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James Yap, former husband of Kris Aquino, attends funeral of former president Noynoy Aquino
Basketball star James Yap attended the burial of former President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III at Manila Memorial Park in Parañaque City.
Yap paid his respects to his erstwhile brother-in-law, recalling Aquino's kindness towards him and their shared interests.
He stated he did not meet his former wife Kris Aquino or their son Bimby, as he solely intended to pay his last respects.
OPM icons Ogie Alcasid and Regine Velasquez-Alcasid sang "Hindi Ka Nag-Iisa" during the funeral mass at the Church of the Gesu at Ateneo de Manila University.
Erik Santos performed "The Lord's Prayer" and Moira dela Torre rendered her hit "Paubaya" following the requiem mass.
Former President Aquino passed away at 61 due to renal disease secondary to diabetes and his remains have been cremated.
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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.
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Former Vice President Jejomar Binay expressed his condolences to the family of the late former President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III, who passed away at the age of 61.
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Former president Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III was interred at the Manila Memorial Park in Sucat, Parañaque, beside his parents, former president Corazon Aquino and former senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr.
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Filipino celebrities, including Janine Gutierrez and Enchong Dee, have expressed their condolences and paid tribute to former President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III following his passing on June 24, 2021.
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TV personality Kris Aquino posted a video tribute to her kuya, the late former president Noynoy Aquino, a day after he was laid to rest at the Manila Memorial park.
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