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Which administration officially recognized Jose P. Laurel as a former president of the Philippines?

  • The administration of President Ferdinand Marcos

  • The administration of President Corazon Aquino

  • The administration of President Diosdado Macapagal

  • The administration of President Rodrigo Duterte

Answer

The administration of President Diosdado Macapagal officially recognized Jose P. Laurel as a former president of the Philippines. This was a controversial decision, as Laurel had been a puppet president of the Japanese-occupied Philippines during World War II. However, Macapagal argued that Laurel had been a legitimate president under international law, and that he had served his country well during a difficult time.
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