He graduated with a bachelor's degree in education from Don Bosco College-Seminary (which, later, became Don Bosco College)Department of Education (Philippines), Official Transcript of Records, S.O. (B) (R-IV) No. 210-0374 s. 1996. Issued on September 6, 1996. in the Philippines, where he, at the same time, was discerning for his vocation to the priesthood in the Roman Catholic Church.
