Icons of Change

08/06/2026

We at the Icons of Change Secretariat extend our warmest congratulations to H.E. Unny Sankar Ravi Sankar, Minister (Economic Affairs) at the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry Malaysia’s Overseas Office, Embassy of Malaysia in Beijing, for being recognized as a Changemaker for Strategic Bilateral Economic Diplomacy, Multilateral Trade Architecture, Belt and Road Initiative Operationalization, and Cross-Regional Economic Integration (Malaysia), with a focus on Sustainable Development Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals.

H.E. Unny Sankar’s distinguished diplomatic career exemplifies sophisticated economic statecraft and the art of building resilient, mutually beneficial international partnerships in a complex global landscape. As Minister of Economic Affairs at the Embassy of Malaysia in Beijing, he continues to play a pivotal role in deepening Malaysia–China bilateral economic relations through strategic frameworks that enhance investment flows, trade facilitation, technology collaboration, and supply chain resilience.

His earlier leadership at the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Malaysia was instrumental in shaping the country’s external economic architecture. Notably, he led the establishment of the Belt and Road Initiative National Secretariat (BRINS Malaysia) in 2017, driving the effective operationalization of BRI projects in alignment with national priorities. He has also overseen the coordination of the Five-Year Program for Economic and Trade Cooperation between Malaysia and the People’s Republic of China.

H.E. Unny Sankar’s contributions extend to high-level multilateral negotiations, including serving as ASEAN Lead for the Economic and Technical Cooperation Working Group in the ASEAN-China Free Trade Agreement (ACFTA) 3.0 upgrade. He has simultaneously strengthened Malaysia’s economic ties with the European Union through the implementation of EU ARISE+ Malaysia programs and targeted trade and investment initiatives. His civil service journey began in 2003 at the Ministry of Health Malaysia, where he contributed to critical Free Trade Agreement negotiations, with a strong emphasis on intellectual property rights, trade in goods and services, and public health safeguards.

A highly accomplished policy expert, H.E. Unny Sankar holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry (Honors) from the University of Malaya and a Master in Public Administration from Harvard University. His commitment to excellence and public service is further reflected in his tenure as Honorary Secretary of the Harvard Club of Malaysia and his recognition in Britishpedia’s *Successful People in Malaysia* in 2023.

Through visionary diplomatic leadership and the cultivation of strategic cross-regional partnerships, H.E. Unny Sankar Ravi Sankar has significantly advanced Malaysia’s integration into global value chains while championing inclusive, sustainable, and forward-looking international cooperation.

For his outstanding contributions to SDG 17 through high-level economic diplomacy, BRI coordination, ACFTA 3.0 negotiations, EU–Malaysia partnership building, and the strengthening of resilient multilateral trade ecosystems, H.E. Unny Sankar Ravi Sankar is proudly recognized as a 2026 Icon of Change.

We commend his continued service in fostering meaningful global partnerships that drive shared prosperity and sustainable development.

Thank you for your exemplary leadership and dedication to advancing Malaysia’s strategic interests on the world stage.

Sekalung tahniah diucapkan kepada YBrs. Encik Unny Sankar Ravi Sankar, Menteri Hal Ehwal Ekonomi di Kedutaan Besar Malaysia di Beijing, atas pengiktirafan berprestij sebagai penerima Icons of Change International Awards 2026. Kejayaan ini melakar sejarah apabila beliau menjadi rakyat Malaysia pertama menerima anugerah antarabangsa tersebut yang mengiktiraf sumbangan kepada pembangunan mampan dan impak positif di peringkat global.

Pengiktirafan ini turut membanggakan warga MITI memandangkan beliau pernah berkhidmat sebagai Pengarah Seksyen China dan Seksyen Eropah II. Komitmen serta kepimpinan beliau dalam memperkukuh hubungan ekonomi dan perdagangan antarabangsa mencerminkan kecemerlangan perkhidmatan awam Malaysia di persada dunia.

MITI berbangga atas pencapaian ini yang bukan sahaja mengharumkan nama Kementerian, malah mengangkat martabat negara. Semoga kejayaan ini menjadi inspirasi untuk terus memacu pembangunan ekonomi yang inklusif, mampan dan berdaya tahan demi kemakmuran bersama.

