MANILA, Philippines — It came as a shocker — President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III, then the youngest living former president of the Philippines, died due to renal failure secondary to diabetes. Some quarters quickly colored his passing with politics, with messages urging for a return of decency in government and “more PNoys” to run for office emanating even from the pulpit. This was no longer surprising. After all, the death of two Aquinos — former Sen. Ninoy Aquino and former President Cory Aquino — became instrumental in changing the course of Philippine politics. Catch the sixth episode of “Anyare?” this Monday, 6 p.m., on Philstar.com’s official Facebook and YouTube accounts.

Source: Philippine Star July 12, 2021 09:45 UTC