QCPD Trowel Club Launched: 27 May

Dear Brethren,

Here's the link where you can download the pictures from the launching of the QCPD Trowel Club last May 27, Thursday at the Grand Eastern Hotel:

http://www.4shared.com/dir/d1BpNQCP/QCPD_Trowel_Club_Pics.html

Enjoy!

Regards,

Bro. Joel Ferrer
Araw#18/CORNUCOPIA

Testimonial Dinner: Gen A Ricarte Lodge 322

I would like to congratulate the brethren of General Artemio Ricarte Lodge No 322 for a suceessful conduct of "Testimonial Dinner in Honor of Newly Promoted Philippine Army Generals" last 28 May 2010.

The activity was highlighted by the Speech of Lieutenant General Rey Mapagu, AFP, the Commanding General, Philippine Army; who is also an obligated member of the F&AM.

It was indeed a good accomplishment of Gen Artemio Ricarte Lodge No 322 under the stewardship of WBro Rivera the incumbent Worshipful Master.

Cheers,

Kennedy Saguindang

Filipino Travelers of Charleston 30th Annual Ball: 9 Oct

 Filipino Travelers of Charleston 30th Annual Ball & Induction

Saturday, October 9 at 6:00pm

Sheraton of North Charleston

2010 Phil Independence Day Parade: NYC - 6 June

Brethren wherever dispersed:

If you happen to be in New York City this day, you are invited to attend. See details below.

Bro.Edward Usita
Jose Rizal # 1172 NYC

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2010 Philippine Independence Day Parade

New York City - Sunday, June 6, 2010

Assembly Place : 39th Street corner Madison Avenue

Assembly Time : 10:00 a.m.

Attire : Exclusively Barong Tagalog with Formal Black Pants

Filipino American Freemasons of Greater New York, Inc., marchers must come on time to participate in the 2010 Philippine Independence Day Parade.

After the Parade, all participants/marchers will proceed to the Flat Iron Park located at 24th Street corner 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue for FAFGNY Fellowship and Refreshment.

Selected Filipino Brethren of Jose Rizal Lodge, Park Lodge, Gramercy Lodge, Pyramid Lodge, Manhattan Lodge, Columbian Lodge, Knickerbocker Lodge and our brothers from the Jurisdiction of New Jersey and the Philippines will join us in the Parade.

Come and Participate with Pride and Honor...

Be Proud to wear your Barong Tagalog...

Happy 112th Philippine Independence Day Anniversary!

PMAAI - 2010 New Set of Officers

Brethren & all,

Let's congratulate the new sets of Officers:

President -Angelito Corpuz

President Elect - Bing Barro

1st Vice - Ben Austria

2nd VP East - Manolo Gatbonton

2nd VP West -Jim Klinefilter

2nd VP Central - Fred Magsino

Treasurer - Rene Alfonso

Secretary - Tristan Satin

Auditor - Mandy Aman

PRO- - Vince Cabrera

Business Mgr - Edward Usita

Marshall - Rolando Pascual

Chaplain - Robert Bacon

It was a successful Board Meeting & thanks for Philippine American Sojourners of Seattle (PASS) for their hospitality.

MORE POWER TO PMAAI & SEE YOU ALL IN LAS VEGAS CONVENTION, 3-6 SEPT 2010 GOLD COAST HOTEL & CASINO!
Edward Usita
Angalo # 63 Vigan City
Jose Rizal # 1172 NYC

Muntinlupa Square and Compass Club Meeting: 29 May

Muntinlupa Square and Compass Club [MSCC] meeting and GUN Raffle draw on 29 May 11 am at Muntinlupa Masonic Temple, Emerald Hills, Victoria Homes, Muntinlupa City.

Casual attire and lunch will be served per Kuyang Atty. Biyong 'GUWAPO' Garing.

Bro. JOFRAN "Jojo" DE ONON
SILANGANAN 19 (Mother Lodge)
BATASAN 381 (Charter-Dual)
DAPITAN 21 (Honorary)
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST 362 (Honorary)
N.S. AMORANTO 358 (Honorary)
CAMANAVA TRAVELLERS Inc.
Most Worshiful Grand Lodge of the Phils

Fil-Can Cabletow Lodge 2010-11 Officers: 28 May

Following is the list of the 2010/2011 Officers of Fil-Can Cabletow Lodge No 189, AF&AM, Grand Lodge of Manitoba.

