MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte called up former President Benigno S. Aquino III’s sisters—Ballsy and Kris—to directly convey his condolences on the death of their brother, said Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, who added that he and the Chief Executive supported Noynoy during his 2010 campaign.
“Nakausap po ni Pangulo si Ma’am Ballsy at si Ma’am Kris kagabi (The President spoke with Bally and Kris last night),” Senator Christopher “Bong” Go told reporters at the sidelines of an event in Manila Friday.
The senator said he also extended his condolences to Aquino’s sisters.
Go, meanwhile, said that politics should be put aside while the nation mourns the dea…
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