Former Philippine President Lammus Dies at 94

On July 31, local time, former Philippine President Fidel Ramos died of complications from new coronary pneumonia at the age of 94.

In a statement, the Lameus family said: "The Lameus family is deeply saddened to announce the death of former President Fidel Lameus. We thank you all for respecting our privacy and we need some time to mourn together. We will announce our mourning and funeral arrangements in the coming days."

Lanmousse was born on March 18, 1928 in the town of Lingayan (Lingayen) in Yucca Province (Pangasinan). His father was the legislator Narciso Ramos and his mother was the educator Angela Valdez.

He had a long career in the government, serving as the Chief of the Philippine Police from 1972 to 1986 under the then President Marcos. In addition, he was also a key figure in the People's Power Revolution of 1986. He and then-Defense Minister Juan Ponce Enrile joined hundreds of thousands of protesters gathered on Yisha Avenue to oppose the Marcos regime.

Last year, on the 35th anniversary of the People Power Revolution, former President Lamus urged Filipinos to maintain their spirit. "The EDSA Revolution of 1986 is still a glorious moment for our country because it represents the best of Filipinos," he said."

Later, he served as Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines from 1986 to 1988, and Minister of Defense from 1988 to 1991. Elected as the 12th President of the Philippines in 1992 and served until 1998.

During his tenure, the Philippine government signed the final peace agreement with the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) in 1996, and he won the UNESCO Peace Prize a year later.

During his tenure, the death penalty abolished in 1987 was reinstated and subsequently abolished again in 2006 by his successor, Gloria Arroyo.

Lamus received a degree in civil engineering from the National University of the Philippines and studied at West Point.

He married Amelita Martinez in 1954 and had five children.

It is reported that Lan Mu Si is often seen with an unlit cigar in his mouth and has been an active runner in his later years.