Fidel V. Ramos
June 30, 1992 – June 30, 1998

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  • Era: Twelfth President of the Philippines
    Second President of the Fifth Republic
    Constitution: 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines
    Preceded by: Corazon C. Aquino
    Succeeded by: Joseph Ejercito Estrada
    Inauguration: June 30, 1992, Quirino Grandstand (aged 64)
    Capital: Manila City
    Vice President: Joseph Ejercito Estrada (June 30, 1992-June 30, 1998)
    Chief Justice: Andres R. Narvasa (December 8, 1991-November 30, 1998)
    Senate President: Neptali Gonzales (January 26, 1998-June 30, 1998; August 29, 1995–October 10, 1996; January 1, 1992–January 18, 1993);
    Ernesto Maceda (October 10, 1996-January 26, 1998);
    Eduardo Angara (January 18, 1993–August 29, 1995)
    Speaker of the House: Jose de Venecia (July 27, 1992-June 30, 1998)

    Previous Positions

    Executive Cabinet: Secretary of National Defense (1988–1991)
    Legislative None
    Judicial None
    Others Chief of Staff of the Armed ForcesMember of the National Security Council (Estrada, Arroyo, and Aquino administrations)

    Member of the Council of State (Arroyo administration)

    Senior Adviser (Estrada administration)

    Ambassador–at–large (Arroyo administration)

    Chairman, Ramos Peace and Development Foundation

    Personal Details

    Born March 18, 1928
    Lingayen, Pangasinan
    Political Parties LAKAS-NUCD
    National Union of Christian Democrats-United Muslim Democrats of the Philippines
    Parents Narciso Rueca Ramos
    Angela Marcos Valdez
    Spouse Amelita Jara Martinez
    Children Angelita Ramos
    Josephine Ramos
    Carolina Ramos
    Cristina Ramos
    Gloria Ramos
    Alma Mater U.S. Military Academy, West Point (1950);
    MS Civil Engineering, University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana (1951);
    Master in National Security Administration, National Defense College of the Philippines(1969);
    Master in Business Administration, Ateneo De Manila University (1980)
    Occupation Civil engineer
    Soldier
  • Commission of Higher Education

    Angel Alcala Chairman July 1, 1995 – July 4, 1999
    Ricardo T. Gloria Chairman May18, 1994 – June 30, 1995

    Press Secretary

    Hector R. R. Villanueva Secretary June 21, 1995-June 29, 1998
    Jesus C. Sison Secretary May 11, 1993-June 20, 1995
    Rodolfo T. Reyes Secretary July 1, 1992-May 10, 1993

    Department of Agrarian Reform

    Ernesto Garilao Secretary June 30, 1992 – June 30, 1998

    Department of Agriculture

    SalvadorEscudero III Secretary February 1, 1996 – June 30, 1998
    Roberto Sebastian Secretary July 1, 1992 – January 31, 1996

    Department of Budget and Management

    Emilia Boncodin Acting Secretary February 1, 1998 – June 30, 1998
    SalvadorEnriquez, Jr. Acting Secretary January 1, 1994 – February 1, 1998
    SalvadorEnriquez, Jr. Acting Secretary February 12, 1992 – December 31, 1993

    Department of Education, Culture and Sports

    Erlinda Pefianco Secretary February 2, 1998 – June 30, 1998
    Ricardo T. Gloria Secretary July 7, 1994 – December 1997
    Armand Fabella Secretary July 1, 1992 – July 6, 1994

    Department of Energy

    Francisco L. Viray Secretary September 20, 1994 – June 30, 1998
    Delfin L. Lazaro Secretary January 12, 1993 – September 19, 1994
    Rufino B. Bomasang Secretary February 7, 1992 – January 11, 1993

    Department of Environment and Natural Resources

    Victor O. Ramos Secretary July 1, 1995 – June 30, 1998
    Angel C. Alcala Secretary September 8, 1992 – June 30, 1995

    Department of Finance

    SalvadorEnriquez Secretary April 1, 1998 – June 30, 1998
    Roberto de Ocampo Secretary February 1, 1994 – March 30, 1998
    Ernest C. Leung Secretary June 2, 1993 – January 31, 1994
    Ramon del Rosario, Jr. Secretary July 1, 1992 – June 1, 1993

    Department of Foreign Affairs

    Domingo L. Siazon, Jr. Secretary May 1995 – January 2001
    Roberto R. Romulo Secretary July 1992 – April 1995

    Department of Health

    Carmencita N. Reodica Secretary April 8, 1996 – June 29, 1998
    Hilarion S. Ramiro Jr Secretary July 10, 1995 – March 22, 1996
    Jaime Galvez Z. Tan Secretary January 3, 1995 – July 5, 1995
    Juan M. Flavier Secretary July 1, 1992 – January 30, 1995