Worshipful Master Bro Ben Gasme

Immediate Past Master W Bro Rudy Mara

Senior Warden Bro Melvin Arabe

Junior Warden Bro Cris Alip

Treasurer R W Bro Junn Manalang

Secretary R W Bro Chibu Uson

Senior Deacon Bro Darwin Agustin

Junior Deacon Bro Arnold Calambacan Jr

Chaplain Bro Grant Jago

Senior Steward Bro Rey Galapon

Junior Steward Bro Poy Gomez

Tyler V W Bro Lito Caguiat

Director of Ceremonies V W Bro Jun Pagunuran

Organist Bro John Baptista

Auditors Bro Wille Gopez

Bro Dexter Lacanilao

Lodge Education Officer V W Bro Lito Caguiat

The new set of officers will be installed in an open meeting on May 28, Friday, 7 PM, Kildonan Masonic Hall, 205 Kimberly Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Come and join us then. Everyone is welcome.

Fraternally,

Chibu Uson

"Freemasonry - a way of life"

VWBro & Ill Bro Ben Madarang Drops Working Tools: 21 May 2010

Mga Kuyang [Brethren]:

For your information.

VW Bro Ben Madarang dropped his working tools last May 21, 2010.

Please pray for the eternal repose of his soul.

His body lies at United Methodist Church in Kamuning corner EDSA.

Fraternally,

Bro. Roger Panganiban
[via email from VW Bro Ben's son, Bro Lionel Madarang].
 
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Kuyang Lionel,
 
On behalf of Ang Tipolo Lodge No. 334 and Rizal Bodies AASR, of which VWBro and ILL Sir Ben is one of our founding Elders, [extending] our heartfelt prayers and deepest condolences for your family's loss.


Bro. Gustav Joseph O. Bocek
Ang Tipolo Lodge No.334
Batasan Lodge No.381
Rizal Bodies, AASR
Lope K. Santos Chapter, Order of DeMolay

Elected Officers: Pyramid Lodge NY

Brethren,

We want to congratulate all the newly elected officers of Pyramid Lodge No 490:

Worshipful Master Bro. Eladio Dizon

Senior Warden Bro. Sam Tomale

Junior Warden Bro. Dennis Villanueva

May you guide and continue our tradition , success, growth and preserve harmony throughout your Masonic Year in the East, West & South.

Sincerely & Fraternally

Bro. Danny Ocampo
Manhattan Lodge No. 449

Why Quezon gov was denied Catholic burial - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos

Why Quezon gov was denied Catholic burial - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos

10th California Masonic Symposium: 5 June

Brethren,

The 10th Annual California Masonic Symposium is fast approaching on June 5, 2010!

This symposium is a milestone not only because it is the 10th annual, but also because in the course of ten years, the interest in Freemasonry, [and] its culture and history has expanded exponentially in our own lodges, as well as academia.

The California Masonic Symposium encourages scholasticism in Freemasonry by providing a platform for the foremost historians and scholars who recognize the distinct impact the Craft has had upon societies internationally, particularly the Americas.

This year’s symposium explores Freemasonry’s arrival on the shores of North America by way of the armies of the Crown and its subsequent role in the emergence of American Democracy and its influence on the American soldier.

The 2010 speakers include:

* Henry Wilson Coil Lecturer Dr. Steven C. Bullock, professor of United States history at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and author of "Revolutionary Brotherhood: Freemasonry and the Transformation of the American Social Order, 1730-1840"

* Matthew Crow, graduate student in American history at the University of California, Los Angeles and co-developer of the UCLA course "Freemasonry, Civil Society, and American Democracy"

* Dr. Jessica L. Harland-Jacobs, associate professor at the University of Florida and author of "Builders of Empire: Freemasons and British Imperialism, 1717-1927"

Panel discussion to follow.

Please join our distinguished guests, along with your fellow Masons from around the state, for this exciting and informative event!

