Better get going and register online! Click ANCOM2016 for more detailed info.
My apologies for not posting as more and more are moving to Facebook groups; as well as the fact the original PinoyMasons Yahoogroups was closed down. There is however the PinoyMasons2 Yahoogroups but not as popular as the old one.
Monday, March 7, 2016
Monday, November 18, 2013
WB Benjamin Escobar Tumangan, Jr Drops Working Tools - 4 Nov 2013
Brethren,
Wor Brother Benjamin Escobar Tumangan, Jr., a Past Master of Cabanatuan :: 53 dropped his working tools last Monday, Nov. 4, 2013 at 3:30am in his daughter's residence in Makati City, Metro Manila.
His earthly remains was cremated this morning after which his ashes were placed in an urn and will be brought home to Cabanatuan City and will be placed in the United Church of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP) in Burgos Avenue, Barangay Sangitan East, for public viewing until tomorrow morning. His remains will be brought to its final resting place in the family mausoleum in Cabanatuan City Public Cemetery.
Let us all offer our prayers for Bro. Jaymin's soul and his family. May the GAOTU bless us all!
Lemuel Tumangan Rafanan RN
Palayan City ::331 / Kapatiran ::228
MD R3-D, MWGLP
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
31 Aug 2013 - Hiram Club 35th Anniversary Ball & Induction
The Hiram Club of Tidewater Virginia cordially invites you to their 35th Anniversary Ball and Induction of Officers this coming Saturday 31 August 2013 at Holiday Inn Executive Center 5655 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach, VA .
RW Bro Ernie Soriano from Dingras, Ilocos Sur and a member of Victory Daylight Lodge #1778 Norfolk, VA and Charter member of Maynilad Lodge # 1521 Washington DC; will be inducted as President by the Grand Master of Virginia - MW Bro Louis Kerford Campbell.
RW Bro Ernie served as District Deputy in Masonic District 35 B, Past Grand Lodge Officer and currently a member of the Committee on Works, District 35 A & B.
Attire is formal [or Barong Tagalog], after five for the ladies.
Cost is $60.00 per person; cocktails start at 6:00 PM /and the dinner at 7:15 PM.
RSVP no later than Aug 23, 2013 to RW Bro Ernie Soriano.
If you need a hotel, you can call Navy Lodge or call the hotel directly on 757-499-4400.
Golf will be Friday and Saturday, $60.00 per person.
Friday night [30 Aug] fellowship in the Navy Lodge Hotel. Saturday breakfast and lunch. Saturday night inaugural Ball and Sunday morning picnic. Every night after dinner will be fellowship for your whole weekend stay.
RW Bro Ernie Soriano from Dingras, Ilocos Sur and a member of Victory Daylight Lodge #1778 Norfolk, VA and Charter member of Maynilad Lodge # 1521 Washington DC; will be inducted as President by the Grand Master of Virginia - MW Bro Louis Kerford Campbell.
RW Bro Ernie served as District Deputy in Masonic District 35 B, Past Grand Lodge Officer and currently a member of the Committee on Works, District 35 A & B.
Attire is formal [or Barong Tagalog], after five for the ladies.
Cost is $60.00 per person; cocktails start at 6:00 PM /and the dinner at 7:15 PM.
RSVP no later than Aug 23, 2013 to RW Bro Ernie Soriano.
If you need a hotel, you can call Navy Lodge or call the hotel directly on 757-499-4400.
Golf will be Friday and Saturday, $60.00 per person.
Friday night [30 Aug] fellowship in the Navy Lodge Hotel. Saturday breakfast and lunch. Saturday night inaugural Ball and Sunday morning picnic. Every night after dinner will be fellowship for your whole weekend stay.
Thursday, August 8, 2013
24-26 April - ANCOM 2014
My apologies for the long absence. I have been busy with work, family & Lodge activities; not necessarily in that order or importance.
What a better way to return to blogging but by planning for ANCOM 2014 in Manila?
So, if you haven't had a look at ANCOM 2014 link, better head on & plan for next year's GLP Annual Communication!
As they say in Phillipine tourist lingo - "It's more fun in the Philippines!" and in this case "It's more fun in Manila" in ANCOM 2014!
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
History of Batong Buhay Lodge No 27
"Batong Buhay Lodge No. 27, F. & A. M., as it is known today, was formerly Bagumbayan Manila Lodge No. 27 under the Gran Orient Español. According to the reminiscences of elder brethren in and out of the folds of the present lodge, the organization of Bagumbayan Manila Lodge No. 27 was made possible by members belonging to Walana, Araw and other lodges.
On August 13, 1914, it was chartered by the Regional Grand Lodge of the Philippines No. 2 under the jurisdiction of the Gran Oriente Español with Bros. Jose Elchico, Primitivo Cruz, Patricio Mariano Cruz, Gonzalo Torrente, Francisco A. De Asis, Ruperto del Castillo, Amando Solionko, P. Medina, Tomas Lorenzo, Aurelio Rusca, Manuel de Leon and two others which records could not bear.
