The National Human Rights Institution vows to continue Jose W Diokno’s legacy of service.
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) vowed to continue its founder’s legacy of service to all in its commemoration of the late Sen. Jose Diokno’s birth and death anniversary last February 26 and 27.
To mark the occasion, the national human rights institution also opened the grounds of Diokno Park (Liwasang Diokno) aimed to serve as a public freedom park at its national headquarters in Quezon City.
The CHR said the park, featuring Diokno’s monument—unveiled on September 21, 2017, anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law 1972— as well as a fountain symbolizing the Universal Declaration of Human rights will continue to serve as “a refuge for human rights organizations.”
Rights defenders often hold rallies and activities at the square.
CHR’s main lobby is also named Diokno Hall that also features a statue and images of the late senator.
CHR said it continues to be inspired by the late activist and freedom fighter who led the institution’s predecessor called the Presidential Committee on Human Rights after the fall of the Ferdinand Marcos Sr. dictatorship in 1986.
“His enduring influence stands as a steadfast symbol of freedom, democracy, and human rights forged through his unwavering fight against the dictatorship,” the Commission said.
The Commission is steadfast in fulfilling its mandate to persistently advocate for a society where human rights are fully enjoyed by every Filipino and are respected, protected and fulfilled, it added. # (Raymund B. Villanueva)
