GLP Installed Grand Lodge Officers

Photo shows from left: MW Bro Rudyardo V. Bunda, PGM, RW Bro Avelino I. Razon, Jr., MW Bro Peter U. Lim Lo Suy, RW Bro Juanito P. Abergas, RW Bro Santiago T. Gabionza, Jr. and MW Bro Danilo D. Angeles, PGM.

The Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippines [GLP] is now under the leadership of newly-installed Grand Master, MW Bro Peter U. Lim Lo Suy. The installation of the new set of Grand Line Officers was held last April 25, 2009, at the Pryce Plaza Hotel in Cagayan De Oro City during the 93rd GLP Annual Communication.

The following elected officers were installed:

Grand Master - MW Bro Peter U. Lim Lo Suy
Deputy Grand Master - RW Bro Avelino I. Razon, Jr.
Senior Grand Warden - RW Bro Juanito P. Abergas
Junior Grand Warden - RW Bro Santiago T. Gabionza, Jr.
Grand Secretary - MW Bro Danilo D. Angeles, PGM
Grand Treasurer - MW Bro Rudyardo V. Bunda, PGM

The theme chosen by the new Grand Master for Masonic Year 2009-2010 is "Together Brethren, We Will Make the Difference".

[Reposted article & photo from Quezon City Lodge No 122 website.]

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According to Bro Jerz D. Azurin, Sr. [Unity Lodge No 283, SBMA] the 2011 Ancom bidders are: Davao City, Baguio City, Camarines Sur, Tagaytay City and Subic Bay.

Also according to Bro Robert Savellon [Maktan Lodge No. 30, Cebu City], Cebu City also bidded for the 2011 ANCOM.

As per Bro Ken Tieng [Jose Rizal Lodge No. 22] Ancom 2010 will be in Manila. (SMEX - Mall of Asia). "Ancom is every fourth Thursday and Friday of April; and next year, Ancom will be on the 22nd and 23rd of April 2010. Organizers are now accepting pre-registration, pre-registration fee is only PHP2,000.00 with free t-shirt for the first 100 who will register. Contact brothers from NCR-A for further details."

See you all in Manila ANCOM 2010!

RWBro Tony Ligaya - JGW Hawaii Grand Lodge

Congratulations to RWBro Antonio "Tony" M. Ligaya on his election and installation as the Junior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of The State of Hawaii last weekend.

RWBro Tony hails from Pilar Lodge No 15, MWGLP. He is a PM and the Secretary of Hawaiian Lodge.

Fraternal regards,

Chibu Uson
Fil-Can Cabletow Lodge UD
Capitol Lodge No 136,
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Mother Lodge: Capitol City Lodge No 174,
Quezon City, Philippines

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Bro. Chibu Uson,

Please extend my warmest congratulations in the election of RWB Tony Ligaya as the new Junior Grand Warden of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Hawaii.

He is also a Past Master of Yokosuka Lodge No. 20, MW GL of Japan during the masonic year of 1993.

Sincerely and fraternally,

Bro Arnel A. Paynita, PM
Silver Gate/Three Stars Lodge No. 296
Claude H Morisson Lodge No.747
(San Diego, CA)

"Failure? I never encountered it. All I ever met were temporary setbacks."

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RWB Tony,

Congrats on your installation as GJW of the MWGL of Hawaii. Your travels inspire many of us to follow your Masonic footsteps. It's been a while. Howgozit?

Best regards to Fe and the rest of the family and the brethren in Hawaii.

Fraternally,

Bro Carlos "Caloy" D. Buzon, II
Bagong Buhay 17, GLP
Coronado 441, GLC
Coronado, CA

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RW,

Aloha! Congratulations bro!

Brod. Jun Peregrin
Pagkakaisa Lodge No. 282
Alberta, Canada

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RW Tony Sir,

From the Officers & brethren of Yokosuka Lodge #20, Fraternal Greetings & Congratulations to all the Elected Grand Lodge Officers of Hawaii.

S&F,

Mike D. Carreon, PM
JGS / Under the MWGLoJ
Sagamihara #13 GL Insp.
Secretary YL#20

VWBro Boy Gabionza elected JGW ANCOM 2009

To All Brethren Whithersoever Dispersed:

Congratulations are in order for the elevation of Bro. Santiago "Boy" Gabionza to the Grand South during the elections of the 93rd Annual Communications in Cagayan de Oro City.

There were five (5) nominees for the position of JGW, namely: VWBro Edward Chua, VWBro Joven Chua, VWBro Manuel Crudo Jr., VWBro Santiago Gabionza & VWBro Voltaire Gazmin. VWBro Santiago Gabionza was elected JGW by a consistently huge margin in an elections that kept the voting brethren from leaving the Atrium until 10:30 PM.

The installation of officers to be led by the new Grand Master-elect RWBro Peter Uy Limlosuy would follow at the Pryce Plaza Grand Ballroom April 25 at 2:30 PM.

The 93rd ANCOM was a grand send-off to the outgoing Grand Master, MW Bro Pacifico "Boy" Aniag; who, prior to the elections, was given a long standing ovation by the brethren assembled for a job well done!

Opoc Olegario
DATCOM 308
LTP 220
Cagayan de Oro City

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Congratulations to Brother Boy Gabionza of Quezon City Lodge No. 122 who was elected to GLP's Junior Grand Warden!

Best,

Bro KENNETH GO TIENG
Jose Rizal Lodge No. 22,
District NCR-C
Grand Lodge of the Philippines

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Please extend my CONGRATULATIONS TO JUNIOR GRAND WARDEN BOY GABIONZA!!!

TONY A. RAMOS, PDDGM
"On the Level; By the Plumb; Upon the Square"
CVL 133, RII-D, Santiago City

VWBro "Tres" Quilang Drops Working Tools

Brethren,

It is with deep regret to inform you, that VW Bro Ildefonso "Tres" Quilang III, has laid down his working tools last April 23 at 6pm.

He is survived by his wife, Hermana Minda, children; Sol, Dandan and Ayessa.

His body lies at the 2nd floor, Serenity Chapel, Babaran Funeral Homes, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan.

His untimely demise is a of great loss.

Fraternally,

Albert G. Babaran
Gonzaga :: 66 Region ll-C
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan

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In behalf of the officers and members of Mabini Lodge No 39, I express our sincere condolences on the bereaved family of VWBro Ildefonso "Tres" Quilang III.

May the GAOTU receive his soul in the Celestial above!

WB Pedz Cordero,PM
Mabini Lodge #39
Aparri, Cagayan
CL: British Columbia, Canada

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Pinoy Masons Worldwide commiserates with the family of our late VWBro "Tres" Quilang III. Our prayers are with you in this hour of sadness and grief.

http://joserizalnsw.blogspot.com/

GLP Ancom 2009: 23-25 April

With the start today of the Grand Lodge of the Philippines' 93rd Annual Communication in the City Cagayan De Oro, a short note from the ANCOM 2009 Secretary; Bro Chito Olifernes assuring the brethren that the recent "atrocities in the neighboring city" will not affect the ANCOM. Bro Chito concludes that all the delegates, visitors and their families are safe from the "ruffians" and that "all systems go" for ANCOM 2009!

In a related email report, VWBro Johnson N Lee, DDGM; and VWBro Dominador M Lorenzo, DGL; announced that District R-IIIC; comprising of lodges in Subic Bay, Olongapo City and Zambales is vying to host ANCOM 2011. They will bid for the 95th ANCOM in 2011 to be hosted in Subic Bay with the theme: "On to Subic Bay in 2011!"

Pinoy Masons Worldwide congratulates the brethren from CDO for hosting the 93rd ANCOM and welcomes all the delegates and visitors. May you all have a wonderful time and a successful Annual Communication.

Also wishing our MW Bro Boy Aniag and his Grand Lodge officers the best ANCOM.

