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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. Laurel was born and raised in a town south of Manila. His father served in the cabinet of Emilio …