Background
Abante, Bienvenido Mirando was born on July 15, 1951 in Manila. Son of Bienvenido Oliver Senior and Priscilla (Mirando) Abante.
Abante, Bienvenido Mirando was born on July 15, 1951 in Manila. Son of Bienvenido Oliver Senior and Priscilla (Mirando) Abante.
Bachelor of Science, Far Eastern University, Manila, 1971. Graduate in Theology, Baptist Bible College, Makati, The Philippines, 1973. Bachelor of Science in Theology, Citadel Baptist College, 1985.
Master in Government Management, Pamantasan Ng Lungsod, Manila, 1996. Master in Theology (honorary), Citadel Baptist College, 1985. Doctor of Theology (honorary), Indianapolis Baptist College, 1987.
Collector E.S. Baltao & Company, Manila, 1969-1970. Office auditor E.S. Balboo & Company, 1970-1977. Youth leader Baptist Youth Impact, 1970-1975.
Pastor, missionary Metropolitan Bible Baptist Church, since 1975. President Metropolitan Lighthouse Theological School and Institute, Quezon City, The Philippines, since 1985. Administrator Metropolitan International Christian Academy, Manila, since 1985.
City councilor City of Manila, 1992-1995. Commissioner Presidential Commission for Urban Poor, Manila, 1996-1998. Special assistant to national chairman National Union of Christian Democrats, Philippines, since 2000.
Founder/president Bible Believers League for Morality and Democracy, Manila, since 1986, Christian Professionals Evangelism Fellowship, Manila, since 1980. Founder, Chief Executive Officer Baptist International Lighthouse Relief and Rescue Mission, Inc., Manila, since 1991.
City councilor manila City Council, 1992-1995. Founder/president Movement Against Jueteng, Jai-Alal & Lotto, Manila, since 1992.
Married Marie Paz Toledo, June 14, 1977. Children: Priscilla Marie, Rita Antonia, Benny Fog III.