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 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Virgilio de los Reyes |
| 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 | KANP (2021–present)[1] |
| Other political affiliations | Independent (2021)[2] Liberal (until 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[4] |
| 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 |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Signature |  |
| Website | Chel Diokno Site |
Jose Manuel Tadeo "Chel" Icasiano Diokno[5][6] (Tagalog: [ˈdʒɔknɔ], born February 23, 1961)[5][7] is a Filipino lawyer, educator, human rights advocate, and broadcaster. He serves as 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.[8] He has served as a special counsel of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee.[9] He was a candidate for the Senate in 2019 and 2022. He also co-hosts radio programs such as Oras at Bayan on Veritas 846 and Rekta: Agenda ng Masa on DZRH and DZRH News Television.[10][11]
- ^ 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.
Diokno, a member of the Liberal Party...
- ^ Domingo, Katrina (February 20, 2019). "Award-winning director Pepe Diokno gives dad Chel's campaign a makeover". ABS-CBN News. 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.
- ^ COMELEC [@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 (2017-02-26). "Diokno: Fight the fear, sing our own song". The Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2019-03-01.
- ^ @hontiverosrisa (March 3, 2024). "AGONG RADIO PROGRAM 📻 Samahan nyo po kami sa bagong-bagong programa kung saan bawat minuto, bawat segundo ay mahalaga sa ORAS NG BAYAN.Sagot namin ang maiinit na balita, usapang legal at politikal, pati ang boses nyo bibida dito. Sa LUNES na po, 3PM to 4PM sa DZRV 846 Radyo Veritas with Atty. Chel Diokno and Norman Dequia. Kinig na mga kapanalig!". Retrieved March 4, 2024 – via Instagram.
- ^ DZRH NEWS [@dzrhnews] (May 4, 2024). "Mamaya na! "REKTA: AGENDA NG MASA"" (Tweet) (in Filipino). Retrieved May 7, 2024 – via Twitter.