Ramon Magsaysay Jr., Trustee

The only son and namesake of former President Magsaysay, Ramon Magsaysay Jr. pioneered the Philippines’ cable television industry. He is an advocate of agricultural development and modernization, and was a vital proponent of the Young Farmers Program, which granted P30 million to young entrepreneurs in agriculture. As a congressman and senator, he also helped to pass landmark laws such as the E-Commerce Act, the Magna Carta for Small and Medium Enterprises. and the Anti-Money Laundering Act. He is still actively engaged in public service through non-government organizations, and serves on the board of several business and educational institutions.