Sonny grew up in the Philippines and was raised in the Roman Catholic faith. After graduating as an engineer, he moved to Australia in 2002 with his wife, Christine. A year later, he came to faith in Jesus through the gospel shared by a close family friend. As a pioneering member of GraceWest Bible Church, Sonny now serves as a deacon. He and Christine have two children, Shaun and Sophie. Sonny desires to see the local church grow in the grace and faith of the Lord Jesus Christ.