World History: Japanese Occupation of the Philippines

The period between 1941 and 1945 when Japan occupied the Philippines.

A Filipino guerrilla group that fought against the Japanese occupation forces during World War II.

The leader of the Hukbalahap, known for his strong leadership during the Japanese occupation.

The collaborationist government formed by Japanese authorities in the Philippines during World War II.

A crucial event during World War II in the Philippines where Allied forces liberated the country from Japanese occupation.

The Japanese established a central administrative organization to govern the Philippines during their occupation. This structure organized key government functions and controlled the country's affairs.

The Saligang Batas ng 1943, or the 1943 Philippine Constitution, established the three branches of government during the Japanese occupation. This constitution replaced the previous 1935 Constitution.

The Japanese occupation leaders promised Philippine independence in exchange for cooperation with Japan's Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere, a vision of regional economic and political dominance envisioned by Japan.

The KALIBAPI, or Kapisanan sa Paglilingkod sa Bagong Pilipinas, was a single political party established by the Japanese during their occupation. This party aimed to eliminate existing political parties and consolidate power under Japanese control.

The Preparatory Commission for Philippine Independence was formed to draft a new constitution for the Philippines under Japanese occupation. José P. Laurel became the president of this commission.