Jose Laurel
Encyclopedia
José Sotero "Pepe" Laurel III, also known as José S. Laurel III, was the ambassador of the Philippines
in Japan during the World War II
period.
In 1976, he initiated the Philippine Federation of Japan Alumni (PHILJEFA), a congregation of former students who graduated in Japanese colleges and universities including grantees of training programs. The association aims to strengthen Philippine-Japan relationship through educational and professional exchanges.
with his wife Pacencia Laurel
. He was married to Beatrice Laurel with children, including José Laurel V.
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
in Japan during the World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
period.
Early life
He was born on August 27, 1914. He mastered the Japanese language and culture in the Imperial Japanese Army Academy from 1934 to 1937.In 1976, he initiated the Philippine Federation of Japan Alumni (PHILJEFA), a congregation of former students who graduated in Japanese colleges and universities including grantees of training programs. The association aims to strengthen Philippine-Japan relationship through educational and professional exchanges.
Personal life
He is the 2nd of 9 siblings. He is the son of José P. LaurelJose P. Laurel
José Paciano Laurel y García was the president of the Republic of the Philippines, a Japanese-sponsored administration during World War II, from 1943 to 1945...
with his wife Pacencia Laurel
Pacencia Laurel
Prudencia Hidalgo Valencia Vd.ª De Laurel was the wife of Philippine President José P. Laurel and the third First Lady of the Philippines and the only First Lady to serve under the Japanese-occupied Philippines during World War II.She held out both as first lady and mother to the nation during the...
. He was married to Beatrice Laurel with children, including José Laurel V.