Jose Sison: key obituary facts
Is Jose Sison dead? Yes. Jose Sison died on July 23, 2026, at age 88.
Cause of death: Jose Sison's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Jose Sison known for?
He was a Filipino lawyer and television presenter.
More about Jose Sison
Born: 7 April 1938.
Gender: male.
Occupation: television presenter, lawyer.
Nationality: Philippines.
Education: University of Santo Tomas.
Children: Jopet Sison.
Also known as: Jose Maria Sison.
Occupations: Lawyer, television presenter.
Years active: 1988–2020 (as a presenter).
Jose Sison, a Filipino lawyer and television host, died on July 23, 2026, aged 88.
Known to viewers as the presenter of Ipaglaban Mo!, he helped bring real-life legal disputes to Philippine television through the long-running drama anthology. Born Jose C.
Sison on April 7, 1938, he studied at the University of Santo Tomas from elementary school through college, earning his bachelor’s degree in 1957. He later graduated from the Ateneo de Manila University and passed the Philippine Bar Examinations. His name also became closely associated with the program’s catchphrase, Kapag May Katwiran… Ipaglaban Mo!, which was used across its various runs on IBC, ABS-CBN and RPN.