PhilippinesHouse of RepresentativesAkbayanNational · Party-listMember of the House of Representatives
Chel Diokno
Profile
Chel Diokno is a Filipino lawyer and politician currently serving as a member of the House of Representatives for the Akbayan party-list since 2025. A prominent human rights advocate, he previously chaired the Free Legal Assistance Group (FLAG) and served as the founding dean of the De La Salle University College of Law. Throughout his legal career, he has been a vocal proponent of progressive policies, focusing on social justice, education reform, and economic development. He is known for his long-standing commitment to human rights and his efforts to provide legal aid to marginalized sectors of society.
Details
- Born
- February 23, 1961 · 65 years old
- Birth place
- Pasay, Philippines
- Education
- University of the Philippines Diliman, University of the Philippines College of Law, Northern Illinois University
- Career
- Lawyer, human rights advocate, law professor, dean of De La Salle University College of Law, chairman of the Free Legal Assistance Group
