10 Questions For Fidel V. Ramos

Former Philippine President Fidel V. Ramos says the cure to his country's instability is a switch to a parliamentary system within a year. President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, who is fighting possible impeachment, endorses the idea, but without committing to a time frame. TIME's Anthony Spaeth and Nelly Sindayen asked Ramos recently if his solution can work.

When President Arroyo seemed in danger of losing her job about Five weeks ago, you joined her in a press conference in Malacaang palace and stabilized the situation. Some people are now calling you the co-president. are you?
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