Fidel V. Ramos
Fidel "Eddie" Valdez Ramos (March 18, 1928 – July 31, 2022), popularly known as FVR, was a Filipino politician. He was the twelfth President of the Philippines from 1992 to 1998. He played an important role in removing Ferdinand Marcos from power. Ramos was also a general. During his time as president, he helped make the economy strong.
Fidel V. Ramos | |
|---|---|
 Ramos in April 1998, 2 months before the end of his term | |
| 12th President of the Philippines | |
| In office June 30, 1992 – June 30, 1998 | |
| Vice President | Joseph Estrada |
| Preceded by | Corazon Aquino |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Estrada |
| Secretary of National Defense | |
| In office January 22, 1988 – July 18, 1991 | |
| President | Corazon Aquino |
| Preceded by | Rafael Ileto |
| Succeeded by | Renato de Villa |
| Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines | |
| In office February 25, 1986 – January 21, 1988 | |
| President | Corazon Aquino |
| Preceded by | Fabian Ver |
| Succeeded by | Renato de Villa |
| In office October 24, 1984 – December 2, 1985 | |
| President | Ferdinand Marcos |
| Preceded by | Fabian Ver |
| Succeeded by | Fabian Ver |
| Chief of the Philippine Constabulary | |
| In office 1972 – February 25, 1986 | |
| President | Ferdinand Marcos |
| Preceded by | Fabian Ver |
| Succeeded by | Renato de Villa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Fidel Valdez Ramos March 18, 1928 Lingayen, Pangasinan, Philippine Islands |
| Died | July 31, 2022 (aged 94) Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Political party | Lakas Kampi/Lakas–CMD (2008–2022) |
| Other political affiliations | Lakas–NUCD (1991–2008) LDP (1991) |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | 5 (including Cristy) |
| Residence | Asingan, Pangasinan Ayala Alabang, Muntinlupa[1] |
| Alma mater | United States Military Academy (BS) University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (M.S.) National Defense College of the Philippines (MNSA) Ateneo de Manila University (MBA) |
| Occupation | Soldier Civil engineer |
| Awards | See awards Philippine Legion of Honor Knight Commander, Most Excellent Order of the British Empire |
| Signature |  |
| Website | Official website Office of the PresidentArchived |
| Military service | |
| Nickname(s) | Eddie, FVR |
| Allegiance |  Philippines |
| Years of service | 1950–1988 |
| Rank |  General |
| Commands | See commands Platoon Leader, 2nd Battalion Combat Team (BCT), Counter-Insurgency against the Communist Hukbalahap, 1951 |
| Battles/wars | Hukbalahap Campaign Korean War, 1951–1952 (Battle of Hill Eerie, May 1952) Vietnam War, 1965 to 1968Battle of Marawi, 1972 |
Before becoming president, he was in the cabinet of President Corazon Aquino. He was the chief-of-staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), and later as Secretary of National Defense from 1986 to 1991.[3]
He helped create the Philippine Army's Special Forces and the Philippine National Police Special Action Force.
Ramos died on July 31, 2022 at a hospital in Makati, Philippines from problems caused by COVID-19, aged 94.[4]
References
change- ↑ Cal, Ben (February 24, 2021). "Keep 'unparalleled' spirit of 1986 People Power: FVR". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
- ↑ "BOE.es – Índice por secciones del día 01/04/1995". Retrieved November 2, 2016.
- ↑ "Fidel V. Ramos | Presidential Museum and Library". Archived from the original on 2016-03-23. Retrieved 2022-08-01.
- ↑ "Fidel Ramos, Who Helped End Marcos Dictatorship, Dies at 94". Bloomberg. 2022-07-31. Retrieved 2022-07-31.
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