It was not until 1917 that Bagumbayan Manila Lodge No. 27 together with 26 other lodges formerly under the Gran Oriente Español applied for dispensation to the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands. It was given dispensation to form a lodge on November 11, 1916. Its charter was granted on February 13, 1917 by MW William Taylor during the 5th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands. In the afternoon of the following day (February 14) it was duly constituted, hence the “rebirth” of Bagumbayan Manila Lodge No. 27. There were three Entered Apprentices and twenty nine Master Masons in the roster including those of the original chartered members. The first officers of the Lodge were:
Worshipful Master - Jose Elchico
Senior Warden - Francisco A. De Asis
Junior Warden - Patricio M. Cruz
In the early months of 1921, Bagumbayan Manila No. 27 expelled all its members who assisted in the organization of Bagumbayan Lodge 352, a clandestine lodge*. And to further distinguish it from that of Bagumbayan Lodge No. 4, the members decided to change the name of the lodge. Among the names submitted for considerations were “BATONG BUHAY”, “MABINI” and “SUMILANG”. BATONG BUHAY was selected by the members and its author, Bro. Pascual de Leon, eloquently explained the meaning and significance of BATONG BUHAY , and why he chose the said name., allegorically referring to the “granite stones” hewn, squared, marked and numbered in the quarries which were used in the building of King Solomon’s Temple. Thus, BATONG BUHAY came into existence.
The first meetings of the lodge were being held at the Temple of Solomon, a beautiful big wooden building along Bilbao St., Tondo, Manila.
After more than three years of inactivity due to the Japanese occupation and after due dispensation had been secured to recognize the lodge, the members of Batong Buhay Lodge No. 27 met for the first time at the Grand Lodge Hall located at the corner of Arlegui and Gunao Streets, Quiapo, Manila and elected its officers. Elected Worshipful Master was WB Eduardo Tankiang. The first candidate who was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason after the war was Bro. Felix R. Gabat on August 20, 1945.
On December 7, 1968, under the stewardship of WB Felix R. Gabat, the maiden issue of the newsletter “The Livingstone” was published to bridge the gap between the lodge and its absentee members with the end view of improving attendance. The last edition was published on October 30, 1970. In July 1994, the lodge revived the publication of its newsletter which serves as a convenient print medium by which the brethren especially those who cannot attend our meetings are duly informed of the activities of the lodge and other significant events in our district.
From the late 60s up to early 80s, Batong Buhay Lodge No. 27 was in moribund state. It encountered difficulty in mustering a quorum for its stated meetings and collecting dues from its members. Its accumulated accounts payable with the Grand Lodge reached five digit proportion. This became the immediate concern of the Grand Lodge and fearing that the lodge will lose its charter, a group of pilots/Master Masons belonging to the so called “357 Club” was persuaded to affiliate with Batong Buhay Lodge No. 27. The 357 Club founded in 1983 is an organization of Master Masons from different lodges mostly composed of airline personnel working with Philippine Airlines. Its purpose was to promote camaraderie and fellowship among its members. Among those who affiliated were VW Tito F. Garcia, WB Evaristo A. Leviste, WB Tolentino C. Arguelles, Bro. Ernesto Q. Llamas and Bro. Jose P. Apacible. As a consequence, the lodge was rejuvenated and retained its charter.
However, in the late 80s, the lodge again found it difficult to get enough members together during meetings mainly because its members found it difficult to meet at Plaridel Masonic Temple.
In 1991, under the leadership of VW Ricardo T. Misa, the brethren decided to move the meeting venue to Jacobo Zobel y Zangroniz Masonic Temple located at Dao St., San Antonio Village, Makati. The interest and enthusiasm of the brethren was reignited and the period of Masonic inactivity was happily broken. During the same year, the lodge gained eight (8) dual members while three (3) were raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason. Attendance during the stated and special meetings improved immensely. Fund raising by way of the printing of a Souvenir Program during the lodge’s 75th Charter Anniversary was undertaken to improve financial condition of the lodge. At the same time the account with the Grand Lodge was fully paid.
In 1992 with WB Ben T. Maturan at the helm, the By-Laws of the lodge were revised to conform with the changing times. It was approved by MW Agustin V. Mateo on September 11, 1992.
The following year, with WB Lauro F. Garcia occupying the Master’s chair the lodge decided to officially transfer to District 9-B. It was approved by MW Rizal D. Aportadera thru Edict No. 167 on April 7, 1994 whereby Batong Buhay Lodge No. 27 was excluded from Masonic District 1-B and placed under the jurisdiction of Masonic District No. 9-B.
Batong Buhay Lodge No. 27 presently has 62 members coming from various professions in Engineering, Airline Pilots, Armed Forces, Medicine, Government Service, Law Enforcement, Business and Law.
Batong Buhay denotes a live stone. The lodge is now strong and active.
Harmony is at an all time high."
Source: http://batongbuhay27.jimdo.com/lodge-history/
*Bagumbayan Lodge No 352 is or was Chartered under the 'La Gran Logia Regional de Filipinas - de la Federacion del Grande Oriente Espanol'
On August 13, 1914, it was chartered by the Regional Grand Lodge of the Philippines No. 2 under the jurisdiction of the Gran Oriente Español with Bros. Jose Elchico, Primitivo Cruz, Patricio Mariano Cruz, Gonzalo Torrente, Francisco A. De Asis, Ruperto del Castillo, Amando Solionko, P. Medina, Tomas Lorenzo, Aurelio Rusca, Manuel de Leon and two others which records could not bear.
