Jose Diokno

Jose Diokno

  •    Diokno, Jose Wright
  •    Politician
  •    Male
  •    February 26, 1922
  •    February 27, 1987
  •    65 years old

Jose "Pepe" Wright Diokno was a Filipino nationalist. He served as Senator of the Philippines, Secretary of Justice, founding chair of the Commission on Human Rights, and founder of the Free Legal Assistance Group. Diokno is the only person to top both the Philippine Bar Examination and the board exam for Certified Public Accountants (CPA).

Positions Held

Senator

December 30, 1963 to September 23, 1972

Elected

Personal Affiliations

Chel Diokno

Child

Achievements & Awards

Philippine Bar Examination

1945

Topnotcher

Tied for Number One with former Senate President Jovito Salonga in the 1945 Bar Exams.

CPA Board Exam

Topnotcher