“Ipaglaban Mo!” host na si Atty. Jose Sison, pumanaw na; anak niya, naglabas ng pahayag
- “Ipaglaban Mo!” host Atty. Jose Sison passed away at the age of 88, with his son, lawyer Jopet Sison, confirming the news on July 23
- Jopet said his father lived a full life as a lawyer, husband, father, and grandfather, while asking the public to keep him in their prayers
- He also announced that the wake will begin on July 24 at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral of Cubao, while the interment is scheduled for July 28 in Antipolo City
- Jose became a familiar television personality after hosting “Ipaglaban Mo!” during its original run from 1992 to 1999 and again when the program returned from 2014 to 2020
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Atty. Jose Sison, the longtime host of the legal and crime drama program “Ipaglaban Mo!,” has passed away at the age of 88. His son, lawyer Joseph Peter “Jopet” Sison, confirmed his father’s passing through a Facebook post on Thursday, July 23.
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Jopet shared that his father peacefully passed away and expressed comfort in knowing that he lived a meaningful life surrounded by his loved ones. He wrote:
“This morning, July 23, 2026, our Papa Ping peacefully joined our Creator.”
The younger Sison honored his father’s journey as a lawyer and highlighted the important roles he played within their family. He continued:
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“We are comforted that he lived a full life as a lawyer, a husband to Josie, a father to his six children, and a grandfather to his sixteen grandchildren.”
Jopet likewise asked the public to offer prayers for his father and to remember him fondly as he paid tribute to Atty. Jose Sison’s life and legacy. He wrote:
“Please keep him in your prayers and remember him with love and fond memories.”
The younger Sison also shared details about the wake and interment arrangements for his father. He announced:
“The Wake will be held at Ascension Chapel, The Immaculate Conception Cathedral of Cubao, 40 Lantana, Cubao, Quezon City, beginning Friday afternoon , July 24, 2026. The Interment will be at Heavens Gate 1 Memorial Park, Antipolo City on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, Time to be announced.”
Jose Sison became widely recognized by Filipino audiences as the host of “Ipaglaban Mo!,” a program that tackled real-life legal cases and featured dramatized stories centered on justice and the law. He hosted the show during its original run on ABS-CBN from 1992 to 1999.
The program later returned to television and radio, with Jose once again serving as host when “Ipaglaban Mo!” resumed airing on the channel and DZMM Teleradyo from 2014 until 2020.
Through the years, Jose became a familiar figure in Philippine media for using his legal expertise to help educate viewers about their rights and provide insight into various legal matters. His work as a lawyer and television host left a lasting impact on audiences who followed his contributions to legal education and public service.
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