José Sotero Hidalgo Laurel III (August 27, 1914 – January 6, 2003, also known as José S. Laurel III, 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.
Early life
He mastered the Japanese language and culture in the Imperial Japanese Army Academy from 1934 to 1937.
From 1966 to 1971, he served as ambassador of the Philippines to Japan.
In 1976, he 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.
Personal life
He is the 2nd of 9 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 Laurel with children, including José Laurel V, the current Ambassador of the Philippines to Japan.
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José Sotero Hidalgo Laurel III (August 27, 1914 – January 6, 2003, also known as José S. Laurel III, 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.
Early life
He mastered the Japanese language and culture in the Imperial Japanese Army Academy from 1934 to 1937.
From 1966 to 1971, he served as ambassador of the Philippines to Japan.
In 1976, he 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.
Personal life
He is the 2nd of 9 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 Laurel with children, including José Laurel V, the current Ambassador of the Philippines to Japan.
http://uplb.edu.ph/221-amb-jose-sotero-laurel-iii-contributes-professorial-chair-in-agribusiness
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