Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri mourns the passing of former President of the Philippines Fidel V. Ramos.
The 94-year-old Ramos passed away on the afternoon of Sunday, July 31.
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"Even well past his days in Malacañang, he was committed to helping the country regain and maintain its status as a center of socio-economic progress. He never stopped being a brilliant and committed leader, and we are a poorer nation for his loss," Zubiri said on Sunday, July 31.
"We have lost a truly brilliant man. President Ramos was probably one of our brightest leaders, who always seemed a step ahead of everyone. Maybe it was his military background, but as a politician he was always able to quickly assess the landscape, and formulate the best way through consultation and consensus. That was his legacy as president–he left behind a brand of democratic leadership that allowed for us to grow into the new Asian tiger of the nineties," Zubiri continued.
"And beyond economic progress, he also left an indelible mark on our peace process, which I particularly admire him for, as a Mindanaoan myself. He met eye to eye with the MNLF and the other armed groups, recognizing their struggle and their freedom to pursue their cause," the Senate President from Bukidnon concluded.