José P. Laurel (born March 9, 1891, Tanauan, Luzon, Philippines—died November 6, 1959, Manila) was a Filipino lawyer, politician, and jurist, who served as president of the Philippines …

José Paciano Laurel y García[e] (March 9, 1891 – November 6, 1959) was a Filipino politician, lawyer, and judge, who served as the President of the Second Philippine Republic from 1943 …

Emilio Aguinaldo became the inaugural president of the Philippines under the Malolos Republic, considered the First Philippine Republic. [6] [note 2] He held that office until 1901 when he …

Jan 13, 2025 · In 1969 Marcos became the first elected president of the Philippines to win reelection. His campaign platform included the renegotiation of major treaties with the United …

Mar 14, 2024 · Jose P. Laurel served as the 3rd President of the Philippines during World War II. His presidency was marked by controversy and challenges brought about by the Japanese …

The following day President Roosevelt froze all Japanese assets within the United States and issued orders to absorb the forces of the Philippine Army. That same day the War Department …

Jan 7, 2025 · Manuel Roxas was inaugurated as the first president of the New Republic after World War II; Reconstruction from war damage and life without foreign rule began during his …

Jan 21, 2024 · Explore the pivotal role of the Philippines during World War II, covering the intense occupation and the country's heroic path to liberation.

Oct 4, 2024 · President Manuel L. Quezon declared Manila an “open city” to prevent its destruction during the Japanese invasion of the Philippines in World War II. He left Jorge B. …

Jan 10, 2022 · Map showing the Japanese invasion of the Philippines between 1941 and 1942, during the Second World War. Infuriated by these abuses, and inspired by MacArthur’s …