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Fidel Valdez Ramos

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Fidel Valdez Ramos , 1928-, Philippine general and politician, president of the Philippines (1992-98), b. Lingayen. A career army officer, he became deputy chief of staff of the armed forces in 1981 and chief of staff in 1986. When Corazon Aquino challenged Ferdinand Marcos 's "victory" in the corrupt 1986 presidential elections, Ramos's support for her was a major factor in her ultimate success. During the Aquino administration he served (1988-92) as defense secretary, continuing to support her strongly through several coup attempts. In 1992 Ramos won the Philippine presidency wit... Read more
Fidel Valdez Ramos
Fidel Valdez Ramos Fidel Valdez Ramos (born 1928) was inaugurated president of the Philippines in...1986. The eighth president of the postwar Philippine Republic, Fidel Valdez Ramos was known as a hero of the 1986 people-power revolution, the... Read more
Ramos, Fidel Valdez
Ramos, Fidel Valdez (‘ Eddie’ Ramos) (b. 18 Mar. 1928). President of the Philippines 1992–...basis for a settlement of a brutal civil war raging since 1972. Ramos was barred by the constitution from standing for the presidency... Read more

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