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Reference codeSEK-1C-022Original reference numberM.8-A-2Location codeA02/13TitleRamon Magsaysay Award for Public Service 1963Date1963-1976Start date1963End date1976Level of descriptionFileExtent & mediumfoldersLanguageEnglishLevel of accessUnclassifiedOther notesThe Ramon Magsaysay Award was created in 1957, the year the Philippines lost in a plane crash a President who was well-loved for his simplicity and humility, his passion for justice, particularly for the poor, and his advancement of human dignity. Among the many friends and admirers of the late President around the world were the Rockefeller brothers. With the concurrence of the Philippine government, the trustees of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund (RBF) established the Award to honor his memory and perpetuate his example of integrity in public service and pragmatic idealism within a democratic society.
the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation (RMAF) was organized in Manila in May 1957. The Foundation has since implemented the Magsaysay Award program, pursuing the mission of "honoring greatness of spirit in selfless service to the peoples of Asia."
The Ramon Magsaysay Award is given to persons - regardless of race, nationality, creed or gender - who address issues of human development in Asia with courage and creativity, and in doing so have made contributions which have transformed their societies for the better. The Award is given in six categories: government service; public service; community leadership; journalism, literature and creative communication arts; peace and international understanding; and emergent leadership.

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