Malacañang mourned the passing of Former President Fidel V. Ramos last Sunday.
In a brief statement, Press secretary Beatrix “Trixie” Cruz-Angeles said Ramos will be missed for the reforms he implemented during his administration and his significant role in the country’s history.
“He leaves behind a colorful legacy and a secure place in history for his participation in the great change of our country, both as a military officer and chief executive,” Angeles said.
“We deeply condole with his family, friends, classmates, and associates, and keep in our prayers,” she added.
Ramos, 94, became the 12th president of the country from 1992 to 1998.His administration was marked by economic reforms including the passage of the Republic Act 8479 or the Oil Deregulation Act just before he ended his term and the country’s membership of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 1995.
He is also known for his role in the EDSA People Power Revolution together with Presidential Chief Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile.