The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday extended their condolences over the passing of former President Fidel Ramos at the age of 94.
In a statement, DepEd condoled with the nation and said Ramos will be remembered for championing education in the country.
“During his term, he signed various education bills into law such as the Science and Technology Scholarship Law , the Dual Training System Act of 1995 , the CHED Law , the TESDA Act , as well as a national system of excellence for teacher education under RA 7784, among others,” it said. “This is the task of education which, is the right of every citizen to receive, and the responsibility of the government to provide,” the DepEd said.
The health department also thanked the Ramos for laying the groundwork for progress towards universal health care.He succeeded President Corazon Aquino, for whom he served as chief of staff of the Armed Forces and then Defense secretary.
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