Mario grew up in the Philippines and accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior in 1992. He became a member of Christ's Commission Fellowship, where he served as care group and discipleship leader, and taught bible classes. He is passionate about outreach and partners with missionary and charitable organizations in the Philippines.
Married for 12 years, he and wife, Christine, moved to Hong Kong in 2006 and have been attending Island ECC since then. They started in the volunteer and outreach ministries and are currently facilitating LiFE care group.
Mario works in the consumer goods industry in the area of finance and strategy. He and wife enjoy traveling, playing badminton and golf with friends, walking their 2 "fur" kids and taking family and visitors out for great food and dim sum!