The Sino Phil Asia International Peace Award Foundation, Inc. has bestowed the Peace Award in the field of Humanitarianism to swiss-based Filipina Estrelleta Borda Ruppert. The awarding ceremony was held at The Manila Hotel in Mania, Philippines.

Ruppert, a former nun born and raised in Maniki, Kapalong, Davao del Norte, embodies a life devoted to serving others with compassion and dedication. Her academic journey includes studies in Sociology-Psico- Pedagogico at Liceo SPP S. Caterina da Siena Paola (IT) and Catechetics at the Institute of Catechetics Makati City (PH), reflecting her commitment to education and community empowerment. She is currently the President of Las Damas de Rizal Switzerland and the Co-President of the José Rizal Heritage Fund and its Award Organization.

Ruppert's commendable experiences and unwavering dedication shine through her work with disadvantaged communities. For over three decades, she has tirelessly served the marginalized, from supporting disadvantaged children to establishing impactful charities and sociel development projects across the Philippines.

Ruppert's initiatives include establishing the San Vicenzo Learning Center in Santo Tomas, Davao del Norte as well as Bel Cuore Chum, a group of young professionals who share talent, time and effort to support an important Outreach Program. In 2021, she initiated Las Damas de Rizal Switzerland. As acting President, she has supported water projects in the remote areas of Kapalong. Her achievements have been recognised by the Office of the Municipal Mayor of Kapalong and the Republic of The Philippines, Department of Education, Divsion Davao del Norte.

Ruppert is married to a German national and has two wonderful children. Their family resides in Reinach, located in the beautiful region of Basellandschaft.