"Worshipful Sirs and Brethren,
Brother Regalado Francisco of Okinawa Lodge No 118, under the Grand Lodge of the Philippines, has dropped his working tools last July 02, 2008.
His Widow, family and friends requested this morning a Masonic Service for our Brother. Masonic Service will be given by Silver Gate Three Stars Lodge No 296 of San Diego at Humphrey Mortuary, 753 Broadway St. Chula Vista, CA, tonight, 7PM, (Jul 08, 2008).
Sorry for the short notice. Brethren, please let's give a "Moment of Silence" to our Departed Brother. May he rest in Peace......
Thank you and God Bless.
Fraternaly,
Bro Carding Edra, WM
SGTS Lodge 296 San Diego, CA 92104"
Our deepest condolences and our prayers to Bro Regalado Francisco's widow, family and friends for their loss.
Pinoy Masons Worldwide
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Cosme Relief Funds: Breakfast Fund Raising 9 August 2008
From an email by Bro William "Bradpans" Francia, the founding moderator of Pinoy Masons Yahoo Groups:
"Wanted all Filipino Masons, family and friends in San Diego area and vicinity. Let us get together for breakfast on 9 August 2008, 8 AM -12 PM at Southwest Lodge #283, 1140 "B" Avenue, National City, CA.
Proceeds goes to "Cosme Relief Funds" for purchasing school supplies for Sta Cruz, Zambales. In coordination with Bro Luisito Marty, incumbent Mayor and WM of Sagrada Familia Lodge.
Donation: $5 and free line dancing lessons.
For reservation and tickets: Contact: http://au.mc530.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=bradpans%40cox.net or call cell 619 708 3280."
"Wanted all Filipino Masons, family and friends in San Diego area and vicinity. Let us get together for breakfast on 9 August 2008, 8 AM -12 PM at Southwest Lodge #283, 1140 "B" Avenue, National City, CA.
Proceeds goes to "Cosme Relief Funds" for purchasing school supplies for Sta Cruz, Zambales. In coordination with Bro Luisito Marty, incumbent Mayor and WM of Sagrada Familia Lodge.
Donation: $5 and free line dancing lessons.
For reservation and tickets: Contact: http://au.mc530.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=bradpans%40cox.net or call cell 619 708 3280."
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Father's Day Ceremony: July 13, 2008
"The Fathers' Day Ceremony originally scheduled last June 22, but was cancelled due to typhoon Frank, has been rescheduled on Sunday, July 13, 2008.
Dad Masons, especially fathers are invited by the Masonic youth organizations (DeMolays, Rainbows and Job's Daughters) to witness the ceremony to be performed by the Rainbow Girls to honor all fathers.
It will be held at the Jose Abad Santos Hall, Grand Lodge Bldg., San Marcelino, Manila, at 2:00 p.m. on the aforementioned date. This is under the sponsorship of the Committee on Youth of the Grand Lodge of the Philippines (GLP).
Refreshments will be served after the ceremony at the Emilio Aguinaldo Hall."
(Via email by Bro Joey Redor, Bagumbayan Lodge No. 4)
Dad Masons, especially fathers are invited by the Masonic youth organizations (DeMolays, Rainbows and Job's Daughters) to witness the ceremony to be performed by the Rainbow Girls to honor all fathers.
It will be held at the Jose Abad Santos Hall, Grand Lodge Bldg., San Marcelino, Manila, at 2:00 p.m. on the aforementioned date. This is under the sponsorship of the Committee on Youth of the Grand Lodge of the Philippines (GLP).
Refreshments will be served after the ceremony at the Emilio Aguinaldo Hall."
(Via email by Bro Joey Redor, Bagumbayan Lodge No. 4)
Monday, July 7, 2008
Block Screening: The Dark Knight - 17 July
Brethren:
"Greetings of fraternal love and peace!
BAGONG BUHAY LODGE NO. 17 F. & A.M. under the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippines will sponsor the BLOCKED SCREENING of the film: The Dark Knight. It is an action-adventure movie with lead stars Christian Bale as Batman and Heath Ledger as Joker. The movie screening will be held on July 17, 2008 (Thursday), Cinema 1, 7:45 P.M. at ALABANG TOWN CENTER MALL, Brgy. Ayala Alabang Muntinlupa City. Proceeds of this fundraising initiative is primarily for the benefit of “The WB Ladislao Diwa Scholarship Program for the Orphans”.