Bro Ramon Cervantes Drops Working Tools

Brethren in the area,

Following schedules provided by the family of our late brother Ramon Cervantes:

April 24 - 26, 2009 Viewing

April 26, 2009 Masonic Funeral Service at 6:30PM (Sunday)

Glenn Abbey Memorial Park and Mortuary

3838 Bonita Road Bonita, CA 91902 Tel. 619.498.4600

April 27, 2009 Funeral Mass at 10:00 (Monday)

St. Michael's Catholic Church2637 Homedale St.San Diego, CA 92139

Fraternally,

Arnel A. Paynita, PM
Senior Warden
Silver Gate Three Stars Lodge No. 296
San Diego, CA

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Please convey my deepest sympathy to the family of Bro. Ramon Cervantes.

Our exchanges of "sea stories", during a visit together with WBro. Tony Abad and Bro. Julius Cid, is now my last memory of a fallen shipmate... To the "Mayor"... "Fair Winds And Following Seas"...

Butch Naval
Southwest Lodge # 283

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Pinoy Masons Worldwide offer their deepest condolences to the family, brethren and friends of our Bro Ramon Cervantes.

GLP Ancom 2009 Announcements

To all the Delegates:

Please be informed of the following:

1. Bring your own aprons [dues cards as well, Mod Ed].

2. Those who have not faxed or sent a copy of their receipt: REGISTRATION OR RAFFLE TICKET (for Lodges), please bring them during Ancom for record and verification purposes.

3. During the Grand Master's Night, No ID-No Entry, No Ticket-No Meal policy.

4. Always wear your Ancom IDs, especially when you are entering a function of the Ancom.

5. On site Registration will commence on April 22, 2009, Tuesday at the Gloria Maris Function Room, 2nd Level, East Concourse of the Limketkai Mall.

6. Delegates arriving thru air and sea will be conveyed by vans from port to Ancom site only. In the event that you will arrive early where the Ancom site is still close then you will be brought to your respective hotels.

Transportation for field trips can be arranged but at your own expense.

Thank you and see you all in CDO!

Bro. Chito Olifernes
Ancom 2009 Secretary

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Maguindanao Lodge No. 40
Masonic District RX-A
Cagayan de Oro City

For further info see Ancom 2009 website.

Mid-Year Joint York Rite Conferral: 9 & 30 May

New schedule of summer/mid-year conferrals:

To All Sir Knights and Companions Withersover Dispersed:

Per direction of the GRAND YORK RITE OF THE PHILIPPINES, please be informed of the NEW/FINAL SCHEDULE of our Conferral of York Rite Degrees - Summer Festival is as follows:

2nd Saturday - May 9th, 2009 - CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS DEGREES -- SRT, 1828 Taft Avenue, Manila - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

5th Saturday - May 30th, 2009 - COUNCIL OF ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS DEGREES KNIGHTS TEMPLAR DEGREES SRT, 1828 Taft Avenue, Manila - 8:00 am- 5:00 pm

Please inform other brethren/other York Rite Bodies and most especially your candidates. To all those who have access to other Masonic yahoo groups, please forward/kindly post this message. Thank you.

Fraternally yours,

SK/Companion Danilo C. Datu
Conferral Director
Grand York Rite of the Philippines
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For the information of those who want to join the York Rite in Metro Manila:

Mid-year Joint York Rite Conferral

May 2 and May 9, 2009.

8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Scottish Rite Temple,

Taft Ave. Manila

Conferral Fee : P 7,500.00

If you have any more questions about York Rite Conferral you can contact Secretary/Recorder C & SK Bro Antonio A. Tuason.

On the level,

Bro. Zidney G. Zamora
Island-Luz-Minerva Lodge No. 5 F&AM
Frank Reed Horton Memorial Lodge No. 379 F&AM MWGLP
Luzon York Rite No.1
Manila Scottish Rite A.& A.S.R.
Bamboo Oasis Aloha Shriner A.A.O.N.M.S.

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See related post, last year's joint York Rite conferral, click here.

Also see Philippine York Rite website here.

WB Elpidio R Fabian Drops Working Tools: 13 Apr 2009

Brethren,

WBro Elpidio R. Fabian of Lam-ang Lodge # 164 has dropped his working tools at 12:30 P.M. April 13, 2009.

