Jose W. Diokno

National hero, and other posthumous awards

• Order of Lakandula with rank of Supremo, by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, 27 February 2004 (posthumous)
• Lumen Sapientiae (Light of Wisdom) Award by La Salle Green Hills, 24 February 2006 (posthumous)
• Jose W. Diokno Professorial Chair in Business Law and Human Rights, by De La Salle Professional Schools, Inc. Graduate School of Business (DLSPSI-GSB), 24 February 2005 (posthumous)
• Plaque of Appreciation in recognition of his invaluable contributions to Philippine jurisprudence, having authored numerous enlightened legislation, for championing democracy and defending the oppressed, by De La Salle High School Class of 1965, 3 March 1990 (posthumous)
• Doctor of Laws Honoris Causa, by the University of the Philippines, 10 August 1988 (posthumous)
• Golden Jubiliarian Loyalty Tribute in recognition of his accompli~hments in life reflecting the ideals imparted by a La Sallian education, by the De La Salle University, 6 March 1987 (posthumous)

Plaques of recognition

• Gawad Quezon, in recognition of his undying love of country and firm belief in the Philippines as a free and independent nation, by the Local Government Unit of Quezon City, 1 December 1986
• Plaque of merit as Most Outstanding Alumnus of the Faculty of Civil Law, by the University of Santo Tomas Law Alumni Foundation, 1 September 1984
• Plaque of Recognition for his exemplary dedication as champion of human rights, by Municipality of Taal and Taal Civic League, 30 December 1978
• Plaques of Recognition by the Executive Training Institute of the Philippines; Institute of Electronics and Communications Engineers of the Philippines; Letran Economic Society; Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants, Jos Rizal College Chapter; Financial Executive Association of the Philippines;
• Plaques of Recognition by Philippine National Red Cross Manila Chapter; Philippine Association of Realtors Board; Manila Junior Chamber of Commerce; Chamber Furnitur Industries Philippines; School of Economics, University of the Philippines; Makati Executive Center; Rotary Club of San Fernando, Pampanga; Rotar: Club of Makati North
• Plaques of Recognition by the Kiwanis Club of Tagbilaran; Young Men’, Christian Association of Manila; Rotary Club of Butuan City; Rotarians 0 San Carlos; Manila Lions Club; Caloocan City Lions Club; Barasoain Lion: Club; Rotary Club of Makati West; Rotary Club of Sta, Maria; Walken Club; Rotary Club of Intramuros-Manila; Rotary Club of Baliuag; Rota, j Club of Cabanatuan; Manila Jaycees; Rotary Club of Davao; Lions Clue of Quezon Citv
• Plaques of Recognition by the Integrated Bar of the Philippines and from the Quezon City Chapter, Camarines Sur Chapter, Southern Luzon Chapter, Abra Chapter and Pampanga; Cagayan de Oro Association of Practicing Attorneys; University of the Philippines System College of Law and Law Center; Young Lawyers Association of Cebu; Practicing Lawyers