Fidel Ramos, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Fidel Ramos

12th President of the Philippines from 1992 to 1998

Date of Birth: 18-Mar-1928

Place of Birth: Lingayen, Luzon, Philippines

Profession: military personnel, politician

Nationality: Philippines

Zodiac Sign: Pisces


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About Fidel Ramos

  • Fidel Valdez Ramos (Spanish: [fi'ðel ßal'des ra.mos]: born Fidel Ramos y Valdez; March 18, 1928), popularly known as FVR and Eddie, is a retired Filipino general and politician who served as the 12th President of the Philippines from 1992 to 1998.
  • During his six years in office, Ramos was widely credited and admired by many for revitalizing and renewing international confidence in the Philippine economy.
  • At age 91, he is currently the oldest living former Philippine President. He rose to 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 President Marcos and pledge allegiance and loyalty to the newly-established government of President Corazon Aquino.
  • Prior to his election as president, Ramos served in the cabinet of President Corazón 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.
  • He was credited for 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.

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