Ronnie was born and raised in Manila, Philippines, to Christian parents, his father a Baptist minister and his mother a homemaker. Introduced to the gospel early in life, he chose to follow Christ. He moved to Australia in 1991 and worked as a maintenance electrician, finishing his career with Boeing Aerospace Australia before retiring.

Ronnie and his wife have four adult children, three daughters‑in‑law, and one grandchild. They joined GraceWest in 2016, where he now serves as Worship Pastor and Elder. Ronnie’s desire is to see the church grow in knowledge of God through His Word and shine as a light for Christ in the world.