08/06/2026

The Icons of Change Global Secretariat proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Izabela Pereira Watts as Ambassador for Sustainable Development Goal 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (Australia), under the Icons of Change Leadership, Democratic Governance & Peacebuilding Fellowship.

A distinguished international development expert, peacebuilding practitioner, academic leader, and author, Dr. Izabela Pereira Watts has dedicated her career to strengthening democratic governance, advancing peace processes, promoting inclusive institutions, and fostering global cooperation across complex post-conflict and development contexts. With extensive field experience spanning Asia, Africa, Latin America, Europe, and the Indo-Pacific, she has worked with premier institutions including the United Nations, UNDP, UN Women, the Organization of American States (OAS), and the Australian Federal Police.

As Democratic Governance and Political Affairs Officer with the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in Timor-Leste, Dr. Watts provided high-level strategic advice to the Presidential Office, National Parliament, government ministries, and civil society on democratic institutions, elections, governance reform, human rights, decentralization, and gender empowerment during a pivotal nation-building period. At the United Nations Development Programme, she designed, coordinated, and implemented 17 strategic development projects worth over US$12 million across Haiti, Timor-Leste, and Angola. These initiatives delivered impactful results in anti-corruption, justice reform, education, healthcare, infrastructure, climate resilience, social inclusion, and capacity building. Her innovative youth, sport, and social inclusion program in Haiti was renewed multiple times and successfully replicated in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire.

In Australia, Dr. Watts served as Senior International Gender and Inclusion Specialist with the Australian Federal Police, leading a DFAT-funded regional program across seven Southeast Asian nations to advance gender equality, anti-corruption, and the Women, Peace and Security Agenda. She has also made significant academic contributions as Senior Lecturer and Convener of the Master of International Development at the University of Canberra, and through teaching and program leadership at the University of Wollongong, Western Sydney University, UNSW, and Charles Darwin University. She mentors emerging leaders while shaping the next generation of policymakers and practitioners in international relations, peacekeeping, human security, and development.

A respected thought leader, Dr. Watts is the author of Peace or Democracy? Peacebuilding Dilemmas to Transition from Civil Wars (Routledge, 2023), which provides a critical framework for post-conflict democratic transitions. The book features a foreword by Nobel Peace Prize Laureate José Ramos-Horta and has garnered strong endorsements from senior UN officials, diplomats, and academics. Her early recognition includes being named one of the Top 99 Young Professional World Leaders in Foreign Policy Under 33 (2013) and recipient of the Premio Yunque Award for Educational Distinction and Humanitarian Work (2007).

As Ambassador for SDG 16 (Australia) under the Leadership, Democratic Governance & Peacebuilding Fellowship, Dr. Watts will support the Icons of Change platform by promoting cross-sector collaboration on peacebuilding, democratic transitions, inclusive governance, gender-responsive security, and institutional reform. Her mandate includes engaging policymakers, academics, and international organizations; contributing to global SDG-aligned forums; advancing research-informed policy; and mentoring young leaders working at the intersection of peace, justice, and strong institutions.

Her appointment reflects a shared commitment to building more peaceful, just, and resilient societies — not through abstract ideals, but through practical expertise, inclusive processes, ethical leadership, and the tireless pursuit of sustainable democratic development that leaves no community behind.

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08/06/2026

The Icons of Change Global Secretariat proudly announces the appointment of Kelly Gillis, CPA, ICD·D as Ambassador for Sustainable Development Goal 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities (Canada), under the Icons of Change Leadership, Sustainable Infrastructure & Inclusive Public Policy Fellowship.

A distinguished public sector executive and visionary leader with over 25 years of senior leadership experience, Kelly Gillis, CPA, ICD·D has shaped some of Canada’s most critical national priorities in housing, infrastructure, innovation, and economic development. Her career reflects a deep commitment to creating systems that deliver dignity, opportunity, and long-term prosperity — recognizing that infrastructure is not merely physical but foundational to equitable, resilient, and sustainable communities.

