Jose P.

Laurel Ignacio Basa / Inya

Born and lived in Tanauan City, Batangas.
His father died when he was still ten or
eleven years old.
Was raised by his mother, Jacoba Garcia.
He played instruments.
He worked in various jobs (altar boy,
chorister, part-time laborer, clerk) and
became a lawyer and politician.
Fell in love and married Paciencia
Hidalgo.
Became connected with the Japanese as
told by Manuel L. Quezon to do what the
Japanese say except to swear allegiance
to them.
Became Commissioner of Justice as part
of the Executive Commission established
by the Japanese.
Stayed his loyalty to the Filipinos as he
thought of ways to show his true motives
that only Filipinos could understand
(inflections in tone, gestures, a sudden
burst of Tagalog in his speeches)
Was arrested in Japan, taken to Sugamo
Prison, and charged with treason.
Complained of dizziness and pain, then
went into a coma and died the next day.
They have a
talent for music.
Both of their
parents died as they
have grown up before
the Japanese era began.
Their qualities were
admired by the Japanese.
They became part of
the Japanese group and
had a secret to help the
Filipinos.
Both sacrificed themselves
for the country.
Both have wanted to
protect the country.
Their lives were
threatened by the Filipinos
because they were thought
to have betrayed the
country.
They were imprisoned
by the Japanese.
Born and lived in the town of San Nicolas.
Neglected and abused by his father when
he was still a child.
Was taken good care by Tiyang Mabel until
he has grown up.
He was a great singer.
He became a dressmaker.
Caught the attention of the Japanese
captain, Ichiro Hamaguchi, and fell in love
with him.
Forced to be with the Japanese as it was
requested by the Filipinos and his first
love, Edilberto Manalang.
Became part of the Japanese as the
captain's lover through his fake identity,
known as Inya.
Became skeptical towards Filipinos as the
Japanese captain opened up his story to
him.
Tortured by the Japanese as they were
eager to know where is captain Berto
through him.
Died because of being shot by the
Japanese.