CEBU CITY—-Philippine flags in various parts of the Visayas were lowered at half-staff as expressions of condolences poured in to mourn the passing of former president Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III.
Local officials, including his allies and those who shifted to the ruling party after the 2016 presidential elections, remembered him as a “good” and “principled” leader, who poured projects in their provinces.
“We would like to express our sincerest appreciation for all his assistance to the province of Eastern Samar, from infrastructures to social services. He really cared for our people,” said Eastern Samar Gov. Ben Evardone.
Iloilo Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. lauded Aquino for h…
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