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(KPL) Madame Kommaly Chanthavong has been named as the recipient of the 2015 Ramon Magsaysay Award.
The Ramon Magsaysay Award is Asia’s highest honor and is widely regarded as the region’s equivalent of the Nobel Prize.
The press conference announcing the winner of the Ramon Magsaysay Award for 2015 was held on 20 October at the Lao Journalist Association in Vientiane Capital.
Madame Kommaly Chanthavong
(KPL) Madame Kommaly Chanthavong has been named as the recipient of the 2015 Ramon Magsaysay Award.
The Ramon Magsaysay Award is Asia’s highest honor and is widely regarded as the region’s equivalent of the Nobel Prize.
The press conference announcing the winner of the Ramon Magsaysay Award for 2015 was held on 20 October at the Lao Journalist Association in Vientiane Capital.
The press conference was attended by the Vice President of the Lao Journalists Association, Somsanouk Mixay and President of the Lao Handicrafts Association, Mr Hansana Sisane and relevant officials.
The Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation was established in 1975 and celebrates the memory and leadership of the third Philippine president after whom the award is named. It is given every year to individuals or organizations in Asia who manifest the same selfless service and transformative influence that reflects the life of the late and beloved Filipino leader.
Madame Kommaly is being recognized for “her fearless, indomitable spirit to revive and develop the ancient Laotian art of silk weaving, improving livelihoods for thousands of poor, war-displaced Laotians, and thus preserving the dignity of women and her nation’s priceless silken cultural treasure.”
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