Date: June 5, 2010

Location: San Francisco Scottish Rite Center

2850 19th Avenue San Francisco, CA 94132-1602

Time:  9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Symposium Fee: Registration is free [before May 22, 2010]

Complimentary parking is available in the Center’s garage. Event open to the public.

Meals are not included. Optional Lunch will be available for $15 per person with advanced purchase.

Please register by form at http://www.freemason.org/document/10th%20Annual%20Symposium.pdf?documentId=1985


For questions, please contact Kim Hegg, Program Coordinator, at 415-292-9111 or khegg@freemason.org

Gen Douglas MacArthur Lodge UD: 29 May

Gen. Douglas MacArthur Lodge, [Under Dispensation], F.& A.M. 

cordially invites you, your family and friends to attend its 

"INSTITUTION CEREMONY" 

Most Worshipful Kenneth G. Nagel, Grand Master of Masons in California , Presiding 

on Saturday, May 29, 2010 

Social 3:00 pm, Ceremony 4:00 pm, Dinner 5:30 pm 

Capital City Masonic Temple 

4647 U Street, Sacramento , California 

[Please RSVP for dinner reservations -- Formal Attire Reservations for dinner (@ $15 per person) are encouraged by the deadline date of May 19, 2010.]

As posted in Facebook by Bro Jojo Carpio.

Bro Rafael P 'Raffy' Nantes Drops Working Tools: 17 May 2010

You Tube tribute from http://www.raffynantes.com/tribute/

Bro Cris M. Gaerlan [and other brethren on Facebook] paid his last respects to the late Gov. Raffy Nantes, and said goodbye to him in the Masonic way.

"And, at last, when our work on earth is done, when the mallet of Death shall call us from our labors, may we obtain a blessing and everlasting rest in that Spiritual House, not made with hands, eternal in the Heavens."

"The will of God is accomplished! So mote it be. Amen."

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"Governor Rafael Nantes was born on January 4, 1957 in Polillo, Quezon. He finished his elementary and secondary schoolyears at Camp Crame Elementary School and Sibulan Barangay High School, respectively. He took up a vocational course Machinist and Diesel Mechanic at V. Mapa High School before pursuing the BS Mechanical Engineering course he finished at the National University. He also earned a degree of Masters in Business Administration at the Philippine Christian University in 1983.

Career History:

Before he became the Governor of Quezon, he was a manager at Alpha Technical Services. He is applying his knowledge in business and engineering to the two businesses he put up and is now handling: People’s International Enterprises Company and Neutron Battery Company. In 1998 he was elected Representative of the First District of Quezon. in May 2007 Elections, he was elected governor of Quezon.

He is married to Betty Buenaobra who is the President of People’s International Enterprises Co."

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http://bit.ly/9M6vSJ  Philippine Inquirer article re Why Gov Nantes was denied Catholic burial.

Joint District Turn Over: 21 May

JOINT DISTRICT TURN OVER CEREMONIES

DISTRICT R IV-A-1 and R IV-A-2

Masonic Year 2010 -2011

Friday, 8:00 am, May 21, 2010

General Trias Convention and Cultural Center

Gen. Trias, Cavite

GRAND LODGE OFFICERS

2010 - 2011

Grand Master MW BRO AVELINO I. RAZON, JR.

Deputy Grand Master RW BRO JUANITO P. ABERGAS

Senior Grand Warden RW BRO SANTIAGO T. GABIONZA, JR.

Junior Grand Warden RW BRO JUANITO G. ESPINO, JR.

