I. RAMON MAGSAYSAY AWARD
- Ramon Magsaysay award was established in the year 1957
- It is an annual award established to preserve former Philippine President Ramon Magsaysay.
- It is often called the "Nobel Peace Prize of Asia".
- Vinobha Bhave was the first Magsaysay Award winner in the year 1958 for community leadership.
- In 2024, the Ramon Magsaysay Award was awarded to four individuals and an organization.
Awardees are
- Hayao Miyazaki (Japan) - Renowned animator and co-founder of Studio Ghibli, celebrated for his impactful storytelling through animation that addresses deep themes like environmental conservation and peace, especially targeting younger audiences.
- Karma Phuntsho (Bhutan) - A scholar and former Buddhist monk, honored for his efforts in preserving Bhutanese culture and heritage while encouraging modern societal development.
- Dr. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Phuong (Vietnam) - Recognized for her advocacy for justice for the victims of Agent Orange, focusing on the healthcare impacts of the Vietnam War.
- Farwiza Farhan (Indonesia) - An environmental activist known for her work in protecting the Leuser Ecosystem in Sumatra, which is one of the world's most biodiverse regions.
- The Rural Doctors' Movement (Thailand) - A group dedicated to providing healthcare access to rural communities, significantly enhancing public health services in remote areas since the 1970s.
II. THE BOOKER PRIZE
- The Booker Price is the world’s leading literary award for a single work of fiction.
- It is originally known as the Booker-McConnell Prize, is one of the most prestigious literary awards in the English-speaking world
- It aims to promote the finest in fiction by rewarding the best novel of the year written in English.
- Britain’s Samantha Harvey won the 2024 Booker Prize for Orbital, a story about a single day aboard the Inter- national Space Station which she wrote during COVID-19 lockdowns.
- Established in 1969, it is awarded annually to the best novel written in English and published in the UK or Ireland.