Wreaths start filling up wake of former President Ramos

From the Yao Shiong Sio family. STORY: Wreaths start filling up wake of former President Ramos

From the Yao Shiong Sio family. (Photo courtesy of Jojo Terencio)

MANILA, Philippines — Several personalities and politicians have been sending wreaths to the wake of the late President Fidel Ramos at Heritage Park in Taguig City on Wednesday.

Among those who sent white flowers were President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri, and former Senate President Vicente Sotto III.

Several groups and individuals have also sent wreaths to the wake, according to Ramos’ former aide, Jojo Terencio.

The public wake of the late former president is set to start on Thursday, Aug. 4, and continue until Monday, Aug. 8, according to his family.

There will also be a live stream of the event via the “FVR Legacy” Facebook page starting at 5 p.m .on Thursday, according to Terencio.

Ramos, the Philippines’ 12th president, died on Sunday at the age of 94.

From President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Jojo Terencio)

From Vice President Sara Duterte (Photo courtesy of Jojo Terencio)

From Juan Ponce Enrile and family, chief presidential legal counsel. (Photo courtesy of Jojo Terencio)

From Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri and wife Audrey Zubiri (Photo courtesy of Jojo Terencio)

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