sentences:  He was born in Molo, Iloilo City, one of eight siblings, to José Hontiveros and Vicenta Pardo.He studied at the Capiz Elementary School and transferred to Ateneo de Manila High School, graduating in 1939.He entered the San José Seminary from 1939 to 1945, and entered the Society of Jesus in 1945; he professed his simple vows in 1947.