The 15th president of the Philippines, Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino, 61 passed away Thursday morning (Jun 24) at the Capitol Medical Center in Quezon City.
Details of the deceased were not given but the late Mr. Aquino’s representative and his former deputy spokesperson said the family will issue an official statement later.
He took the oath of office to become the 15th president of the Philippines on June 30, 2010, succeeding Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.
