MANILA, Philippines — Governor Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Thursday ordered all Philippine flags in Sorsogon province be flown at half-mast to mourn the death of President Benigno S. Aquino III.
“[F]ormer President Benigno ‘Noynoy’ Aquino III has passed away today and it is fitting and proper to afford him respect by ordering all National Flags in the Province of Sorsogon to be flown at half-mast,” Escudero said in an executive order.
Rest in Peace Mr. President… 🙏🙏 Here’s to paying tribute to you, your life and your passing… d#PnoyRIP pic.twitter.com/Yzq06O2ypD
— Chiz Escudero (@SayChiz) June 24, 2021
Under the order, Philippine flags in all buildings and areas where it is displayed in the province should be flown at half-staff for 10 days.
In a separate statement, Escudero remembere…
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