The awards will be presented on November 16, 2024, at the Metropolitan Theatre in Manila, Philippines.

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Addie Cuadra

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<p>MANILA — The Ramon Magsaysay Awards Foundation announced the recipients of the 2024 awards on Saturday, with honorees including influential <span id="isPasted" style="caret-color:rgb(65, 65, 65);color:rgb(65, 65, 65)">Japanese animator Miyazaki Hayao as well as advocates in education and in healthcare.</span></p><p>Among this year’s honorees is Farwiza Farhan from Indonesia, who has played a significant role as an advocate for environmental conservation.</p><p>She is the founder of Hutan, Alam dan Lingkungan (HAKA), and has made remarkable contributions to the protection, conservation, and restoration of the Leuser Ecosystem in Indonesia, which is an important biodiversity hotspot and carbon sink.</p><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal"><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/08/31/23/pinoy-peace-negotiator-among-2023-ramon-magsaysay-awardees">RELATED: Pinoy peace negotiator Miriam Coronel-Ferrer among 2023 Ramon Magsaysay awardees</a></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal"><br/></div><p style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal">The Rural Doctors Movement from Thailand will also be recognized. This group of doctors has volunteered their services since the 1970s, playing a crucial role in transforming the national healthcare system and demonstrating the power of collective action in the health sector.</p><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal"><br/></div><p style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal">Karma Phuntsho from Bhutan is honored for his dedication to improving education, supporting local enterprises, and preserving cultural heritage. Through the Loden Foundation, Phuntsho has made significant contributions to meeting the educational needs of Bhutanese children over the past 25 years.</p><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal"><br/></div><p style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal">Nguyen Thi Ngoc Phuong from Vietnam is being celebrated for her work aiding victims of Agent Orange, a toxic chemical spread during the Vietnam War. She established the Hoa Binh Village or Peace Village to support those affected by the chemical’s impact.</p><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal"><br/></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal"><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/4/18/studio-ghibli-to-receive-honorary-palme-d-or-at-cannes-801">READ: Studio Ghibli to receive honorary Palme d&#x27;Or at Cannes</a></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal"><br/></div><p>Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki, co-founder of Studio Ghibli, is also among the awardees. His influential films including, My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, and Princess Mononoke have made a significant cultural impact worldwide.</p><p>The awards will be presented on November 16, 2024, at the Metropolitan Theatre in Manila, Philippines. The ceremony will be live-streamed on the Ramon Magsaysay Awards’ Facebook page and YouTube channel.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></div><div><strong><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/om8lyaJ9i3A?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></strong><br/></div><div><br/></div>

<p>The awards will be presented on November 16, 2024, at the Metropolitan Theatre in Manila, Philippines.</p>

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Studio Ghibli’s Hayao Miyazaki joins environment, education and health advocates honored by Ramon Magsaysay Awards

Studio Ghibli’s Hayao Miyazaki joins environment, education and health advocates honored by Ramon Magsaysay Awards

Addie Cuadra,

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Published Aug 31, 2024 12:49 PM PHT

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