Guillermo B. Francisco | |
|---|---|
 Guillermo B. Francisco in 1962 | |
| Chairman of Philippine Veterans Board | |
| In office 1949–1951 | |
| President | Elpidio Quirino |
| Preceded by | BGen. Macario Peralta(Ret.) |
| Succeeded by | Fr. Felanio Raymundo |
| Presidential Adviser on Police Affairs | |
| In office 1946 - 1949 | |
| In office 1951–1953 | |
| President | Manuel Roxas |
| Preceded by | Position created |
| Succeeded by | BGen. Alberto Ramos, PC |
| Chief of Philippine Constabulary | |
Director, Bureau of Constabulary | |
| In office April 1943 – August 1944 | |
| President | Jose P. Laurel |
| Preceded by | Jose Delos Reyes |
| Succeeded by | Paulino Santos |
| In office 1938–1941 | |
| President | Manuel L. Quezon |
| Preceded by | Basilio Valdes |
| Succeeded by | Federico Oboza |
| Deputy Chief of the Philippine Constabulary | |
Deputy Director, Bureau of Constabulary | |
| In office November 1942 – April 1943 | |
| President | Jose P. Laurel |
| Preceded by | Jose Delos Reyes |
| Succeeded by | Paulino Santos |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 February 1885 Manila, Captaincy General of the Philippines |
| Died | 7 April 1976 (aged 91) Manila, Philippines |
| Alma mater | Philippine Constabulary Academy |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Philippine Constabulary Philippine Army |
| Years of service | 1908 - 1945 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | 1st Regular Division (PA) 2nd Infantry (PC) Division |
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Guillermo Beato Francisco (10 February 1885 – 7 April 1976) was a Filipino military officer who served in the Philippine Constabulary and the Philippine Army. He was the Chief of Philippine Constabulary in 1938 until 1941. His constabularies were absorbed by the Army and he commanded the 2nd Regular Division (Philippines) during the invasion by Japan, and then survived the Bataan Death March. Paroled from prison, Francisco continued to be a constabulary leader during the Japanese occupation.