The Ramon Magsaysay Prize is one of the most prestigious awards in Asia and is given to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the service of Asian individuals, regardless of religion, gender or other form of discrimination. The award was named in honor of an earlier Philippine president Ramon Magsaysay since the year 1957. The award is a year-long honor that honors brave dedication to the Filipino people. It was it was first established through the Rockefeller Brothers Fund. It is also known as the Ramon Magsaysay Award is also called The Nobel Prize of Asia. This year’s 65th Ramon Magsaysay Award Winners list was released on November 11, 2023.

The 65th Ramon Magsaysay Award Ceremony, A Day of Honor

The ceremony was held in The Metropolitan Theatre in Manila, Philippines in the evening as an ode to excellence and motivation. The ceremony was capped off by a beautiful ceremony of the previous thirty Ramon Magsaysay Award winners who made history. Four outstanding people from Asia were named the 65th Ramon Magsaysay Award winners.

Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation Chairperson Aurelio R. Montinola III was awed by all four Ramon Magsaysay prize winners. He said in his speech that in the current stressful and troublesome world of geopolitics The 348 Magsaysay winners will shine for eternity and shine brightly across the globe with their great spirit.

• R. Ravi Kannan from India was one of the four winners from the 65th Ramon Magsaysay Award Winners. He is a renowned surgeon who has led an era of cancer treatment in Assam with his person-centered approach and pro-poor approach.
• Rakshand Korvi of Bangladesh received the Ramon Magsaysay Award for his contribution to encouraging high-quality education. He had enthused Bangladesh’s youth to take part in a high-quality education. He founded his “JAAGO” foundation for the education of children who are not privileged.
• Lemos, Eugenio from Timor-Leste was chosen to be the 65th Ramon Magsaysay Award winner. He was awarded this distinguished award for his environmental awareness program as well as his ardent commitment to protecting the culture of the indigenous peoples of Timor-Leste through educating people about the benefits to a sustainable and self-sufficient food production.
• Coronel-Ferrer Miriam Coronel-Ferrer, Miriam Philippines was awarded the 65th Ramon Magsaysay Award for acting as a peace negotiator for women. She was a key player in establishing a peaceful resolution to numerous conflicts armed which could lead to a splits in the country.

The Ramon Magsaysay Award has been presented to six main category: the government public service, community leadership, communications and literature as well as world peace and emerging leadership up to 2008. From 2009 onwards there was no specific award categories other than “emergent leadership.”

FAQ

In what year was when the Ramon Magsaysay Award started?

It was established in the year 1957.

Who will present this award?

The Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation organizes the award each year.

Who was the winner of the Ramon Magsaysay Award for the first time?

Vinoba Bhave from India won the Ramon Magsaysay Award for the first time in 1957. It was an activist by trade known for his work for human rights and non-violence.

What are the criteria to win this award? Ramon Magsaysay Award ?

Anyone who is from Asia who has contributed significantly to the world, regardless of any notion of division with respect to gender, religion, equality or racism.