It was not until 1917 that Bagumbayan Manila Lodge No. 27 together with 26 other lodges formerly under the Gran Oriente Español applied for dispensation to the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands. It was given dispensation to form a lodge on November 11, 1916. Its charter was granted on February 13, 1917 by MW William Taylor during the 5th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands. In the afternoon of the following day (February 14) it was duly constituted, hence the “rebirth” of Bagumbayan Manila Lodge No. 27. There were three Entered Apprentices and twenty nine Master Masons in the roster including those of the original chartered members. The first officers of the Lodge were:
Worshipful Master - Jose Elchico
Senior Warden - Francisco A. De Asis
Junior Warden - Patricio M. Cruz
In the early months of 1921, Bagumbayan Manila No. 27 expelled all its members who assisted in the organization of Bagumbayan Lodge 352, a clandestine lodge*. And to further distinguish it from that of Bagumbayan Lodge No. 4, the members decided to change the name of the lodge. Among the names submitted for considerations were “BATONG BUHAY”, “MABINI” and “SUMILANG”. BATONG BUHAY was selected by the members and its author, Bro. Pascual de Leon, eloquently explained the meaning and significance of BATONG BUHAY , and why he chose the said name., allegorically referring to the “granite stones” hewn, squared, marked and numbered in the quarries which were used in the building of King Solomon’s Temple. Thus, BATONG BUHAY came into existence.
The first meetings of the lodge were being held at the Temple of Solomon, a beautiful big wooden building along Bilbao St., Tondo, Manila.
After more than three years of inactivity due to the Japanese occupation and after due dispensation had been secured to recognize the lodge, the members of Batong Buhay Lodge No. 27 met for the first time at the Grand Lodge Hall located at the corner of Arlegui and Gunao Streets, Quiapo, Manila and elected its officers. Elected Worshipful Master was WB Eduardo Tankiang. The first candidate who was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason after the war was Bro. Felix R. Gabat on August 20, 1945.
On December 7, 1968, under the stewardship of WB Felix R. Gabat, the maiden issue of the newsletter “The Livingstone” was published to bridge the gap between the lodge and its absentee members with the end view of improving attendance. The last edition was published on October 30, 1970. In July 1994, the lodge revived the publication of its newsletter which serves as a convenient print medium by which the brethren especially those who cannot attend our meetings are duly informed of the activities of the lodge and other significant events in our district.
From the late 60s up to early 80s, Batong Buhay Lodge No. 27 was in moribund state. It encountered difficulty in mustering a quorum for its stated meetings and collecting dues from its members. Its accumulated accounts payable with the Grand Lodge reached five digit proportion. This became the immediate concern of the Grand Lodge and fearing that the lodge will lose its charter, a group of pilots/Master Masons belonging to the so called “357 Club” was persuaded to affiliate with Batong Buhay Lodge No. 27. The 357 Club founded in 1983 is an organization of Master Masons from different lodges mostly composed of airline personnel working with Philippine Airlines. Its purpose was to promote camaraderie and fellowship among its members. Among those who affiliated were VW Tito F. Garcia, WB Evaristo A. Leviste, WB Tolentino C. Arguelles, Bro. Ernesto Q. Llamas and Bro. Jose P. Apacible. As a consequence, the lodge was rejuvenated and retained its charter.
However, in the late 80s, the lodge again found it difficult to get enough members together during meetings mainly because its members found it difficult to meet at Plaridel Masonic Temple.
In 1991, under the leadership of VW Ricardo T. Misa, the brethren decided to move the meeting venue to Jacobo Zobel y Zangroniz Masonic Temple located at Dao St., San Antonio Village, Makati. The interest and enthusiasm of the brethren was reignited and the period of Masonic inactivity was happily broken. During the same year, the lodge gained eight (8) dual members while three (3) were raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason. Attendance during the stated and special meetings improved immensely. Fund raising by way of the printing of a Souvenir Program during the lodge’s 75th Charter Anniversary was undertaken to improve financial condition of the lodge. At the same time the account with the Grand Lodge was fully paid.
In 1992 with WB Ben T. Maturan at the helm, the By-Laws of the lodge were revised to conform with the changing times. It was approved by MW Agustin V. Mateo on September 11, 1992.
The following year, with WB Lauro F. Garcia occupying the Master’s chair the lodge decided to officially transfer to District 9-B. It was approved by MW Rizal D. Aportadera thru Edict No. 167 on April 7, 1994 whereby Batong Buhay Lodge No. 27 was excluded from Masonic District 1-B and placed under the jurisdiction of Masonic District No. 9-B.
Batong Buhay Lodge No. 27 presently has 62 members coming from various professions in Engineering, Airline Pilots, Armed Forces, Medicine, Government Service, Law Enforcement, Business and Law.
Batong Buhay denotes a live stone. The lodge is now strong and active.
Harmony is at an all time high."
Source: http://batongbuhay27.jimdo.com/lodge-history/
*Bagumbayan Lodge No 352 is or was Chartered under the 'La Gran Logia Regional de Filipinas - de la Federacion del Grande Oriente Espanol'
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
VW Bro Oscar Jaring Drops Working Tools 17 Aug 2012
Brethren All,
Please be informed that our VW Bro Oscar Jaring, Past Regional Deputy Grand Master (RIII), Past District Deputy Grand Master (MD R3B) and Past Wor Master of Bataan Lodge 104 dropped his working tools last Friday, Aug 17, 2012 at the age of 77 years.
His remains now lie at the chapel besides Hermosa Parish Church in Bataan. Interment is scheduled on Aug 24, 2012 at 1:00PM.
May he find eternal peace in the Celestial Lodge above where the Supreme Grand Master forever presides.
Fraternally,
Bro. Vic Cruz, PM
Bataan Lodge 104
Balanga City, Bataan
Please be informed that our VW Bro Oscar Jaring, Past Regional Deputy Grand Master (RIII), Past District Deputy Grand Master (MD R3B) and Past Wor Master of Bataan Lodge 104 dropped his working tools last Friday, Aug 17, 2012 at the age of 77 years.
His remains now lie at the chapel besides Hermosa Parish Church in Bataan. Interment is scheduled on Aug 24, 2012 at 1:00PM.
May he find eternal peace in the Celestial Lodge above where the Supreme Grand Master forever presides.
