Date of Publication

3-29-2025

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts in History

Subject Categories

Economic History | Political History

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

History

Thesis Advisor

Jose Victor D. Jimenez

Defense Panel Member

Arleigh Ross D. Dela Cruz
Angelo Christiane Arriola

Abstract/Summary

Jose P. Laurel, 1891-1959, was a Filipino statesman who is most known for being the President of the Japanese-sponsored Philippine Republic during the Second World War. Laurel served the Philippines and his people for nearly four decades in the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. He was also known for intense nationalism and love of country.

This thesis shall discuss the development of Jose P. Laurel’s Nationalism throughout his life. It examines the key events and factors that helped shape his nationalist beliefs and worldview. The thesis shall study the key tenets and principles of Laurel’s nationalism through an analysis of his various books, writings, speeches, radio broadcasts etc.

The thesis also discusses U.S. Neocolonialism in the post-war Philippines, and how Laurel advocated for his own concept of economic nationalism as a means to alleviate his country’s economic troubles during those times. The timeframe of the study will be from 1921 to 1959, covering the time from when Laurel began earnestly working in the government to his death. It covers Laurel’s life and the beliefs he espoused during the American colonial era, Japanese-occupation period, and the post-war era.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Electronic

Keywords

Nationalism--Philippines; Economic policy; World politics; Economic history; Philippines—History—Japanese occupation, 1942-1945; Imperialism; Jose P. Laurel (Jose Paciano), 1891-1959

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4-23-2025

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