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| Fidel V. Ramos (Image: Wiki Commons) |
FVR reveals why he quitted as Duterte’s envoy to China
Former President Fidel V. Ramos on Monday said he resigned as special envoy to China the moment that President Rodrigo Duterte came back from a successful state visit to China, reports by GMA News.
“The moment the President came back from China from a successful state visit I resigned as special envoy to China because the officials have taken over,” Ramos said.
“I’ve done my job to… break the ice and to help restore the ties of goodwill and friendship,” he added in an interview after paying tribute to the departed Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej at the Thai Embassy in Makati City.
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| President Rodrigo R. Duterte |
Palace’ statement on FVR resignation letter
In behalf of the Malacañang Palace, Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella on Tuesday disclosed statements regarding resignation letter of former President Fidel V. Ramos as Philippines special envoy to China.
“According to FVR, the letter has been submitted to the office of the Executive Secretary, but it will be up to PRRD (President Rodrigo R. Duterte), whether to accept it or not,” Presidential Spokesperson said in a text message to reporters.
In a statement, Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said Ramos’ “presence is invaluable.”
“PFVR was appointed by PRRD as Special Envoy precisely because of his stature, credibility as our elderly statesman, and his ability to break the ice with the Chinese Government,” Andanar said.
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