Fidel Valdez Ramos was the first to be elected President of the Philippines who did not have a political background. He ran in only one election; he was elected President in 1992 over six prominent opponents by the slimmest of margins, 23.58 percent. Yet he quickly established common ground by...
The dynamic President exuded dignity and competence and was highly respected internationally By LILIA B. DE LIMA President Ramos loved to visit the PEZA Zones and he needed little prodding to attend inaugurations and other milestone activities of PEZA enterprises. Always on the go in typical FVR...
Former president Fidel V. Ramos will be given a state funeral with full military honors, Malacañang said Wednesday, Aug. 3. Former President Fidel V. Ramos (Photo courtesy of the US Embassy in Manila) Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles announced that the late president will be accorded a state...
Fidel Valdez Ramos, who served as the 12th President of the Republic of the Philippines from 1992 to 1998, carved his well-deserved place in history. He was a professional soldier. A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, he was an Infantry Reconnaissance platoon leader of...
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go saluted former President Fidel V. Ramos, who passed away on Sunday, July 31. READ: Farewell, FVR Former President Fidel V. Ramos (Photo courtesy of the US Embassy in the Philippines) "With deepest sympathy, I join a grateful nation in sharing our grief with the family...
"A war hero and an innovator in his own right." The late president Fidel V. Ramos (Reuters photo) This was how Senator Francis Tolentino described the late former President Fidel Ramos, who passed away on Sunday, July 31. “I join the nation in mourning the passing of former President Fidel Valdez...
Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon paid tribute to the late former President Fidel V. Ramos, who passed away on July 31. He was 94. Ramos, who served as Philippine president from 1992 to 1998, was instrumental in converting the status of Muntinlupa from a municipality to a highly urbanized city. On...
Former Cabinet members and senior officials who served during the administration of President Fidel V. Ramos have collectively expressed their support to Vice President Leni Robredo's presidential bid. Vice President Leni Robredo (OVP photo) In a joint statement dated Jan. 12, the former Cabinet...