Ramos undergoes operation

MANILA - President Fidel Ramos of the Philippines underwent surgery yesterday for what could have been a life threatening blockage…

MANILA - President Fidel Ramos of the Philippines underwent surgery yesterday for what could have been a life threatening blockage in a major artery. The 68 year old president was recuperating well and was eager to get back to work, officials said.

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