Is there an official day dedicated to Jose W. Diokno in the Philippines?
Yes, Jose W. Diokno Day
No
Yes, Jose W. Diokno Month
Yes, Jose W. Diokno Week
Answer
Yes, Jose W. Diokno Day is celebrated annually in the Philippines on November 26. The day was first celebrated in 2000 by then-President Joseph Estrada to commemorate Diokno's contributions to the country's democracy and human rights. Diokno was a lawyer, human rights activist, and senator who fought for the rights of the Filipino people during the Marcos dictatorship.
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