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With the outpouring of messages from ordinary Filipinos and celebrities expressing grief over the demise of former President Benigno Simeon Aquino III, many who served under him from 2010-2016 are also sharing their fondest memories of the late president.

One of them is Jose Sixto “Dingdong” Dantes III, who served as Commissioner-at-Large for the National Youth Commission under PNoy's term.

In a Facebook post, the Kapuso Primetime King fondly remembered his time with the late president during the 2015 Paris Climate Change conference.

Jose Sixto recalled, “PNoy was a champion of youth development. He headed the Philippine Delegation in the monumental 2015 Paris Climate Change Conference, where we presented the Filipinos' pledge and call for urgent global climate solution as part of the youth-led #NowPH movement. He also institutionalized November 25 of every year as the 'National Day for Youth in Climate Action'.”

The Amazing Earth host also described Noynoy as a “beacon of uprightness” and a “simple man.”

“He selflessly dedicated his life to public service, and was a formidable beacon of uprightness and incorruptibility during his administration. But, I am truly grateful that I had the opportunity to know him beyond work. Because behind that seat of power was a simple man, who beams with humility, inspiration and hope for the country,” the actor said.

“I cannot thank him enough for the trust and confidence that he bestowed on me. And, I am truly honored to have served the Filipino Youth under his leadership.”

Dingdong ended his post saying that he is praying for him and thanked the late president for his service to the nation.

“He will be in our prayers, and we will always be deeply thankful for his service to the nation and to this generation. We know that He has seen his good work and that he is already with Him, resting in heaven's glory.”

Dingdong took his oath of office as a commissioner for the National Youth Commission on September 1, 2014.

Meanwhile, the cousin of the former president, senator Bam Aquino also took to Facebook to share his thoughts about his legacy.

“Nadurog ang puso ko sa paglisan ni PNoy sa atin. Sa mga susunod na oras, maraming sasabihin tungkol sa kanya - iba totoo, iba hindi. Pero ito ang masasabi ko - lahat ibinigay niya para sa Pilipino. Wala siyang itinira.”

Former President Noynoy Aquino is the son of Philippine democracy icons Ninoy and Cory Aquino. On the morning of June 24, he was rushed to the Capitol Medical Center in Quezon City and was later on confirmed dead. He was 61.