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Edgar Jopson | |
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| Born | Edgardo Gil Mirasol Jopson September 1, 1948 |
| Died | September 21, 1982 (aged 34) Davao City, Philippines |
| Cause of death | Military raid |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Other names | Edjop |
| Alma mater | Ateneo de Manila University (BS) University of the Philippines Diliman (dropped out) |
| Occupation(s) | Clerk, activist |
| Known for | Political and student activism |
| Political party | Communist Party of the Philippines (1973–1982) |
| Spouse |
Gloria Maria Asuncion
(m. 1974) |
| Children | 3 |
| Awards | Ten Outstanding Young Men (1970) |
Edgardo Gil Mirasol Jopson, more popularly known as Edgar Jopson or Edjop (September 1, 1948 – September 21, 1982), was a Filipino activist and active member of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) during the reign of former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. Jopson studied in Ateneo de Manila High School, and later proceeded to Ateneo de Manila University where he graduated under the Management Engineering program, garnering Latin Honors. He was active in politics since his years in college, even becoming the president of the National Union of Students of the Philippines (NUSP). He later went underground with the CPP when President Marcos declared Martial Law in 1972. He was killed during a military raid in his house in 1982.[1]
- ^ Pimentel, Benjamin (2006) [1989]. U.G. An Underground Tale: The Journey of Edgar Jopson and the First Quarter Storm Generation (2nd ed.). Anvil Publishing Inc. ISBN 971-27-1590-6.