Emmanuel was born on July 3rd 1948 in Kawite, Cavite, Republic of the Philippines to Victor Galan Olaes and Priscilla (Robles) Crudo Olaes.
Emmanuel is commonly known as "Oly" among his friends and Lynnette's family and "Boy" among his family.
His sister is Roslyn (Crudo) Olaes Granger, and his brothers are Gene Olaes and Raymond Victor Olaes.
Oly married Lynnette Jean (Flint) Olaes on June 12th 1971. His son is Christopher Emmanuel Flint Olaes and his daughter is Venus Marie (Flint Olaes) Bair.