Former President Noynoy Aquino dies at 61

Updated Sat, June 26, 2021 at 5:26 PM Published Thu, June 24, 2021 at 9:37 AM

Former Philippine president Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021, at the age of 61 due to renal disease secondary to diabetes.

His wake was open for public viewing for a day at the Church of the Gesu inside the Ateneo de Manila University in Quezon City on Friday, June 25.

Aquino, son of democracy icons Senator Benigno Aquino Jr. and President Corazon Aquino, served as the 15th president of the Philippines from 2010 to 2016.

His administration championed good governance, anti-corruption, and transparency, implementing flagship programs like the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) and universal health care services.

Aquino also stood up to China to assert the country's claims over the West Philippine Sea.

The Senate, in a resolution filed by Senate President Vicente Sotto, honored Aquino's life and years of public service, expressing profound sympathy to his family.

He was laid to rest at the Manila Memorial Park in Parañaque City on Saturday, June 26, with #PaalamPNoy trending on social media.

Filipinos expressed gratitude for his service, with many highlighting his integrity, decency, and servant leadership.

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