
Former Philippine President Benigno Aquino dies age 61
CNN
The former President of the Philippines Benigno Aquino III died Thursday at the age of 61 after being hospitalized in Quezon City, state media reported.
Popularly known as "Noynoy," Aquino was the country's 15th president, serving from 2010 to 2016 following the death of his mother, former President and democracy icon Corazon Aquino. He died at the Capitol Medical Center near the capital Manila, Philippine News Agency reported, adding that his family will release a statement soon.
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