James Yap to PNoy: 'Thank you for being nice to me'

James Yap followed the list of celebrities who mourned the death of former President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III on Thursday.

On Instagram, the Rain or Shine shooting guard shared a photo of his former brother-in-law.

"Rest in peace President Noynoy Aquino. Thank you for being nice to me. You will be missed," he wrote in the caption.

Yap was previously married to television host and media personality Kris Aquino, the former president's youngest sister. They have one son, Bimby, who is now 14 years old.

 

 

 

 

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The PBA superstar campaigned for Aquino in the 2010 presidential elections. He and Kris separated later that year and their marriage was annulled in 2012.

PNoy was pronounced dead at 6:30 am on Thursday due to renal disease secondary to diabetes. He was 61 years old.

His remains have been cremated and he will be buried at the Manila Memorial Cemetery on Saturday.

Other sports personalities condole

Some other Filipino athletes and coaches offered prayers and condolences as well.

Chris Tiu, a former PBA teammate of Yap's, posted a photo of himself shaking hands with the former President.

"Thank you for your service to our country President Pnoy! Rest in peace," he said in the caption.

 

 

 

 

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Chot Reyes, former coach of the Philippine national basketball team also posted photos of himself with Aquino with a caption that read: "This is how I prefer to remember you, Mr. President. RIP."

 

 

 

 

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Also offering condolences to the Aquino family was boxing champion Nonito Donaire, who tweeted in Filipino.

Ang pinaka malalim na pakikiramay at dasal sa Aquino family na nawalan ng pinakamamahal na kapatid na si Benigno Aquino III. Galing sa familia Donaire. Salamat po.

— Nonito Donaire (@filipinoflash) June 24, 2021

The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) also posted a tribute to the late former President on their Twitter page.

Requiescat in pace, Mr. President.

Maraming salamat po sa inyong serbisyo sa bayan. pic.twitter.com/RDW6D4YxC2

— PBA (@pbaconnect) June 25, 2021

—MGP, GMA News