In the disruption caused by the Second World War, the Province of Sulu sent two delegates to the National Assembly of the Japanese-sponsored Second Philippine Republic: one was the provincial governor (an ex officio member), while the other was elected through a provincial assembly of KALIBAPI members during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines.
During World War II's chaos, the Province of Sulu sent two representatives to the National Assembly of the Japanese-controlled Second Philippine Republic: one was the governor (an official member), while the other was chosen by a provincial assembly of KALIBAPI members during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines.