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Ramos received several military awards including the Philippine Legion of Honor (March 18, 1988, and July 19, 1991), the Distinguished Conduct Star (1991), the Distinguished Service Star (May 20, 1966, December 20, 1967, and August 3, 1981), Philippine Military Merit Medal (May 23, 1952), the U.S. Military Academy Distinguished Graduate Award ...
Fidel V. Ramos began his presidency at noon on June 30, 1992, following his inauguration as the 12th president of the Philippines, succeeding Corazon Aquino.He is the first Protestant president of the country, and the first Christian Democrat to be elected, being the founder of Lakas-CMD (Christian-Muslim Democrats Party).
Ramos also placed a second call to Cardinal Sin, asking for his support. [27] Despite Ramos' defection the coup plotters were essentially trapped in Camps Aguinaldo and Crame, and in the words of historian Vicente L. Rafael, "became sitting ducks for Ferdinand Marcos' loyalist forces." [7]
The cigar-chomping Ramos served as president from 1992 to 1998, after playing a key role in the 1986 ouster of dictator Ferdinand Marcos. Fidel Valdez Ramos, former Philippine leader who helped ...
Fidel Ramos and Renato de Villa were the founders of the unit. [5] De Villa directed Rosendo Ferrer and Avelino "Sonny" Razon Jr. to organize a Special Action Force. [6] After which, a training program called the PCSAF Ranger Course, was used to train the 1st generation of SAF troopers, which had a number of 149 troopers. [3]
First president to have won a full term in office after completing the rest of his late predecessor's term. First president to meet the Pope while in office when he met Pope Pius XII on October 9, 1951. First president to be inaugurated at the Independence Grandstand (now known as Quirino Grandstand).
President Fidel V. Ramos formed the National Heroes Committee on March 28, 1993, under Executive Order No. 75, titled "Creating the National Heroes Committee Under the Office of the President". The National Heroes Committee was tasked to study, evaluate and recommend Filipino national heroes to recognize their heroic character and remarkable ...
Fidel Ramos, USMA Cl-'50; Honorary PMA Cl-51 - Commanding General of the Philippine Constabulary (PC), President of the Philippines (1992–1998) [2] Jose Rancudo - Commanding General of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) [2] Hilario Ruiz - Flag Officer in Command of the Philippine Navy (PN) [2] Gen. Rafael Zagala - Commanding General of the ...