President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared national days of mourning and ordered all government facilities across the country and abroad to fly the flag at half-staff in honor of former President Fidel V. Ramos, who helped oust his father 36 years ago.
fly the flag at half-staff in honor of former President Fidel V. Ramos, who helped oust his father 36 years ago.A military guard stands at attention at Malacanang Palace with the flag at half-mast on Monday.“The death of Fidel V. Ramos, the 12th president of the Philippines is a great loss to our country and the Filipino people,” Marcos said in his proclamation declaring July 31 to Aug. 9 national days of mourning.
The Supreme Court also ordered that the Philippine flag in all courthouses nationwide be flown at half-staff “to honor the memory and recognize the services” of the former president. “In addition, we in the Judiciary will always remember President Ramos as a proponent of justice and judicial reform. During his presidency, he consistently pledged his support to the Judiciary’s campaign for modernization and judicial excellence. His commitment to justice helped strengthen the Judiciary. Rest in peace, Mr. President,” the justices noted.
Huang said the former leader was well known in China “for his friendship and contribution to the bilateral relationship” between the two countries. He said Ramos’ “strong leadership and warm friendship were evident during his visit to Canada in November 1997.” The Philippine flag at all military installations will be raised at half-staff “in solidarity with the grieving nation,” the AFP said.
“As we honor his life and legacy, the 110,000-strong Philippine Army offers our snappiest salute to former President and Commander-in-Chief Ramos,” he said. The lower chamber, in a plenary session, adopted House Resolution 120 authored by Speaker Martin G. Romualdez, House Majority Leader Manuel Jose Dalipe, Minority Leader Marcelino Libanan, and Senior Deputy Majority Leader Sandro Marcos.
Deputy Majority Floor Leader Rep. Sandro Gonzalez said the economic growth that Filipinos experienced under his presidency was “truly awe-inspiring.” Another resolution filed by Senator Alan Peter Cayetano noted the late President’s demonstrated devotion to duty and country and “peerless leadership throughout a lifetime of military and public service.”
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