Condolences to President of the Philippines Benigno Aquino III 2015-07-02 18:50:00 Vladimir Putin expressed his condolences to Benigno Aquino III, President of the Republic of the Philippines, in connection with the sinking of a passenger ferry off the coast of Leyte province causing casualties. The President of Russia conveyed his sincere compassion and support to the families and friends of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to all who were injured in the catastrophe.