FORMER De La Salle University College of Law Dean Chel Diokno announced that he will run for the Senate again in 2022.

Diokno said he will not join any political party and will run as an independent candidate.

“Sa ngayon po ako ay isang independent. I have not joined or allied or affiliated with any particular political party. It may happen, but at this point, I am determined to remain independent,” he said.

“The opposition’s chance would really grow if everyone unites and we can all unite behind a common slate,” he added.

Diokno said that he will support the initiative of 1Sambayan.

“I still support fully the initiative of 1Sambayan to come up with a unity slate and I do hope that will happen, because sa tingin ko, lalaki talaga ang tyansa ng opposition ‘pag nagsama-sama lahat and we can all unite behind the common slate,” the human rights lawyer said.