There comes a time in every person’s life that they just get so desensitized with almost all the trappings of a mediocre life that a person should really do something that can best be classified as “uplifting” or “sublime”, like maybe helping out or pitching in for a worthy cause.

The Ramon Magsaysay Award is given to individuals who show characteristics of modern-day heroes. Such a man is Antonio Meloto of the Gawad Kalinga Foundation.