He was born 19 February 1893 in Quiapo, Manila, the Philippines. His ancestry was Filipino with slight admixture of Chinese. He was baptized in 1906 at the age of thirteen in San Isidro, Luzon by Bishop G.A.
He was born on February 19, 1893, in Quiapo, Manila, Philippines. His lineage included Filipino ancestry with a trace of Chinese heritage. He received his baptism at the age of thirteen in San Isidro, Luzon, under the guidance of Bishop G.A., in 1906.