'Fidel Valdez Ramos is best remembered for his ability to lead and his willingness to be led – not by astute advisors and political strategists, but by the people whom he served, and served well.' Read this opinion piece by Tony Lopez here 👇
“Average income of the Filipino family grew more during administration than in the preceding two decades pushed for the deregulation of key industries and the liberalization of the economy”
His rivals included the former First Lady Imelda Romualdez Marcos, a former vice president, a former Senate president, a former speaker of the House, a feisty former immigration chief, and the country’s then richest tycoon. Steadfastly and faithfully, Ramos promoted the principles of people empowerment and a culture of excellence. Both led to global competitiveness during his term as President from June 30, 1992 to June 30, 1998.1) For believing that democracy and development go together. There is no need for strongman rule to achieve progress. Ramos having been a four-star and enforcer of 14 years of martial law — that is a remarkable posture to adopt.
As a peacemaker. He reached out to all kinds of rebels – the military coup plotters led by army Col. Gregorio Honasan, the Muslim rebels led by Nur Misuari, and the guerillas of the New People’s Army of the Communist Party of the Philippines whose armed strength had grown to 35,000 regulars. While communist insurgency dwindled to historic lows, Ramos achieved a peace agreement with military rebels in October 1995 and the MNLF southern secessionists in September 1996 which won for him and the Philippines the coveted 1997 UNESCO Peace Prize – the first for Asians.The deals brought peace to the land and enabled Ramos to attract foreign investments and legislate the most far-reaching social and economic reforms through the passage of major pieces of legislation.
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