Diokno
Diokno is a Filipino surname that originated from the Taal, Batangas area. It was changed to a more Filipino surname from the original surname, "Diocno". Although it is primarily prevalent in the Philippines,[1] there are significant numbers in the United States, Saudi Arabia, and other countries.[2]
Notable people of the main branch with this surname include:
- Ananías Diokno, (1860-1922), son of Ángel Diokno, Filipino general and early patriarch of the family
- Sen. Jose W. Diokno, (1922-1987), son of Ramón, Filipino nationalist
- Jose Manuel I. Chel Diokno, (born 1961), son of Jose, Filipino professor of law
- Maris Diokno, (born 1954), son of Jose, Filipino national historian
- Pepe Diokno (born 1987), son of Chel, Filipino director
- Ramón Diokno, (1886-1954), son of Ananías, Filipino justice and senator
Others
- Benjamin Diokno, (born 1948), first cousin thrice removed of Chel, Filipino politician of Rodrigo Duterte
- Leopoldo Diokno, Filipino soldier and recipient of the Medal of Valor
- Roberto Diokno, (born 1954), Filipino judge in the landmark case Allado v. Diokno, convicted Romeo Jalosjos[3]
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