Fidel Ramos is one of the former presidents of the Philippines who served through the years 1992 to 1998.
Before working as the president of Philipinnes, Fidel Ramos was a politician and retired Filipino General.
Fidel is also widely known in the Philippines as the only career military officer to reach the rank of five-star general.
Facing many difficulties, Fidel Ramos stepped into the political field of the Philippines and soon became a loved and respected president of the Phillippines helping the nation changed for the better.
One of the greatest legacies of Fidel Ramos, the ex-president of the Philippines is the success of the Philippines 2000 platform leading the country to an economic boom.
Is Fidel Ramos still alive?
Yes, the beloved ex-president of the Philippines, Fidel Ramos is still alive. Born in 1928 on March 18, Fidel is currently 94 years of age and is doing fine.
After the end of his presidency in 1998, Fidel tried to stay away from the public eye but remained in the field of politics in the country.
On March 18, 2022, Fidel Ramos’s daughter and FVR legacy, a non-profit organization under Fidel Ramos’s name celebrated Ramos’s 94th birthday.
Fidel Ramos’s daughter declared the launch of a virtual presidential library showcasing the life and legacy of the former president of the Philippines.
Fidel Ramos Political Career
Ramos was highly active in the military forces of the country. Before his involvement in the political sector of the country, his military career was at its peak.
Fidel Ramos was appointed as the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines from 1986 to 1988. He also served as the Chairman of the National Disaster Coordinating Council from 1988 to 1991.
In 1991 December, Fidel Ramos declared he would be running for President. Fidel Ramos founded his party and ran for president in the 1992 Presidential Election campaigning for economic reforms and improved national security and unity.
Fidel won the 1992 Presidential Election by a narrow margin. However, there were allegations of election fraud. His opposition even filed a lawsuit for election fraud but the Supreme Court ruled against it.
Fidel Ramos served as president from 1992 to 1998 making great contributions to the country.
Even after his time in office, Ramos stayed in the political world and had close connections with his successor presidents.
He not only worked closely with the new president but also worked as an advocate of the nation to various international organizations and foundations.
Fidel Ramos Marriage
The former president of the Philippines, Fidel Ramos was married to Amelita Martinez on October 21, 1954. With a two-year age gap, the two have been married for almost 68 years now.
Fidel Ramos’s wife, Amelita Martinez was born on December 29, 1926.
Even before she became the First Lady of the Philippines, she was recognized as a sportswoman as well as a talented amateur pianist.
She has also performed on several occasions with the Evutive Combo Band of Raul Manglapus.
As the First Lady of the Philippines, she was a strong advocate of sports being a sportswoman herself. She also made huge contributions to the rehabilitation and conservation of the Pasig River.
She was a supportive wife along with a competent First Lady of the Philippines during her time.
Fidel Ramos Family
Fidel Ramos and his wife Amelita Martinez Ramos have been married for almost 68 years now.
The couple has five children together. All five of their children are daughters namely: Angelita Ramos, Josephine Ramos, Carolina Ramos, Cristina Ramos, and Gloria Ramos.
Four of their five daughters are married. One of Ramos’s daughters, Josephine Ramos, sadly passed away due to lung cancer at the age of 54.
The eldest daughter, Angelita Ramos is currently co-chairing the Fidel Valmez Ramos Legacy foundation.
Fidel Ramos Pictures on Instagram
With the talk about the current political situation of the Philippines, Fidel Ramos has been the talk of the town. BongBong Marcos(BBM) trying to bring back the forgotten dynasty of the Philippines.
Recently, a journalist by the name of Joanne Rae Ramirez took to Instagram regarding whether Fidel Ramos supports the current matter with Mayor Duterte and Marcos.
Many are posting pictures of the ex-president, FVR with the curiosity of knowing where Fidel Ramos stands in the current political situation of the Philippines with the election.