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900 pigs culled in Bulacan town due to ASF
February 9, 2020, 4:08 pm
CITY OF MALOLOS, Bulacan -- Some 900 pigs were culled Saturday in a farm in Norzagaray this province after being tested positive for African swine fever (ASF). The ASF-infected pigs were owned by a certain Edwin Ong of the Eco Agri Farm located in Barangay FVR, Norzagaray. The hogs were also… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Sat. Dec. 14, 2019
December 14, 2019, 7:54 am
INQUIRER -- FVR to DU30: Gov't gave its word in water deals PHILIPPINE STAR -- Rody threatens military takeover of water firms MANILA BULLETIN -- Duterte ready for water woes DAILY TRIBUNE -- Water iron rule MANILA TIMES -- 'Water war': Duterte to call in the military MANILA STANDARD --… Read More
FVR impressed with new Westmincom chief credentials
July 10, 2019, 8:20 pm
MANILA -- Former President Fidel V. Ramos has lauded President Rodrigo R. Duterte for appointing Lt. Gen. Cirilito E. Sobejana as the new commanding general of the Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom), citing the army officer’s credentials as a battle-tested officer whom he awarded the Medal of… Read More
FVR recalls Korean War exploits
June 22, 2019, 4:07 pm
MANILA -- Sixty-five years after the Korean War ended, former President Fidel V. Ramos, now 91 and a veteran of the Korean War, still vividly remembers his war exploits in Korea where he led his troops in the capture of the strategic Eerie Hill occupied by communist Chinese forces. The Korean War… Read More
MMDA to close Marcos Bridge for 8 months
April 30, 2019, 8:03 pm
MANILA -- The Marcos Bridge in Marikina City will be closed to motorists for eight months due to rehabilitation works, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced on Tuesday. MMDA General Manager Jose Arturo “Jojo” Garcia Jr. said the eastbound portion of the bridge will be… Read More
Pampanga under state of calamity due to quake
April 23, 2019, 4:02 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga -- The Provincial Legislative Board on Tuesday declared Pampanga under a state of calamity to enable the province and the people to immediately rebuild structures damaged by the 6.1-magnitude earthquake that hit some parts of Luzon Monday. The tremor, which struck at… Read More
FVR lauds Ang on billion-dollar mega projects
April 14, 2019, 5:16 pm
MANILA -- Former President Fidel V. Ramos has lauded Ramon Ang, president of San Miguel Corporation (SMC), for undertaking various mega projects including the USD15 billion Bulacan International Airport that will generate over a million new jobs. FVR, the former president’s initials, made the… Read More
FVR cites Duterte, MWSS on sustainable water security
March 31, 2019, 3:48 pm
MANILA -- Stressing that Metro Manila’s water supply system was in much worse shape in the 1990s compared to its condition today, former President Fidel V. Ramos lauded the Duterte administration and the current Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) officials for addressing with… Read More
FVR sharp as ever at 91
March 19, 2019, 6:04 pm
MANILA -- At 91, former president Fidel V. Ramos has retained his sharp mind and memory through the years when he called names of his friends, one at a time, as they greeted him happy birthday on Monday. “It is just fantastic that FVR still remembers our names,” his colleagues in the military… Read More
'Unite to achieve progress': Alunan to Pinoys
February 23, 2019, 5:17 pm
MANILA -- Unity is the key for the Philippines to attain economic prosperity. This was stressed by former local government secretary Rafael M. Alunan III in his welcome remarks Friday at the launch of the book, “Silver Linings: The Continuing Saga of the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution”,… Read More
FVR to grace launch of new book on 33rd Edsa anniversary
February 20, 2019, 4:23 pm
MANILA – A new book, "Silver Linings: The Continuing Saga of the 1986 Edsa People Power Revolution", will be launched on Friday on the 33rd anniversary of the historic peaceful revolt with former president Fidel V. Ramos as the guest of honor and speaker. The book launching will be held at the… Read More
Rotary honors FVR family biographer Mel Velasco
February 3, 2019, 2:40 pm
MANILA — The Rotary Golden Wheel Awards Foundation and the Quezon City government have honored prominent book author Mel Velasco for his various literary works, particularly as family biographer of former President Fidel V. Ramos. Velasco was cited for his body of works in documenting… Read More
FVR attends unveiling of SAF 44 Monument
December 28, 2018, 4:47 pm
(Photo courtesy of Mel Bergado)MANILA -- Former President Fidel V. Ramos was the guest of honor and speaker at the inauguration of the Special Action Force Museum, SAF 44 Memorial and Black Beret Monument held in Camp Bagong Diwa, Taguig Metro Manila last Dec. 17. Ramos founded the SAF when he… Read More
Duterte on verge of transforming PH: FVR
October 15, 2018, 1:34 pm
MANILA -- Former President Fidel V. Ramos on Sunday cited President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s effort in "transforming" the Philippines as an exemplar among the 193 member-nations of the United Nations (UN). Ramos made the statement in a speech during the launching of his latest book “Proper thy… Read More
FVR cites role of millennials in sustainable dev't
October 9, 2018, 7:16 pm
MANILA -- Former president Fidel V. Ramos has cited the role of millennials as the future stewards toward sustainable development in the 21st century, especially in the fight against climate change, poverty, terrorism, injustice and inequality. Ramos made the statement to Marc Brian Lim, Junior… Read More
FVR Library & Museum in Lingayen pushed
October 5, 2018, 1:32 pm
MANILA – A resolution is pending in Congress calling for the establishment of a library and museum in honor of former president Fidel V. Ramos, the 12th President of the Philippines, in Lingayen, Pangasinan. The resolution, under House Bill No. 8367, is authored by Rep. Leopoldo N. Bataoil of… Read More
FVR welcomes SoKor move to help AFP modernization
July 21, 2018, 12:58 pm
MANILA -- Former president, Fidel V. Ramos, has welcomed South Korea’s move to help the Philippines modernize its defense capability. Ramos made the statement during an interview with the Philippine New Agency (PNA), following the launch of his latest book, “Undying Service to the Filipino”,… Read More
FVR to launch new book
July 19, 2018, 10:52 am
MANILA – Former President Fidel V. Ramos will launch his 14th book titled “Undying Service to the Filipino” at the Manila Hotel Champagne Room at 4 p.m. Thursday (July 19). His latest book is jointly published by the Ramos Peace and Development Foundation (RPDEV) and Manila Bulletin… Read More
Joma ‘insincere’ in holding peace talks: DND chief
June 24, 2018, 2:53 pm
MANILA -- Defense Secretary Delfin N. Lorenzana has accused Jose Ma. Sison, founding chairman of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), of being insincere for the peace talks to succeed which have been dragging for decades. Lorenzana said Sison’s name calling of President Rodrigo R.… Read More
FVR recalls Pinoy soldiers’ heroism during Korean War
June 22, 2018, 4:44 pm
MANILA -- On the occasion of the 68th anniversary of the Korean War on Monday (June 25), former president Fidel V. Ramos, a veteran of the Korean War, recalled the bravery and heroism of the Filipino soldiers who fought against all odds the combined Chinese and North Korean forces. The Philippines… Read More
