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Fidel V. Ramos was president of the Philippines in the 1990s and a major figure in the country’s 1986 People Power Revolution.
Political life
Ramos served in the Philippine Army who studied in the U.S. at West Point and fought in the Korean War and Vietnam War. Later, as head of the Philippine Constabulary, he became a key part of the repressive regime of President Ferdinand Marcos (1917–1989). Ramos’ forces enforced the martial law that Marcos imposed on the country for more than a decade. But after serving as one of Marcos’ closest advisors, Ramos broke with the president and became a leader of the People Power Revolution that ousted him from power and brought democracy to the country under the leadership of President Corazon Aquino (1933–2009). Under Aquino, Ramos served first as chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and then as Secretary of National Defense.
After Aquino served for six years, Ramos was elected president in 1992, serving his own six-year term. His time in office became known for his work to stabilize and restore the Philippine economy, bringing new opportunities to the country for private enterprise and foreign investment. Barred by the country from seeking reelection in 1998, Ramos pushed for a constitutional amendment allowing him to run again, but these efforts didn’t succeed, and he stepped down from the presidency after his single term. Admired by some for his successful economic policies and peaceful time in office, Ramos was not universally loved, in part because of his initial longtime support of Marcos.
Notable quote
“The Philippines has proven to be a good model in the developing world to demonstrate that democracy and development are compatible. Authoritarianism, while it promotes rapid growth initially, is not compatible with a free market system, which must be transparent and predictable.” —from a 1998 speech
Tributes to Fidel V. Ramos
Whenever asked during interviews on who’s the best president in Ph history,my answer is always Pres.Fidel Ramos.Why?Because he brokered peace, modernized the economy,reformed government systems,professionalized the bureaucracy & reintroduced our country into the global community.
— Sonny Trillanes IV (@TrillanesSonny) July 31, 2022
Many feared that retired Constabulary chief Fidel Ramos would lead like a soldier: top-down, dictatorial. But his Presidency (1992 -1998) was a period of peace, stability, econ growth. He built consensus and broke bread w enemies of the state. https://t.co/TSF5Rwe5z9
— inday espina varona (@indayevarona) July 31, 2022
As a fresh graduate, I once joined the government. Worked 10-14 hrs/day & even most weekends. Never complained bcoz when I go to sleep I know the President was still working & when I wake up the President has already done his 5kms & his paperworks. RIP to our workaholic President pic.twitter.com/PMzbhcLSR0
— Your Daily Dose (@SaltAndReality) July 31, 2022
The Philippine Red Cross mourns with the family of former Pres. Fidel Ramos.
As one of the greatest supporters of the PRC in the response to calamities, he was with Chairman @DickGordonDG during the Mt. Pinatubo eruption and the destructive earthquake in Cabanatuan and Baguio. pic.twitter.com/9ic31RuJtW
— Philippine Red Cross (@philredcross) August 1, 2022
Thank you “Steady Eddie” you served our country well,both as a general and as president . Former President Fidel Ramos dead at 94. pic.twitter.com/N3keWKIPNS
— Nikki 🇵🇭 (@logosaetos) July 31, 2022
Full obituary: The New York Times
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