A solemn noon for PNoy at the Church of Gesù at the Ateneo where mourners are still lining up for today's public viewing until 10pm @rapplerdotcom
Funeral wreaths from DND, Court of Appeals, RTVM, Senators Bong Go, Bato dela Rosa and former Sen Jinggoy Estrada are among the few wreaths by the side of the Church of Gesù
A common thread of stories here among friends is that they knew to some extent PNoy was sick, but they didn't expect for him to die so soon. His cabinet knew but was still surprised, says Senator Kiko Pangilinan
The funeral wreaths from President Rodrigo Duterte, Vice President Leni Robredo and Senate President Tito Sotto
As Kris Aquino said, they are careful not to turn the wake into a super spreader event. It's a quiet and smooth-flowing noon here so far
AFP Chief Cirilito Sobejana arrives to pay his respects to former president Noynoy Aquino
Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula arrives at the Church of Gesù
Archbishop Charles John Brown, the Vatican's ambassador to the Philippines, offers condolences to the Aquino family
Senator Koko Pimentel also arrives with wife Kathryna Yu-Pimentel
Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea has arrived
For those planning to go to Ateneo, the line is starting to get long again, and it might become busier as we near the 5pm mass.
Vice President Leni Robredo, daughters Aika and Tricia also arrive
Kris' eldest son Josh is also here. There will be a 4pm vigil and then a 5pm mass.
Senator Francis Tolentino arrives
ES Medialdea leaves after about an hour and did not grant an interview
Jose Mari Chan is also here
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