Juan Flavier
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| The Honourable Juan M. Flavier |
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| In office 1995 – 2001 2001 – 2007 |
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| In office 2006 – 2007 |
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| In office 1992 – 1995 |
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| Born | July 23, 1935 Manila, Philippines |
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| Political party | Lakas-CMD |
| Spouse | Alma Susana Aguila Flavier |
| Religion | United Methodist |
Juan M. Flavier was a politician from the Philippines. He was a former Secretary of the Department of Health and a senator. He is trained as a Medical Doctor and received his degree in Medicine from the University of the Philippines in 1960 and Masters in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University.
Prior to his appointment as the Secretary of the Department of Health, he went to serve the barrio people of Nueva Ecija and Cavite.
Flavier became president of the Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement in 1977. From 1978 to 1992 he was President of the International Institute of Rural Reconstruction.
In 1992, he was appointed by President Ramos to become Secretary of the Department of Health. He initiated various health programs such as Oplan Alis Disease, Kontra Kolera, Stop TB, Araw ng Sangkap Pinoy, Family Planning and Doctor to the Barrios Program.
In 1995, he ran for senator under the administration ticket. He was reelected as senator in the 2001 elections, placing 2nd among the 12 winning candidates. In the senate, he has authored and sponsored landmark legislations such as the Traditional Medicine Law, the Poverty Alleviation Law, Clean Air Act and the Indigenous People's Rights Act.
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