Senior Grand Lecturer VW BRO ROLANDO F. ROCHA

Junior Grand Lecturer (Southern Luzon) VW BRO ROLANDO B. DARAO

CAVITE MASONIC DISTRICT OFFICERS

REGION IV-A-1                     REGION IV-A-2

 VW BRO DANILO M. VILDA  VW BRO JAIME Q. DILIDILI

District Deputy Grand Master

 VW GIOVANNI G. BERGATIN VW MARIO R. CRISOSTOMO

District Grand Lecturers

VW BRO EDWIN P. COSTES  VW BRO RUEL L. DITAN

District Grand Lecturers

VW BRO LEONARDO A. NOTARIO VW BRO EMMANUEL Y. VELASCO

VW BRO JOSE C. JAVIER VW BRO ALEJANDRO A. VIDALLO

 WB ROBERTO C. ARCEO WB DANILO A. ANGELES

Grand Lodge Inspectors

WBRO  ROMMEL G. CARAG WBRO JOEL D. ANTONIO

WBRO SOFRONIO C. LANTO  WBRO LAUDEMER A. ASTUDILLO

WBRO NOEL MANIMTIM  WBRO MAGNO P. ENDOZO

WBRO RICO PAYONGA WBRO VIRGILIO M. MATEO

WBRO VALERIANO L. RAMOS VW BRO ANGELITO C. MONGE, PDGL

WBRO CIRILO B. SERNAT    WBRO GUILLERMO A. NOCON

WBRO ANTONIO TORRES, JR WBRO ANTONIO C. PAULETTE III

WBRO NESS S. VILLANUEVA WBRO ANTONIO S. VERTIDO

Congrats to Fil Travelers Florida

Brethren,

Please join me in congratulating the Incoming Officers who will be inducted
this coming Saturday:

Filipino Travelers of Florida, Valley of Jacksonville, Inc.

In-coming Officers 2010 - 2011

PRESIDENT ------------ --------- ------- WB ROMY ORTIZ

VICE PRESIDENT ------------ -------- BRO LEO CAJUSAY

SECRETARY ------------ --------- --- BRO MANDY AMAN

TREASURER ------------ --------- -- BRO QUIEL BEGONIA

Sincerely & fraternally,

Manolo Gatbonton, PM
Victory Daylight Lodge No 1778 - Norfolk, VA
Pagkakaisa Lodge No 282 - Las Piñas, Philippines
Acacia Lodge No 243 - Hayward, CA

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Congratulations to the new set of officers of Filipino Travelers of Florida!

Particularly Bro Leo Cajusay. Bro Leo, I hope all is well with you and family. It’s unfortunate that we were not able to chat at length during your visit to San Diego.

Enjoy your induction, which I have not doubt will be a success with great fellowship.

Sincerely & fraternally,

Bro Carlos 'Caloy' D Buzon II
Bagong Buhay 17 [Cavite, GLP]
Coronado 441 [GLC]
Coronado, CA

Jose Rizal # 1172 NYC: Elected Officers

Brethren & all,

Let's congratulate the officers of Jose Rizal # 1172 of the Glorious 4th Manhattan District under the Grand Lodge of New York elected last night (14 May 2010).

Worshipful Master Elect - Bro Luis Guillen

Senior Warden Elect - Bro Sylvester Almiron

Junior Warden Elect - Bro Ignacio Abe

Secretary - W.'. Bro Dave Ingacio

Treasurer -  Bro Jose Aquino

More Power to Jose Rizal # 1172.

Sincerely & fraternally,

Bro. Edward Usita
Jose Rizal # 1172 NYC
Naomi # 87 Norfolk, VA
GS Fajardo # 383 Manila
Maynilad UD, Washington, DC

VWBro Jesus Angodung: Drops Working Tools

Mga Kuyang,

It pains me to let you know that VW Bro JESUS ANGODUNG, a member of Kanlaon Lodge No. 64 and Past District Deputy Grand Master of RVI-B, has dropped his workings. His remains can be viewed at Viewing Room Hope, Rolling Hills Memorial Chapel, Bacolod City.

RIP, AMEN, SO MOTE IT BE.

VW Bro Roman B. Tiples, Jr.
Past District Grand Lecturer, RVI-B
Dual Member, Kanlaon Lodge 64
Mother Lodge, Laong Lodge 185

Kimball Chapter 3rd Semi-Annual Installation of Officers

Brethren,

The Kimball Chapter, International Order of DeMolay will be holding its 3rd Semi-Annual Installation of Officers this Saturday, May 8th, 2010 at 3:00 PM Southwest Lodge No. 283, 1140 B Street, National City, CA and you are cordially invited to attend.

