Benigno 'Noynoy' Aquino was the transitional leader Filipinos needed

Former president left the country more stable, prosperous and democratic

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Outgoing President Benigno 'Noynoy' Aquino III (right) meets with his successor President Rodrigo Duterte at the Malacanang Palace on Jun. 30, 2016. (File photo by Getty Images)

RICHARD HEYDARIAN, Contributing writer

MANILA -- Just months before the COVID pandemic drew the curtain over our 'normal' lives, I received an intriguing phone call.

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