Sotero Laurel
Sotero Laurel II | |
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Laurel as a senator, photograph released by the Philippine Congress, c. 1988 | |
| 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 (aged 90) Taguig, Philippines |
| Resting place | Manila Memorial Park – Sucat |
| 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. 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."