Jacobo Amatong

Jacobo Sybico Amatong (October 11, 1936 – September 24, 1984) was a Filipino lawyer, politician, and newspaper publisher from the province of Zamboanga del Norte. He was best known for founding the Mindanao Observer, a community newspaper which became well-known for criticizing the martial law administration of Ferdinand Marcos, and for being assassinated by uniformed soldiers on September 24, 1984.

Jacobo Amatong
Detail of the Wall of Remembrance at the Bantayog ng mga Bayani, showing names from the first batch of Bantayog Honorees, including that of Jacobo Amatong.
Member of Dipolog City Council
In office
1970–1984
Personal details
Born
Jacobo Sybico Amatong

(1936-10-11)October 11, 1936
Dipolog, Zamboanga, Philippine Commonwealth
DiedSeptember 24, 1984(1984-09-24) (aged 47)
Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines
Resting placeDipolog Catholic Cemetery
SpouseHelen Cadavedo
Children2
Parent(s)Amando Borja Amatong
Felicidad Mabanag Sybico
RelativesProspero Amatong (brother)
Isagani S. Amatong (brother)
Juanita Amatong (sister-in-law)
EducationAndres Bonifacio College
OccupationLawyer, Newspaper Publisher, Politician
Amatong Street,
Miputak, Dipolog
Native nameDalan Amatong (Cebuano)
NamesakeJacobo Amatong
Length8 m (26 ft)
LocationDipolog
Postal code7100
Coordinates8.583023°N 123.340383°E / 8.583023; 123.340383
West endDipolog Boulevard
Major
junctions
Martinez Street
Magsaysay Street
Arellano Extension
Quezon Avenue
Unnamed private road
East endKatipunan Street

Amatong is honored by having his name etched on the wall of remembrance at the Philippines' Bantayog ng mga Bayani, which honors the heroes and martyrs who fought the authoritarian regime. In 2018, Amatong was also identified by the Human Rights Victims' Claims Board as a Motu Proprio human rights violations victim of the Martial Law Era.

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