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FVR recalls sterling feat of PH combat forces in Korean War
June 17, 2018, 3:45 pm
MANILA -- As the 68th anniversary of the Korean War on June 25 nears, former President Fidel V. Ramos, a Korean War veteran, vividly recalled the sterling performance of the 7,420 combat forces sent by the Philippine government to help stave off a communist invasion in South Korea. The Philippine… Read More
After Mahathir victory, will FVR make a comeback?
May 26, 2018, 2:51 pm
MANILA -- Age doesn’t matter, as the saying goes.This was demonstrated by Dr. Mahathir Bin Mohamad, who at 92 years old, was elected anew as Prime Minister of Malaysia 15 years after he stepped down from office.Mahathir has established an unprecedented record as the world’s oldest elected… Read More
FVR pays tribute to loving mother Angela on Mother’s Day
May 12, 2018, 9:26 pm
MANILA -- On the occasion of the observance of Mother’s Day, former President Fidel V. Ramos now 90 honored his loving mother, Angela Valdez Ramos, for inculcating the value of education, honesty, hard work, frugality, respecting the elders and those in authority, and most of all, to love God,… Read More
Philexport confident that FVR testimony will clarify land issue
April 10, 2018, 8:59 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (Philexport), the umbrella organization of local exporters, is confident that the testimony of former President Fidel Ramos in the House of Representatives will once and for all put an end to issues raised against the group’s PHP1,000 annual… Read More
FVR surprises veterans in VMMC visit
April 1, 2018, 4:18 pm
MANILA -- Former President Fidel V. Ramos, who just celebrated his 90th birthday last month, spent part of the Holy Week by visiting fellow veterans confined at the Veterans Memorial Medical Center (VMMC) in Quezon City on Saturday. After playing a round of golf at the VMC golf course, Ramos went… Read More
FVR, wife Ming show dancing prowess in joint birthday bash
March 17, 2018, 2:02 pm
MANILA -- For former President Fidel V. Ramos and his wife, former First Lady Ming Ramos, age is just a number as they grooved in an impromptu dance number during their joint birthday celebration at the Manila Polo Club in Makati City on March 15. Their guests were overjoyed and clapped their… Read More
At 90, FVR still plays golf with vigor
March 16, 2018, 8:20 pm
MANILA -The saying that “age does not matter” fits well with former President Fidel V. Ramos, who at 90 still plays golf with vigor aside from doing push-ups and sit-ups from time to time to keep him in shape. FVR, as he is popularly known, plays golf once a week at Camp Aguinaldo golf course… Read More
FVR ‘reenacts’ EDSA People Power jump for 32nd time
February 25, 2018, 4:40 pm
MANILA -- For 32 years in a row, former President Fidel V. Ramos, who will turn 90 next month, repeated his famous EDSA People Power jump on Sunday -though less in vigor and intensity - to mark the 32nd anniversary of the historic civilian-backed military 1986 bloodless revolt that toppled the… Read More
FVR: Values must live on; EDSA 1986 not end of change
February 25, 2018, 2:49 pm
MANILA -- Former President Fidel V. Ramos reminded Filipinos that while feat on attaining democracy was achieved during the 1986 EDSA People Power revolution that led to the ousting of former leader Ferdinand Marcos, change does not end with it. In his speech at the 32nd anniversary of the… Read More
EDSA photo exhibit opens at Trinoma Feb. 22
February 19, 2018, 4:11 pm
MANILA -- The spirit of the historic 1986 EDSA People Power peaceful revolution that restored democracy in the Philippines will be relived in a thousand- and-one photo exhibit by veteran photo-journalist Sonny Camarillo at Trinoma in Quezon City on Feb. 22. Former President Fidel V. Ramos, one of… Read More
FVR recalls historic 1986 People Power
February 15, 2018, 5:22 pm
MANILA -- A week before the nation celebrates the 32nd anniversary of People Power that restored freedom and democracy in the Philippines, former President Fidel V. Ramos, one of the key players in that historic event, cited on Wednesday the importance of unity to move the country forward. Ramos… Read More
FVR calls for creation of People Power Freedom Center
February 11, 2018, 6:37 pm
MANILA -- With the forthcoming 32nd anniversary of the EDSA bloodless revolution in 1986 just around the corner, former President Fidel V. Ramos, one of the key players in that historic event, called for the establishment of a People Power Freedom Learning Center (PPFLC) on Sunday to reinforce the… Read More
FVR urges AFP, PNP to tighten security amid NPA attacks
December 4, 2017, 6:09 am
MANILA – Former President Fidel V. Ramos on Saturday urged the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) to be “alert and watchful” in the government’s war on terror following the spate of attacks mounted by the New People’s Army (NPA) on government… Read More
Gov't to the poor: Join, reap programs that inspire change
August 12, 2017, 5:36 pm
MANILA, Aug. 12--Government officials under the human development cluster on Saturday encouraged people's participation on programs and services in education, health and social protection that will bring about positive changes and upliftment of lives especially among the poor. “Ang pagbabago ay… Read More
City residents benefit from PRO-6 medical-dental mission
August 11, 2017, 6:40 pm
ILOILO CITY, Aug. 11 -- Selected residents of Barangay Veterans Village in City Proper district of Iloilo City on Friday availed of services extended by the Police Regional Office 6 (PRO6) as the latter celebrates its 116th Police Service Anniversary. Senior Superintendent Marissa Billote, chief… Read More
