Chito Gascon

José Luis Martín C. Gascón () also known as Chito Gascon () (26 May 1964 – 9 October 2021) was a Filipino lawyer, politician and human-rights activist. He was born in Manila, Philippines. In 2015, he was nominated by President Benigno Aquino III as the Chair of the Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines.

Gascon died on 9 October 2021 at a hospital in Manila from COVID-19, aged 57.CHR chairman Chito Gascon dies after bout with COVID-19

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Category:1964 births
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Category:Politicians from Manila
Category:Lawyers from Manila
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