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Judiciary, led by SC, mourns passing of ex-Pres. Noynoy
The Supreme Court (SC) ordered all flags in courthouses nationwide to be flown at half-staff to honor the late former President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III.
Aquino III passed away at 61 due to renal failure secondary to diabetes.
Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo stated that Aquino III will be remembered as the President who did his best to serve the Filipinos tirelessly with dedication.
SC Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen expressed profound sadness, remembering Aquino III as a kind man driven by a passion to serve and diligent in his duties.
Leonen also noted Aquino III's role as chief negotiator with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front before his own appointment to the SC.
There are three incumbent SC justices who were appointees of the late former President Aquino: Senior Associate Justice Estela M. Perlas Bernabe and Associate Justices Marvic M.V. F. Leonen and Alfredo Benjamin S. Caquia.
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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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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.
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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.
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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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Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Estela Perlas Bernabe honored the late former President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III, stating that his life should serve as an inspiration to public servants.
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