Fraternally,
Bro. Vic Cruz, PM
Bataan Lodge 104
Balanga City, Bataan
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Agila Shriners Chartered - 2 July 2012
'Agila Shriners (with jurisdiction over the entire Mindanao, Philippines) finally received its Charter last July 2, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina (USA) as the 195th Temple of Shriners International.
During the July 4 parade in Charlotte, the 16 Agila delegates participated, proudly displaying the Philippine flag as well as the Agila Shriners banner.
In the evening of the same day, the Khedive scooter patrol of Khedive Temple (Virginia) tendered a reception for the Agila and Mabuhay Shriners' delegates and inducted them as honorary members of the Khedive Scooter Patrol.'
Floren V Lumo
Madayaw Lodge, UD
Davao City, Philippines
(via GLPhils Yahoogroup)
Agila on Aloha Shriners' page.
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Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Imperial Potentate Michael G. Severe presents a charter to members of Agila Shriners during the 2012 Imperial Session in Charlotte, NC.
Shriners International welcomed Agila Shriners of Mindano, The Philippines, as its 195th chartered temple (chapter) during the 2012 Imperial Session in Charlotte, NC. In the last three years, there have been four new temples added. In 2011, Emirat Shriners in Germany received their charter; in 2010, both Mabuhay Shriners in The Philippines and Al Rai’e Saleh Shriners in Puerto Rico received their charters.
“The interest our fraternity has received in other countries has been wonderful to see,” said Past Imperial Potentate Nick Thomas, chairman of the international development committee. “Our international brothers are an integral part of our future and we look forward to this trend continuing in the years to come.”
About Shriners International
Shriners International is a fraternity based on fun, fellowship and the Masonic principles of brotherly love, relief and truth. There are approximately 310,000 members throughout the world. Learn more about joining Shriners International at http://www.beashrinernow.com/.
Above article & photo appeared at Shriners International.
During the July 4 parade in Charlotte, the 16 Agila delegates participated, proudly displaying the Philippine flag as well as the Agila Shriners banner.
In the evening of the same day, the Khedive scooter patrol of Khedive Temple (Virginia) tendered a reception for the Agila and Mabuhay Shriners' delegates and inducted them as honorary members of the Khedive Scooter Patrol.'
Floren V Lumo
Madayaw Lodge, UD
Davao City, Philippines
(via GLPhils Yahoogroup)
Agila on Aloha Shriners' page.
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Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Imperial Potentate Michael G. Severe presents a charter to members of Agila Shriners during the 2012 Imperial Session in Charlotte, NC.
Shriners International welcomed Agila Shriners of Mindano, The Philippines, as its 195th chartered temple (chapter) during the 2012 Imperial Session in Charlotte, NC. In the last three years, there have been four new temples added. In 2011, Emirat Shriners in Germany received their charter; in 2010, both Mabuhay Shriners in The Philippines and Al Rai’e Saleh Shriners in Puerto Rico received their charters.
“The interest our fraternity has received in other countries has been wonderful to see,” said Past Imperial Potentate Nick Thomas, chairman of the international development committee. “Our international brothers are an integral part of our future and we look forward to this trend continuing in the years to come.”
About Shriners International
Shriners International is a fraternity based on fun, fellowship and the Masonic principles of brotherly love, relief and truth. There are approximately 310,000 members throughout the world. Learn more about joining Shriners International at http://www.beashrinernow.com/.
Above article & photo appeared at Shriners International.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Lam-ang Lodge No 164 Installation 2012
will hold its Installation of Officers for the ensuing Masonic Year
Saturday, March 3, 2012, 2:00 O'clock p.m. at the City Hall,
Brgy Calaoa-an, Candon City, Ilocos Sur, Philippines.
Tara sa CANDON mga kuya...
via FB of Kuyang & Bro Vincent Tapat
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Maynilad Lodge & Victory Daylight Lodge: Installed Officers 2011-2012
Brethren & all,
Congratulations to the newly installed officers of [various Lodges]:
Maynilad Lodge # 1521 Washington DC, Grand Lodge of DC
Victory Daylight # 1778 Norfolk, VA Grand Lodge of Virginia
MORE POWER AND GOD BLESS.
Bro.Edward Usita, PM
Angalo # 63 Vigan City, GLP (LML)
Jose Rizal # 1172 NYC, GLNY
Naomi # 87 Norfolk, VA GLVA (LMIP)
GS Fajardo # 383 Manila, GLP (Charter)
Maynilad # 1521,Washington DC, GLDC (Charter)
Bannack 3-7-77 Montana, GLM (Life Member)
The Patriot # 1957 Fairfax, VA GLVA (Charter
Congratulations to the newly installed officers of [various Lodges]:
Maynilad Lodge # 1521 Washington DC, Grand Lodge of DC
W.'. Bayani Cassanova - Worshipful Master
Bro. Carpenter "Bong" Arpa- Senior Warden
Bro. Bayani Pioquinto - Junior Warden
Victory Daylight # 1778 Norfolk, VA Grand Lodge of Virginia
W.'. Conrado Calpito - Worshipful Master
Bro. Reynaldo Gutierrez - Senior Warden
Bro. Jeffrey Paras - Junior Warden
MORE POWER AND GOD BLESS.
