Benigno Aquino III
Supporters light candles as they offer prayers for former Philippine President Benigno Aquino III Friday, June 25, 2021 in Quezon city, Philippines. Aquino, the son of pro-democracy icons who helped topple dictator Ferdinand Marcos and had troublesome ties with China, died Thursday, a cousin and public officials said. He was 61. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
Aquino, Philippine ex-leader who challenged China, is buried

By Jim Gomez And Aaron Favila Jun. 26, 2021 02:46 AM EDT

A general view of the public viewing of former Philippine President Benigno Aquino III's wake at the Church of Gesu, Ateneo de Manila University in Quezon City, Philippines, Friday, June 25, 2021. Aquino, the son of pro-democracy icons who helped topple dictator Ferdinand Marcos and had troublesome ties with China, died Thursday, a cousin and public officials said. He was 61. (Mark Cristino/Pool Photo via AP)
Late Philippine leader hailed for integrity, guts vs China

By Joeal Calupitan And Aaron Favila Jun. 25, 2021 04:04 AM EDT

Honor guards stand next to the urn of former Philippine President Benigno Aquino III at the Heritage Memorial Park in Taguig, Philippines on Thursday, June 24, 2021. Aquino, the son of pro-democracy icons who helped topple dictator Ferdinand Marcos and had troublesome ties with China, died Thursday, a cousin and public officials said. He was 61. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
Philippine democracy scion, ex-leader Benigno Aquino dies

By Jim Gomez Jun. 24, 2021 10:49 AM EDT

Today in History

By The Associated Press Feb. 08, 2021 12:00 AM EST
Today in History Today is Monday, Feb. 8, the 39th day of 2021. There are 326 days left in the year. Today’s...

Philippines lifts ban on South China Sea energy exploration

By Jim Gomez Oct. 15, 2020 11:59 AM EDT
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine president has approved the lifting of a ban on oil and gas exploration in or near disputed areas of the South China...

FILE - In this June 19, 2011, file photo, San Miguel Corporation chairman Eduardo Cojuangco Jr., left, greets then congresswoman Imelda Marcos, the widow of the late strongman Ferdinand Marcos, during the 40th wedding anniversary of Philippine Senator Miriam Santiago and Narciso at Manila's Cathedral in Philippines. Philippine tycoon Cojuangco, a key ally of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos and a low-key businessman who led a food and beverage empire that produced San Miguel beer, has died Tuesday night, June 16, 2020. He was 85. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila, File)
Philippine beer tycoon allied with late dictator dies

By Jim Gomez Jun. 17, 2020 06:30 AM EDT