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Former Philippine President Benigno ‘Ninoy’ Aquino III died on Thursday, a cousin and public officials said.
The 61-year-old former president’s death was due to renal failure secondary to diabetes, his family said.
Philippine flags were lowered at half-staff in government buildings.