Bro.Edward Usita, PM
Angalo # 63 Vigan City, GLP (LML)
Jose Rizal # 1172 NYC, GLNY
Naomi # 87 Norfolk, VA GLVA (LMIP)
GS Fajardo # 383 Manila, GLP (Charter)
Maynilad # 1521,Washington DC, GLDC (Charter)
Bannack 3-7-77 Montana, GLM (Life Member)
The Patriot # 1957 Fairfax, VA GLVA (Charter
Filipino-Canadian Cabletow Club of Toronto Induction: 3 Dec 2011
The Filipino-Canadian Cabletow Club of Toronto held its annual Christmas Party and Induction of 2012 Officers & Members on Dec 3, 2011 at the Thornhill Masonic Temple. RW Bro Andy Penaflor, PDDGM of Toronto West District, officiated the oath-taking ceremonies.
Inducted into their [corresponding] positions were:
Via Bro Nick Belmonte's FB.
Inducted into their [corresponding] positions were:
President -- Nick Belmonte
Executive Vice-President -- Elito Lim
Vice-Presidents--Eloy Cordon (West),
Charles Frankland (Central), Arnel Baltazar (East)
Secretary -- Jon Modo
Treas -- Johnny Chua
Auditor -- Donny Manalo
PRO -- Dan De Juan
Board Members --Cesar Cabrera, Ignacio Gavieres,
Ronel Manabat, Mike Resposo
Ex-Oficio -- William Tan
Amb of Goodwil l-- Alberto Tan (Quebec), Sonny Wang (GLP)
General Counsel -- Noli Sagadraca.
Via Bro Nick Belmonte's FB.
VW Bro Roberto Obe Rodis Crucena Drops Working Tools: 2 Dec 2011
"To all our brethren in Masonry, in the Grand Lodge of the Philippines, all its appendant bodies and all blue lodges, especially our mother lodge, Indang Lodge No. 115, we would like to request you to pause for a while and offer a prayer for the eternal repose of the soul of our beloved VW Bro ROBERTO "OBE" RODIS- CRUCENA, PDDGL Masonic Region IV-A,PM, Indang Lodge No. 115.
He dropped his working tools this late morning, Dec 2, 2011 after experiencing heart attack. please extend your cabletow to his bereaved wife and family. May eternal rest be granted to him ny the GAOTU, and the perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in the GAOTU's peace.
(VW Bro Obe Crucena is also my Grandpa's 1st cousin on my mother side, please pray for his soul.)"
Via Bro Dindo Mojica's FB
from Bro. Charles Daven Capagcuan (my cousin)
He dropped his working tools this late morning, Dec 2, 2011 after experiencing heart attack. please extend your cabletow to his bereaved wife and family. May eternal rest be granted to him ny the GAOTU, and the perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in the GAOTU's peace.
(VW Bro Obe Crucena is also my Grandpa's 1st cousin on my mother side, please pray for his soul.)"
Via Bro Dindo Mojica's FB
from Bro. Charles Daven Capagcuan (my cousin)
WBro Romeo 'Mao' Chua: Drops Working Tools: 2 Dec 2011
"Let us all pray for the eternal repose of WBro Dr. Romeo (Mao) Chua, of Manuel Luis Quezon Memorial Lodge No. 262 who just dropped his working tools today (Dec.2,2011 at 2:30PM) and whose body lies in state at his residence at Quezon ave.,Baler, Aurora.
Bro Mao is also a 33degree Scottish Rite Mason of Cabanatuan Bodies.
Our deepest sympathy to his family. Eternal rest dear worthy brother!"
Via Bro Moises Pagaduan FB.
Bro Mao is also a 33degree Scottish Rite Mason of Cabanatuan Bodies.
Our deepest sympathy to his family. Eternal rest dear worthy brother!"
Via Bro Moises Pagaduan FB.
Amity Lodge No 11 IGLPI Consituted: 11 Nov 2011
The number 11-11-11-11 is a lucky number so far as IGLPI is concerned. On the eleventh month , November, at the eleventh day, of the eleventh year of the year 2000; the eleventh Lodge of IGLPI was constituted in due and proper form.
The Lodge eventually satisfied the requirements to be chartered and numbered. It satisfied the primary criterion that it has initiated, passed and raised at least fifteen (15) Master Masons and other criteria specified under the IGLPI Philippine Masonic Law Book 2009, Part III, Administration of Lodges, Book I The Member Lodges, Article I Organization of a New Lodge, Section 7.
A Special Grand Assembly was convened by the Grand Master, MW Bro Cesar de Leon Go, with the presence of the Grand Lodge Officers at Pintong Bato Lodge No 9 at 3 pm and a large attendance of brethren from the Lodges in the jurisdiction of IGLPI for the primary purpose of constituting Amity Lodge No 11.
After the Lodge was constituted, an election of its officers was held. The chartered members were asked to apply for regular or plural membership by signing the newly adopted Lodge Constitution and By-Laws and pay the Lodge dues within the prescribed period and thus be eligible to vote and be voted upon.
The installation of elected and appointed lodge officers followed with MW Bro Joseph Capuyan as Installing Master, assisted by VW Bro Petronilo Bulanhagi as Master of Ceremonies, and VW Bro Teodulo Jeciel as Assistant Master of Ceremonies. Installed were the following lodge officers:
I congratulate and extol the labors done by the founding charter members of Amity Lodge No 11 which mostly came from La Naval Lodge No 7 and Bagong Ilaw Lodge No 6, particularly, VW Bro Rae Jarder the First Master, VW Bro Aldo Olaguer, VW Bro Nic Bolanos, Bro Ray Valenzuela, VW Bro Bong Carranza, WBro Mark Limpin and others. They were joined by the elders MW Bro Joseph Capuyan PGM and MW Bro Nonoy Carranza Jr PGM.
The Lodge name “Amity” is very significant and meaningful for Masonry. Harmony and brotherly love will fuse them together to labor and sail the journey with IGLPI towards [TRUE] Masonry.
