President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Sunday, July 31, condoled with the family of former President Fidel V. Ramos, who passed away at the age of 94.
"I extend my deepest condolences to the family of former President Fidel Valdez Ramos who passed away today having lived a full life as a military officer and public servant," Marcos said in a statement.
"Our family shares the Filipino people’s grief on this sad day. We did not only lose a good leader but also a member of the family," the President added.
The Chief Executive also called on the citizenry to pray for the eternal repose of the former president.
"I call on all Filipinos to pray for the eternal repose of Mr. Ramos. The legacy of his presidency will always be cherished and will be forever enshrined in the hearts of our grateful nation," Marcos said.
Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles also conveyed her condolences to the loved ones of Ramos.
"He leaves behind a colorful legacy and a secure place in history for his participation in the great changes of our country, both as military officer and chief executive," Angeles said in a separate statement.
"We deeply condole with his family, friends, classmates and associates and keep him in our prayers," she added.
Ramos, who is also known for his initials FVR, served as the country's 12th president from 1992 to 1998.
Prior to his presidency, he served as chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and became the Secretary of National Defense two years later.
He was named as Military Hero of the Peaceful People Revolution for his paramount role in returning democracy to the Philippines.