This is a mini biography of the Philippine President during the Japanese Regime , JOSE P. LAUREL (October 14, 1943 0 August 15, 1945) . LAUREL was Secretary of Justice when the war in the Pacific broke out. When the Filipino-American forces retreated to Bataan, LAUREL was ordered to negotiate with the Japanese while President QUEZON sailed to Australia in 1942. LAUREL's presidency was short. While he knew many will be angry, he still served as president to save the Filipinos arrested by the Japanese and to safeguard the overall well-being of the Philippines . National Bookstore exclusive. Philippine Copyright 2010. Measures 6-1/8" x 4-1/4". Unused. Send email for more details. Shipping is $1.95 to anywhere in the USA. International shipping rates apply. Please enjoy browsing this store for lots more PHILIPPINE Collectibles often. Thanks for stopping by!