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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

In 2016 he won the Ramon Magsaysay Award, often called the Nobel Prize for Asia.

From New York Times Feb. 2, 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, 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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