As Deputy Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (2017–2024), Kelly led transformative investments in public transit, climate-resilient infrastructure, affordable housing, and community development. She played a pivotal role in advancing housing affordability, addressing homelessness, and expanding broadband access to connect rural, remote, and Indigenous communities through programs such as Connect to Innovate.

Previously, as Associate Deputy Minister at Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), she championed Canada’s Inclusive Innovation Agenda, clean growth, digital economy strategies, and telecommunications policies that foster competitive and inclusive economic development.

A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) with a Bachelor of Commerce and Graduate Diploma in Public Accounting from McGill University, and an Institute of Corporate Directors designation (ICD·D), Kelly brings rigorous financial acumen, strategic insight, and ethical governance to every role. She has served as ex-officio Director of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (2021–2024), Past President of the Institute of Public Administration of Canada, and currently serves on the boards of the Canadian Mental Health Association, Canadian Urban Institute, and HealthPartners.

Kelly’s leadership style — collaborative, inclusive, mentorship-driven, and results-oriented — has strengthened cross-sector partnerships across governments, Indigenous communities, municipalities, and the private sector. Her work integrates environmental sustainability, social inclusion, and economic opportunity, directly advancing SDG 11 by building resilient cities and communities that leave no one behind.

For her outstanding, sustained leadership in advancing Sustainable Development Goal 11 through strategic infrastructure development, innovative housing solutions, inclusive economic growth, ethical governance, and the creation of sustainable, resilient communities across Canada, Kelly Gillis, CPA, ICD·D is proudly recognised as a 2026 Icon of Change.

As Ambassador for SDG 11 (Canada) under the Leadership, Sustainable Infrastructure & Inclusive Public Policy Fellowship, Kelly will support the Icons of Change platform by fostering collaboration on sustainable housing, resilient infrastructure, inclusive innovation, and evidence-based public policy. Her mandate includes engaging policymakers, public sector leaders, and cross-sector partners; contributing to global SDG-aligned forums; promoting ethical governance; and mentoring the next generation of leaders committed to building equitable and thriving communities.

Her appointment reflects a shared commitment to creating a better future — where thoughtful, ethical public leadership translates into tangible improvements in people’s lives and shapes sustainable, inclusive cities and communities for generations to come.

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05/06/2026

Icons of Change International Awards 2026
International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development

Samantha Bing
Regional Manager, Cerebral Palsy Alliance
Co-Founder, Homeless Christmas Drive
Executive Director, Women's Federation for World Peace Australia
Board Director, Saving Animals from Euthanasia Inc.
Board Director, Companion Animal Network Australia

McKinsey Rising Leaders Forum 2023 Scholarship Recipient
Committee Member, United Nations Association of Australia

Icons of Change 40-Under-40 Category
SDG Focus: Goal 10 – Reduced Inequalities
Young Changemaker for Homelessness Awareness, Disability Advocacy, and Community-Led Sustainable Development (Australia)

Samantha Bing is an inspiring Australian advocate, campaigner, and emerging global changemaker dedicated to advancing social inclusion, homelessness awareness, disability rights, and sustainable community development. Through a powerful blend of grassroots activism and strategic leadership, she creates compassionate, people-centered solutions that uplift vulnerable communities and drive meaningful societal change.

Samantha is particularly recognised for her impactful work addressing homelessness and social inequality in Australia. She designs and leads awareness campaigns that combine authentic storytelling, community engagement, public education, and digital advocacy to challenge stigma, amplify lived experiences, and build greater public empathy. Through targeted fundraising, volunteer mobilisation, and strategic partnerships, she strengthens frontline homelessness services and encourages collective responsibility toward more inclusive societies.

Her advocacy extends to international development, peacebuilding, disability inclusion, and youth leadership. Samantha believes that sustainable progress is only achievable when every individual — regardless of circumstance — is afforded dignity, accessibility, and genuine opportunity to participate in decision-making processes.

As a passionate young leader, she harnesses the power of communication, human connection, and collaborative partnerships to inspire civic participation and empower others to become active agents of change. Her service-oriented approach reflects a deep commitment to creating equitable, resilient, and compassionate communities.

