TY - BOOK AU - Velasco, Melandrew T., TI - Nachong, Ambassador Marciso R. Ramos: patriarch, journalist, diplomat, public servant : an enduring legacy PY - 2000/// CY - [Manila] PB - Ramos Foundation KW - Ambassadors KW - sears KW - Ramos, Narciso N2 - An enduring legacy is a lasting tribute to Ambassador Narciso R. Ramos (November 11, 1900-Feb. 3, 1986) as it vividly portrays his remarkable life and times as a patriarchs, journalist, diplomat and an exemplar public servant. The book chronicles the story of a young man from Asingan, Pangsinan whose rise to prominence and his pioneering exploits literally brought the Philippines to the world map that eventually earned him the respect as one of the country's important figures in the 20th century. This book also hopes to inspire young people and to instill anew their sense of patriotism, love for family and country and imbue the real essence of public service as embraced by Narcisco Ramos, that is, "God, country and people are over and above personal interests." ER -