Former Philippine President Fidel Ramos dies of COVID-19 complications

Fidel Ramos

Fidel Ramos, the former president of the Philippines who led the country from 1992 to 1998, has died at the age of 94 from complications caused by the CORONAVIRUS, according to The Manila Times. The death of the politician was confirmed to the Rappler portal by his niece.

Ramos died at a medical center in suburban Manila on July 31. The administration of the country's current president, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., has already expressed condolences over the death of the former leader, writes Rappler.

“He left behind a vivid legacy and a lasting place in history for his part in the great changes in our country, both as a military officer and chief executive,” said the representative of the current HEAD of state.

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Ramos was born in 1928. His father, Narcisso Ramos, was involved in politics for many years, in particular, from 1965 to 1968 he was the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines under President Ferdinand Marcos, Sr., the father of the current head of state.

Ramos Jr. chose a military career. In 1950, he graduated from the American Military Academy at West Point. Participated in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Under Marcos Sr., he rose to the rank of chief of police, and then to the deputy chief of staff of the Armed Forces.

However, when the Yellow Revolution began in 1986 and opposition leader Corazon Aquino, the first female president of the Philippines, came to power, Ramos supported her and became chief of the general staff. However, six years later he himself led the country, his candidacy was supported by Aquino, who herself decided not to run for office.

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Under Ramos, the Philippines turned into an "economic tiger" - the country began to grow economically, the confidence of investors was restored, as he made a turn from Marcos's socialist reforms to capitalism.

After leaving office, he continued to participate in the political life of the country, for example, he participated in the overthrow of the next president, Joseph Estrada, who was accused of corruption.

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