For her dedicated, heartfelt leadership in advancing Sustainable Development Goal 10 through homelessness advocacy, social inclusion initiatives, disability empowerment, and community-driven sustainable development that uplifts vulnerable populations and develop greater equity in Australia and beyond, Samantha Bing is proudly recognised as a 2026 Young Icon of Change.

04/06/2026

Icons of Change International Awards 2026

Dr. Izabela Pereira Watts

Senior Lecturer and Convener, Master of International Development, University of Canberra
Former Senior International Gender and Inclusion Specialist, Australian Federal Police
Former Democratic Governance and Political Affairs Officer, United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in Timor-Leste
Former Senior Project Analyst Officer and Democratic Governance & Political Affairs Officer, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Former Official with the Organization of American States (OAS)

Author, Peace or Democracy? Peacebuilding Dilemmas to Transition from Civil Wars (Routledge, 2023)

Top 99 Young Professional World Leaders in Foreign Policy Under 33 (Diplomatic Courier & Global Affairs Magazine, USA, 2013)
Premio Yunque Award for Educational Distinction and Humanitarian Work (Argentina, 2007)
Three-Time Nominee, Outstanding Contribution to Teaching and Learning Award (University of Wollongong, 2020, 2022, 2023)

SDG Focus: Goal 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Changemaker for Democratic Governance, Peacebuilding, and Global Cooperation (Australia)

Dr. Izabela Pereira Watts' professional experience extends across Asia, Africa, Latin America, Europe, and the Indo-Pacific, where she has worked with leading international institutions including the United Nations, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), UN Women, the Organization of American States (OAS), government agencies, law enforcement institutions, and academic organizations. Through these roles, she has contributed to democratic reform, social inclusion, anti-corruption initiatives, gender equality, peacekeeping operations, humanitarian programs, and international development strategies in complex political and post-conflict environments.

As a Democratic Governance and Political Affairs Officer with the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in Timor-Leste, Dr. Watts provided strategic advice on democratic institutions, elections, governance reform, human rights, decentralization, and gender empowerment. She worked closely with the Presidential Office, National Parliament, government ministries, and civil society organizations while supporting electoral processes and strengthening democratic participation during a critical period of nation-building.

Her subsequent leadership with the United Nations Development Programme saw her design, coordinate, and implement seventeen strategic development projects valued at more than US$12 million across Haiti, Timor-Leste, and Angola. These initiatives addressed critical issues including anti-corruption, education, healthcare, infrastructure development, climate change, social inclusion, intelligence reform, justice systems, and capacity-building. Her innovative youth, sport, and social inclusion program in Haiti achieved such success that it was renewed multiple times and later replicated in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire.

In Australia, Dr. Watts has continued to advance global development and peacebuilding through academia and public service. As Senior International Gender and Inclusion Specialist with the Australian Federal Police, she led a DFAT-funded regional initiative across seven Southeast Asian nations, promoting gender equality, anti-corruption measures, and the Women, Peace and Security Agenda. Her work strengthened international law enforcement cooperation and contributed to more inclusive peacekeeping and security programs.

An accomplished academic and mentor, she has taught and led programs in International Relations, Politics, Peacekeeping, Human Security, Human Rights, International Development, and Humanitarian Studies at leading Australian universities, including the University of Canberra, University of Wollongong, Western Sydney University, UNSW, and Charles Darwin University. Through her teaching, research, and mentorship, she has helped shape the next generation of international affairs professionals, policymakers, and development practitioners.

Dr. Watts is also a respected author and thought leader. Her book, Peace or Democracy? Peacebuilding Dilemmas to Transition from Civil Wars, published by Routledge in 2023, offers an influential framework for understanding post-conflict democratic transitions. The publication features a foreword by Nobel Peace Prize Laureate José Ramos-Horta and has received endorsements from international diplomats, parliamentarians, academics, and senior United Nations officials.

For her outstanding global leadership in advancing Sustainable Development Goal 16 through peacekeeping, democratic governance, international development, gender inclusion, humanitarian action, academic excellence, and the promotion of peaceful and inclusive societies across multiple continents, Dr. Izabela Pereira Watts is proudly recognised as a 2026 Icon of Change.