In this line, we are humbly knocking on your hearts for support and patronage. Ticket is at P500.00 each. Let us help send orphans of our fallen brethren go to school. Bring the whole family and enjoy the film knowing that we fulfilled one of our primordial obligations as Master Masons. For details, please feel free to contact Bro. Richard V. Alcantara on his mobile no. 09186619425.
We sincerely look forward to your favorable response on this noble cause. Thank you very much and may the blessings of The Great Architect of the Universe always be with us all."
Sincerely and Fraternally Yours,
(SGD) BRO. NATHANIEL S. GOLLA
Worshipful Master
Bagong Buhay Lodge # 17 MWGLP
"Greetings of fraternal love and peace!
BAGONG BUHAY LODGE NO. 17 F. & A.M. under the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippines will sponsor the BLOCKED SCREENING of the film: The Dark Knight. It is an action-adventure movie with lead stars Christian Bale as Batman and Heath Ledger as Joker. The movie screening will be held on July 17, 2008 (Thursday), Cinema 1, 7:45 P.M. at ALABANG TOWN CENTER MALL, Brgy. Ayala Alabang Muntinlupa City. Proceeds of this fundraising initiative is primarily for the benefit of “The WB Ladislao Diwa Scholarship Program for the Orphans”.
In this line, we are humbly knocking on your hearts for support and patronage. Ticket is at P500.00 each. Let us help send orphans of our fallen brethren go to school. Bring the whole family and enjoy the film knowing that we fulfilled one of our primordial obligations as Master Masons. For details, please feel free to contact Bro. Richard V. Alcantara on his mobile no. 09186619425.
We sincerely look forward to your favorable response on this noble cause. Thank you very much and may the blessings of The Great Architect of the Universe always be with us all."
Sincerely and Fraternally Yours,
(SGD) BRO. NATHANIEL S. GOLLA
Worshipful Master
Bagong Buhay Lodge # 17 MWGLP
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Congratulations to Hon Amb Macarthur F. Corsino: 19 June 2008
"Together Brethren!
Congratulations to Bro Macarthur "Mac" F. Corsino of Mt Kaladias Lodge No 91, Dumaguete City. He is truly a gem and brings honor to our fraternity.
Last June 19, 2008, Bro Mac took his oath as Philippine Ambassador to Cuba, with concurrent jurisdiction over the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Jamaica, before Hon. Secretary of Foreign Affairs Alberto G. Romulo.
His ambassadorial appointment by the President was confirmed by the Commission on Appointments last June 11, 2008 and will assume his post sometime August. He is returning to Oman soon where he is still the Philippine Consul General, but should be back in RP next month or early August before departing for Havana."
As emailed by Bro Augusto "Gus" E. Alvarez, PDGL, Rafael Palma Lodge # 147.
According to Bro Joji Bulawin; (who also extends his congratulations to our new Honorable Ambassador) said that Bro Mac Corsino, Phd is his former professor at Silliman University and a brother DeMolay from Leon Kilat Chapter (now Dumaguete Chapter).
The Daily Tribune also reported: "Macarthur Corsino, chief of mission, class II, as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Cuba with the concurrent jurisdiction over the Dominican Republic and the Republic of Haiti and Jamaica."
Our congratulations to the Hon Amb and Brother Mac Corsino!
Pinoy Masons Worldwide
Congratulations to Bro Macarthur "Mac" F. Corsino of Mt Kaladias Lodge No 91, Dumaguete City. He is truly a gem and brings honor to our fraternity.
Last June 19, 2008, Bro Mac took his oath as Philippine Ambassador to Cuba, with concurrent jurisdiction over the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Jamaica, before Hon. Secretary of Foreign Affairs Alberto G. Romulo.
His ambassadorial appointment by the President was confirmed by the Commission on Appointments last June 11, 2008 and will assume his post sometime August. He is returning to Oman soon where he is still the Philippine Consul General, but should be back in RP next month or early August before departing for Havana."
As emailed by Bro Augusto "Gus" E. Alvarez, PDGL, Rafael Palma Lodge # 147.
According to Bro Joji Bulawin; (who also extends his congratulations to our new Honorable Ambassador) said that Bro Mac Corsino, Phd is his former professor at Silliman University and a brother DeMolay from Leon Kilat Chapter (now Dumaguete Chapter).
The Daily Tribune also reported: "Macarthur Corsino, chief of mission, class II, as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Cuba with the concurrent jurisdiction over the Dominican Republic and the Republic of Haiti and Jamaica."
