International news coverage also highlighted his role in transforming the nation's economy.Ī Bloomberg article wrote, “Under Aquino’s six-year presidential term, the nation’s economy grew an average of 6.2% and twice exceeded 7%, the fastest pace since the 1970s. 'During his term as the 15th president of the Philippine republic, President Aquino elevated the country’s conduct of foreign relations, steered foreign policy towards a principled direction that earned international respect and esteem, and invigorated the foreign service with a collective sense of patriotism, commitment to service, and professionalism.' the post stated. The Department of Foreign Affairs circulated a statement on social media honouring Aquino's legacy. He was the son of politician Benigno Aquino Jr. Mission accomplished, Noy,' she said.īenigno Simeon Cojuangco Aquino III, also known as 'PNoy' and 'Noynoy', was the 15th president of the Philippines, serving the maximum three terms, from 2010 to 2016. “No words can express how broken our hearts are and how long it will take for us to accept the reality that he is gone. She noted that they weren't able to make confirm the details immediately due to Covid-19 related protocols that had to be followed beforehand. His sister Pinky Aquino-Abellada said that he was pronounced dead in a hospital in Quezon City due to renal disease secondary to diabetes. In a press conference today (June 25) fronted by the former president's sisters and other relatives, Aquino died peacefully in his sleep.

Millions of Filipinos around the world are mourning the death of former Philippine president Benigno 'Noynoy' Aquino III yesterday (June 24).

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