November 15, 2011 MW Bro Jaime V Bantolo, PGM, IGLPI.
The Lodge eventually satisfied the requirements to be chartered and numbered. It satisfied the primary criterion that it has initiated, passed and raised at least fifteen (15) Master Masons and other criteria specified under the IGLPI Philippine Masonic Law Book 2009, Part III, Administration of Lodges, Book I The Member Lodges, Article I Organization of a New Lodge, Section 7.
A Special Grand Assembly was convened by the Grand Master, MW Bro Cesar de Leon Go, with the presence of the Grand Lodge Officers at Pintong Bato Lodge No 9 at 3 pm and a large attendance of brethren from the Lodges in the jurisdiction of IGLPI for the primary purpose of constituting Amity Lodge No 11.
After the Lodge was constituted, an election of its officers was held. The chartered members were asked to apply for regular or plural membership by signing the newly adopted Lodge Constitution and By-Laws and pay the Lodge dues within the prescribed period and thus be eligible to vote and be voted upon.
The installation of elected and appointed lodge officers followed with MW Bro Joseph Capuyan as Installing Master, assisted by VW Bro Petronilo Bulanhagi as Master of Ceremonies, and VW Bro Teodulo Jeciel as Assistant Master of Ceremonies. Installed were the following lodge officers:
Worshipful Master - WM Arwen C Nacional, PM
Senior Warden - Bro Frederick R Masangkay
Junior Warden - Bro Adlai Jawid
Secretary - Bro William Belda
Auditor - VW Bro Rae M Jarder
Treasurer - Bro Jun Albania
The Lodge name “Amity” is very significant and meaningful for Masonry. Harmony and brotherly love will fuse them together to labor and sail the journey with IGLPI towards [TRUE] Masonry.
November 15, 2011 MW Bro Jaime V Bantolo, PGM, IGLPI.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
VWBro Nes Pujanes Drops Working Tools: 7 Nov 2011
VW Bro Necitas 'Nes' Pujanes of Kalilayan Lodge No. 37 died this morning 7 Nov 2011].
He was shot dead by two motorcycle gunmen at around 8:00am this morning at Bocohan Rd. cor Iyam Road, Lucena City.
His remains is at Funeraria Pagbilao, Gomez st. Lucena City.
Please pray for the repose of his Soul.
Bro. Al Huerto
Secretary
Kalilayan Lodge No. 37
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Task force formed to probe PCA exec slay
MANILA, Philippines —A special team was formed Tuesday to investigate the killing of the Philippine Coconut Authority chief in Batangas, police said.
Task Force Pujanes will look into the killing of PCA provincial head Necitas Pujanes, said Quezon province police director Senior Superintendent Ericson Velasquez.
Pujanes was killed by motorcycle-riding assailants while driving a Mitsubishi pick-up truck along the Maharlika Highway in Isabang village at around 8 a.m. Tuesday, said Velasquez.
The gunmen repeatedly fired at him using a caliber .45 pistol, police said, adding that the suspects later fled toward Sariaya town.
Pujanes died from multiple gunshot wounds to his body.
The victim’s remains were brought to Funeraria Pagbilao for autopsy.
Checkpoint operations were being conducted in various areas to intercept the assailants, police said.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/90497/task-force-formed-to-probe-pca-exec-slay
He was shot dead by two motorcycle gunmen at around 8:00am this morning at Bocohan Rd. cor Iyam Road, Lucena City.
His remains is at Funeraria Pagbilao, Gomez st. Lucena City.
Please pray for the repose of his Soul.
Bro. Al Huerto
Secretary
Kalilayan Lodge No. 37
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Task force formed to probe PCA exec slay
MANILA, Philippines —A special team was formed Tuesday to investigate the killing of the Philippine Coconut Authority chief in Batangas, police said.
Task Force Pujanes will look into the killing of PCA provincial head Necitas Pujanes, said Quezon province police director Senior Superintendent Ericson Velasquez.
Pujanes was killed by motorcycle-riding assailants while driving a Mitsubishi pick-up truck along the Maharlika Highway in Isabang village at around 8 a.m. Tuesday, said Velasquez.
The gunmen repeatedly fired at him using a caliber .45 pistol, police said, adding that the suspects later fled toward Sariaya town.
Pujanes died from multiple gunshot wounds to his body.
The victim’s remains were brought to Funeraria Pagbilao for autopsy.
Checkpoint operations were being conducted in various areas to intercept the assailants, police said.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/90497/task-force-formed-to-probe-pca-exec-slay
Belville Lodge, Ohio Install: 6 Dec
Brethren,
Bellville Lodge #376 of Bellville, Ohio brethren have entrusted the following elected/appointed officers to lead them this upcoming FY2012.
Elected are:
Appointed are:
Fraternally,
E. T. (Rusty) Palapo
WM Elect
Bellville Lodge #376
Bellville, Ohio
Bellville Lodge #376 of Bellville, Ohio brethren have entrusted the following elected/appointed officers to lead them this upcoming FY2012.
Elected are:
Worshipful Master - E. T. (Rusty) Palapo
Senior Warden - Wayne Snyder, PM
Junior Warden - Royal Freed
Senior Deacon - Thomas Stortz
Junior Deacon - Jeremy Sansom
Secretary - Randy Echelberger, PM
Treasurer - Michael Cecil, PM/KYCH/33* AASR
Tyler - Ken Rinehart, PM
Appointed are:
Chaplain - William K. (Bill) Reed, PM, 33* AASR
(By WM elect) Senior Steward - Jason Brasure
Junior Steward - Dr. Achilles Litao
Public Installation is on December 6th, 2011 at 7p.m. (for 7:30p.m. start)
Open Installation. Friends and Relatives are welcome to attend.
