Sotero Laurel
| Sotero Laurel II | |
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| Senator of the Philippines | |
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In office June 30, 1987 – June 30, 1992 |
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| 13th Senate President pro tempore of the Philippines | |
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In office July 23, 1990 – January 18, 1992 |
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| 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 (aged 90) Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Resting place | Manila Memorial Park, Parañaque, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | Nacionalista Party |
| Spouse(s) | Lorna Laurel |
| Occupation | housewife |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
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. Laurel was the son of the former President of the Philippines José P. Laurel and the older brother of former Vice President Salvador Laurel. Laurel was nicknamed "Teroy."
Laurel was the third oldest son of former President José P. Laurel, he is 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. He later obtained a master's degree from the University of Santo Tomas. Laurel then went to the United States where he studied international and constitutional law at Harvard University and Georgetown University.
Laurel taught law at Far Eastern University, the Philippine Law School, and Lyceum of the Philippines. He also founded the Batangas Varsitarian in 1953,a reputable campus organization for Batangueno students.Laurel served as the president of the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities (PACU) from 1963 to 1965. He also became the chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Lyceum of the Philippines University System. He was a 1986 recipient of the Ordre des Palmes Académiques of France, which is bestowed on educators and academics.
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