MABALACAT CITY, Pampanga—The hometown of the family of former President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III on Thursday paid tribute to the “Son of Tarlac” upon his death.
The Philippine flag was flown at half-staff in Concepcion town to honor the late president.
Concepcion Mayor Andres Lacson expressed his town’s unity with the Aquino family in mourning.
“Bilang tubo ng ating bayan, tunay ngang ikinararangal nating lahat ang buhay ng dating pangulo, sampu ng kanyang mga magulang, na tumayo laban sa diktadurya. Bilang pagkilala sa mahusay niyang paglilingkod sa bansa, ipinag-utos ng ating Alkalde Andy David Lacson ang ‘half mast of Philippine flag’, tanda ng pagdadalamhati ng buon…
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