Hagonoy Lodge # 369 Visitation & Fellowship by Bro Pablo C. Duldulao

The venue.

"The wonderful thing about Masonry is it is like a scotch whiskey. As it is aged in an oak barrel into a vintage Blue Label Scotch bourbon, its mellow touch as you take it down so smoothly , allures you to take another gulp again and again.

Yesterday 9 October 2008, we visited Hagonoy Lodge # 369 and attended their October Stated Meeting under the stewardship of Worshipful Master Bro Edwardo Alfonso.

It was during the fellowship hours amidst the just plain face to face talked with the brethren and shoulder to shoulder sway with the "soul" music of Brother Secretary Pedy de la Cruz (Hagonoy Lodge), WB Rene Driz (Matt Monro of Ang Tipolo Lodge), SW Steve Nieves (Frank Sinatra of Mandaluyong Lodge), the sweet voices of WM Roger Panganiban and SW Arnel Querubin (Ang Tipolo Lodge) that created an ecstatic air of brotherhood, a closer bond among the brethren.

The presence of VW Bro Greg "Boy" Alvarez, Past Master; who was my mentor during my initiation days at TM Kalaw Lodge #136, tends me to go back and reminisce that memorable portion of my early experiences with the craft. Kuyang Mario Alvarez is a seasoned diplomat and entertainer.




The visiting brethren are as follows:


WB Rico Castor, PM, King Solomon Lodge #150, charter member, Ang Tipolo Lodge #334
WB Rene Driz, PM, Ang Tipolo Lodge #334
WB Gustav Bocek, PM, Ang Tipolo Lodge #334
WM Roger Panganiban, Ang Tipolo Lodge #334
Bro. Steve Nieves, SW, Mandaluyong Lodge #277
Bro. Angel Domingo, Indang Lodge #115
Bro. J. "Boy" Salvador, Mandaluyong Lodge #277
Bro. Gabriel Lopez, Ang Tipolo Lodge #334
Bro. Arnel Querubin, SW, Ang Tipolo Lodge #334
Bro. Frederick Gomez, JW, Ang Tipolo Lodge #334
Bro. Pablo C. Duldulao, TM Kalaw Lodge #136, dual Ang Tipolo Lodge #334

Cheers to Hagonoy Lodge #369!"

Via email by WBro Gustav Bocek.

Hiram Awardee: Bro Rudy Tintiangco - 24 Oct

"Worshipful Sirs and Brethren,

Please join us in honoring our Hiram Award recipient Bro Rudy Tintiangco (Tyler of the Lodge), receiving the highest award given to a Master Mason:

HIRAM AWARD CEREMONY

When: Oct 24, 2008 (Friday)

Time: 1800 (6:00 PM)

Where: Silver Gate Three Stars Temple,

3795 Utah St, San Diego, CA 92104.

Refreshments will be serve after the ceremony.

Fraternally,

Carding Edra, WM
Silver Gate Three Stars Lodge No 296
San Diego, CA 92104"

Pinoy Masons Worldwide congratulates our Bro Rudy Tintiangco for the much deserved award.

VWBro Arsenio P. Reyes Drops Working Tools: 20 Sept 2008

"Brethren,

VW Bro Arsenio P. Reyes, a Past Master of Labong Lodge No. 59, dropped his working tools last September 20, 2008 at the age of 97.

His remains lie in state at Solace Chapel, Arlington Memorial Chapels Inc. Araneta Avenue, Quezon City.

Masonic Funeral Rites : Tentatively set on Friday, September 26, 2008 , 8 PM.

Interment : September 27, 2008 ; 9 AM Mass; La Loma Catholic Cemetery.

Let us pray for the eternal repose of his soul.

Fraternally and sincerely,

Bro. Benito K. Tan
Labong Lodge No.59
Lodge Perla Del Oriente 1034 S. C.
Wenceslao Trinidad Mem. Lodge No.365"

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Pinoy Masons Worldwide sent its condolences to the family and friends of VW Bro Arsenio P. Reyes.

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"Kuyang Ben,

Please extend our sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of VW Reyes.

May he rest in peace with GAOTU celestial lodge above.

Fraternally,

Ben Billena PM
Silver Gate Three Stars # 296, San Diego, CA."

