Ilang government officials maging ng Malacañang ang nagpahayag na ng kanilang pakidalamhati sa pagpanaw ni dating President Fidel V. Ramos sa edad na 94.
Ayon aky Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri, nawalan daw ang bansa ng “truly brilliant man.”
“President Ramos was probably one of our brightest leaders, who always seemed a step ahead of everyone. Maybe it was his military background, but as a politician he was always able to quickly assess the landscape and formulate the best way forward through consultation and consensus.That was his legacy as President—he left behind a brand of democratic leadership that allowed for us to grow into the new Asian tiger of the nineties,” ani Zubiri sa isang statement.
Humanga si Zubiri kay Ramos dahil sa pag-iwan daw nito ng “indelible mark” sa peace process ng bansa.
“He met eye to eye with the MNLF (The Moro National Liberation Front) and the other Armed groups, recognizing their struggle and their freedom to pursue their caus. Even well past his days in Malacañang, he was committed to helping the country regain and maintain its status as a center of socio-economic progress. He never stopped being a brilliant and committed leader, and we are a poorer nation for his loss,” dagdag ni Zubiri.
Para naman kay Senator Ramon Bong Revilla Jr., labis itong nalungkot sa pagpanaw ni Ramos na tinawag niyang “father in public service.”
“Napakabigat at napakalungkot pong balita ang pagpanaw ng aking itinuturing na ama sa paglilingkod-bayan, President Fidel V. Ramos,” ani Revilla sa isang statement.
Sinabi ni Revilla na si Ramos daw ang nagkumbinsi sa kanya na sumali sa public service matapos siyang imbitahan sa Lakas-CMD party.
Isa raw si Ramos sa mga best government officials sa bansa.
“He was my first and true mentor as I forayed into politics, being elected as Cavite’s Vice Governor in 1995. Up to this day, FVR is an inspiration and an example I greatly look up to. Hindi matatawaran ang naging pamana ni FVR sa bansa. Sa pamamagitan ng kanyang pamumuno ay umahon ang Pilipinas mula sa mga krisis na bumabalot sa bawat pilipino ng mga panahong iyon. His legacy is the foundation upon which later administrations have built upon. He transformed the Philippines from being the sick man of Asia to the Tiger of the Region,” ani Revilla.
Inilarawan naman ni Senator Grace Poe si Ramos na “steadfast leader and democracy icon.”
“His resolute vision paved the way for real economic gains that brought the Philippines to a rising tiger status. The occasions I met with former President FVR left indelible lessons on being a firm and dedicated public servant,” ani Poe.
Para kay Senator Nancy Binay, nawalan daw ngayon ang bansa ng “leading lights.”
“The Filipino people lived in a time of hope during former President Fidel Valdez Ramos’ tenure. FVR oversaw massive economic gains for the country that were translated to programs for the welfare of the people,” ani Binay sa kanyang Twitter post.
Ayon kay Binay, inenjoy daw ng mga Pinoy ang peace, stability at development sa ilalim ng kanyang leadership.
“Sa pamumuno ni FVR, tinamasa ng sambayanan ang kapayapaan, katatagan, at pag-unlad. Sa panahong ito ng matinding kalungkutan, kaisa ako ng sambayanang Pilipino sa pagdadalamhati sa pagpanaw ng isang mahusay, epektibo, at dakilang pinunong nakilala ng bansa,” dagdag ng senadora.
Nakiisa rin si Senator Joel Villanueva sa pakikiramay sa pagpanaw ni Ramos.
Lagi raw maaalala si Pres. FVR dahil sa pangunguna nito sa bansa sa bagong millennium.
Ang kanyang pangarap din na gawing ‘Tiger Economy’ ang bansa ay laging buhay sa ala-ala ng mga Pilipino.
“His iconic thumbs up sign and his ‘Kaya Natin’ mentality will continue to give us inspiration to push for progress in our country,” ani Villanueva.
Una rito, nagpaabot na rin si Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles ng pakikiramay sa pamilya at associates ni Ramos.
“It is with great sorrow that we learn of the passing of former President Fidel V. Ramos. He leaves behind a colorful legacy and a secure place in history for his participation in the great changes of our country, both as military officer and chief executive,” ani Cruz Angeles sa kanyang Facebook.
Sinabi naman ni Senator Lito Lapid na nawalan ang bansa ng “great and respected leader.”
“Inaalala natin ang kanyang napakaraming nagawang mabuti sa ating bayan lalo na noong siya pa ang Pangulo kasama na ang pagpapayabong sa ating ekonomiya at pag-usad ng peace process. Habang buhay nating tatanawin na utang na loob ang kanyang serbisyo sa bayan at alam nating ginawa nya ang lahat bilang miyembro ng Sandatahang Lakas at bilang lider ng bansa dahil sa pagmamahal nya sa ating Inang Bayan,” ani Lapid.
Nagpaabot na rin ng pakikiramay si Senator Sonny Angara sa pamilya at kaibigan ni Ramos.
“May former President Fidel V Ramos rest in peace—we condole w his family and friends; a lot of reforms happened during his presidency—the breakup of the telco monopoly, the resolution of the power situation/brownouts; the beginning of the peace process w/ our brother Muslims; among others,” ani Angara.
Samantala,sinabi rin ni Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada na mananatiling legasiya nito ang mga major peace agreement sa sa mga Muslim separatists.
“His legacy would include major peace agreements with Muslim separatists, communist insurgents and military rebels that earned for him and our country the coveted 1997 UNESCO Peace Prize; deregulation of key industries and liberalization of the economy; privatization of public entities including modernization of public infrastructure through the expanded BOT law; and a comprehensive Social Reform Agenda that mostly benefitted the poor and underprivileged members of the society. We honor his legacy and service to the country. I join the Filipino nation in mourning the passing of a brave soldier, visionary leader, true public servant and patriot. May his soul Rest in Peace,” ani Estrada.
Pinasalamatan din ni Senator Christopher “Bong” Go si Ramos sa pagiging sundalo, gentleman at ama ng bansa.
“With deepest sympathy, I join a grateful nation in sharing our grief with the family of former president Fidel V. Ramos who died today. FVR, as he is fondly called, paved the way for our global competitiveness under his Philippines 2000 platform. The many success stories under his administration become relevant again as we gradually emerge from the pandemic and regain our position in the regional economic arena,” sinabi ng senador.
Pumanaw ang dating pangulo dahil sa komplikasyon sa Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Si Ramos ay naging presidente ng bansa noong 1992 hanggang 1998.
Nagtapos ito sa U.S. Military Academy sa West Point, N.Y., at University of Illinois sa U.S.
Pumasok ito sa Philippine army at nagsilbi sa Korea at Vietnam.
Noong 1972 President Ferdinand Marcos ay inappoint niya si Ramos sa Philippine Constabulary.
Noong nagpatupad ng martial law si Marcos, si Ramos ang responsable sa pagpapatupad nito.
Noong 1981 si Ramos ay naging deputy chief of staff ng armed forces.
