European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - November 26, 1986, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Magazine Gen. Fidel v. Ramos above moved against defense minister Juan Ponce Entile below left to Aid president Corazon Aquino shake up in the Philippines Ramos plays his hand by Denis d. Gray associated Pressa red forces Chiel of stall Fidel a Ramos an american trained Sordi Erwith a reputation for professionalism has emerged As a key Power broker in Iris Philippines and has pledged to Prai eci the  government of president Corazon Aquino. Although he frequently asserted his loyalty to Aquino observers had continued to debate to whom he would give his loyally it it cams to a showdown Between Ine president and her Koy rival defense minister Juan Ponce Enrile. On sunday Ramos instructed All commanders to obey orders Only from him or his general stall deputies cutting out Enrite from the Chain of command. A few hours later. Enrile resigned Ramos said intelligence reports had uncovered a plot by right Wing groups to oust Aquino whom he vowed his commanders would support. A senior military officer quoting what he said was Ramos directive said the chief of stall had told commanders not of follow orders from i he defense ministry or Engle s Security chief col Gregorio Onasan. While the outcome of the Complex Power plays remains Uncertain Ramos position amid the political turbulence appears More clearly etched and his profile higher than Ever. The sol year old officer a graduate o inc . Military Academy at West Point known for a keen intellect and physical illness achieved near Folk hero status nine months ago. He Banff Enzlo staged a Mutiny that ousted president Ferdinand e. Marcos and swept Aquino to Power. Although he served Marcos a a Island Cousin As constabulary Chiel Ramos was shunted from the Center of Power and voiced modern of dissent during the final years of the Marcos Era Tomc say that As head of the police he bore Sojfer responsibility Lor the widespread violation of Huma i rights during the Marcos years he maintained Ihen As he i is now. That he was above All a professional Soldier Ocul on Reform within the military and not interested in political games with the recent turn of events whereby the military organization has always been in the limelight some of us misconstrued the newly acquired Freedom to actively participate in partisan poli hcs Ramos recently told she roman Catholic Magazine Zerilas. Soldiers who want to play politics he said must first leave the organization " however Ramos was drawn into the Stormy political Center and supporters of Aquino began to View him As a huh Ress against possible moves against her within Iho military i am not part of thai conflict Ramos said i have never seen Mysell in conflict i am in the Middle i sue my role very  although Ramos appears to have moved sharply away from Engle. Both have been critical of several Ninis lers in Aquino s Cabinet and of the government s handling of the 17-year-Long communist insurgency. Ramos views communism As a serious threat to the country and has indicated that the Aquino government has adopted Loo soft a posture in dealing with the guerrillas observers say Ramos views on communism reflect both his basically conservative ideology and instincts instilled Over a lifetime in the military Ramos was bom in 1928 in lingayen. A coastal town 130 Miles Northwest of Manila he graduated in 1950 from West Point and a year later earned a master s degree in civil engineering ram the University of Illinois he has been dubbed american boy Lor his Long and close association wih americans especially . Military men who Otten have praised his professional approach one not always evident among his philippine Conrades in Arros. Ramos was a reconnaissance platoon Leader with philippine forces in the korean War and spent a year in Vietnam As operations officer Lor the 1st philippine civic action group. Although fond of cigars and Beer Ramos compensates with vigorous exercise including swimming weightlifting Golf and an occasional Parachute jump. He reportedly wakes up before Dawn and invariably begins the Day with a jog frequently leaving far younger men in the dust. Although he sometimes is described As an almost driven Workaholic supporters insist he has no political ambitions. Ramos himself takes every Opportunity to affirm that the military must abide by the dictates of the civilian government. Some analysts however speculate that Ramos has grown to enjoy the limelight of recent months and May seek a political role or one May fall into his Tan if Aquino falters. Wednesday november 26, 1986 the stars and stripes Page 13