Carmen Diokno

In this Filipino name for married women, the birth middle name or maternal family name is Reyes, the birth surname or paternal family name is Icasiano, and the marital name is Diokno.

Carmen Diokno
Diokno with her husband Ka Pepe
Born
Carmen Reyes Icasiano

(1923-11-11)November 11, 1923
Mindanao, Philippine Islands
DiedAugust 26, 2011(2011-08-26) (aged 87)
Quezon City, Philippines
Other namesKa Nena
OrganizationKAAKBAY
Known forDemocratic activism
SpouseJose W. Diokno
Children10 (including Maris, and Chel)
RelativesPepe Diokno (grandson)

Carmen Reyes Icasiano Diokno (November 28, 1923 – August 26, 2011), also known as Ka Nena, was a Filipino activist. Her campaigns contributed to the United States withdrawal of its military bases from the Philippines and the push for democracy during martial law.

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