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Former Philippine President Benigno Aquino dies at 61

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Former Philippine President Benigno Aquino dies at 61

June 25, 2021January 20, 2026

MANILA – Former Philippine President Benigno Aquino died June 24 at a Manila hospital. He was 61.Aquino served as president from 2010 to 2016. He was the only son of the late Sen. Benigno Aquino Jr. and former President Corazon Aquino. Aquino's family said he died of renal failure as a result of diabetes.He was…...