Magsaysay awardees

This year’s Ramon Magsaysay awardees pose for photographers during the press presentation in Manila on Tuesday. (From left): Viel Aquino Dee, representing her father-in-law Howard Dee (Philippines), Sonam Wangchuk (India), Youk Chhang from Cambodia,  Vo Thi Hoang Yen (Vietnam), Maria De Lourdes Martins Cruz (Timor Leste), Bharat Vatwani (India). The annual Award is established to perpetuate President Ramon Magsaysay’s ‘example of integrity in governance, courageous service to the people, and pragmatic idealism within a democratic society.’ Awarding will be on Aug. 31 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines.