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Was Jose P. Laurel president due to democratic election?

  • Yes

  • No

  • Only in his second term

  • Yes, but not in his first term

Answer

No, Jose P. Laurel was not president due to a democratic election. He was president of the Second Philippine Republic, which was a Japanese puppet state during World War II. Laurel was appointed to the presidency by Japanese forces, and he served as their puppet until the end of the war.
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