LETTY Jimenez-Magsanoc, editor in chief of the Philippine Daily Inquirer, died on Christmas Eve, the newspaper reported on Friday.
“It is with deep sorrow that the Philippine Daily Inquirer reports the death of its esteemed editor in chief,” the paper said.
“The Inquirer condoles with the Jimenez and Magsanoc families.”
President Benigno Aquino III and Davao City Mayor and presidential candidate Rodrigo Duterte also condoled with Magsanoc’s family.
“I am shocked by the sudden passing of Letty Jimenez Magsanoc. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and all her colleagues in the Philippine Daily Inquirer at this time of profound sadness and loss,” Aquino said in a message to the Malacañang Press Corps on Dec. 25.
“She was, to me, and all Filipinos of goodwill who love freedom, democracy and good governance, a source of strength.”
Duterte promised to pass the Freedom of Information Bill in case he won the presidency in next year’s elections.
“I was not surprised when she asked me what is my position on the Freedom of Information Bill considering her unyielding position on public accountability and transparency,” Duterte said.
“Without batting an eyelash, I told her I am all for it.”
The Inquirer said the wake will be held at the Heritage Memorial Park in Taquig starting Sunday.