Foreign envoys continue to express their condolences to the Filipino people and to the family and friends of former President Fidel V. Ramos, who died on Sunday.
US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson said the US "will always remember his contributions to the US-Philippines bilateral relationship."
Meanwhile, Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian said he was deeply saddened to hear about Ramos' passing.
He said the former leader was well known in China "for his friendship and contribution to the bilateral relationship between" the two countries.
"He was one of the first to propose the establishment of 'Asian Forum' in 1998 which incubated the Boao Forum for Asia in 2001. As former Chairman of the Boao Forum for Asia he played an indispensable role in the development of the Forum," he said.
"The Chinese Embassy is deeply grieved by the loss of an old friend. He will be missed by all of us," Huang added as extended his condolences to the Ramos' family.
Canadian Ambassador to the Philippines Peter MacArthur also conveyed sympathy to the people of the Philippines as well as to Ramos' loved ones.
He said Ramos' "strong leadership & warm friendship were evident during his visit to Canada in November 1997."
"RIP (Rest in Peace)," he added.
The French Embassy in the Philippines also joined the country in mourning the death of Ramos, who it called "a champion of democracy."
French Ambassador Michèle Boccco also conveyed her heartfelt condolences and said France stands by the people of the Philippines and Ramos' friends and families.
Ramos died at age 94 at the Makati Medical Center on Sunday, July 31.