My own DeMolay son, Alfred Jerome N. Paynita will be installed Master Councilor and the special guest of honor is the Deputy Grand Master of California, the RW Bro. William Bray, III.

Sincerely and fraternally,

Arnel A. Paynita, PM
Silver Gate/Three Stars Lodge No. 296
Claude H Morisson Lodge No. 747
GGOKCS_SC Southern California
Kimball Chapter, Int'l Order of DeMolay (Advisor)

WBro Ronilon Grospe Drops Working Tools: 4 May 2010

Brethren, a very sad day.

This is to inform you that WBro Ronilon "Nognog" Grospe of Memorial Lodge :: 90 and Urdaneta Lodge :: 302 dropped his working tools early this morning [May 4] at 1:00 am. His body lies in state at Brgy. Acop, Rosales, Pangasinan.

You may call/text Sis Lalyn R. Grospe, 09179725463 to console her grief over our departed brother. Please pray for the repose of his soul. Thanks so much.

DOMINADOR R. DELIZO PM, PGLI, DGL
Urdaneta Lodge No. 302
Urdaneta City, Pangasinan
Villa Verde Bodies, MRS
Tayug, Pangasinan

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Brethren,

WBro Ronilon "Nognog" Grospe of Urdaneta Lodge No. 302 dropped his working tools today at around 1:00 am.

Please pray for the repose of his soul.

Farewell Kuyang Nognog, surely we are going to miss a jolly worthy brother like you.

Message of condolences can be sent to Sis Lalaine on cp number 0901-972-54- 63.

Bro Bonie "Bong" D.S. Resuello
Urdaneta Lodge No.302

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Brethren,

The Masonic Memorial Service/Funeral Rites for WB Ronilon "Nognog" Grospe of Urdaneta ::.302 will be held on May 06, 2010 Thursday, 5PM, at Brgy. Acop, Rosales, Pangasinan.

All brethren and friends of Bro. Nognog are invited to attend the service.

"Paalam Kuyang Nognog"...

Bro Bonie "Bong" D.S. Resuello

1st Siete Martires 177 Golf Tourney: 12 June

Brethren,

Don't take my word for it - but old timers & frequent golfers at Baguio Country Club tell me so to their best recollections that this is the first ever Masonic sponsored golf tournament held at this venue.

Siete Martires :: 177 will spearhead the first ever golf tournament to be undertaken by Freemasons at the Baguio Country Club on Saturday, June 12, 2010. Proceeds will be added into our Temple Fund exclusively appropriated to buy the land upon which to construct our future Temple.

Be part of history & sign up as sponsor/players of the first ever golf tournament undertaken by Freemasons at the Baguio Country Club. Open to all.

Winners Circle:

Classes A, B, C: Champion, 1st & 2nd Runner-up

Ladies A, B : Champion, 1st & 2nd Runner-up

Most Exercised:

Accommodations at Baguio Country Club can be arranged at P1,000.00/day for super deluxe room plus consumable P1,240.00+/head/ day. Subject to availability of rooms in view of long weekend holiday with Monday, June 14 as an official holiday.

Pines View Hotel [owned by Bro Romy Aquino] & Hotel Paraiso [owned by Bro Emil Veneracion] are also available to accomodate the participants.

Other details such as entry fees, tee times, rules & regulations, etc to follow.

Please mark your calendars & pass the info.

The brethren of Siete Martires :: 177 thank you in advance for your invaluable support.

All the best . . .

Bro Pete M. Velasco, Jr., WM
Under The Jurisdiction of the MWGLP(F&AM)
Siete Martires :: 177
San Fernando City, La Union
Baguio :: 67
Baguio City, Benguet

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WBro Ramon Q. Mirasol Drops Working Tools

Brethren,

Our WBro Ramon Q. Mirasol, a Past Master of La Naval Lodge No 269 recently dropped his working tools.

This is to inform the brethren that the necrological service will be on May 7, 2010, Friday at 700pm at their residence at 650 San Juan I, General Trias, Cavite.

Joselito Edgardo "Gardy" T. Roxas
Primera Luz Filipina Lodge No. 69
Binakayan, Kawit, Cavite