Sotero Laurel
Teofisto Guingona Jr. | |
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| Succeeded by | Ernesto Maceda |
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| Born | Sotero Cosme Hidalgo Laurel II September 27, 1918 Tanauan, Batangas, Philippine Islands |
| Died | September 16, 2009 (aged 90) Taguig, Philippines |
| Resting place | Manila Memorial Park – Sucat[1] |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | Nacionalista (1988-2009) |
| Other political affiliations | UNIDO (1980-1988) |
| Spouse | Lorna Laurel |
| Children | 8 |
| Alma mater | University of the Philippines Diliman (LL.B) University of Santo Tomas (LL.M) Harvard University Georgetown University |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Educator |
Sotero Cosme "Teroy" Hidalgo Laurel II (September 27, 1918 – September 16, 2009) was a
José P. Laurel and the older brother of former Vice President Salvador Laurel.[2] Laurel was nicknamed "Teroy."[2]
Early life
Laurel was the third oldest son of former President
José P. Laurel, he was also the grandson of the late Sotero Remoquillo Laurel. He was born on September 27, 1918. He earned his law degrees from the University of the Philippines and was a member of the Upsilon Sigma Phi fraternity.[3] He later obtained a master's degree from the University of Santo Tomas.[3] Laurel then went to the United States where he studied international and constitutional law at Harvard University[3]
and Georgetown University.[2]
Career
Laurel taught law at
As Senator from 1987 to 1992, Laurel opposed the extension of the U.S. Naval Base Subic Bay and the Clark Air Base, leading to their closure in 1991.[2] He was a member of the so-called "Magnificent 12" who voted against the extension. He was also the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce and Industry and was the Senate President Pro-Tempore from 1990 to 1991. He was the oldest serving senator also at that time.
Laurel established
Lyceum of the Philippines University-Laguna
.
Death
Sotero Laurel died of cancer on September 16, 2009, at the age of 90. one month after the death of former President
José S. Laurel III; banker, Mariano Laurel; and Arsenio "Dodjie" Laurel, a race car driver.[2]
References
- ^ "Our Heritage and the Departed: A Cemeteries Tour". Presidential Museum & Library (Philippines). Retrieved 27 September 2015.
- ^ GMA News and Public Affairs. Retrieved 2009-09-21.
- ^ a b c d "Sotero Laurel, 90". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 2009-09-16. Archived from the original on November 9, 2009. Retrieved 2009-09-21.
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