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Ícones de Mudança Internacional 2026

Dr. Izabela Pereira Watts

Professora Sênior e Coordenadora do Mestrado em Desenvolvimento Internacional, University of Canberra
Ex-Especialista Sênior Internacional em Gênero e Inclusão, Polícia Federal Australiana
Ex-Oficial de Governança Democrática e Assuntos Políticos, Missão de Paz das Nações Unidas em Timor-Leste
Ex-Oficial Sênior de Análise de Projetos e Oficial de Governança Democrática e Assuntos Políticos, Programa das Nações Unidas para o Desenvolvimento (PNUD)
Ex-Funcionária da Organização dos Estados Americanos (OEA)

Autora do livro Peace or Democracy? Peacebuilding Dilemmas to Transition from Civil Wars (Routledge, 2023)

Top 99 Young Professional World Leaders in Foreign Policy Under 33 (Diplomatic Courier & Global Affairs Magazine, EUA, 2013)
Prêmio Yunque de Distinção Educacional e Trabalho Humanitário (Argentina, 2007)
Três vezes indicada ao Prêmio de Excelência em Ensino e Aprendizagem (University of Wollongong, 2020, 2022, 2023)

ODS em Foco: Objetivo 16 – Paz, Justiça e Instituições Fortes
Agente de Mudança em Governança Democrática, Construção da Paz e Cooperação Global (Austrália)

A experiência profissional da Dra. Izabela Pereira Watts se estende por Ásia, África, América Latina, Europa e Indo-Pacífico, onde atuou em instituições internacionais de ponta, incluindo as Nações Unidas, o Programa das Nações Unidas para o Desenvolvimento (PNUD), ONU Mulheres, a Organização dos Estados Americanos (OEA), agências governamentais, instituições de segurança pública e organizações acadêmicas. Por meio desses cargos, contribuiu para reformas democráticas, inclusão social, iniciativas anticorrupção, igualdade de gênero, operações de paz, programas humanitários e estratégias de desenvolvimento internacional em ambientes políticos complexos e pós-conflito.

Como Oficial de Governança Democrática e Assuntos Políticos na Missão de Paz das Nações Unidas em Timor-Leste, a Dra. Watts ofereceu assessoria estratégica sobre instituições democráticas, eleições, reforma da governança, direitos humanos, descentralização e empoderamento de gênero. Trabalhou em estreita colaboração com o Gabinete Presidencial, o Parlamento Nacional, ministérios do governo e organizações da sociedade civil, apoiando processos eleitorais e fortalecendo a participação democrática durante um período crítico de construção nacional.

Em sua liderança subsequente no Programa das Nações Unidas para o Desenvolvimento, projetou, coordenou e implementou dezessete projetos estratégicos de desenvolvimento, com valor total superior a US$ 12 milhões, em Haiti, Timor-Leste e Angola. Essas iniciativas abordaram questões críticas como combate à corrupção, educação, saúde, desenvolvimento de infraestrutura, mudanças climáticas, inclusão social, reforma da inteligência, sistemas de justiça e fortalecimento de capacidades. Seu inovador programa de juventude, esporte e inclusão social no Haiti obteve tanto sucesso que foi renovado várias vezes e posteriormente replicado em Gana e na Costa do Marfim.

Na Austrália, a Dra. Watts continua a promover o desenvolvimento global e a construção da paz por meio da academia e do serviço público. Como Especialista Sênior Internacional em Gênero e Inclusão na Polícia Federal Australiana, liderou uma iniciativa regional financiada pelo DFAT em sete países do Sudeste Asiático, promovendo igualdade de gênero, medidas anticorrupção e a Agenda Mulheres, Paz e Segurança. Seu trabalho fortaleceu a cooperação internacional entre forças policiais e contribuiu para programas mais inclusivos de paz e segurança.

Acadêmica e mentora de destaque, lecionou e coordenou disciplinas de Relações Internacionais, Ciência Política, Operações de Paz, Segurança Humana, Direitos Humanos, Desenvolvimento Internacional e Estudos Humanitários em importantes universidades australianas, como University of Canberra, University of Wollongong, Western Sydney University, UNSW e Charles Darwin University. Por meio de seu ensino, pesquisa e mentoria, tem contribuído para formar a próxima geração de profissionais de relações internacionais, formuladores de políticas e praticantes de desenvolvimento.

