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SC Justice Leonen expresses ‘profound sadness’ on death of ex-Pres. ‘Noynoy’
Supreme Court Associate Justice Marvic Leonen expressed profound sadness over the passing of former President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III, who appointed him to the high tribunal.
Leonen remembered Aquino as a kind man, driven by his passion to serve the Filipino people and diligent in his duties.
He stated that he saw Aquino carry his title with dignity and integrity, emphasizing it was an honor to have served with him.
Before his appointment to the SC in 2012, Leonen served as Aquino's chief negotiator in the peace talks with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front.
Justice Alfredo Benjamin Caguioa highlighted Aquino's immense respect for the law and his belief in the rule of law, stating that Aquino always said patience is necessary for democracy.
Aquino's other remaining appointees in the SC are Justices Estela Perlas Bernabe and Alfredo Benjamin Caguioa.
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