Fidel V. Ramos | |
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![]() Official portrait, 1995 | |
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 |
17th Secretary of National Defense | |
In office January 22, 1988 – July 18, 1991 | |
President | Corazon Aquino |
Preceded by | Rafael Ileto |
Succeeded by | Renato de Villa |
19th 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 |
Vice-Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines | |
In office December 2, 1985 – February 25, 1986 | |
President | Ferdinand Marcos Corazon Aquino |
Preceded by | Rafael Ileto |
Succeeded by | Salvador M. Mison |
Chief of the Philippine Constabulary | |
Director General of the Integrated National Police (1975–1986) | |
In office 1972 – February 25, 1986 | |
President | Ferdinand Marcos |
Preceded by | Eduardo M. Garcia |
Succeeded by | Victor Natividad |
In office February 25, 1986 – March 5, 1986 | |
President | Corazon Aquino |
Preceded by | Victor Natividad |
Succeeded by | Renato de Villa |
Personal details | |
Born | Fidel Valdez Ramos March 18, 1928 Lingayen, Pangasinan, Philippine Islands[a] |
Died | July 31, 2022 Makati, Philippines | (aged 94)
Resting place | Libingan ng mga Bayani Taguig, Philippines |
Political party | Lakas–CMD (2008–2022) Lakas–NUCD (1991–2008) |
Other political affiliations | LDP (1991) |
Spouse | |
Children | 5 (including Cristy) |
Alma mater | United States Military Academy (BS) University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS) National Defense College of the Philippines (MNSA) Ateneo de Manila University (MBA) |
Occupation | Politician |
Profession | Soldier Civil Engineer |
Signature | ![]() |
Website | Official website Foundation website Office of the PresidentArchived |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Philippines |
Branch/service | |
Years of service | 1950–1988 |
Rank | General |
Commands | See list
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Battles/wars |
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Awards | See list
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Fidel Valdez Ramos CCLH GCS KGCR (Tagalog: [pɪˈdɛl bɐlˈdɛs ˈɾamos]; March 18, 1928 – July 31, 2022),[2] popularly known as FVR, was a Filipino general and politician who served as the 12th President of the Philippines from 1992 to 1998. He was the only career military officer, who reached the rank of five-star general/admiral de jure. Rising from second lieutenant to commander-in-chief of the armed forces, Ramos is credited for revitalizing and renewing international confidence in the Philippine economy during his six years in office.
Ramos rose through the ranks in the Philippine military early in his career and became Chief of the Philippine Constabulary and Vice Chief-of-Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines during the term of President Ferdinand Marcos. During the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution, Ramos was hailed as a hero by many Filipinos for his decision to break away from the administration of Marcos, and pledge allegiance and loyalty to the newly established government of President Corazon C. Aquino. Prior to his election as president, Ramos served in the cabinet of President Aquino, first as chief-of-staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), and later as Secretary of National Defense from 1986 to 1991.[3] He was credited with the creation of the Philippine Army's Special Forces and the Philippine National Police Special Action Force. After his retirement, he remained active in politics, serving as adviser to his successors.
Ramos died of COVID-19 Omicron variant at the Makati Medical Center in Makati on July 31, 2022, at the age of 94.
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