A Filipino teacher serving the indigenous Matigsalug tribe living in one of the remotest villages in the mountainous hinterland of Davao City

A dedicated Filipino physician who has devoted his career in addressing an urgent national challenge of building a public health system that includes and benefits all

An agricultural scientist hailed as the “Father of Plant Nematology” for his many years of teaching and groundbreaking research on nematode pests that infest, debilitate, and destroy agricultural crops

A small group of social activists which introduced innovative technology to help poor, rural families

Filipino educators who developed an innovative approach of teaching students subjects like Physics in remote areas using the best of technology

Filipino educators who developed an innovative approach of teaching students subjects like Physics in remote areas using the best of technology

A lawyer and environmental activist who advocates for field enforcement of fishing and logging laws, environmental litigation, education on sustainable living, advising local governments on crafting environment-preserving legislation, establishing marine sanctuaries in the Philippines

The Philippines' daring provincial governor, who restored the trust and confidence of voters in the democratic process

A social development organization that has evolved from being a bank which is owned and managed by landless women, into an outstanding and highly credible microfinance institution (MFI) that is presently leading the pack of microfinance institutions in the Philippines