• Born November 25,1963 Bauang , La Union , Philippines
• Parents: Antonino L. Soriano (+) Fe Consuelo R. Banina – both are retired teachers.
• Age 60
• Years in priestly ministry – 28
• Ordained priest on March 26,1993. MA –Spiritual life
• Seminary: Holy Apostles senior seminary –Makati, Philippines
• Second in a family of 3 brothers and 1 sister.
• Graduated in college : Bachelor of science in Accountancy, 1984 (Cum Laude)
• College: St. Louis College, San Fernando, La Union
• Worked as auditor for two years before entering the seminary.

Previous assignments in the Philippines:

• Oeconomo of Diocese of San Fernando , La Union ( 1995-2003)
• Seminary Spiritual Director and procurator – San Pablo seminary , Baguio City, Philippines
• Pastor Holy Family Church , St. Joseph the Worker Church – Philippines
  Assignments in Archdiocese of Los Angeles:
• Associate pastor – St. John the Baptist , Baldwin Park , Ca. (2009-2013)
• Administrator – St. Thomas More Church , Alhambra , Ca. ( 2013- 2016)
• Administrator and Pastor – St. Paul’s church , Los Angeles , Ca. ( 2016-2021)