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The sisters Noynoy Aquino leaves behind
The sisters of former President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III confirmed his passing on June 24, 2021, stating he died peacefully in his sleep due to renal disease secondary to diabetes.
Pinky Aquino-Abellada read a statement on behalf of the family, saying "Mission accomplished Noy, be happy now with Dad and Mom."
Aquino, the 15th President of the Philippines from 2010 to 2016, was in and out of the hospital even before the pandemic.
He was laid to rest on Saturday, June 26, next to his parents, democracy icons Ninoy and Cory Aquino.
His four sisters Ballsy Aquino-Cruz, Pinky Aquino-Abellada, Viel Aquino-Dee, and Kris Aquino, who took turns in performing First Lady duties during his presidency, led his wake and bid their last goodbyes.
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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 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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