Singapore Former Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong Pays Tribute to Ex-Pres Fidel V. Ramos

Singapore Former Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong Pays Tribute to Ex-Pres Fidel V. Ramos

by Sandy Ghaz

Date:
August 5, 2022

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Statement of Singapore Former Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong on PH Former Pres. Fidel V. Ramos’ Death

Singapore Former Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong paid tribute to the late former Philippine President Fidel V. Ramos.

Last Sunday, July 31, former Pres. Fidel V. Ramos died at the age of 94 years old. His death was confirmed by his family but it shocked countless hearts as the former President was known to be physically active even at an old age.

Meanwhile, amid the grief, there was an outpour of messages acknowledging the inspiration that FVR left the Filipino people when it comes to public service. He served several positions in the government aside from leading the country as its chief executive from 1992 to 1998.

During the regime of the late former Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Sr., Ramos who was the late President’s second-degree cousin, served as the chief of the Philippine Constabulary. He became president in 1992 making him the 2nd president since the People Power Revolution that ousted the Marcoses from Malacañang.

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Ramos has also served as the chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and as well as the Secretary of National Defense. In 2016, he was the country’s envoy to China amid the heated territorial disputes between PH and China.

Several high-profile personalities paid tribute to the late former Pres. Fidel V. Ramos. Recently, Singapore Former Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong paid his respect to the late former President whom he called “Eddie” as he revealed in his statement.

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Based on a report on ABS-CBN News, the Singapore former Prime Minister said that FVR was “well-disposed” towards their country and would always greet him a cheerful “Mabuhay!”. They also had spent some time together playing golf.

“President Ramos had an illustrious career in public service. Under his leadership, the Philippines experienced stability and a period of rapid growth in the 1990s. He worked tirelessly to improve the lives of all Filipinos,” Goh stated.

According to the former PM of Singapore, Singapore and the Philippines enjoy warm ties because of Ramos and other leaders like him. He expressed that he is saddened by the passing of former Philippine Pres. Fidel V. Ramos. He extended his condolences to the Ramos family.

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