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Was Jose P. Laurel recognized as a former president during his lifetime?

  • No

  • Yes

  • Yes, but only towards the end

  • Yes, at the onset of his presidency

Answer

No, Jose P. Laurel was not recognized as a former president during his lifetime. This is because he was elected as president of the Second Republic of the Philippines, which was a puppet government established by the Japanese during World War II. After the war, the Second Republic was dissolved and Laurel was never recognized as a legitimate president of the Philippines.
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