The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) expressed grief Friday, June 25, over the passing of former President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III due to renal failure secondary to diabetes at the age of 61. Secretary Eduardo Ano DILG photo In a statement, DILG Secretary Eduardo Año...
The national flags in all Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) stations across the country were flown at half-mast to mourn and honor the passing of former President Benigno Simeon "Noynoy" Aquino III. The PCG said Friday, June 25, that it joined all Filipinos in mourning and praying for the death of the...
As it mourns the passing of former President Benigno Aquino III, the Department of Education (DepEd) paid tribute to the late leader for being a strong advocate of basic education reforms. The Department of Education (DepEd) remembers former President Benigno Aquino III as an advocate of reforms in...
The late former President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III was welcomed home by his alma mater, Ateneo De Manila University (ADMU), on Friday, June 25. Screenshot from Radyo Katipunan 87.9 FM Facebook page live-stream. The university opened its doors for the public viewing of the cremated remains of...
United States President Joe Biden on Friday (Thursday night in Washington, D.C.) conveyed his sympathy and deepest condolences to the Filipino people over the death of former President Benigno “Noynoy" Aquino III whom he described as America’s “valued friend and partner.” “He was a valued...
Grateful for the service of his predecessor to the Filipino nation, President Duterte has promised to provide assistance to the family of the late President Benigno S. Aquino III. A file photo shows President Benigno S. Aquino III delivering a State of the Nation Address on July 2015 (Malacañang)...
President Duterte paid tribute to the late President Benigno S. Aquino III, saying he gave his "best" to serve the Filipino nation. President Benigno S. Aquino III (File photo/Malacañang) The President joined the nation in offering heartfelt sympathies and asked Filipinos to unite in prayer for...
The head of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former President Benigno Aquino III. CBCP/MB CBCP president Davao Archbishop Romulo Valles said the bishops in the Philippines will remember him for his "deep dedication to democracy,...
Senators on Thursday crossed party lines to offer words of condolences to the family of former President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III and mourn the death of the former leader. Senator Imelda “Imee” Marcos, a strong political rival of the Aquinos, offered her heartfelt condolences to the...
Makati City Mayor Abigail “Abby” Binay said former President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III dedicated the best years of his life to the country. Binay issued the statement following the demise of the former president at a hospital in Quezon City on Thursday (June 24, 2021). In a Facebook post,...
If there is one thing former President Benigno Aquino III should be remembered with, it is his determination to fight for the Philippine’s rights and sovereignty, Senator Risa Hontiveros said on Thursday. Hontiveros, an ally of the Aquino administration, said it is imperative that the public...
The United States has expressed condolences over the death of former Philippine President Benigno Aquino III, recalling his effort in enhancing the "partnership" between the two countries. A Malacañang file photo shows President Benigno S. Aquino III taking a look at the Pasig River from the...
