Jose P. Laurel
President of the Philippines from 1943 to 1945 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Laurel and the second or maternal family name is García.
José Paciano Laurel y García CCLH KGCR (March 9, 1891 – November 6, 1959) was a Filipino politician, lawyer, and judge, who served as the President of the Japanese-occupied Second Philippine Republic, a puppet state during World War II, from 1943 to 1945. Since the administration of President Diosdado Macapagal (1961–1965), Laurel has been officially recognized by later administrations as a former president of the Philippines.
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Quick Facts 3rd President of the Philippines, Vice President ...
Jose P. Laurel | |
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 Laurel in 1943 | |
| 3rd President of the Philippines | |
| In office October 14, 1943 – August 17, 1945 Serving with Manuel L. Quezon[lower-alpha 1] (1943–1944) and Sergio Osmeña[lower-alpha 2] (1944–1945) | |
| Vice President |
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| Preceded by | Manuel L. Quezon[lower-alpha 3] |
| Succeeded by | Sergio Osmeña[lower-alpha 4] |
| Minister of the Interior | |
| In office December 4, 1942 – October 14, 1943 | |
| Presiding Officer, PEC | Jorge B. Vargas |
| Preceded by | Benigno Aquino Sr. |
| Commissioner of Justice | |
| In office December 24, 1941 – December 2, 1942 | |
| Presiding Officer, PEC | Jorge B. Vargas |
| Preceded by | Teófilo Sison |
| Succeeded by | Teófilo Sison |
| Senator of the Philippines | |
| In office December 30, 1951 – December 30, 1957 | |
| Constituency | At-large |
| In office June 2, 1925 – June 2, 1931 | |
| Preceded by | Antero Soriano |
| Succeeded by | Claro M. Recto |
| Constituency | 5th district |
| 34th Associate Justice of the Philippine Supreme Court | |
| In office February 29, 1936 – February 5, 1942 | |
| Appointed by | Manuel L. Quezon |
| Preceded by | George Malcolm |
| Succeeded by | Court reorganized |
| Senate Majority Leader | |
| In office June 2, 1925 – June 2, 1931 | |
| Senate President | Manuel L. Quezon |
| Preceded by | Francisco Enage |
| Succeeded by | Benigno S. Aquino |
| Secretary of the Interior | |
| In office February 9, 1923 – July 17, 1923 | |
| Preceded by | Teodoro M. Kalaw |
| Succeeded by | Felipe Agoncillo |
| Undersecretary of the Interior | |
Ad interim | |
| In office May 22, 1922 – February 9, 1923 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | José Paciano Laurel y García (1891-03-09)March 9, 1891 Tanauan, Batangas, Captaincy General of the Philippines |
| Died | November 6, 1959(1959-11-06) (aged 68) Manila, Philippines |
| Resting place | Tanauan, Batangas, Philippines |
| Political party | Nacionalista (1925-1942; 1945-1959) |
| Other political affiliations | KALIBAPI (1942–1945) |
| Spouse | |
| Children | José B. Laurel Jr. José S. Laurel III Natividad Laurel-Guinto Sotero Laurel II Mariano Laurel Rosenda Laurel-Avanceña Potenciana Laurel-Yupangco Salvador Laurel Arsenio Laurel |
| Alma mater | University of the Philippines Manila (LLB) University of Santo Tomas (LLM) Yale University (SJD) |
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