FeaturesA Look Back: President Benigno S. Aquino III 24/06/2021 Rest in peace, Mr. President! Here is former President Benigno S. Aquino III, 15th President of the Philippines in pictures: 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 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 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 Then presidential bet “Noynoy” Aquino scoops up quezo ice cream for The Philippine STAR employees during a visit to the newspaper’s office 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 Two generations of democracy: Back in the day, Noynoy would also consult his mother Cory Aquino before making big political decisions Presidential hopefuls have to vote too; Noynoy casts his vote in the 2010 national elections President Aquino on the cover of PeopleAsia’s special commemorative issue, shortly after his landslide victory President Aquino welcomes US President Barack Obama to Malacañang for the state dinner | Malacañang Photo Bureau President Obama signs the Presidential guest book as President Aquino looks on | Malacañang Photo Bureau 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 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 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 President Aquino and Pope Francis exchange messages before the latter departs for Rome Malacañang Photo Bureau Share on FacebookTweet