Our congratulations to the Hon Amb and Brother Mac Corsino!
Pinoy Masons Worldwide
Monday, June 23, 2008
"Thank You" VWBro Romulo Palacol Alcala, PDDGM
It has pleased the Great Architect of the Universe to call from the shores of time, from the bosom of a beloved family and the society of devoted Brethren, our VWB Romulo Palacol Alcala, PDDGM.
I am sensible that no effort of mine could pay an adequate tribute to the ennobling traits of character which (has ever) distinguished him in all his intercourse and associations with men, more particularly in our Fraternity. Just the same, I will try, as a gesture of thanking him for what I’ve become as a Master Mason (as I am) today.
VW Romy has left to us; who loved and admired him, a name which we will hereafter fondly cherish, so beautifully sublime in its perfect resignation to the will of Providence, to feel “that He doeth all things well.”
We pay tribute to his worth, and will borne him to the grave and will leave him wrapped in his quiet slumbers. We will look upon his tomb, and there, his once active form lies cold and still, robed in the habiliments of the grave; his genial eye is closed, and his hand so wont to grasp our own is still and calm in death; the soul which inspired it has fled; his cheek is no longer flushed with hope and he has no part in anything that is done on earth.
How forcibly this event reminds us that we are but travelers on the stormy ocean of life; and we feel that he has only crossed the ocean of time to another land and a fairer clime, and that his spirit will rise above the din and mists of earth and float amid the sunlight of the Celestial Lodge above.
VW Romy had no doubt excelled in dedicating himself to be respectable in life and in our Craft. He is a kind thoughtful brother who has always displayed an intense interest for the welfare of the Craft. He has practically educated our generation in the knowledge of Freemasonry. He has never failed to assist at every opportunity. He is a highly informed brother, respected, loved and admired throughout the Craft, which in itself is a testimony to his outstanding character.
He tirelessly taught us (about)the floor works and rituals, proper decorum, Masonic principles, laws and jurisprudence, and guided us to grasp the true meaning of what Freemasonry is. He was a vigorous advocate of the true Masonry within us. VW Romy is the epitome of the adage, “The true Mason labors for the benefit of those who are to come after him.”
Thus, go well, our dear Very Worshipful Brother, knowing full well that you have not only fulfilled your "Charge" but you have indeed led it!!!
By Bro. Abner Valenzuela
Pinagsabitan Lodge No. 26
Santa Cruz, Laguna
I am sensible that no effort of mine could pay an adequate tribute to the ennobling traits of character which (has ever) distinguished him in all his intercourse and associations with men, more particularly in our Fraternity. Just the same, I will try, as a gesture of thanking him for what I’ve become as a Master Mason (as I am) today.
VW Romy has left to us; who loved and admired him, a name which we will hereafter fondly cherish, so beautifully sublime in its perfect resignation to the will of Providence, to feel “that He doeth all things well.”
We pay tribute to his worth, and will borne him to the grave and will leave him wrapped in his quiet slumbers. We will look upon his tomb, and there, his once active form lies cold and still, robed in the habiliments of the grave; his genial eye is closed, and his hand so wont to grasp our own is still and calm in death; the soul which inspired it has fled; his cheek is no longer flushed with hope and he has no part in anything that is done on earth.
How forcibly this event reminds us that we are but travelers on the stormy ocean of life; and we feel that he has only crossed the ocean of time to another land and a fairer clime, and that his spirit will rise above the din and mists of earth and float amid the sunlight of the Celestial Lodge above.
VW Romy had no doubt excelled in dedicating himself to be respectable in life and in our Craft. He is a kind thoughtful brother who has always displayed an intense interest for the welfare of the Craft. He has practically educated our generation in the knowledge of Freemasonry. He has never failed to assist at every opportunity. He is a highly informed brother, respected, loved and admired throughout the Craft, which in itself is a testimony to his outstanding character.
He tirelessly taught us (about)the floor works and rituals, proper decorum, Masonic principles, laws and jurisprudence, and guided us to grasp the true meaning of what Freemasonry is. He was a vigorous advocate of the true Masonry within us. VW Romy is the epitome of the adage, “The true Mason labors for the benefit of those who are to come after him.”
Thus, go well, our dear Very Worshipful Brother, knowing full well that you have not only fulfilled your "Charge" but you have indeed led it!!!
