Roxas ‘sad’ that pal Noynoy Aquino did not experience ‘joys of having wife, kids’ | Inquirer News

Roxas ‘sad’ that pal Noynoy Aquino did not experience ‘joys of having wife, kids’

/ 11:58 AM June 28, 2021

LP chairman President Benigno S. Aquino III, along with LP Presidential Candidate former DILG Secretary Manuel “Mar” Roxas II and LP Vice Presidential Candidate Camarines Sur 3rd District Representative Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo, raises the hands of the administration senate slate for the 2016 national elections, the Koalisyon ng Daang Matuwid: during the Meeting with Local Leaders andthe Community in Plaza Quezon,Elias St. Naga City, Camarines Sur Friday (February 12,2016). (Photo by Robert Vinas/ Malacañang Photo Bureau)

Former President Benigno S. Aquino III, along with then LIberal Party presidential candidate, former DILG Secretary Manuel “Mar” Roxas II during a sortie in Naga City, Camarines Sur in February 12, 2016. (Photo by Robert Vinas/ Malacañang Photo Bureau)

MANILA, Philippines — Former Interior Secretary Manuel “Mar” Roxas on Monday lamented that his friend and running mate, former President Benigno S. Aquino III had not settled down with a wife and experienced fatherhood before his demise last June 24.

“If there’s any regret, I’m sad he passed at a young age,” Roxas said over Teleradyo on Monday. “But I’m really really sad, na (that) he died alone, that he did not experience the joys of having a wife and kids.”

Article continues after this advertisement

“Malungkot lang ako na na-miss niya yun, bilang kaibigan niya,” he added. (I am sad that he missed that experience, as a friend.)

FEATURED STORIES

Incidentally, Roxas is married to Aquino’s erstwhile girlfriend, television host Korina Sanchez, with whom he has twin children. Roxas has another son with a former girlfriend.

Aquino, the only son of two democracy icons, former president Corazon C. Aquino and former Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr., passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday. He succumbed to renal disease secondary to diabetes.

Article continues after this advertisement

Yolly Yebes, the late president’s house help for 30 years, was the first to discover PNoy’s body.

Article continues after this advertisement

“Can you imagine, he died in his sleep alone?” Roxas lamented. Sad, it’s very sad.”

The 15th president’s cremated remains were now laid next to his parents at the Manila Memorial Park in Sucat, Parañaque.

EDV
Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our daily newsletter

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

TAGS: Mar Roxas, Noynoy Aquino

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

© Copyright 1997-2024 INQUIRER.net | All Rights Reserved

This is an information message

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more here.