Like most Filipinos, I did not have the privilege of knowing President Noynoy Aquino “up, close and personal.” I only listened to his speeches and watched him in action from newspapers and television. The only opportunity I had to meet him was when he conferred Mr. Washington SyCip the Order of Lakandula. He bowed his head as I shook his hand and acknowledged my greetings with a smile. But I am one of the thousands of Filipinos who mourn his death and feel the pain of his loss. By his work, we were able to know him. He brought financial stability to government and lifted the poo...