2. Jose P. Laurel
José P. Laurel, in full José Paciano Laurel,
(born March 9, 1891, Tanauan, Luzon,
Philippines—died November 6, 1959,
Manila), Filipino lawyer, politician, and
jurist, who served as president of the
Philippines (1943–45) during the Japanese
occupation during World War II.
3. Laurel was president of the 2nd
Republic of the Philippines during
World War II (1943-1945). As a lawyer
for the local Japanese community
before World War II, he was able to
build strong ties with the Japanese
before, during, and after the war.
4. What is the contribution of Jose P
Laurel?
Hailed as one of the "Seven Wise Men of the
Convention", he would sponsor the provisions on
the Bill of Rights. Following the ratification of the
1935 Constitution and the establishment of the
Commonwealth of the Philippines, Laurel was
appointed Associate Justice of the Supreme Court
on February 29, 1936.
5. His philosophy emphasizes that
education must develop good Filipinos,
economic Filipinos, and universal
Filipinos. In fact, the country needs
good Filipinos who are concerned with
the future of the country. We need
Filipinos who are God-fearing and who
are respecting human dignity and
human values.
Contribution to Education
6. Laurel wrote voluminously on education
and managed to find the time to teach
in several schools in Manila. During the
dark days of the nation's history, while
carrying the burden of wartime
leadership. He introduced educational
policies that emphasized and upheld the
national character.
What is the legacy of Jose Laurel?
7. Achievment
Jose P. Laurel continued to involve himself in
politics and was eventually elected to the
Philippine Senate. As a Senator, he
participated actively in the ratification of the
San Francisco Peace Treaty in 1952 and the
Reparations Agreement in 1956 that restored
normal relations with Japan.
