1. Prof. Ilham Rahimov (Azerbaijan) 2. Prof. Toshko Krastev (Bulgaria) 3. Mr. Yannick Amar (Gabon) 4. Hon. Karm Quban (Honduras) 5. Mr. Phillip King (China) 6. Hon. Vikram Viswanath (India) 7. Hon. Fukushiro Nukaga (Japan) 8. Dr. Florentino Martinez Contreras (Mexico) 9. Senator Douye Diri (Nigeria) 10. Mr. Ajmal Zaheer Ahmad (Pakistan) 11. Sheikh Khalid Bin Mohammed Al Saud (Saudi Arabia) 12. Sheikh Abdullah Al-Othaim (Saudi Arabia) 13. Mr. Peter Elijah Wong (Singapore) 14. Dr. Margarita Caba\u00f1as (Spain) 15. Mr. Alberto Coto (Spain) 16. Dr. Hampson Srivatanakul (Thailand) 17. Dr. Richard Kaszynski (United States of America) 18. Cong. Samuel S. Verzosa Jr. (Philippines) 19. Dr. Teodoro J. Herbosa (Philippines)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Leadership and Ceremony<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The ceremony was presided over by Ambassador Barry Gusi, the esteemed Chairman of the Gusi Peace Prize Foundation. Under his leadership, the foundation continues its mission to champion global peace, human rights, and goodwill. Chairman Gusi\u2019s vision has made the Gusi Peace Prize one of the most prestigious platforms for recognizing changemakers worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Adding to the event\u2019s significance, Gen. Mohammed Al-Juhani, the President of the Gusi Peace Prize, adorned the laureates with commemorative sashes, symbolizing their achievements and dedication to transformative change. His role highlighted the foundation\u2019s emphasis on unity, peace, and respect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Distinguished Guests<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The ceremony was graced by notable guests, including Sheikh Ahmed Nasser AlObaikan, whose presence underscored the importance of collaboration among global leaders to further the foundation\u2019s mission of fostering peace and progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Celebrating Visionary Leaders<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Among the honorees were Sheikh Khalid Bin Mohammed Al Saud and Sheikh Abdullah Al-Othaim, two influential Saudi Arabian businessmen and philanthropists. Sheikh Khalid\u2019s innovative real estate and infrastructure projects in Makkah have transformed urban development while preserving cultural heritage. Meanwhile, Sheikh Abdullah, the founder of Abdullah Al-Othaim Markets, was celebrated for revolutionizing Saudi Arabia\u2019s retail sector and leading impactful philanthropic initiatives that improved countless lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Special Recognition of Ms. Anna Donita S. Tapay<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A highlight of the event was the recognition of Ms. Anna Donita S. Tapay, the National Ambassador for the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP). As a young businesswoman and philanthropist, Ms. Tapay\u2019s unwavering dedication to uplifting underprivileged communities aligns with the Gusi Peace Prize Foundation\u2019s mission. Her initiatives have left an indelible mark, not only in the Philippines but globally, emphasizing the importance of collective efforts in achieving peace and progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Gusi Peace Prize Foundation, under the leadership of Chairman Ambassador Barry Gusi, continues to inspire hope and mobilize efforts for a better world. By celebrating extraordinary individuals and fostering collaboration among nations, the foundation reaffirms its role as a beacon of peace and a catalyst for transformative change worldwide.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Gusi Peace Prize, often regarded as the \u201cAsian Nobel Peace Prize,\u201d celebrated its 37th year with a grand awards ceremony held on November 27, 2024, at the Metropolitan Theater in Manila, Philippines. This year, 17 distinguished laureates from 14 countries were recognized for their exceptional contributions to peace, human rights, science, business, and the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":863,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[23,6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-862","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-event","category-news"],"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/speedpostnews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-9.png\")
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