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| "It is with great sorrow that we learn of the passing of former President Fidel V. Ramos," Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles said in a Palace statement. (Photo from PNA) |
[Asia News = Reporter Reakkana] MANILA— Former President Fidel V. Ramos has died, according to reports, including from state media. People's Television Network did not give details but a similar report by radio DZRH mentioned complications from COVID-19. The STAR also reported Ramos' death in a tweet but did not give details. "It is with great sorrow that we learn of the passing of former President Fidel V. Ramos," Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles said in a Palace statement, PhilStar reported.
"He leaves behind a colorful legacy and a secure place in history for his participation in the great changes of our country, both as military officer and chief executive," the Palace said as it sent condolences to Ramos' family, friends and colleagues. The former president's family has yet to issue a statement. This is a developing story and will be updated as more information comes. Ramos was chairman emeritus of the Lakas-CMD, the party he helped found in 1991 and that has seen a resurgence after the May elections. Sen. Bong Revilla, co-chairman of the party, said it was Ramos who convinced him to join politics and was his mentor when elected Cavite vice governor in 1995.
"Up to this day, FVR is an inspiration and an example I greatly look up to," he said. "Up to this day, FVR is an inspiration and an example I greatly look up to," he said. "His legacy is the foundation upon which later administrations have built upon. He transformed the Philippines from being the sick man of Asia to the Tiger of the Region," Revilla also said.
