15 Facts About Amelita Ramos

Amelita Ramos's father was the country's first US-trained naval architect, while her mother was the country's pioneer social worker.

Amelita Ramos started playing badminton at the age of 16 and was then hired as clerk by the Metropolitan Water District.

Amelita Ramos later earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education from Boston University's Sargent School.

Amelita Ramos later earned Master of Science in Physical Education and Recreation from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Amelita Ramos became a national champion swimmer and badminton player.

Amelita Ramos then joined International School Manila in 1955, when its campus was then located in Pasay.

Amelita Ramos retired from ISM in 2022 as is its longest serving personnel.

In many ways, Amelita Ramos was a remarkable Presidential spouse, despite possessing a rather retiring character.

Many past bearers of the title were homemakers, albeit as hostesses of Malacanang Palace; Amelita Ramos raised some eyebrows in conservative circles when, after her husband's accession following the 1992 elections, she refused to resign as the registrar of International School Manila, which was then located in Makati.

Amelita Ramos was a particularly visible advocate of sport, a field outside the traditional realm of First Ladies.

Amelita Ramos continues to be active in efforts devoted to the Pasig.

In 1994, she led the development of the Orchidarium in Rizal Park, Manila, where an orchid named Ascocenda Amelita Ramos is named after her.

Amelita Ramos established Ming's Garden, a plant nursery and events venue in Silang, Cavite which has a Filipino restaurant.

Amelita Ramos married Fidel V Ramos, who was then an army officer, on October 21,1954, at the Central Church in Manila.

Amelita Ramos died on July 31,2022, due to complications from COVID-19.