- Japanese filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki has won the 2024 Ramon Magsaysay Award.
- He is one of the foremost exponents of animated films made expressly for children.
- He began his career as an animator in 1963 after studying economics and political science.
- The 2024 recipients of the award include three individuals and one group.
- It has been also presented to Farwiza Farhan (Indonesia), Karma Phuntsho (Bhutan), Dr. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Phuong (Vietnam) and the Rural Doctors Movement (Thailand).
- Farwiza Farhan is honoured for her deep commitment to environmental conservation and social justice in Indonesia.
- Karma Phuntsho receives the award for his contributions to preserving Bhutan’s cultural heritage with modern aspirations.
- Dr. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Phuong has been awarded for her dedication to public health and her courageous efforts to seek justice for the victims of Agent Orange.
- The Rural Doctors Movement from Thailand is honoured for its transformative impact on the nation’s healthcare system.
Ramon Magsaysay Award
- It is the highest honour in Asia and is considered the equivalent of the Nobel Prize.
- The award is presented to individuals and organizations that have significantly impacted Asia.
- It was established in 1957 in memory of Ramon Magsaysay, the third President of the Philippines.