FVR launches book in Pangasinan
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan — Another book of former President Fidel V. Ramos was launched last Tuesday, titled “FVR-111111-111-II Wonder of Words: The Timeless Quotes of Fidel V. Ramos & Contemporaries,” at the Sison Auditorium, here.
The book is a companion piece of “FVR Wonder of Words Book 1,” which was also launched in Pangasinan in November, 2011 to commemorate the 111th birth anniversary of his diplomat father, the late Foreign Affairs Secretary Narciso R. Ramos.
Ramos said his new book – a compilation of new quotes and nuggets of wisdom on good governance spanning his 68 years as a public servant and statesman –is the only legacy that he could share with the people of Pangasinan and the entire nation.
That the FVR Wonder of Words is easy-to-read, handy, and refreshing collection of wise quotes on nation building, leadership, people empowerment, and other uplifting anecdotes from FVR who remains active in promoting national interests and good citizenship.
Governor Amado T. Espino, Jr. led provincial officials and guests in welcoming the former president.
Espino commended him for the publication of the book which he described as a “book of all ages.” He also called to mind the “lasting infrastructure projects which were established in Pangasinan during his (Ramos’) presidency.”
For his part, Board Member Ranjit R. Shahani who is a nephew of the former president said Ramos’ term in Malacañang and that of Espino at the Capitol, here, are intertwined because both of them have worked to make Pangasinan one great province.