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Did Jose P. Laurel belong to a political party during his presidency?

  • Yes, the KALIBAPI

  • No, he was independent

  • Yes, the Liberal Party

  • Yes, the Nacionalista Party

Answer

Yes, Jose P. Laurel was a member of the KALIBAPI, the only political party allowed to operate in the Philippines during his presidency. The KALIBAPI was created by the Japanese to control the Filipino people and to ensure their cooperation with the Japanese occupation. Laurel was forced to join the KALIBAPI in order to maintain his position as president, but he did not support the Japanese occupation of the Philippines.
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