About Ramil

Ramil's Roots, Upbringing and Family

Ramil's grandparents are seated; while his parents are the 4th couple from the left.

Ramil’s father – Cipriano Castillo Cueto (+), had roots in Calapan, Oriental Mindoro and Isla Verde. Ramil’s mother – Cristina Lontoc Suarez (+) had roots in Talumpok East & Talumpok West, Batangas City.

Ramil’s father – was a policeman in Batangas City, taught Ramil the sense of authority, discipline and respectfulness. Ramil’s mother – was a dressmaker trained Ramil to be hardworking and being customer-oriented.

Ramil, being the eldest of 4 children and orphaned to father at 13, and mother at 24, lived a life of perseverance and discipline. He excelled in all levels of education he embarked upon.

Ramil’s siblings: Bella, Randy & Ruel (+).

Ramil’s wife: Julia Feng (Wei Feng) of Shanghai, China; Ramil’s daughter: Juliana Cueto (Feifei Feng)

Core Values

Responsibility

I believe every individual needs to responsibly participate in creating peaceful and harmonious families, organizations and communities.

Freedom

I believe every individual can live a proper and rightful living that would foster growth and development for him and his family.

Integrity

I believe a strong society depends on the integrity of its people. Let us bring back the practice of keeping our words and adhering to honest and just principles.

Compassion

I believe every individual can aspire to help others in ways possible and in means that can make a positive change for others.

Transparency

I believe that every individual can be trustworthy in their personal and business dealings. I believe one must share information that can be beneficial to others.

Meritocracy

I believe in a system where individuals can succeed in life based on their abilities, talents and good character rather than being dependent on social relationships and status.

Education

A unique blend of understanding of economic laws and theories, marine ecosystem and commercial fisheries and vocational & technical skills that can highly benefit the Province of Batangas in enacting laws and administering key projects that can improve the lives of its people.

University

Dominican University of California - 1990
Master of Arts in International Economic and Political Assessment, Private Foundation Scholar

Foci of studies include International Trade and Investment, International Finance, Economic Analysis, International Marketing, Political Risk Analysis
University of the Philippines - 1987
Bachelor of Science in Marine Fisheries, Philippine Government Scholar

Foci of studies include Marine Ecosystem, Oceanography, Fishing Methodology and Technology, Aquaculture, Fish Food Processing, Fisheries Economics

High School/Grade School

Pablo Borbon Memorial Institute of Technology (Now Batangas State University - National Engineering University) - 1983
2nd Honorable Mention. Foci of Studies: Major: Machine Shop Practices; Minor: Electricity, Carpentry and Furniture Making, Tin Smith, Automotive, Electronics)
Gulod Elementary School (now Gulod Senior HIgh School) - 1979
1st Honorable Mention