Flaviano Ponce Olivares (1911-1997) was a Philippine Brigadier general and a three-time recipient of Distinguished Service Star and a single Military Merit Medal. He graduated in 1936. Olivares was a Constabulary Zone Commander at Panama Canal Zone in 1961, following by Deputy Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines a two years later, and becoming a Commanding General for the 1st Infantry Division by 1964. In 1965 he became a chief in Philippine Constabulary.[1] He died on December 23, 1997, after being diagnosed with aneurysm of the abdominal aorta at age 86.[2]
Flaviano Olivares | |
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| Birth name | Flaviano Ponce Olivares |
| Born | July 4, 1911 San Pedro, Laguna, Philippine Islands |
| Died | December 23, 1997 (aged 86) |
| Allegiance |  Philippines |
| Service/ | Philippine Army Philippine Constabulary |
| Years of service | 1942-1945 |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Star Military Merit Medal |