José Sotero Hidalgo Laurel III,[2]KGCR (August 27, 1914 – January 6, 2003[3]) was a Filipino diplomat and the aide-de-camp of President Jose P. Laurel during the World War II period. He later became ambassador of the Philippines to Japan.
He was born on August 27, 1914. He mastered the Japanese language and culture in the Imperial Japanese Army Academy from 1934 to 1937. He served as a junior aide-de-camp to President Manuel L. Quezon from 1937-1940.
Beginning in March 1945, Laurel, together with his family, Camilo Osías, Benigno Aquino Sr., Gen. Tomas Capinpin, and Jorge B. Vargas evacuated to Baguio. Shortly after the city fell, they traveled to Tuguegarao, where they embarked a bomber plane to Japan via Formosa (now Taiwan) and Shanghai, China.[4] Alongside his father and Aquino, he was taken into U.S. custody on September 15, 1945, days after the Japanese forces formally surrendered to the United States. They were imprisoned in Yokohama until they were transferred to Sugamo Prison on November 16. On July 23, 1946, they left Tokyo for Manila, having been turned over to the Republic of the Philippines.[5]
Career
Laurel was admitted to the Philippine bar on June 10, 1950.[6]
From 1966 to 1971, Laurel served as ambassador of the Philippines to Japan.
In 1976, Laurel initiated the Philippine Federation of Japan Alumni (PHILFEJA), 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. He was also active in the Laurel Law Office up to his later years.[7]
Death
Laurel died on January 6, 2003, at the age of 88 due to pneumonia.[8] His remains were cremated.[7]
Personal life
He is the second of nine siblings. He is the son of José P. Laurel with his wife Pacencia Laurel and brother to Jose Jr., Salvador and Sotero Laurel II. He was married to Beatrice Castillo-Laurel with children, including José Laurel V (former Governor of Batangas and current ambassador of the Philippines to Japan) and Ma. Elena Laurel-Loinaz (former president of the Philippine-Japan Ladies Association).[9] He also had 23 grandchildren.[7]
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^ abcLaurel, Franco (October 5, 2003). "Why I adore my Lolo Pepe". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
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In this Philippine name the middle name or maternal family name is Hidalgo and the surname or paternal family name is Laurel Jose Sotero Hidalgo Laurel III 2 KGCR August 27 1914 January 6 2003 3 was a Filipino diplomat and the aide de camp of President Jose P Laurel during the World War II period He later became ambassador of the Philippines to Japan Jose S Laurel IIIKGCRJose Laurel III right being taken into U S custody at Osaka Airport in 1945 along with Benigno Aquino Sr center and Jose P Laurel Philippine Ambassador to JapanIn office 1966 1971PresidentFerdinand MarcosPreceded byJacinto C BorjaSucceeded byRoberto S BenedictoPersonal detailsBornJose Sotero Laurel III y Hidalgo 1914 08 27 August 27 1914DiedJanuary 6 2003 2003 01 06 aged 88 Cause of deathPneumonia 1 SpouseBeatriz CastilloParent s Jose P Laurel father Pacencia Laurel mother ProfessionDiplomat LawyerNicknamePepe Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 3 Death 4 Personal life 5 Awards 6 References 7 External linksEarly life EditHe was born on August 27 1914 He mastered the Japanese language and culture in the Imperial Japanese Army Academy from 1934 to 1937 He served as a junior aide de camp to President Manuel L Quezon from 1937 1940 Beginning in March 1945 Laurel together with his family Camilo Osias Benigno Aquino Sr Gen Tomas Capinpin and Jorge B Vargas evacuated to Baguio Shortly after the city fell they traveled to Tuguegarao where they embarked a bomber plane to Japan via Formosa now Taiwan and Shanghai China 4 Alongside his father and Aquino he was taken into U S custody on September 15 1945 days after the Japanese forces formally surrendered to the United States They were imprisoned in Yokohama until they were transferred to Sugamo Prison on November 16 On July 23 1946 they left Tokyo for Manila having been turned over to the Republic of the Philippines 5 Career EditLaurel was admitted to the Philippine bar on June 10 1950 6 From 1966 to 1971 Laurel served as ambassador of the Philippines to Japan In 1976 Laurel initiated the Philippine Federation of Japan Alumni PHILFEJA 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 He was also active in the Laurel Law Office up to his later years 7 Death EditLaurel died on January 6 2003 at the age of 88 due to pneumonia 8 His remains were cremated 7 Personal life EditHe is the second of nine siblings He is the son of Jose P Laurel with his wife Pacencia Laurel and brother to Jose Jr Salvador and Sotero Laurel II He was married to Beatrice Castillo Laurel with children including Jose Laurel V former Governor of Batangas and current ambassador of the Philippines to Japan and Ma Elena Laurel Loinaz former president of the Philippine Japan Ladies Association 9 He also had 23 grandchildren 7 Awards Edit The Philippines Supreme Commander and Knight of the Order of the Knights of Rizal 10 Grand Cross of the Order of Sikatuna Rank of Datu 1987 References Edit Jose Soterto Hidalgo Laurel III Geni com Retrieved August 16 2022 Jose P Laurel Memorial Foundation Amb Jose Sotero Laurel III Contributes Professorial Chair in Agribusiness University of the Philippines Los Banos 20 November 2014 Archived from the original on 2017 03 06 Retrieved 19 November 2016 Molina Antonio The Philippines Through the centuries Manila University of Sto Tomas Cooperative 1961 Prin Jose P Laurel A Register of His Papers in the Jose P Laurel Memorial Library Museum PDF E LIS repository Jose P Laurel Memorial Library 1982 Retrieved August 16 2022 LAUREL III JOSE S Tanauan Batangas June 10 1950 Roll No 2096 Supreme Court of the Philippines Retrieved August 17 2022 a b c Laurel Franco October 5 2003 Why I adore my Lolo Pepe The Philippine Star Retrieved August 16 2022 Jose Sotero Hidalgo Laurel III Geni com Retrieved August 16 2022 Rocamora Joyce Ann August 17 2019 1st Filipina recognized under Japanese Reiwa era Philippine News Agency Retrieved August 16 2022 Our Story Knights of Rizal a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint url status link Ventura Francesca Murphy Contemporary transitions How developments in Philippines Japan relations have shaped Japanese language education in the Philippines paper presented at the 8th International Conference on Philippine Studies ICOPHIL Quezon City Philippines 23 26 July 2008 Study Japan Website List of Associations PHILJEFA Online About Us permanent dead link External links EditPHILJEFA Online Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Jose Laurel III amp oldid 1108936732, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