Please pray for the eternal repose of his soul.

Fraternally,

Bro. Jorge Cabradilla
Long Beach Lodge # 327
Grand Lodge of California
Valley of Long Beach
Al Malaikah Shrine

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On behalf of Yokosuka Lodge # 20, condolences to the Fabian family and may the GAOTU bless and rest his soul upon him. (SMIB)

Sincerely & Fraternally,

Bro. Arthur Cabero
Yokosuka Lodge #20, F&AM (GLJA)
Yokosuka City, Japan

Have a Blessed Easter to all!

Annual Lakbay Alalay - ATL # 334: 9 Apr

Fraternal Greetings Brethren,

This coming Maundy Thursday, April 9 at 3pm, brethren from Ang Tipolo Lodge No 334, Rizal Bodies AASR, and Lope K. Santos Chapter, Order of DeMolay, will once again conduct the Annual Lakbay Alalay activity.

The Brethren provided last year free drinking water, candies, First Aid, traffic assistance, and security.

The booth will be located at Valley Fair (along Ortigas Ave near Tikling), Barangay Dolores, Taytay, Rizal. This year's activity will be in cooperation with the Barangay Council of Dolores, Taytay, Rizal led by its very supportive Barangay Captain, Jhun Macabuhay, and by the Rotary Club of Taytay Tres Escalon led by incoming President, WBro Stephen "Steve" Nieva (WM Mandaluyong City Lodge No. 277) and FC Bro. Mhel Felix (Charter and Past President), and Sr DeMolay Elwel Loma.

As before, usual generous contributions will be greatly appreciated. For members of the Masonic Fraternity, all are invited to attend, be part, and have fun and camaraderie among the brethren. Kindly get in touch with Chairman Bro. JW Paul Duldulao at 09162661697 for details.

WBro. Gustav Joseph O. Bocek
Ang Tipolo Lodge No. 334
Batasan Lodge, U.D.
Rizal Bodies, AASR
Lope K. Santos Chapter, Order of DeMolay

Kimball Chapter Order of DeMolay Activities

Brethren,

Forwarded for your information.

Kimball Chapter of National City, CA, International Order of DeMolay will be holding its Breakfast Fundraising on April 26, 2009 at Southwest Lodge No. 283 Masonic Hall. Breakfast will be served from 8:00AM - 1:00PM.

Proceeds will support our next activities and the 1st Installation of Officers for Kimball Chapter on 16 May, 2009, so please come and support our youth programs and fundraising events.

Below is Kimball Chapter schedule for the month of April and May 2009 as forwaded by WB Bob Astudillo.

Sincerely and fraternally,
Arnel A. Paynita, PM
Kimball Chapter Advisor
Fundraising Committee Chairman

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KIMBALL CHAPTER, Order of DeMolay

http://www.demolaykimball.org

SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES

APRIL 6, 2009 STATED MEETING 6:30 PM
Monday South West Lodge

APRIL 18, 2009 RUMMAGE SALE 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Saturday Spring Valley Swap Meet

APRIL 20, 2009 DEMOLAY PRACTICE 6:30 PM
Monday South West Lodge

APRIL 26, 2009 BREAKFAST FUNDRAISING 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Sunday South West Lodge

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MAY 4, 2009 STATED MEETING 6:30 PM
Monday South West Lodge

MAY 16, 2009 INSTALLATION of OFFICERS 7:00 PM
Saturday South West Lodge

MAY 18, 2009 DEMOLAY PRACTICE 6:30 PM
Monday South West Lodge

Siete Martires No 177 37th Install: 28 March

With the presence of RW Bro Avelino I. Razon, Jr. as Guest of Honor & Speaker and of PGM Bro Jaime Y. Gonzales delivering an Inspirational Message as well as the Ancient Charges & Regulations to the elected Worshipful Master, the 37th Public Installation of elected & appointed officers of Siete Martires No 177 was held March 28, 2009 at Max Restaurant, San Fernando, La Union.