A Dra. Watts também é uma autora respeitada e líder de pensamento. Seu livro Peace or Democracy? Peacebuilding Dilemmas to Transition from Civil Wars, publicado pela Routledge em 2023, oferece uma estrutura influente para compreender as transições democráticas pós-conflito. A obra conta com prefácio do Nobel da Paz José Ramos-Horta e recebeu endossos de diplomatas internacionais, parlamentares, acadêmicos e altos funcionários das Nações Unidas.

Por sua liderança global excepcional na promoção do Objetivo de Desenvolvimento Sustentável 16, por meio de operações de paz, governança democrática, desenvolvimento internacional, inclusão de gênero, ação humanitária, excelência acadêmica e na construção de sociedades pacíficas e inclusivas em vários continentes, a Dra. Izabela Pereira Watts é orgulhosamente reconhecida como uma Ícone de Mudança 2026.

04/06/2026

Icons of Change International Awards 2026
International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development

Daily Tribune
Leading National Broadsheet of the Philippines
Motto: "Without Fear, Without Favor"

Newspaper of the Year – Rotary Club of Manila Pro Patria Journalism Awards (2017, 2021, 2023)
Pro Patria Journalism Hall of Fame Inductee (2025)
Top Coverage Award – Epson Fusion 17 Awards
Top Social Post Award – Epson Fusion 17 Awards
Best Brand Excellence Award – Philippine Glitter Awards
Multiple Media Excellence Awards from Government and Civic Institutions

SDG Focus: Goal 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Changemaker for Fearless Journalism, Press Freedom, and Public Trust in Media (Philippines)

Daily Tribune is one of the Philippines’ leading English-language broadsheet newspapers, recognized for its commitment to independent journalism, public service reporting, and the promotion of informed democratic discourse. Established on February 1, 2000, by veteran journalists led by founding chairman and editor-in-chief Ninez Cacho-Olivares, the publication has evolved into a major multimedia news organization serving millions of readers across print, digital, and social media platforms.

Throughout its history, Daily Tribune has demonstrated resilience and dedication to press freedom. During the 2006 State of Emergency in the Philippines, the newspaper continued publishing despite a police raid on its headquarters, standing firm in defense of independent journalism and the public’s right to information. The episode became a significant chapter in the country's contemporary media history and underscored the publication’s commitment to a free and responsible press.

Under the leadership of publisher and president Willie Fernandez and the Concept and Information Group, Daily Tribune has expanded its reach as a modern multimedia platform while maintaining its journalistic mission. The publication has consistently highlighted issues of governance, public policy, economic development, social welfare, and national progress, contributing to informed public engagement and institutional accountability.

Its contributions to Philippine journalism have been widely recognized. Daily Tribune was named Newspaper of the Year by the Rotary Club of Manila’s Pro Patria Journalism Awards in 2017, 2021, and 2023, earning induction into the prestigious Pro Patria Journalism Hall of Fame in 2025. The Hall of Fame recognition honored the publication's sustained excellence in fair, fearless, and impactful reporting over its 25-year history.

The publication has also received accolades for its innovative multimedia coverage and digital engagement, including the Top Coverage Award and Top Social Post Award at the Epson Fusion 17 Awards, as well as the Best Brand Excellence Award from the Philippine Glitter Awards, recognizing its strong audience growth and influence across digital platforms. In addition, Daily Tribune has received multiple recognitions from public institutions for its role in effectively communicating information of national importance to Filipino communities.

For more than two decades, Daily Tribune has contributed to strengthening democratic institutions by informing citizens, facilitating public dialogue, promoting transparency, and supporting the principles of responsible journalism. Through its continued pursuit of truth, accountability, and public service, the publication has played a significant role in advancing Sustainable Development Goal 16, which calls for peaceful, just, and inclusive societies supported by strong institutions and access to information.

For its outstanding contribution to press freedom, public accountability, ethical journalism, and the strengthening of democratic institutions in the Philippines, Daily Tribune is proudly recognised as a 2026 Icon of Change.