“Nation builders” are people who play a major role in creating, strengthening, or improving a country. They help shape a nation’s identity, economy, institutions, culture, and future. Nation builders can be political leaders, reformers, educators, entrepreneurs, military leaders, activists, artists, or even everyday citizens who contribute significantly to the development and unity of their society.

Examples of nation builders include:
• Founding fathers like George Washington in the U.S.
• Anti-colonial leaders like Mahatma Gandhi in India.
• Educators and reformers like Nelson Mandela in South Africa.
• Innovators who establish industries or critical infrastructure.

In short: Nation builders are people who help a country grow stronger, fairer, and more prosperous.

In our modern time, Rising Tigers Magazine chose these leaders who are making a difference not just in their own countries but beyond. These are our modern day heroes and as follows:

• Her Excellency Titanilla Toth – Ambassador, Embassy of Hungary
• His E. Mounir Y.K. Anastas – Ambassador, Embassy of Palestine
• His E. Agus Widjojo – Ambassador, Embassy of Indonesia
• His E. Karel Hejč – Ambassador, Embassy of Czech Republic
• His E. Mohammad Sarwar Mahmood – Ambassador, Embassy of Bangladesh
• His E. Daniel Antonio Rosa – Ambassador, Embassy of Angola
• His E. Dato’ Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino Anthony – Ambassador, Embassy of Malaysia
• Honorable Atty. George Erwin M. Garcia –
• Chairman, Commission on Elections
• Dr. Miguel Baker – Owner, Baker Medical Aesthetics
• Hon. Raoul Danniel A. Manuel – Representative, Kabataan Party-List
• Manjit T. Singh Reandi – President, John Hay Management Corporation

These leaders will be presented on April 30, 2025 at Okada, Manila with presenters that includes Andrew Troy Nicolas, Dr. Elton See Tan, Robert Laurel Yupangco, Consul David Ackerman, Becky Garcia and Andria Terese Nicolas. The board of Tag Media Group, publisher of Rising Tigers Magazine.

Nation builders today aren’t just politicians — they can be business leaders, educators, or activists influencing national identity, stability, and global standing.