MANILA, Philippines — House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco mourned the death of former president Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III, whom he called “a man who dedicated his service to the country.”
Philippine flags at the House of Representatives are also at half-mast to mourn the death of Aquino who also became a part of the lower chamber as a three-term representative of the second district of Tarlac.
“We are saddened to learn of the passing of former President Benigno ‘Noynoy’ Aquino III. The entire House of Representatives would like to extend its heartfelt sympathies and condolences to his family, friends and colleagues at this difficult time,” Vel…
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