Melandrew T. Velasco

Melandrew T. Velasco, called MTV or Mel by colleagues and peers, has written and published 12 books over the last 10 years.

He earned in 1985 his Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications, major in Journalism degree at the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City.

He is the family biographer of former Philippine President Fidel V. Ramos (FVR).

Since 2000, he has been entrusted to write other books on the life stories of FVR’s family members and even the RPDEV: An Enduring Legacy: The Life and Times of Narciso Rueca Ramos (Two Editions); In a Class of Her Own: The Life and Times of Angela Valdez Ramos; Uncle Sim: The Life and Times of Simeon Marcos Valdez; Mommy: The Life and Times of Josefa Jara Martinez; Simply Ming: The Life Story of First Lady Amelita Ramos; Teamwork for Enduring Peace and Sustainable Development: Ten Years of the Ramos Peace and Development Foundation, and, Colors of Light: The Life Story of Lucia Mangapit Valde.

In 2011, he wrote and published two books: "Embrace: The Heart of Service, chronicling Rotary International District 3780's colorful 25th history and inspiring stories of various clubs and Rotarians; and, WOW FVR, Words of Wisdom of Fidel Valdez Ramos.

Last May 16, 2012, he launched "Silver Linings: 25 Years of the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution," which he co-authored with former Local Government Secretary Rafael M. Alunan III and Gen. Reynaldo V. Velasco (ret.)