Ramon Magsaysay prize

The Ramon Magsaysay Award is an annual award established in 1957 to honor individuals who demonstrate integrity in governance, courageous service to the people, and pragmatic idealism within a democratic society. The award is named after former Philippine President Ramon Magsaysay and is often referred to as the "Nobel Prize of Asia". The award recognizes individuals and organizations in Asia who have achieved distinction in their respective fields and have helped others generously without anticipating public recognition. The award categories have changed over time, with six categories being discontinued in 2009, leaving only Emergent Leadership as a fixed category.learn more on wikipedia