PRESIDENT Benigno Aquino 3rd will not be joining world leaders attending the funeral services for former South African president Nelson Mandela on December 15.

Vice President Jejomar Binay will represent Aquino as sources said the President will fly to Japan later this week for the 40th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean)-Japan commemorative anniversary.

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