MW Bro Ronald L. Winnett, PGM, Installing Officer
Dress Code: Coat and Tie (Men) Appropriate Dress/after six (Women)
You are personally and cordially invited to attend.
[RSVP by Nov. 18th, 2011]
[RSVP by Nov. 18th, 2011]
Fraternally,
E. T. (Rusty) Palapo
WM Elect
Bellville Lodge #376
Bellville, Ohio
Monday, November 7, 2011
Elected officers for 2012
Please join me in Congratulating the elected officers of the following Masonic Lodges for the ensuing Masonic Year 2012:
Pacific Rim Lodge No. 567
Worshipful Master: Bro. Romel Ydamme Rey Ducusin
Senior Warden: Bro. Alfredo Medina
Junior Warden: Bro. Ferdinand Calara
William Rhodes Hervey Lodge No. 767
Worshipful Master: Bro. Ver Baraceros
Senior Warden: Bro. Marvin Paez Jr.
Junior Warden: Bro. Roger Paulino Jr.
Long Beach Lodge No. 327
Worshipful Master: Bro. Greg Rubin
Senior Warden: Bro. Jorge Cabradilla
Junior Warden: Bro. Paul Burgos
May the GAOTU continue to endue them with a competency of thy divine wisdom. Congratulations!
Fraternally,
Bro. Jorge Cabradilla
Long Beach Lodge #327 F.&A.M.
Grand Lodge of California
Valley of Long Beach, KSA
Al Malaikah Shrine
Long Beach Chapter De Molay Advisor
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Congratulations to all the newly elected officers.
We had our own election last night and so please join me in congratulating the newly elected officers of
Bakersfield Lodge #224, Bakersfield CA:
WM: Bro Ernie de Guzman
SW: WB Stan Schwartz, PM
JW: Bro Jim Hernando
Treas: WB Silver Sack, PM
Sec: Bro Chuck Cunningham
Together, brethren
Zaldy M Damazo
Bakersfield Lodge #224
Isabela Lodge #60
Pacific Rim Lodge No. 567
Worshipful Master: Bro. Romel Ydamme Rey Ducusin
Senior Warden: Bro. Alfredo Medina
Junior Warden: Bro. Ferdinand Calara
William Rhodes Hervey Lodge No. 767
Worshipful Master: Bro. Ver Baraceros
Senior Warden: Bro. Marvin Paez Jr.
Junior Warden: Bro. Roger Paulino Jr.
Long Beach Lodge No. 327
Worshipful Master: Bro. Greg Rubin
Senior Warden: Bro. Jorge Cabradilla
Junior Warden: Bro. Paul Burgos
May the GAOTU continue to endue them with a competency of thy divine wisdom. Congratulations!
Fraternally,
Bro. Jorge Cabradilla
Long Beach Lodge #327 F.&A.M.
Grand Lodge of California
Valley of Long Beach, KSA
Al Malaikah Shrine
Long Beach Chapter De Molay Advisor
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Congratulations to all the newly elected officers.
We had our own election last night and so please join me in congratulating the newly elected officers of
Bakersfield Lodge #224, Bakersfield CA:
WM: Bro Ernie de Guzman
SW: WB Stan Schwartz, PM
JW: Bro Jim Hernando
Treas: WB Silver Sack, PM
Sec: Bro Chuck Cunningham
Together, brethren
Zaldy M Damazo
Bakersfield Lodge #224
Isabela Lodge #60
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Relief goods to Bulacan
Kuyangs,
The Lodges of St. John 362, Bulacan Lodge U.D. and Cupang 295, where I belong, joined hands and have already send two batches of relief goods to Hagonoy, Calumpit ang Paombong, all in the province of Bulacan.
We are still and currently soliciting donations, for this purpose.
I invite you to visit our facebook account, Cupang Lodge 295 and see our brother Masons in action.
Fraternally,
Ber S. Guevarra
Cupang :: 295 GLP
The Lodges of St. John 362, Bulacan Lodge U.D. and Cupang 295, where I belong, joined hands and have already send two batches of relief goods to Hagonoy, Calumpit ang Paombong, all in the province of Bulacan.
We are still and currently soliciting donations, for this purpose.
I invite you to visit our facebook account, Cupang Lodge 295 and see our brother Masons in action.
Fraternally,
Ber S. Guevarra
Cupang :: 295 GLP
WBro Henry Palacio: 08 Oct 2011
Sad news Brethren...WBro Henry Palacio, PM of Apolinario B Yap Memorial Lodge # 328 MWGLP dropped his working tools at 1150PM 08 October 2011 in Good Samaritan Hospital, Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija. His earthly remains will be brought to San Jose City, N.E. anytime now. Burial / interment details will be posted later. Let' s pray for him and Ate Analie Eliscupidez, his wife.
Lemuel Tumangan Rafanan RN
Palayan City :: 331 / Kapatiran :: 228
MD RIII-D / Nueva Ecija - South, MWGLP
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WBro Henry Palacio was instrumental in bringing the brethren of Saudi Arabia to dwell together in unity. Together with Kuyang Lemuel Rafanan, Kuyang Fred Base, Kuyang Jay Tayag, Kuyang Leonardo Vidal, Kuyang Jomer Palapal and few others he exerted so much effort to form a Masonic Club in this country. They were few in numbers then but he continued tirelessly to communicate with the brethren who are in and will be coming to Saudi Arabia to see his dream coming true.
