Former President Benigno Aquino dead at 61

FORMER PRESIDENT Benigno Aquino is dead at age 61.

Aquino suffered from various illnesses and had a heart surgery recently and underwent dialysis. He died on June 24.

A woman holds a banner with a picture of President Benigno Aquino during a campaign rally of the Liberal Party in Davao City in September 2015. (Mindanao Examiner Photo)

Other reports said Aquino was found dead in his room by his staffs and rushed to hospital. 

He served as the country’s 15th president from 2010 to 2016, and was succeeded by former Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte.

Duterte was Aquino’s former ally and even campaigned for him and the Liberal Party in Davao City. But Aquino eventually supported the presidential candidacy of Mar Roxas in 2016 and lost to Duterte.

Presidential spokesman Harry Roque said the Duterte administration condoles with Aquino’s family. “We commiserate and condole with the family and loved ones of former president Benigno Simeon Aquino III as we extend our condolences on his untimely demise. We are grateful to the former president for his contribution and services to the country. We ask our people to offer a prayer for the eternal repose of our former chief executive. Rest in peace, Mr. President,” he said. (Mindanao Examiner)

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