Joe Dizon
Filipino activist and priest (1948–2013) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jose "Joe" Pacturayan Dizon (September 29, 1948 – November 4, 2013)[1] was a Filipino priest and activist who fought against the dictatorship of then President Ferdinand Marcos.[2]
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Born | Jose Pacturayan Dizon (1948-09-29)September 29, 1948 |
Died | November 4, 2013(2013-11-04) (aged 65) Quezon City, Philippines |
Nationality | Filipino |
Denomination | Catholic |
Dizon led protest actions against government corruption and human rights abuses during martial law in the Philippines,[1] political dynasties,[2] and the pork barrel system.[3][4] At protest rallies against the Marcos dictatorship, he would say mass to prevent violent dispersal by the government and to boost the morale of demonstrators.[1] He actively campaigned for honest elections and helped form people's organizations in rural areas to support those dealing with land grabbing, military abuses, and hamletting.[1]
He was spokesperson for the Estrada Resign Movement and Plunder Watch, which were instrumental in the EDSA 2 people's uprising that deposed then President Joseph Estrada. He also headed a movement to oust Estrada's successor, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on allegations of corruption, electoral fraud, and human rights violations.[2]
Bagong Alyansang Makabayan chairperson Dr. Carol Araullo described him as "an example of a progressive priest, an undisguised Leftist, and a national democrat since the darkest years of martial law who was able to relate to and bring into broad alliances even avowed anti-Left personalities such as conservative bishops, traditional politicians, the upper crust of society over popular issues."[3]
He was "a shining example of a man-of-the-cloth who transcended the traditional role of a priest in Philippine society" whose lifelong mantra was "Sandigan ang masa; paglingkuran ang sambayanan" ("Rely on the masses; serve the people").[2]
He died of complications from diabetes at the National Kidney and Transplant Institute on November 12, 2013, at the age of 65.[5][6]
Dizon was awarded the Tji Hak-Soon Justice and Peace Award in South Korea.[3] His name was added to the Bantayog ng mga Bayani Wall of Remembrance on November 30, 2017.[7]