Eva Maamo

Eva Fidela C. Maamo was a Filipino nun, missionary and surgeon and a recipient of the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 1997.

Early life and education Eva Fidela Maamo was born in September 17, 1940, in Liloan, Leyte (now Southern Leyte). Her father is a politician who was mayor of their town and was Vice Governor of Leyte while her mother is a teacher. She is the fifth eldest child among eleven children. Eva Maamo was inspired to become a nun when she was in second grade. Around this time, her family provide shelter to members of the Daughters of St. Paul.

Mission in Manila In 1981, Maamo's superiors summoned her back to Manila. In 1992, she helped established the Our Lady of Peace Hospital in Parañaque.

Pinatubo eruption and the Aeta community Maamo provided help to the resettlement efforts of the Aeta following the aftermath of the 1991 Mount Pinatubo eruption.

Death Maamo died on April 14, 2026 at the Our Lady of Peace Hospital in Parañaque. She was aged 85.

The Ramon Magsaysay Award for Community Leadership was awarded to Maamo in 1997. She was also recogninzed as the Most Outstanding Physician of the Philippines Award in 1994, the International Peace Prize in 2003, and the Outstanding Woman of the 21st Century in 2003.