Free Legal Assistance Group
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The Free Legal Assistance Group (FLAG) is a nationwide organization of human rights lawyers in the Philippines.[5][6] It was founded in 1974 by Sen. Jose W. Diokno,[5] Lorenzo Tañada,[7] J.B.L. Reyes,[4] and Joker Arroyo[8] during the martial law era under former President Ferdinand Marcos.[9] It is the first and largest group of human rights lawyers established in the nation.[10] They work on countering varied abuses against human rights and civil liberties. Its current chairman since 2003 is human rights attorney Chel Diokno,[11] the founding dean of the De La Salle University Tañada-Diokno School of Law.[12]
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Founded | October 21, 1974; 49 years ago (1974-10-21) at 12 Margarita St., Magallanes Village, Makati, Philippines[1][2][3] |
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Founders | Jose W. Diokno Lorenzo M. Tañada J.B.L. Reyes[4] Joker Arroyo |
Headquarters | Sanidad Law Office, 2nd Floor Eastside Building, 77 Malakas Street, Brgy. Pinyahan, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines |
Fields | human rights, legal representation, legal advice |
Key people | Chel Diokno (Chairperson) Ma. Soccoro Tadea I. "Cookie" Diokno (Secretary General) Arno V. Sanidad (Deputy Secretary General) |
Website | FLAG Namati Website |
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