Benigno Aquino steered Philipines' economy to recovery, says ex-secretary of finance


Benigno Aquino was the Philippines' 15th president. - Reuters

KUALA LUMPUR: Former secretary of finance of the Philippines, Cesar V. Purisima has expressed his gratitude to former President Benigno S. Aquino III for steering the country's economy to recovery.

“I share the profound grief of the Filipino people on the passing of the former president. My deepest condolences to the Aquino family, and to the wider family of public servants who served with honor under his presidency,” he said in a condolences note.

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