Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim thanked all Manilans and the tens of thousands of people who attended the funeral of former President Corazon Aquino.

In a lunch meeting held Thursday, he expressed his appreciation to all the department heads and employees of the Manila City Hall for gathering themselves and their people and exerting their efforts in honoring the late President during the funeral march from Manila Cathedral.

A two-minute speech was delivered by Sen. Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino Jr., in front of the Ninoy Aquino monument at P. Burgos St. in Intramuros. He was met by Lim and Chief of Staff Ricardo De Guzman who led him to a stage prepared by the city engineer's office where all of the City Hall's department heads and chiefs were waiting.

The senator said he and his family will continue to do what their parents have started. "Itutuloy natin ang laban," he said referring to the continuous fight for freedom, democracy, truth and justice in the country.

He excused himself for not staying longer to join his other siblings. The mayor himself, all soaked wet like all other people, went straight to follow and attend the funeral and burial of the late President at the Manila Memorial Park in Parañaque City.

"It's heartwarming to see the people, despite the heavy rains, they stayed and braced themselves to take a last look at our President," Lim said during the lunch meeting.

"I didn't eat the whole day myself, but I didn't feel the tiredness at all. The people were overwhelmed that they did not seem to feel the cold and exhaustion. It's a great feeling and honor to serve President Cory for the last time," he added.