The Commission on Human Rights honored the late Senator Jose ‘Ka Pepe’ Diokno on his 94th birth anniversary, Feb. 26, 2016 by dedicating the Bulwagang Ka Pepe at the CHR in his memory. During the ceremony, CHR chairperson Chito Gascon, together with the Diokno family represented by Dr. Maris Diokno, chairperson of the National Historical Commission, cut the ribbon to officially open the hall to the public. An audio-visual presentation produced by the Diokno foundation was shown, together with the unveiling of a commemorative artwork of images of Ka Pepe. Jose W. Diokno was a prime mover in institutionalizing human rights in the Philippines. As a lawyer and a statesman during Martial Law, he championed the rule of law by fighting for people’s rights and political freedoms.