    Department of the Interior and Local Government

    Nelson Collantes Secretary June 1,1998-June 30,1998
    Epimaco A. Velasco Secretary February 4, 1998 – May 30, 1998
    Robert Z. Barbers Secretary April 16, 1996 – February 3, 1998
    Rafael M. Alunan III Secretary July 1, 1992 – April 15, 1996

    Department of Justice

    Silvestre H. Belo III Secretary February 1998 – June 1998
    Teofisto T. Guingona, Jr. Secretary May 1995 – February 1995
    Demetrio G. Demetria Secretary February 1995 – May 1995
    Franklin M. Drilon Secretary July 1992 – February 1995

    Department of Labor and Employment

    Cresenciano B. Trajano Secretary January 26, 1998 – June 30, 1998
    Leonardo A. Qursumbing Secretary January 16, 1996 – January 26, 1998
    Jose S. Brilliantes Acting Secretary May 8 , 1996 – January 16, 1998
    Nieves R. Confessor Secretary June 30, 1992 – June 30, 1995

    Department of National Defense

    Fortunato Abat Secretary September 16, 1997 – June 30, 1998
    Renato S. De Villa Secretary June 30, 1992-September 15, 1997

    Department of Public Works and Highways

    Gregorio Vigilar Secretary 1993-2001
    Edmundo V. Mir Acting Capacity March 1, 1993-June 1, 1993
    Jose P. De Jesus Secretary 1991-1993

    Department of Science and Technology

    William Padolina Secretary May 21, 1995- January 29, 1999
    William Padolina Acting Secretary July 7, 1994-May 20, 1995
    Ricardo T. Gloria Secretary July 1, 1993-July 6, 1994
    Ricardo T. Gloria Acting Secretary July 1, 1992-June 30, 1993

    Department of Social Welfare and Development

    Lilian Laigo Secretary 1996-1998
    Lilian Laigo Acting Capacity 1995-1996
    Corazon Alma C. de Leon Secretary July 1992- June 1994

    Department of Tourism

    Guillermina T. Gabor Secretary April 08, 1996-June 30, 1998
    Evelyn T. Pantig Acting Capacity March 29, 1996- April 07 1996
    Eduardo P. Pilapil Secretary July 04, 1995-March 1996
    Vicente Carlos Secretary September 11, 1992- July 03, 1995
    Narzalina Z. Lim Secretary February 17, 1992- September 10, 1992

    Department of Trade and Industry

    Cesar B. Bautista Secretary 1996-1998
    Rizalino S. Navarro Secretary 1992-1996

     Department of Transportation and Communications

    Josefina T. Lichauco Acting Capacity January 15, 1998- June 30, 1998
    Arturo T. Enrile Secretary April 16, 1997- January 14, 1998
    Amado S. Lagdameo Jr. Secretary April 1, 1996- April 16, 1997
    Jesus B. Garcia Secretary July 1, 1992- April 1, 1996

    Executive Secretary

    Alejander Aguirre Executive Secretary Jan 9, 1998 – June 30, 1998
    Ruben Torres Executive Secretary May 20, 1995 – Jan 8, 1998
    Teofisto T. Guingona, Jr. Executive Secretary Jul 6, 1993 – May 19, 1995
    Edelmiro Amante Executive Secretary Sept 14, 1992 – June 30, 1993
    Peter Garrucho Executive Secretary July 1, 1992 – Sept. 13, 1992

    Metropolitan Manila Development Authority

    Prospero Oreta Chairman May 1994 – 1998

    Metro Manila Authority

    Ismael Mathay, Jr. Chairman 1992 – 1994

    National Economic Development Authority

    Cielito Habito Director-General July 01, 1992 – June 30, 1998

    Office of the National Security Adviser

    Jose T. Almonte Presidential Security Adviser and Director-General July 1, 1992 – June 30, 1998

    Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process

    Manuel T. Yan Secretary 1994-1998
    Oscar F. Santos Secretary August 20, 1993-March 22, 1994
    Haydee Yorac Secretary July 1, 1992-August 19, 1993
    • Executive Orders: 1-488 (total: 488)
    • Administrative Orders: 1-407 (total: 407)
    • Memorandum Orders: 1-482 (total: 482)
    • Memorandum Circulars: 1-176 (total: 176)
    • Proclamations: 1-992 (total: 992)
    • Population: 63.82 million (1992)
    • Gross Domestic Product: P718,941 million (1992)
    • Gross Domestic Product: P893,151 million (1997)
    • GDP Growth Rate: 4.9% (1992-1998 average)
    • Income Per Capita: P11,265 (1992)
    • Income Per Capita: P12,147 (1997)
    • Total Exports: US$9,824 million (1992)
    • Total Exports: US$25,228 million (1997)
    • Unemployment Rate: 9.78% (1992)
    • Unemployment Rate: 8.7% (1997)
    • Peso-Dollar Exchange Rate: $1 = P25.51 (1992)
    • Peso-Dollar Exchange Rate: $1 = P29.47 (1997)

    Source: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

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