The following brethren were installed:

Worshipful Master - Bro Ocal "Simba" Lucman
(Monicker courtesy of PGM Jimmy G)
Senior Warden - Bro Pete Velasco, Jr.
Junior Warden - Bro Richard Tan
Treasurer - VW Bro Almerick Pua Phee, DGL
Secretary - VW Bro Amerhassan Lucman, PDDGM
Auditor - WI Bro Carlos Tayag
Chaplain - Bro Mariano H.K. Go
Marshall - VW Bro Rodolfo Jubinal, PDDGM
SD - Bro Rene Baysa
JD - Bro Efren Penaflor
Almoner - Bro Laureano Marinas
Orator - Bro Sultan Amer S. Lucman
Bible Bearer- Bro Mariano Lacsamana
Organist - Bro Alexander de Guzman
Lecturer - VW Bro Antonio Ferraren, Jr., PDDGM
SS - Bro Aylwin Pua Phee
JS - Bro Jimmy Pua Phee
Tyler - WBro Joel Javier
Harmony Officer- WBro Raul Umaybas, PM

We look forward to another fruitful year with the cooperation and support of the brethren.

All the best . . .

"Those who can make you believe absurdities can also make you commit atrocities." - Voltaire

Bro Pete M. Velasco, Jr.
Siete Martires Lodge :: 177
MWGLP (F&AM)
City of San Fernando, La Union
Republic of the Philippines

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Pinoy Masons Worldwide congratulates all the elected and appointed officers of Siete Martires Lodge No 177 on their 37th Installation of Officers!

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Congratulations to all the officers and members of Siete Martires Lodge No 177 on the 37th Installation of Officers, especially to Bro Senior Warden, Bro Pete M. Velasco Jr.

Bro Mario Baylon Jr

Lincon Lodge No 34

Olongapo City

Woodcroft NSW Australia

GLP Ancom 2009: 23-25 April

The 93rd Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Masons of the Philippines will be held this coming April 23-25, 2009 at Limketkai Mall, Cagayan De Oro City.

The rallying theme of the hosts, Masonic Districts No RX-A and RX-B; is "Meet, Act & Part at Cagayan De Oro ANCOM 2009"; and promises to hold the best ANCOM in CDO.

According to Wikipedia, the City of Cagayan De Oro [CDO] "lies along the northern coastline in the island of Mindanao, Philippines. It is the provincial capital of the province of Misamis Oriental and classified as a first class city. The city serves as the regional center and the most populous highly-urbanized city in Northern Mindanao (Region X). According to the 2007 census, the city has an estimated population of 553,996 people.

"Cagayan de Oro is known as the "Gateway to Northern Mindanao", "City of Whitewater Rafting and River Trekking", and others. Officially, Cagayan de Oro is known as "Dakbayan sa Bulawanong Panaghigalaay" or in English the "City of Golden Friendship". The phrase is part of the official city seal."

http://www.ancom2009.com/ ANCOM 2009 official website

http://www.cagayandeoro.gov.ph/ CDO official website

Bro Cesar Bautista Drops Working Tools: 30 March 2009

This is to inform the brethren that Brother Cesar Baustista of Araw Lodge No. 18 dropped his working tools last March 30, 2009 11 pm due to heart attack. He is a member of the Brothers of Harmony [Grand Lodge Choir].

His body lies at St Mark Chapel at Sampaloc. Funeral rites will be this Friday [3 April] at 6:30 pm (to be confirmed).

Let us pray for his soul.

KENNETH GO TIENG
Jose Rizal Lodge No. 22,
District NCR-C
Grand Lodge of the Philippines

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Important update:

Mga kuyang,

Ang katawan ni Bro Cezar Bautista ay dadalhin ngayong araw (April 3) sa Grand Lodge -Aguinaldo Hall ng 1 pm at mamaya 8 pm funeral rites.

Bro. Danny Mayani
Araw Lodge No. 18
San Marcelino, Paco Manila

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Pinoy Masons Worldwide pray for his soul and offer deepest condolences to his family and friends.