The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has extended heartfelt congratulations to Fr. Flaviano “Flavie” Villanueva, SVD, who was named one of the 2025 Ramon Magsaysay Awardees, Asia’s most prestigious honor.
A Filipino Catholic priest of the Society of the Divine Word (SVD), which this year marks the 150th anniversary of its founding, has been named among the 2025 Ramon Magsaysay Awardees, Asia’s premier honor for transformative leadership.
A Filipino priest and activist is among the recipients of the 2025 Ramon Magsaysay Award, Asia’s premier prize and highest honor. The announcement was made at a global event on August 31, which also marked the opening of the 67th Ramon Magsaysay Awards Festival Season—a celebration of transformative leadership and greatness of spirit that continue to shape Asia and inspire the world.