FVR's presidency was remembered for a period of peace and economic growth. But some would not forget his role in enforcing martial law under the Marcos regime.
Ramos speaks to journalists as he arrives at Hong Kong International Airport, ChinaMANILA -Philippines former President Fidel Valdez Ramos, who died on Sunday, was a fighter during wars in Korea and Vietnam and a survivor in the political arena, emerging from a high-ranking security role during the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos Sr to win the vote for the nation's highest office. He was 94.
Ramos narrowly won a contested election in 1992 to replace the People Power leader Corazon Aquino who unseated Marcos. Though he gained less than 23% of the vote, Ramos soon polled at 66% support and his presidency was remembered for a period of peace, stability and economic growth. Known as FVR, Ramos attended the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and fought in the Korean war in the 1950s as a platoon leader. He served in the late 1960s in Vietnam as a leader of the Philippine Civil Action Group.He never lost that military bearing and swagger, bragging many times "No soft jobs for Ramos."His six-year administration opened the country's economy to foreign investments through deregulation and liberalisation policies.
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