Sotero Laurel II | |
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Senator of the Philippines | |
In office June 30, 1987 – June 30, 1992 | |
13th Senate President pro tempore of the Philippines | |
In office July 23, 1990 – January 18, 1992 | |
President | Corazon Aquino |
Preceded by | Teofisto Guingona Jr. |
Succeeded by | Ernesto Maceda |
Personal details | |
Born | Sotero Cosme Hidalgo Laurel II September 27, 1918 Tanauan, Batangas, Philippine Islands |
Died | September 16, 2009 Taguig, Philippines | (aged 90)
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 Filipino politician and educator who served as a Senator from 1987 until 1992, including a period as President pro tempore from 1990 until 1991.[2] Laurel was the son of the former President of the Philippines José P. Laurel and the older brother of former Vice President Salvador Laurel.[2] Laurel was nicknamed "Teroy."[2]