Background
Ramos, Fidel V. was born on March 18, 1928 in Lingayen, Pangasinan, Philippines. Son of Narciso Ramos and Angela Valdez.
Ramos, Fidel V. was born on March 18, 1928 in Lingayen, Pangasinan, Philippines. Son of Narciso Ramos and Angela Valdez.
Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1950. Master of Science in Civil Engineering, University Illinois, 1951. Master in National Security Administration, National Defense College Philippines, 1969.
Master of Business Administration, Ateneo de Manila University, 1980. HHD (honorary), Mindanao State University, 1983. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Lyceum University, 1986.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), Centro Escolar University, 1987. Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), University Philippines, Fordham University, Georgetown University, Waseda University, University Sydney, others.
With, Philippines Armed Forces, 1951-1991;
chief intelligence service, Philippines Armed Forces, 1970;
commander 3rd infantry brigade, Philippines Armed Forces, 1970-1971;
deputy chief of staff home defense, Philippines Armed Forces, 1971-1972;
chief Philippine constabulary, Philippines Armed Forces, 1972-1986;
vice chief of staff, Philippines Armed Forces, 1981-1986;
chief of staff, Philippines Armed Forces, 1986-1988;
secretary national defense, Philippines Armed Forces, 1988-1991;
president, The Philippines, since 1992. Director general Integrated National Police, 1975-1986. Chairman National Disaster Coordinating Council, National Committee Anti-Hijacking, Philippine Veterans Assistance Commission, 1988-1991.
Vice-chairman National Peace and Order Council, 1988-1991. Cabinet officer for region IX Regional Development, 1988-1991.
Acting chairman Filipino War Veterans Foundation. Board directors Philippine Tuberculosis Society, Inc. Member of advisory board Safety Organisation of Philippines.
Member board advisors Reserve Officers Legion of Philippines, Philippines Veterans Legion. Member Boy Scouts of Philippines (life, national Executive Board), Blood Galloneers Club, Phi Kappa Phi.
Married Amelita Martinez. 5 children.
