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Marcos admin likely similar to PNoy, GMA: analysts

John Gabriel Agcaoili, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 27 03:20 AM

Based on his initial appointments, the Marcos government could look more ‘traditionally elite’ than Duterte‘s, says one political science academic. Read more »

'My work is not done': De Lima eyes reelection amid odds

Allison Jackson, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Feb 09 05:16 PM

While under detention, senator and human rights campaigner Leila de Lima is running for re-election in an against-the-odds campaign. Read more »

'Costlier' PPEs bought during Aquino admin not true: ex-gov't official

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Posted at Sep 04 02:50 AM

A former Philippine government official disputes the claim that medical gear bought by the preceding Aquino administration cost much more. Read more »

LOOK: Filipinos pay final respects to former president Aquino

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Posted at Jun 26 03:02 PM

Several Filipino mourners clad in yellow flooded the route of late President Noynoy Aquino's funeral convoy on Saturday, brandishing yellow ribbons and PNoy's posters, as well as the Philippine flag.  Read more »

Noynoy Aquino laid to rest at Manila Memorial Park

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 26 04:15 PM

MANILA— Former President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III was laid to rest at the Manila Memorial Park in Parañaque City on Saturday, beside his parents, democracy icons Benigno Aquino Jr. and Corazon Aquino in solemn rites attended by family and friends.    Read more »

Archbishop Soc: Best tribute to PNoy is to recover decency, integrity in public service

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 26 02:38 PM

Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas on Saturday urged Filipinos to remember the late President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III by bringing back dignity and decency in public service, just as how the former chief executive governed during his term.  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 »

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 »

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 »

Pushed for good governance, person's dignity: CBCP remembers Noynoy Aquino

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Posted at Jun 24 11:47 PM

The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said they would remember PNoy, as he was called by Filipinos, for pushing forward democracy, good governance, and a person's dignity.    Read more »

Noynoy Aquino's remains cremated; burial on Saturday - Aquino family

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Updated as of Jun 24 11:59 PM

MANILA (UPDATED) - The remains of former President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III have been cremated at the Heritage Park in Taguig on Thursday afternoon, his family confirmed. Read more »

'Mission accomplished ka, Noy': Aquino sisters devastated over brother's loss

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 24 07:55 PM

"Mission accomplished ka, Noy. Be happy now with dad and mom. We love you and we are so blessed to have had the privilege to have had you as our brother. We will miss you forever, Noy."  Read more »

International community mourns former President Noynoy Aquino's death

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Updated as of Jun 25 11:15 AM

MANILA (UPDATED)— The international community on Thursday mourned the death of former Philippine President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III, and noted his contribution on strengthening foreign relations under his leadership.  Read more »

Marcoleta claims Lopezes 'prematurely' reacquired ABS-CBN after EDSA revolt

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Posted at Jun 15 11:16 PM

Deputy Speaker Rodante Marcoleta claimed on Monday that the Lopez family "prematurely" took control of ABS-CBN in 1986 from the government prior to the completion of an arbitration proceeding that would have served as legal basis for the reacquisition. Read more »

Return of ABS-CBN to Lopez family in 1986 legal, approved by SC, solons told

Christian V. Esguerra, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 15 05:30 PM

The Lopez family legally reacquired possession of ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp. more than a decade after Ferdinand Marcos shut it down and seized control of the network in 1972, its lawyer told a congressional hearing on its application for a new franchise on Monday. Read more »