Ex-Philippines President Benigno Aquino dies of renal failure at 61
Duterte declared June 24 to July 3 as period of national mourning, with the national flag to be flown at half-mast on all govt buildings.
Fri Jun 25 2021
Former Philippine President Benigno Aquino dies in hospital - Sources
The 61-year-old was president of the Philippines from 2010 to 2016.
Thu Jun 24 2021
Draft Bangsamoro bill to be submitted mid-week
Deles said the bill will not yet be submitted to President Benigno Aquino III's office on Monday as expected earlier.
Mon Aug 18 2014
PM hold fruitful talks with Philippine President
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak was satisfied with the fruitful bilateral talks with Philippine President Benigno Aquino which was held at Perdana Putra, Putrajaya.
Sat Mar 01 2014
Philippines asks China to explain 'water cannon' incident
Philippine President Benigno Aquino demanded an explanation from China Tuesday over a report its coast guard had fired water cannon at Filipino fishermen at a disputed shoal.
Tue Feb 25 2014
Philippine leader likens China's rulers to Hitler: NYT
Philippine President Benigno Aquino has compared China's efforts to claim disputed territories with those of Nazi Germany's.
Wed Feb 05 2014
H.K. journalists kicked out of APEC for shouting at Aquino
Despite protests from Hong Kong's main journalist group, President Benigno Aquino's spokesman said the journalists had "crossed the line".
Mon Oct 07 2013
Social media fuels massive Philippine anti-graft rally
The march was the largest anti-graft demonstration since President Benigno Aquino was elected in 2010 on a platform to fight corruption.
Tue Aug 27 2013
Philippines holds elections vital for Aquino reforms
Philippines President Benigno Aquino is asking voters to put their confidence in the administration slated to help him carry out the rest of his reform agenda.
Mon May 13 2013
Ex-president: Aquino should meet Kiram
A former Philippines president has urged President Benigno Aquino III to meet with the Sulu 'Sultan' Jamalul Kiram III to discuss how to end the standoff in Sabah.
Thu Mar 07 2013
Philippines tried to stop Sabah clash: president spokesman
President Benigno Aquino's spokesman said the Philippines had done all it could to avoid a violent end to a stand-off in Sabah.
Tue Mar 05 2013
Filipino gunmen open fire on Malaysia forces
Philippine President Benigno Aquino's spokeswoman Abigail Valte told reporters that security forces had fired "warning shots" but played down reports of a firefight.
Fri Mar 01 2013
Philippine leader criticises gunmen in Malaysia
Philippine President Benigno Aquino on Thursday criticised Filipino gunmen who entered a Malaysian state in a bizarre effort to stake a territorial claim, warning their actions could lead to conflict.
Thu Feb 21 2013
Philippines' Aquino wants peace talks speeded up
Philippine President Benigno Aquino paid a historic visit Monday to the stronghold of Muslim rebels and said peace talks with them must be speeded up.
Mon Feb 11 2013
Philippine president rejects gun ban calls
President Benigno Aquino insisted civilians had the right to carry guns despite calls to ban firearms in the country.
Wed Jan 09 2013