Having left last June for home, Kuyang Henry and his family were to leave Philippines for Canada on October 12, 2011 for good. He was not able to see his labors for the Order bearing fruit in this middle eastern country. Now, Riyadh Travelers is existing and getting stronger with the brethren of MWGLP and Desert Light Military Lodge No. 124, MWPHGL of Oklahoma composing; and bearing witness to WBro Henry's love for Freemasonry withersoever he maybe.
Kuyang Henry the seed you have planted in Riyadh and elsewhere about KSA has now blossomed. Though I failed to meet thus in Riyadh but I am a witness of your labors for it was you who guided me to the brethren in Riyadh. It was you, thru PMYG, who gave me strong confidence so when I reach this nation, I may be with the brethren who are ready to embrace me.
Thank you so much Worshipful Sir thank you so much... farewell my brother, farewell.... the GAOTU will walk with you towards that undiscovered country where no traveler ever returned.
Rey Eduard Q. Umel
Don Antonio T. Cosin Memorial Lodge No. 308 MWGLP
Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental
Lemuel Tumangan Rafanan RN
Palayan City :: 331 / Kapatiran :: 228
MD RIII-D / Nueva Ecija - South, MWGLP
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WBro Henry Palacio was instrumental in bringing the brethren of Saudi Arabia to dwell together in unity. Together with Kuyang Lemuel Rafanan, Kuyang Fred Base, Kuyang Jay Tayag, Kuyang Leonardo Vidal, Kuyang Jomer Palapal and few others he exerted so much effort to form a Masonic Club in this country. They were few in numbers then but he continued tirelessly to communicate with the brethren who are in and will be coming to Saudi Arabia to see his dream coming true.
Having left last June for home, Kuyang Henry and his family were to leave Philippines for Canada on October 12, 2011 for good. He was not able to see his labors for the Order bearing fruit in this middle eastern country. Now, Riyadh Travelers is existing and getting stronger with the brethren of MWGLP and Desert Light Military Lodge No. 124, MWPHGL of Oklahoma composing; and bearing witness to WBro Henry's love for Freemasonry withersoever he maybe.
Kuyang Henry the seed you have planted in Riyadh and elsewhere about KSA has now blossomed. Though I failed to meet thus in Riyadh but I am a witness of your labors for it was you who guided me to the brethren in Riyadh. It was you, thru PMYG, who gave me strong confidence so when I reach this nation, I may be with the brethren who are ready to embrace me.
Thank you so much Worshipful Sir thank you so much... farewell my brother, farewell.... the GAOTU will walk with you towards that undiscovered country where no traveler ever returned.
Rey Eduard Q. Umel
Don Antonio T. Cosin Memorial Lodge No. 308 MWGLP
Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental
Monday, September 26, 2011
Centennial Anniversary: House of the Temple, Washington DC: 18 Oct
Brethren All:
In celebration of the Centennial Anniversary of the Laying of the Cornerstone of the House of the Temple (1733 – 16th St, NW, Washington DC), headquarters of the Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A., onTuesday, October 18, 2011, the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia, with the participation of representatives from the Grand Lodges of Maryland and Virginia, will reenact the original October 18, 1911 cornerstone laying ceremony. The event starts at 11:00am and is open to the public. There will be a reception following the reenactment ceremony in the Temple Garden at 11:45am.
Attire for Grand Lodge Officers shall be dark suit, dark long tie, white shirt, white apron, and white gloves, with collar and jewel. Other brethren are requested to wear business attire with optional white apron. Parking will be available at the DC Scottish Rite Center (2800 – 16th St, NW) where a shuttle bus will be making trips back and forth to the House of the Temple. Alternatively, limited street parking may be available in the neighborhood of the House of Temple.
Fraternally,
Walter R. Hoenes, P.M.
Assistant to the Grand Secretary
The Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Washington, DC
In celebration of the Centennial Anniversary of the Laying of the Cornerstone of the House of the Temple (1733 – 16th St, NW, Washington DC), headquarters of the Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A., onTuesday, October 18, 2011, the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia, with the participation of representatives from the Grand Lodges of Maryland and Virginia, will reenact the original October 18, 1911 cornerstone laying ceremony. The event starts at 11:00am and is open to the public. There will be a reception following the reenactment ceremony in the Temple Garden at 11:45am.
Attire for Grand Lodge Officers shall be dark suit, dark long tie, white shirt, white apron, and white gloves, with collar and jewel. Other brethren are requested to wear business attire with optional white apron. Parking will be available at the DC Scottish Rite Center (2800 – 16th St, NW) where a shuttle bus will be making trips back and forth to the House of the Temple. Alternatively, limited street parking may be available in the neighborhood of the House of Temple.
Fraternally,
Walter R. Hoenes, P.M.
Assistant to the Grand Secretary
The Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Washington, DC
Friday, August 12, 2011
VWBro Carlo A Hilario Drops Working Tools: 10 Aug 2011
A very sad day brethren, VW Bro Carlo A. Hilario PDDGM of MD11-A, PM of PODOMO LODGE 294, a very active Brother dropped his working tools around lunch time today.
Via Jong Casanova Facebook
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VW Bro Carlo A. Hilario, PDDGM
Born on November 16, 1971.
Dropped his working tools on August 10, 2011.
We will miss you, Very Worshipful Sir, Sir Knight, and Companion.
Farewell, Bro. Carlo. Farewell....
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VW Bro Carlo A. Hilario, PDDGM
Born on November 16, 1971.
Dropped his working tools on August 10, 2011.
We will miss you, Very Worshipful Sir, Sir Knight, and Companion.
Farewell, Bro. Carlo. Farewell....
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Posted by Joseph Michael Carballo Sapaula on FB
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