United Nations designed the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), a collection of 17 interlinked objectives designed to serve as a "shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the...
6 Ramon Magsaysay Awardees Working to Promote Good Health and Well-being
The Ramon Magsaysay Awardees and Sustainable Development Goals In 2015, the United Nations designed the Sustainable Development Goals, a collection of 17 interlinked objectives designed to serve as a "shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet...
10 Ramon Magsaysay Awardees Working to End Hunger Through Food Security
The Ramon Magsaysay Awardees and Sustainable Development Goals In 2015, the United Nations designed the Sustainable Development Goals, a collection of 17 interlinked objectives designed to serve as a "shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet...
10 Ramon Magsaysay Awardees Working on Poverty Eradication
The Ramon Magsaysay Awardees and Sustainable Development Goals In 2015, the United Nations designed the Sustainable Development Goals, a collection of 17 interlinked objectives designed to serve as a "shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet...
Celebrating 65 Years of Transforming Asia and Inspiring the World
The year 2023 marks the 65th anniversary of the Ramon Magsaysay Award, Asia’s premier prize and highest honor. To commemorate this milestone year, the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation (RMAF) is mounting several events and programs as part of an 18-month celebration....
THE 64TH RAMON MAGSAYSAY AWARDS: A Celebration of Greatness of Spirit
In Photo (L-R): RMAF Chairman Aurelio R. Montinola III, 2022 Ramon Magsaysay Awardees Tadashi Hattori (Japan), Gary Bencheghib (Indonesia), Bernadette J. Madrid (Philippines) and Sotheara Chhim (Cambodia), and Former Senator Ramon B. Magsaysay Jr. The 64th Ramon...
NextGen Blogs: The Ramon Magsaysay Awardee Who Inspires Me
By Sam David Andrada, RMTLI NextGen Youth Leader In one of her interviews, 2022 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee from the Philippines, BERNADETTE J. MADRID said, “To nurture a better tomorrow, we need to strengthen child protection in our country.” My personal journey to...
Suzanne E. Siskel Joins RMAF Board of Trustees
The Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation (RMAF) welcomes Suzanne E. Siskel as the newest member of its Board of Trustees. In a statement, RMAF Chairman Aurelio R. Montinola III shares, ““The Foundation warmly welcomes Suzanne E. Siskel to the board of trustees. As the...
ASIAN LEADERS TALK: Ramon Magsaysay Awardee Sotheara Chhim advices people who have mental health problems to seek help on time
A Cambodian psychiatrist and mental health advocate, 2022 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee SOTHEARA CHHIM has been addressing Cambodia's mental health problems towards collective healing. Through the Asian Leaders Talk, we asked his quick take on transformative leadership and...