Free Legal Assistance Group
The Free Legal Assistance Group (FLAG) is a nationwide organization of human rights lawyers in the Philippines. It was founded in 1974 by Sen. Jose W. Diokno, Lorenzo Tañada, J.B.L. Reyes, and Joker Arroyo during the martial law era under former President Ferdinand Marcos. It is the first and largest group of human rights lawyers established in the nation. They work on countering varied abuses against human rights and civil liberties. Its current chairman since 2003 is human rights attorney Chel Diokno, the founding dean of the De La Salle University Tañada-Diokno School of Law.
| Founded | October 21, 1974 at 12 Margarita St., Magallanes Village, Makati, Philippines |
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| Founders | Jose W. Diokno Lorenzo M. Tañada J.B.L. Reyes 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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