Former president Fidel Ramos, who oversaw a rare period of steady growth and peace in the Philippines, has died aged 94. "It is with great sorrow that we learn of the passing of former President Fidel V. Ramos," said Trixie Cruz-Angeles, press secretary for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, the son and namesake of the late dictator, who took office last month. The European Union delegation in the Philippines expressed its condolences, describing Ramos as a "dedicated statesman" and "pillar of democracy". 'My atonement was revolt'Aquino promptly appointed Ramos as military chief and then defence secretary in gratitude. When a Marcos daughter tried to link Ramos to the abuses of her father's rule, Ramos said he had already apologised and made amends for his role.

Source: Daily Nation July 31, 2022 16:18 UTC