A Look Back: President Benigno S. Aquino III

Rest in peace, Mr. President!

Here is former President Benigno S. Aquino III, 15th President of the Philippines in pictures:

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PeopleAsia publisher and president Babe Romualdez raises then Sen. Aquino’s hand in a congratulatory gesture after being awarded as one of the People of the Year in 2009

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Aquino with PeopleAsia director Ramon Cojuangco, associate publisher Kevin G. Belmonte and vice chairman Miguel G. Belmonte at the “People of the Year” 2009 Awards night

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An all weather campaign: Then Sen. Aquino with running mate Mar Roxas didn’t let the floods stop them from campaigning for the 2010 national elections

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Then presidential bet “Noynoy” Aquino scoops up quezo ice cream for The Philippine STAR employees during a visit to the newspaper’s office
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Rejuvenated by the warm welcome that he received in every LP rally, then Senator Aquino couldn’t help but give a huge grin during one of the party’s provincial stops
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Two generations of democracy: Back in the day, Noynoy would also consult his mother Cory Aquino before making big political decisions
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Presidential hopefuls have to vote too; Noynoy casts his vote in the 2010 national elections
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President Aquino on the cover of PeopleAsia’s special commemorative issue, shortly after his landslide victory
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President Aquino welcomes US President Barack Obama to Malacañang for the state dinner | Malacañang Photo Bureau

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President Obama signs the Presidential guest book as President Aquino looks on | Malacañang Photo Bureau

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Presidents Aquino and Obama flanked by the Aquino family: Dodo, Jia and Viel Dee; Jiggy, Jonty, Eldon and Ballsy Cruz; Kris Aquino; Miguel, Pinky, Manolo and Nina Abellada

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President Aquino welcomes Pope Francis during the general audience of senior government officials and members of the Diplomatic Corps at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace | Malacañang Photo Bureau

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President Aquino and His Holiness Pope Francis acknowledges the family members of the Cabinet Secretaries at the garden of the Malacañan Palace | Malacañang Photo Bureau
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President Aquino and Pope Francis exchange messages before the latter departs for Rome Malacañang Photo Bureau