 He finished high school at the San Jose Seminary, and then moved to the Sacred Heart Novitiate in Novaliches.He did his early studies in classical studies and philosophy, completing his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1962 and his Master of Arts degree in 1963, both in Philosophy, at the Jesuit Scholasticate, Berchmans College in Cebu City, Philippines.He attended Stanford University in California 1965-70, wherein he completed his Master of Science and Ph.D. in mathematics.