Rappler's latest stories on Fidel Ramos
FALSE: 'Not one naval vessel' bought during Ramos administration
There were 3 ex-British Peacock-class patrol vessels added to the Philippine Navy's fleet during Fidel Ramos' term

[OPINION | Newspoint] A never-ending cleanup
President Duterte may have been prodigious at making a mess, and far from done with it, but his is only the latest in a rarely broken run of messy Philippine leaderships

FALSE: ‘NSO’ figures comparing spending budget of 3 ex-presidents
Except for the summary of expenditures for the Ramos administration, the rest of the figures cannot be attributed to the NSO

From Marcos to Duterte: How Philippine presidents handled their health problems
In 2006, Imee Marcos recalled the secrecy that shrouded the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos' deteriorating health – to douse doubts about his ability to govern

Aquino, 5 other presidents delegated amnesty review to committees
AFP Chief Carlito Galvez Jr and Senator Antonio Trillanes IV go through similar processes, as former president Ramos also created a committee in 1994 to decide on amnesty applications

When ex-presidents skip the SONA
(3rd UPDATE) While they are not required to attend, former presidents can be invited to hear the incumbent's State of the Nation Address in person

Past attempts at a national ID system: A battleground of privacy, executive power
The national ID system has gone through a lot of growing pains on its way to the desk of President Rodrigo Duterte

FVR congratulates 'Mr Mogato' for Pulitzer Prize
'This is, indeed, an outstanding achievement for any respected journalist – a reflection of the dedication, personal discipline, and hard work you put in your chosen vocation,' former president Fidel Ramos says in his congratulatory letter to veteran journalist Manny Mogato

Former defense secretary Fortunato Abat dies
(UPDATED) Fortunato Abad served as defense secretary from 1997 to 1998 under the administration of Fidel Ramos

From Cory to Rody: Presidents and their beef with Palace reporters
Rappler looks into all the instances when Malacañang restricted the access of reporters covering the Palace beat and compares them with President Duterte's recent order

From Marcos to Duterte: How media was attacked, threatened
Press freedom is a continuous battle in the Philippines. The recent move of the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte is one of the worst against the media since Martial Law.

LOOK BACK: Past Charter Change attempts and why they failed
Charter Change has been brought up by almost every administration since Martial Law

WATCH: ASEAN Leaders Forum 2017 with Mahathir Mohamad and Fidel Ramos
Two of the most influential ASEAN leaders talked about their achievements, leadership, and insights during a forum moderated by Rappler's Maria Ressa

Martial law, Marawi clash, Lebron James | Evening wRap
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#ThewRap: Videos you need to watch this week, March 20-26, 2017
Hello Here s a round up of videos from the past week you need to watch

The relevance of the EDSA People Power Revolution, 31 years later
The 1986 People Power revolution was not merely a people’s collective exertion against a tyrannical regime More importantly it was a people’s war to recover their dignity and freedom ensuring that as life comes from God only God can take away

STAKEOUT: 1986 People Power – Pagbabalik-tanaw
Habang papalabas ako ng Palasyo at sa aking paglalakad isang foreign journalist na nagla live report ang aking nadaanan at nakaringgan na ganito ang sinasabi: We the Americans like to think we taught Filipinos democracy Tonight they are teaching the world

Ramos to Imelda: Come clean on hidden wealth, Ninoy's murder
The former First Lady must be the one to speak for the family now because she knows more than any of the children says former President Fidel V Ramos

Ramos to Duterte: Stop saying you'll die soon
Former president Fidel V Ramos: You have a lot of things to do And people will support you We don t want the President to be disposed of just like that You were elected for 6 years And you fulfill it

Impunity in PH? Ramos says 'it's starting to be like that'
Former Philippine president Fidel V Ramos also says the government should reconsider President Rodrigo Duterte s plan to tap the military to lead the war on drugs
Palace defends Duterte: He's 'more visionary', 'transformational'
Malacañang reacts to former president Ramos who expressed concern that Duterte appears to be making decisions without first consulting his Cabinet members

Rappler Talk: FVR on Marcos, Duterte, law enforcement and foreign policy
The nation s elder statesman shares his thoughts on recent events

