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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

In 2006, he received the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay award for using the RTI to "empower citizens to monitor and audit government projects and inspire local community action."

From BBC ● Mar. 22, 2024

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, he was awarded the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award for Public Service in recognition of his “brave stand for truth in China, spurring lifesaving measures to confront and contain the deadly threat of SARS.”

From New York Times ● Mar. 14, 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

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