President Rodrigo Roa Duterte signed today Proclamation No. 1169 declaring June 24 to July 3 a period of national mourning over the passing of former President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III.
In this regard, the national flag shall be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset on all government buildings and installations throughout the Philippines and abroad for a period of 10 days.
“Let us continue to pray and pay respects to the former President who gave his best to serve our nation and our people,” Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said.
Aquino, who served as the 15th president of the Republic, passed away early Thursday morning (June 24) due to health complications. He was 61.
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