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Magsaysay

American  
[mahg-sahy-sahy] / mɑgˈsaɪ saɪ /

noun

  1. Ramón 1907–57, Philippine statesman: president 1953–57.


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He received the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2018 for his environmental work and contributions to reforming local schooling in Ladakh.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

Fort Magsaysay will also host the biggest ever joint military drills between the Philippines and the United States next month, which highlight improved ties with the Western power under Marcos.

From Reuters • Mar. 31, 2023

In 2004, Jiang was awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Public Service from the Philippines, considered by some an Asian version of the Nobel Peace Prize.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 14, 2023

In 1977 Ms. Bhatt received the Ramon Magsaysay Award, given annually for community leadership by a foundation named after the former Philippine president.

From New York Times • Nov. 6, 2022

Her project to reform hardened prisoners as head of Delhi's notorious Tihar jail brought her global acclaim and won her the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2015

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