M H Del Pilar DeMolay Chapter Resurrected

As a senior DeMolay. DeMolays and DeMolay Chapter are close to my heart. Below is an email from senior DeMolay, Bro Joel Manuel:

Posted by: "Joel Manuel" Mon Sep 22, 2008 12:18 am (PDT)

"I would like to congratulate the Advisory Council of M. H. Del Pilar Chapter, Order of DeMolay, sponsored by Malolos Lodge # 46, F. and A. M. for a successful Initiatory Degree conferral, last Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008 to 29 petitioners led by Boyet Arellano, JW Eman Mateo, Reggie Cabauatan, Moy Crisostomo, WM Bobot Andres, Bong Alarcon, Dennis Florcruz, Penny Calalang, and Raymund Florcruz.

The realization of our dreams to re-institute M H Del Pilar is now at hand. This is all because of your efforts! Special mention to the untiring work and labor of love of Kuyang Reggie Cabauatan, Moy Crisostomo, Kuyang JW Eman Mateo. Great job po!

Also to the Mother's Club led by its president, Mom Nikki Mateo. Thank you po.

To the officers and members of the Loyalty Chapter, Order of DeMolay who performed the ceremony led by MC Kristofer Sanggalang, SC Brian Javier, to their JC; which for now his names escapes me (sorry po), PMC Jovert Lee Pudan and Bunny Nuevo and the others which are too many to mention. Gentlemen, good job and good form!

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Wag magsasawa sa pagtulong gentlemen. Salamat, salamat! We could not have done it without you. The ceremony was very solemn and excellently executed.

To all the brothers and atengs who were there, thank you! Ang dami lang talagang pumunta so I can't remember who you all are but it would not be successful without you! Thanks.

To the newly intiated DeMolays of M H Del Pilar, Congratulations! May your light so shine upon men that they may see your good works and glorify our Father who is in heaven.

Sorry sa pang Emmy na speech (-:Demolay Degree, Oct. 5. See you there!"

Joel Manuel,
Malolos :: # 46 F. and A. M. MWGLP
Luzon Yorkrite No. 1
M. H. Del Pilar Chapter, IOD

Raising: Bro Ronald Laganzon: 19 Sept

Worshipful Sirs and Brethren,

Silver Gate Three Stars lodge No 296 of San Diego, CA, will raise Bro Ronald Laganzon to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason this Friday, 19 September 2008.

Please come, join and support us. Lodge will be open at 6:30 PM. Refreshments and fellowship will follow after the Lodge closed. Thank you.

Bro Carding Edra, WM
SGTS 296, San Diego, CA

WBro Chuck DeMorse, Dropped Working Tools: 8 Aug 2008

Brethren,

It is with sad note to inform you that WBro Chuck DeMorse dropped his working tools yesterday, Aug 8, 2008. He is member of Kintai Lodge #16, Iwakuni, Japan, GL of Japan and the Charter Master of Luis Reyes Lodge #224, Bataan, GLP. He is also a three time President of Philippine Shrine Association, now Philippine National Shrine Club.

Let us pray for his eternal soul.

Fraternally,

Jerry D. Azurin Sr. Ass't moderator Pinoymasons
Unity Lodge #285, SBMA, Olongapo City
Teikoku #19, Okinawa, Japan
Mabuhay Shrine Chapter, PNSC

Bro Jerry,

Please extend out deepest condolences to Sis Gina and the family during this trying time. They are in our prayers here in Japan. I last met with Chuck and Gina on my travels to the Barrio back in 2006 and all we talked about were the kids being taken care of by the Shriners of Mabuhay.

Fraternally,

Bro Roy Rommelman
Yokosuka Lodge #20

South West Lodge No. 283 Hiram Award Presentation: 03 Aug

"Brethren,

You are cordially invited to South West Lodge No. 283, 1140 "B" Ave. National City, CA , this Sunday, 03 August 20o8 at 4:00PM for our 2008 Hiram Award Presentation to WB. Jacob V. Borillo.

Hope to see there.

Fraternally,

Jake Borillo, PM" (via email)

For those who does not know what the Hiram Award is, you can click here or read the excerpt below:

"The Hiram Award is an award presented to a Master Mason who has served the Lodge and the Masonic Fraternity with devotion over and above the ordinary. It is the highest honor other than being Master of the Lodge that can be bestowed on a member of a Masonic Lodge.

The award consists of a Certificate and a Medallion. The Medallion has the Square and Compass with the letter G in the center all of which are encircled with a Laurel Wreath. Around this are the words "Hiram Award, Dedicated Service." The back of the Medallion has a representation of the Seal of The Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of California."