Fidel V. Ramos | |
|---|---|
 Ramos in April 1998, 2 months before the end of his term | |
| 12th President of the Philippines | |
| In office June 30, 1992 – June 30, 1998 | |
| Vice President | Joseph Estrada |
| Preceded by | Corazon Aquino |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Estrada |
| Secretary of National Defense | |
| In office January 22, 1988 – July 18, 1991 | |
| President | Corazon Aquino |
| Preceded by | Rafael Ileto |
| Succeeded by | Renato de Villa |
| Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines | |
| In office February 25, 1986 – January 21, 1988 | |
| President | Corazon Aquino |
| Preceded by | Fabian Ver |
| Succeeded by | Renato de Villa |
| In office October 24, 1984 – December 2, 1985 | |
| President | Ferdinand Marcos |
| Preceded by | Fabian Ver |
| Succeeded by | Fabian Ver |
| Chief of the Philippine Constabulary | |
| In office 1972 – February 25, 1986 | |
| President | Ferdinand Marcos |
| Preceded by | Fabian Ver |
| Succeeded by | Renato de Villa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Fidel Valdez Ramos March 18, 1928 Lingayen, Pangasinan, Philippine Islands |
| Died | July 31, 2022 (aged 94) Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Political party | Lakas Kampi/Lakas–CMD (2008–2022) |
| Other political affiliations | Lakas–NUCD (1991–2008) LDP (1991) |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | 5 (including Cristy) |
| Residence | Asingan, Pangasinan Ayala Alabang, Muntinlupa |
| Alma mater | United States Military Academy (BS) University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (M.S.) National Defense College of the Philippines (MNSA) Ateneo de Manila University (MBA) |
| Occupation | Soldier Civil engineer |
| Awards | See awards Philippine Legion of Honor Knight Commander, Most Excellent Order of the British Empire |
| Signature |  |
| Website | Official website Office of the PresidentArchived |
| Military service | |
| Nickname(s) | Eddie, FVR |
| Allegiance |  Philippines |
| Years of service | 1950–1988 |
| Rank |  General |
| Commands | See commands Platoon Leader, 2nd Battalion Combat Team (BCT), Counter-Insurgency against the Communist Hukbalahap, 1951 |
| Battles/wars | Hukbalahap Campaign Korean War, 1951–1952 (Battle of Hill Eerie, May 1952) Vietnam War, 1965 to 1968Battle of Marawi, 1972 |
Fidel "Eddie" Valdez Ramos (March 18, 1928 – July 31, 2022), popularly known as FVR, was a Filipino politician. He was the twelfth President of the Philippines from 1992 to 1998. He played an important role in removing Ferdinand Marcos from power. Ramos was also a general. During his time as president, he helped make the economy strong.
Before becoming president, he was in the cabinet of President Corazon Aquino. He was the chief-of-staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), and later as Secretary of National Defense from 1986 to 1991.
He helped create the Philippine Army's Special Forces and the Philippine National Police Special Action Force.
Ramos died on July 31, 2022 at a hospital in Makati, Philippines from problems caused by COVID-19, aged 94.