Duterte: Don't let sentiment, compassion taint judgment
Whether or not he became good or bad along the years that is not for me to decide President Rodrigo Duterte says of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos and his burial at the Libingan ng mga Bayani

Marcos burial, William Brownfield, Donald Trump | 12PM wRap
Watch the 12PM newscast with Zak Yuson

Human rights abuses under Martial Law? Ask Ramos – Imee Marcos
Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos points out that Fidel Ramos headed the Philippine Constabulary which conducted arrests and other abuses during Martial Law

Duterte, Ramos have 'very warm' meeting in Palace
Despite their differing opinions former president Fidel Ramos and President Rodrigo Duterte talk like friends who obviously respect each other

Rodrigo Duterte, Fidel Ramos, Clinton-Trump | 12PM wRap
Watch the 12PM newscast with Chay Hofileña

Duterte confirms Ramos resignation as special envoy to China
President Rodrigo Duterte says he s still open to consulting former president Fidel Ramos in the future but adds that he has his own way of assessing issues

Ramos to gov't: Ratify climate deal or Filipinos will suffer
Former president Fidel V Ramos wants President Rodrigo Duterte to approve the climate deal so the Senate may ratify it because it would advance the interests of Filipinos

After criticism, Ramos rallies support for Duterte
One can only hope that in the next 100 days we will have more of the good than the bad

Special envoy FVR to skip Duterte's China visit
Former President Fidel Ramos has called out President Rodrigo Duterte s sustained tirades against the the United States the country s longest treaty ally

Rodrigo Duterte, Leila de Lima, Donald Trump | 12PM wRap
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Duterte: 'Don't prepare for war games next year'
I insist that we realign There will be no more exercises next year says President Rodrigo Duterte

United Nations, Duterte ratings, Manny Pacquiao | 6PM wRap
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FVR defends Obama, Ban Ki-moon from Duterte rants
The former president also advises President Duterte that better relations with China and Russia need not come at the cost of the Philippines strong ties with the US

Fidel Ramos, Negros Island Region, Donald Trump | 12PM wRap
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Duterte stuck in '20th century thinking' – FVR
The 88 year old former president also tells the 71 year old Duterte that he s young enough to change his ways

Communists to Duterte: Be wary of 'Amboy top dog' FVR
The Communist Party of the Philippines says the former president is set to lead a pro US team to pressure President Rodrigo Duterte to keep ties with the US

Palace 'respects' Ramos' comments on Duterte
While Abella says Ramos comments are worth looking into he emphasized that Duterte is a man of action

Ramos: PH 'losing badly' in Duterte's first 100 days
Former president Fidel V Ramos says President Rodrigo Duterte became stuck in unending controversies about extrajudicial killings of drug suspects and in his ability at using cuss words and insults

Ramos denies giving 'drug list' to Duterte
In the official Malacañang video and transcript of the speech President Rodrigo Duterte is shown making the claim that he got his drug list from former president Fidel Ramos

Dela Rosa vs drugs, FVR to HK, Robredo on Marcos | 6PM wRap
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FVR flies to HK for 'icebreaker' talks with China contacts
The former president plans to meet his Chinese friends for exploratory talks which he hopes will pave the way for formal negotiations between the Philippines and China

Ramos, Carina, Clinton | 6PM wRap
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NSC to Ramos: Begin China talks with 'things we agree on'
The National Security Council chaired by President Rodrigo Duterte gives the guiding principles for former president Fidel Ramos mission to Beijing

Duterte thanks Aquino for 'ace card' Hague ruling
President Rodrigo Duterte also says he asked the country s past leaders for advice on how to proceed in the maritime dispute Arroyo and Estrada recommended caution

'Master, pa-edit po': Photo of PH presidents turned into memes
How would you edit an epic photo of 5 Philippine presidents?

Aquino, Arroyo snub each other at NSC meeting
UPDATED An awkward encounter between the two former presidents in Malacañang brings to mind another cringe worthy incident involving them 6 years earlier

Aquino, Arroyo attend NSC meeting on Hague ruling
Former presidents Benigno Aquino III and Gloria Macapagal Arroyo set aside their differences to join President Rodrigo Duterte in his first National Security Council meeting

Memorable quotes from past SONAs
(UPDATED) Rappler compiles some memorable lines from the state of the nation addresses of the country's presidents