Ramon Magsaysay Award 2025

Fr. Flavie’s first words captured the spirit of his mission. “I receive this on behalf of the thousands of homeless and those victims of social injustice, particularly the EJK victims, that they may have a face in this fast-changing world.”

“This recognition belongs to thousands of volunteers, partners, and team members who have worked tirelessly for one mission: to find out-of-school girls, bring them back into education, and help them stay, learn, and thrive,” said founder Safeena Husain of Educate Girls.

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.

The Ramon Magsaysay Awards Festival Season has returned for its 67th year, once again placing the spotlight on transformative leadership and selfless service in Asia.

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.

Shaahina Ali, a pioneering environmentalist from the Maldives, has been named one of the laureates of the 2025 Ramon Magsaysay Award, Asia’s premier prize for transformative leadership.

An Indian non-profit dedicated to empowering rural girls through education has been awarded the 2025 Ramon Magsaysay Award, Asia’s most prestigious honor.