He enrolled in Mater Salutis College Seminary and studied philosophy, but did not graduate.

He joined the local branch of the Katipunan in his hometown province of Albay and later became its leader.

At least two potential problems surrounded Ola as the last general to surrender to the American forces.

[7] Simeon Ola died on February 14, 1952, and was interred at the Roman Catholic Cemetery of Guinobatan.

"Simeon Ola Day" on September 2 was declared a special non-working holiday under Republic Act 11136.