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‘I cannot find the words’: Frankie Pangilinan shares little-known side of PNoy in tribute

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Updated as of Jun 25 05:48 PM

Singer Frankie Pangilinan paid tribute on Thursday to the late former President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III, sharing her views of him as the country’s chief executive, as well as a personal friend with whom she shared a common passion for music. Read more »

With PNoy's death, Filipinos urged to reflect on defending 'fragile democracy'

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Updated as of Jun 25 04:06 PM

Sen. Francis Pangilinan on Friday called on Filipinos to reflect on how to defend their "fragile democracy" in light of the passing of former President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III. Read more »

PNoy, away from the spotlight

Photos by Gil Nartea
Posted at Jun 25 03:22 PM

Photojournalist Gil Nartea had this rare privilege, as the chief photographer of former President Benigno Aquino III during his six-year presidency, to stay behind when the spotlight dimmed. Read more »

Noynoy Aquino was preparing for kidney transplant before death, friends say

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Updated as of Jun 25 04:10 PM

In an interview at the Ateneo de Manila University, former Bureau of Internal Revenue Commissioner Kim Henares said it took them a long time to convince Aquino to get the procedure given his condition.    Read more »

'Tito Noy was a private man, stickler for rules': nephew

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Updated as of Jun 25 02:06 PM

Former President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino was a private person who always followed the rules, his nephew said Friday. Read more »

PNoy’s move vs. China on W. Philippine Sea won't be forgotten: Kalayaan town mayor

Ronron Calunsod, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 25 02:02 PM

The decision of former Philippine President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III to challenge China's vast claims over almost the entire South China Sea will always be remembered, the mayor of Kalayaan town in Palawan where Beijing's incursions continue, said Friday. Read more »

'Noynoy comes home': Filipinos flock to Aquino's wake

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Posted at Jun 25 01:47 PM

MANILA— Braving the virus threat, people from all walks of life on Friday paid their respects to former president Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III, who died the day earlier due to renal disease secondary to diabetes. Read more »

Aquino a conscientious, diligent president - ex-adviser

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Posted at Jun 25 01:26 PM

Former President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III was a diligent chief executive who always kept a calculator on hand to ensure that state funds were well spent, his ex-political adviser said Friday. Read more »

Waiting to view PNoy

Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 25 01:11 PM

A supporter of former President Benigno ‘Noynoy’ Aquino III wait along Katipunan Avenue outside the Ateneo de Manila University to get a chance to view the remains of the late chief executive on Friday.  Read more »

LISTEN: Bukas Palad Music Ministry releases tribute video for Noynoy Aquino

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Updated as of Jun 25 03:51 PM

Titled "Pauwi Na," the song is written and composed by Fr. Manoling Francisco, SJ, with arrangement by Palan Reyes. Read more »

Despite faults, PNoy gave dignity to presidency: historian

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Updated as of Jun 25 02:34 PM

MANILA - A historian and university professor on Friday chimed in on the legacy of former President Binigno Simeon “Noynoy” Aquino III who died on Thursday morning. Read more »

'Ibigay katotohanan': Aquino's former comms chief recalls marching orders

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Posted at Jun 25 12:08 PM

MANILA - The former head of the Presidential Communications Office on Friday said the marching order of former president Benigno Simeon “Noynoy” Aquino III to them was to only convey the truth and the right information to the public.   Read more »

This beloved Greenhills steakhouse will surely miss its favorite VIP customer

JEROME B. GOMEZ
Updated as of Jun 25 02:36 PM

The House of Minis manager on serving PNoy: “When my waiters would see me there in the evening, alam na nila sinong darating.” Read more »

Joshua Garcia, Shaina Magdayao at iba pang bituin nabakunahan na kontra COVID-19

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Posted at Jun 25 11:35 AM

Nabakunahan na ang aktor na si Joshua Garcia kontra sa COVID-19. Ito ang ibinahagi ni Garcia sa kanyang mga tagahanga sa Instagram Stories nitong Huwebes. Read more »

CCP lights up in yellow as tribute to former president Noynoy Aquino

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Posted at Jun 25 11:28 AM

The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) has paused its Pride lighting event to honor former president Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III, who passed away on Thursday. Read more »

Bangsamoro gov’t ‘forever grateful’ to PNoy’s admin, says chief

Ronron Calunsod, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 25 11:36 AM

The Bangsamoro government is “forever grateful” to the administration of ex-President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III for its peace efforts that resulted in the expansion and empowerment of the autonomous region in Mindanao, its chief said Thursday as it expressed grief over the passing of the former leader. Read more »

US President Biden honors Noynoy Aquino: 'He was a valued friend'

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Posted at Jun 25 10:10 AM

US President Joe Biden has honored former Philippine President Benigno Aquino III, who died on Thursday at the age of 61. Read more »

PNoy was My Boss: A delayed dispatch from an ex-Palace speechwriter

GIAN LAO
Updated as of Jun 25 11:54 AM

“After I die, you can write whatever you want,” PNoy told his speechwriters. So here I am, Mr. President, writing the truth about what I saw.   Read more »

K9 unit ng AFP bantay sa labas ng QC subdivision na pinagdalhan sa urn ni PNoy

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Posted at Jun 25 08:51 AM

Bago dinala sa Greenmeadows Huwebes ng gabi, nag-alay ng dasal ang pamilya Aquino sa Taguig sa unang gabi ng pasiyam o novena para kay Aquino. Read more »

OPM icon Leah Navarro recalls PNoy’s love of Filipino music

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Posted at Jun 25 08:35 AM

"He loved Juan de la Cruz [Band]," Navarro remembers. "He was very proud of Filipino singers. He admired them. He loved the Apo Hiking Society." Read more »