Chel Diokno | |
|---|---|
 Diokno at the Bantayog ng mga Bayani in 2019 | |
| Dean of the De La Salle University College of Law | |
| In office 2009–2019 | |
| Chairman of the Bantayog ng mga Bayani Foundation | |
| Assumed office August 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Wigberto Tañada |
| Chairman of the Free Legal Assistance Group | |
| Assumed office 2003 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jose Manuel Tadeo Icasiano Diokno February 23, 1961 Pasay, Rizal, Philippines |
| Political party | Akbayan (2024–present) |
| Other political affiliations | KANP (2021–2024)[1] Independent (2021)[2] Liberal (2018–2021)[3] |
| Spouse | Divina Aromin-Diokno |
| Relations | Maris Diokno (sister) Ramón Diokno (grandfather) Ananías Diokno (great-grandfather) Félix Berenguer de Marquina (ancestor) Francis Garchitorena (distant uncle) |
| Children | 6, including Pepe |
| Parent(s) | Jose W. Diokno Carmen R. Icasiano |
| Residence | San Juan, Metro Manila |
| Education | La Salle Green Hills |
| Alma mater | University of the Philippines Diliman (BA) Northern Illinois University (JD) |
| Occupation | Educator, academic administrator, politician, radio host |
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Jose Manuel Tadeo "Chel" Icasiano Diokno[4][5] (Tagalog: [ˈdʒɔknɔ], born February 23, 1961)[4][6] is a Filipino lawyer, educator, human rights advocate, and broadcaster. He serves as the chairman of the Free Legal Assistance Group (FLAG), the founding dean of the De La Salle University College of Law (now Tañada-Diokno School of Law), and the chairman of the Bantayog ng mga Bayani Foundation.[7] He has served as a special counsel for the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee.[8] He was a candidate for the Senate of the Philippines in both the 2019 Philippine Senate election and the 2022 Philippine Senate election. Diokno also co-hosts radio programs such as Oras at Bayan on Veritas 846 and Rekta: Agenda ng Masa on DZRH and DZRH News Television.[9][10]
- ^ Buan, Lian (October 7, 2021). "Human rights lawyers Diokno, Colmenares file Senate COCs to redeem 2019 losses". Rappler. Archived from the original on October 7, 2021. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
Diokno took his oath as member of KANP
- ^ Calica, Marian Feliz (September 15, 2021). "Rights lawyer Diokno to run for senator as independent". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on September 19, 2021. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
- ^ Adel, Rosette (May 14, 2019). "'CHELebrate, don't cry,' Chel Diokno tells supporters after defeat". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on September 19, 2021. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
- ^ a b "Candidate's Profile: Diokno, Chel". gmanetwork.com. GMA News. 2019. Archived from the original on October 7, 2021. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
- ^ Commission on Elections (Philippines) [@COMELEC] (October 7, 2021). "#COCFiling for the #NLE2022 Day 7: Jose Manuel Tadeo "Chel" Diokno files COC for Senator, Katipunan ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino (KANP)" (Tweet). Retrieved October 7, 2021 – via Twitter.
- ^ Chel Diokno [@ChelDiokno] (February 23, 2021). "I didn't think I'd reach this age, but I just celebrated my big 6-0 with my kids by my side and with friends via Zoom. Thank you all for the birthday greetings, and to the "cheldren" for sending me cakes!" (Tweet). Retrieved May 6, 2021 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Chel Diokno named chair of Bantayog ng mga Bayani Foundation". August 30, 2022.
- ^ Pimentel, Boying (February 26, 2017). "Diokno: Fight the fear, sing our own song". The Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved March 1, 2019.
- ^ @hontiverosrisa (March 3, 2024). "AGONG RADIO PROGRAM 📻 Join us in the new program where every minute, every second counts on ORAS NG BAYAN. We will tackle hot news, legal and political discussions, and your voices will be highlighted. Starting MONDAY, 3 PM to 4 PM on DZRV 846 Radyo Veritas with Atty. Chel Diokno and Norman Dequia. Listen in, allies!". Retrieved March 4, 2024 – via Instagram.
- ^ DZRH NEWS [@dzrhnews] (May 4, 2024). "Mamaya na! "REKTA: AGENDA NG MASA"" (Tweet). Retrieved May 7, 2024 – via Twitter.