21 moments

  1. Birth in Lingayen

    · Lingayen, Pangasinan, Philippines

    Birth in Lingayen
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    Ramos was born in Lingayen, Pangasinan, beginning a life that would span military command, national politics, and the presidency.

  2. High-school graduation

    · Centro Escolar University Integrated School, Manila, Philippines

    Ramos completed high school at Centro Escolar University Integrated School before receiving his appointment to the United States Military Academy. The source names the school and year but does not specify a graduation day.

  3. Entry to West Point

    · United States Military Academy, West Point, New York, United States

    Ramos began his United States Military Academy education, the foundation for his early military career. Month precision is supported; the source does not provide a day.

  4. West Point graduation

    · United States Military Academy, West Point, New York, United States

    Ramos completed his military-engineering degree at West Point before returning to Philippine military service. The source supports the year, not an exact graduation date.

  5. Graduate study at Illinois

    · University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois, United States

    Ramos attended graduate school at the University of Illinois and earned a Master of Science in Civil Engineering. The source supports attendance and degree year but not a precise campus date.

  6. Service in Korea

    · Korea

    Ramos joined the Philippine Expeditionary Force in Korea as an infantry reconnaissance platoon leader during the Korean War. The source establishes Korea but not a more precise posting location; coordinates are a representative point.

  7. Marriage at Central Church

    · Central United Methodist Church, Ermita, Manila, Philippines

    Marriage at Central Church
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    Ramos married Amelita Martinez at Central Church, now Central United Methodist Church, in Ermita.

  8. Assignment at Fort Bragg

    · Fort Bragg, North Carolina, United States

    Ramos served as an associate infantry company officer at Fort Bragg during an early United States assignment. The source supports the year but not a more precise date.

  9. PHILCAG service in Vietnam

    · South Vietnam

    Ramos joined the First Philippine Civic Action Group in Vietnam as its chief of staff during the Vietnam War. The source establishes Vietnam but not an exact duty station; coordinates are a representative point for South Vietnam.

  10. Defection to Camp Crame

    · Camp Crame, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines

    During the opening of the People Power Revolution, Ramos joined Juan Ponce Enrile at Camp Crame and shifted allegiance to Corazon Aquino.

  11. Visit to San Felipe

    · San Felipe, Zambales, Philippines

    As president, Ramos visited San Felipe in the Mount Pinatubo disaster area and addressed local recovery and resettlement concerns.

  12. Peñafrancia visit to Naga

    · Naga City, Camarines Sur, Philippines

    Ramos visited Naga during the Peñafrancia feast, describing himself as both a pilgrim and president responding to local concerns. The speech page is dated September 19, 1992 and titled as his visit to Naga City.

  13. Subic Naval Base turnover

    · Subic Naval Base, Olongapo, Philippines

    Subic Naval Base turnover
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    Ramos delivered the turnover address as the Subic Naval Base reverted to the Philippines after the withdrawal of United States forces.

  14. Official visit to Sydney

    · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

    During his first official visit to Australia, Ramos gave an interview in Sydney on regional diplomacy and Asia-Pacific cooperation.

  15. Visit to Parliament House

    · Parliament House, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

    Ramos visited Australia’s Parliament House during his six-day official visit to Australia.

  16. Araw ng Kagitingan commemoration

    · Capas National Shrine, Capas, Tarlac, Philippines

    Ramos spoke at the Araw ng Kagitingan commemoration at the Capas National Shrine, honoring those who died in the Bataan Death March. The speech page is dated April 9, 1997 and identifies the Capas National Shrine.

  17. Address to the Oxford Union

    · Old Library, Oxford Union, Oxford, England, United Kingdom

    During a working visit to the United Kingdom, Ramos addressed the Oxford Union Society on the Philippines in the global order.

  18. Seattle business-leaders meeting

    · Bell Harbor Conference Center, Seattle, Washington, United States

    Ramos met Seattle business leaders during an American visit connected to APEC and Philippine economic engagement.

  19. Envoy mission to Hong Kong

    · Hong Kong, China

    Envoy mission to Hong Kong
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    As Philippine envoy to China, Ramos went to Hong Kong to meet Chinese interlocutors and pursue dialogue after the South China Sea arbitration period. The Wikipedia text contains an apparent omitted verb but directly states that Ramos was sent to Hong Kong; city-center coordinates are representative.

  20. Second COVID-19 vaccination

    · Ayala Alabang, Muntinlupa, Metro Manila, Philippines

    Second COVID-19 vaccination
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    Ramos completed his COVID-19 vaccination course at his home area in Ayala Alabang, Muntinlupa.

  21. Death at Makati Medical Center

    · Makati Medical Center, Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines

    Ramos died at Makati Medical Center at age 94 from complications associated with the COVID-19 Omicron variant.

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