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Tribute for Francisco Sionil Jose
A Tribute to 1980 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee Francisco Sionil Jose Distinguished Author and Journalist in the Philippines 1924 - 2022 The Board of Trustees, Officers, and staff of the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation express deep sympathies to the bereaved family and...
Tribute for Ma. Victoria Bernido
A Tribute to 2010 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee Dr. Ma. Victoria Carpio Bernido Physicist Educator in the Philippines 1961 - 2022 We bring you very sad news about the passing of Ma. Victoria Carpio Bernido, 2010 Magsaysay co-Awardee with Christopher Bernido, from the...
Bravo, ASIA!: Feast for the Senses, Food for the Soul
The value of art and culture is immeasurable – they bring communities together and bridge the gap between cultures. It has been said that they induce wonder, delight, and wisdom; pleasing the mind and the heart. Numerous studies have also shown that art has a...
The One Constant
by Amin Hataman, RMTLI NextGen Youth Leader Ever since I was younger, I had always wanted to make some kind of impact. If not in the world, then in the country. If not the country, maybe my province. If not my province, maybe in my community. Regardless, the point...
INSPIRING VOICES: Changing Asia For The Better
“If you do something, it has to be from your heart and that you are really wanting to help people.” “Young people should recognize environmental challenges and join the efforts to address them.” “Live simply so that we can simply live.” “We are indeed all members of...
Dream come true: Ramon Magsaysay Awardee to get hatchery in Zamboanga Sibugay
ROBERTO BALLON's fisherfolk group has long wanted to stop sourcing their fingerlings from the mangroves they planted because that disturbs the environment and ecological balance of the area For 2021 Ramon Magsaysay awardee Roberto Ballon, who thinks having food for...
Magsaysay award cheers Indonesia’s crusading journalists
Watchdoc has made over 150 documentaries including one exposing the coal mining industry's links to politicians Watchdoc Media Mandiri, an independent media project founded by two activist journalists in Indonesia, is one of five winners of this year’s Ramon Magsaysay...
Catching the Sea of Humanity
A scientist, a humanitarian, a fisherman, a microfinance expert and a group of documentary crusaders have one thing in common: they are all 2021 Ramon Magsaysay Awardees. As diverse their backgrounds may be, there is a running thread that weaves them together, their...
RMAF Announces the 2021 Ramon Magsaysay Awardees
2021 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee Awards Information Kit
Meet the NextGen Leaders
YOUTH QUAKE With the recent celebration of Youth Day, this week’s issue of the Philippine Panorama brings to light the potential and the issues of the youth today (Illustration by Diitka Laya Kashyap, cover design by Jules Vivas) by Kerry TingaYouth leaders of...
Covid-19 Doesn’t Discriminate
Contribution by Atty Lilia de Lima, 2017 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee Former Director-General Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA)COVID19 does not discriminate. The strongest of leaders, business icons, entertainment idols, sports heroes and important...
Tribute to IA Rehman
Ibn Abdur RehmanDistinguished Journalist and Iconic Leader of HumanRights in Pakistan1930-2021 The Board of Trustees, Officers, and staff of the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation express deep sympathies to the bereaved family and relatives of Ibn Abdur Rehman, 2004...