Transcript of Sen. Noynoy Aquino's announcement of mother Corazon Aquino's passing

Senator Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino's announcement of his mother's death, delivered at 5 a.m. at the Makati Medical Center: Our mother peacefully passed away at 3:18 a.m., August 1 of cardiorespiratory arrest. She would have wanted us to thank each and everyone of you for all your continued love and support. It was her wish for all of us to pray for one another and for our country. Hinihiling po ng aming pamilya ang kaunting panahon para makasama namin ng ilang sandali ang aming ina. Later in the day, we will be announcing further details of her wake para po sa lahat ng ating minamahal na kababayan na nais magbigay ng respeto para sa aming mahal na ina.