But it fell into Ramos’ hands to ensure that the gains of democracy were preserved so that another kind of revolution, an economic revolution, would liberate Filipinos from the tyranny of poverty. However, post-crisis analysis revealed that the Philippines didn’t suffer much because of the solid economic fundamentals initiated by FVR,” Terencio adds. His fondest memories of FVR, however, didn’t have anything to do with the economy. (But that’s just the) same between father and son.”Gen. Douglas MacArthur, dubbed the “American Caesar,” once said, “Old soldiers never die. The most glorious way of dying, as far as soldiers are concerned, is to die from an enemy’s bullet in combat.

Source: Philippine Star January 10, 2018 16:41 UTC