Benigno Aquino, former Philippines president, dies aged 61

Known as Noynoy, he followed his mother Corazon Aquino into office and ruled for six years

Benigno Aquino, former president of the Philippines and the son of two of the country's most revered pro-democracy figures, has died aged 61.

Aquino, who had renal disease, died in his sleep on Thursday morning, his family told local media. He had been receiving treatment at a hospital in the capital Manila.