Aquino criticized the media, but championed a free press The late President Benigno Aquino III’s civil relationship with the media was in stark contrast to President Rodrigo Duterte’s attacks. It was just one of many differences between the two presidents’ brands of governance and positions on many key policies. BY PHILIPPINE CENTER FOR INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM (PCIJ) June 28, 2021 | 12:00:00 PM
The late President Benigno Aquino III criticized the Philippine media on several occasions during his time in Malacañang, when he felt that he was being criticized unfairly.
His episodes now look harmless in comparison to his successor, President Rodrigo Duterte, who ordered, among others, the shutdown of ABS-CBN and the cancelation of Rappler’s license to do business while banning its reporters from covering Malacañang events.
Published June 26, 2021, 6:57 PM
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Saturday, June 26, paid tribute to former President Benigno Aquino III as the country mourns the loss of its past president.
The Philippine Red Cross led by its Chairman and CEO Senator Richard Gordon pays tribute to former President Benigno Aquino III (Photo from PH Red Cross)
PRC said that it “joins all the Filipinos reeling with the sudden demise” of Aquino who died on June 24 due “renal disease secondary to diabetes” according to his family. He was 61 years old.
During the Red Cross Board of Governors meeting held this week, a resolution was also passed honoring the legacy of the former head of state. It also expressed the PRC’s admiration for his “dedication to public service and steward leadership.”
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Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, June 25) Hundreds of Filipinos lined up early Friday morning to pay their final respects to the late former President Benigno Noynoy Aquino III.
They trooped to Ateneo de Manila University in Quezon City for the public viewing of his urn, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Supporters wanted to say their farewell and offer their prayers to the former chief executive who passed away on Thursday at age 61 due to health problems.
His wake is being held at the Church of the Gesù, where COVID-19 health protocols will be strictly observed and only a maximum of 140 people allowed to stay inside.
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