Erap mourns Noynoy’s passing

Former President Joseph “Erap” Estrada on Friday expressed his grief over the death of former President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III.

Aquino died at 6:30 a.m. on Thursday due to renal disease secondary to diabetes.

“Ako at ang sambayanan ay nalulungkot sa pagpanaw ni former President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III,” Estrada said in a statement.

(The country and I are grieving for the death of former President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III.)

“My sincere condolences to the Aquino family. Sa pagkakataong ito, ang aking tanging dasal ay bigyan kayo ng Diyos ng lakas ng loob. Paalam, PNoy!” he added.

(My sincere condolences to the Aquino family. At this time, my only prayer is for the Lord to give you strength. Goodbye, Noy!)

Former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, as well as former and current government officials, have also condoled with the Aquino family. — Joahna Lei Casilao/RSJ, GMA News