Philippines mourns ex-President Noynoy Aquino III

The Philippines is mourning the death of former President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III, who passed away in his sleep on Thursday morning at age 61 due to renal disease secondary to diabetes.

Flags were flown at half-mast across various government institutions, including the Senate, House of Representatives, Supreme Court, Malacañang, and all military camps, in accordance with Republic Act 8491.

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) also lowered its flags at half-mast until Aquino's burial, joining the nation in mourning the 15th president.

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) mourns Aquino as former President and Commander-In-Chief.

The Aquino administration initiated the filing of a case against China's claims in the West Philippine Sea before the Permanent Court of Arbitration in 2013, which resulted in a ruling in favor of the Philippines in 2016.

The AFP is also grieving the death of six Philippine Air Force personnel who died in a helicopter crash in Tarlac.