Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino, Former Philippine President dies

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MANILA, Philippines – Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III or Pnoy, the former president of the Philippines has died earlier this morning June 24, 2021 after being rushed to Capitol Medical Center in Quezon City, according to reports.

Noynoy Aquino is 61 years old.

The member of the family who shared the news requested anonymity as he is not in the position to make the official statement.

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Some political personalities have offered their gratitude to the former president.

To quote from Loren Legarda and Jake Ejercito tweets, respectively,

“I am deeply saddened to hear about the sudden passing of former President Noynoy Aquino. Thank you for your firm leadership, hard work & integrity. More than these attributes, I will remember him as a kind, thoughtful childhood friend. RIP, PNoy. Prayers for the Aquino family”

“Thank you for your service to the nation, Mr. President. May history judge you kindly and may you revel in the presence of your heroic parents. RIP, PNoy”

Ces Drilon remembered her experiences as a reporter during his 2010 campaign,

“I was the reporter assigned to cover PNoy’s campaign in 2010. I had a front row seat to how crowds met him as they barnstormed around the country. Oftentimes I had to find means to catch up with his campaign team. RIP PNoy.”

Political Career Quick Info

President Aquino is a fourth generation politician and a chairman of the Liberal Party from 2010 to 2016.

He serves at the 15th President of the Philippines. The only son of the President Corazon Aquino and Senator Benigno Aquino Jr.

His term ended in 2016 and was followed by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte.

The term “RIP Pnoy” has immediately trended in Twitter offering condolences to the family of the former president:

Here are some of the tweets from the netizens regarding his death:

I was the reporter assigned to cover PNoy’s campaign in 2010. I had a front row seat to how crowds met him as they barnstormed around the country. Oftentimes I had to find means to catch up with his campaign team. RIP PNoy. pic.twitter.com/WKVas05hXe

— Ces Oreña-Drilon (@cesdrilon) June 24, 2021

Former president Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III passed away on Thursday, just 5 years after he stepped down from office, according to a member of the family who asked not to be named pending official announcement.

Aquino was 61 years old.

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— ABS-CBN News (@ABSCBNNews) June 24, 2021

His administration was far more decent compared to what we currently have…. RIP PNoy

— Alyzza Lauren (@alyzzalauren) June 24, 2021

What a sad day for the Philippines.

Former President Benigno Simeon “PNoy” Aquino III has just passed away.

May he rest in eternal peace. I am extending my sincerest condolences to the rest of the Aquino family.

My heart and prayers go out to them during this time.🙏😔

— Francis Baraan IV (@MrFrankBaraan) June 24, 2021

Thank you for your service to the nation, Mr. President. May history judge you kindly and may you revel in the presence of your heroic parents. RIP, PNoy 🇵🇭

— jake ejercito (@unoemilio) June 24, 2021

I am deeply saddened to hear about the sudden passing of former President Noynoy Aquino. Thank you for your firm leadership, hard work & integrity. More than these attributes, I will remember him as a kind, thoughtful childhood friend. RIP, PNoy. Prayers for the Aquino family🙏🏼

— Loren Legarda (@loren_legarda) June 24, 2021

RIP Pnoy pic.twitter.com/bmwjDIjeBy

— ᴮᴱdjhemn⁷ (@BangtansMudra) June 24, 2021

Updates

This story will be updated as soon as additional information surfaces.