By Bro. Abner Valenzuela
Pinagsabitan Lodge No. 26
Santa Cruz, Laguna
Condolences: VWBro Romulo P. Alcala, PDDGM
Mga Kapatid,
Ang mga kapatid na bumubuo ng Sierra Madre Lodge 181, Paete, Laguna,MD RIV-B, ay buong pusong nakikiramay sa pamilya, kamag-anak,at kaibigan ni VW Romulo P. Alcala.
Sumalangit nawa ang kanyang kaluluwa... tanggapin nawa siya ng maluwalhati ni GAOTU sa kanyang kaharian...
Paalam kapatid na Romy...
Rod A. Adricula
Sierra Madre Lodge 181
Paete, Laguna
MD RIV-B
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Kuya Rod,
Napaka lungkot ng pahayag mong ito. Wala ako ngayon sa Pilipinas at paki pahatid sa mga naiwanan ni Kuyang Romy ang taos pusong pakikiramay sa kanyang maagang pagpunta sa lugar na wala pang nakakabalik.
Bro Joe, Sis Eva at Rainbow Andrea Aspuria
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The brethren of Malinaw Lodge No. 25, F&AM extend to the bereaved family, relatives and friends of our departed brother, VW Romulo P. Alcala our sincere sympathy in this hour of sorrow. We know that your spirit is now with the GAOTU in that house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
Farewell my brother.....
Romulo M. Escondo, PM
Malinaw Lodge No. 25
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Mga Kapatid,
Ako ay buong puso rin nakikiramay sa pagyao ng aking naging Guro, Tagapayo, Kaibigan, Mentor, at Kapatid. Nakapanghihinayang, pero ang lahat at may kadahilanan. Ipinagmamalaki ka namin Utol Romy.
Spc. Jose Carlo R. Delos Santos US Army
Ambrocio F. Flores Chapter Order of De Molay,
Sierra Madre Lodge No. 181 Paete Laguna
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I and the brethren of Dr Jose P. Rizal Lodge 270 (Calamba) are extending our deep condolences to the family of VW Romy Alcala, PDDGM Laguna. He is indeed a big loss to the fraternity as he is our guide in all our masonic works. He is a true friend and a man of God. May he rest in peace....as we pray for the eternal repose of his soul.
Bro. Boy Opina PDDGM
Dr.JP Rizal (Calamba)Lodge 270
Calamba City,Laguna
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My family and I join the bereaved family, relatives and friends of VW Romy Alcala in deep prayers for the eternal repose of his soul.
So long, my very worthy brother. Well done.
Bro. Ramoncito B. Piaña, PJGL
Saranay Masonic Lodge no. 193
Guam, USA
"judge with candor, admonish with friendship, and reprehend with justice"
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I am one of the granddaughters of Romulo P. Alcala. I was typing his name on Google hoping to know more about the man whom I admire but did not know as well as I should have, when chanced upon this site and read about the reverence with which my lolo's brothers hold him.
In behalf of the Alcala family, I am deeply humbled. He was a great man and it moves me and my family to know that our grief in his passing is shared by many people whose lives he has touched. I do not know you but I am certain that you mattered to my lolo and I thank you, in behalf of my family for remembering him.
Czarina Alcala Serrano
Ang mga kapatid na bumubuo ng Sierra Madre Lodge 181, Paete, Laguna,MD RIV-B, ay buong pusong nakikiramay sa pamilya, kamag-anak,at kaibigan ni VW Romulo P. Alcala.
Sumalangit nawa ang kanyang kaluluwa... tanggapin nawa siya ng maluwalhati ni GAOTU sa kanyang kaharian...
Paalam kapatid na Romy...
Rod A. Adricula
Sierra Madre Lodge 181
Paete, Laguna
MD RIV-B
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Kuya Rod,
Napaka lungkot ng pahayag mong ito. Wala ako ngayon sa Pilipinas at paki pahatid sa mga naiwanan ni Kuyang Romy ang taos pusong pakikiramay sa kanyang maagang pagpunta sa lugar na wala pang nakakabalik.
Bro Joe, Sis Eva at Rainbow Andrea Aspuria
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The brethren of Malinaw Lodge No. 25, F&AM extend to the bereaved family, relatives and friends of our departed brother, VW Romulo P. Alcala our sincere sympathy in this hour of sorrow. We know that your spirit is now with the GAOTU in that house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
Farewell my brother.....
Romulo M. Escondo, PM
Malinaw Lodge No. 25
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Mga Kapatid,
Ako ay buong puso rin nakikiramay sa pagyao ng aking naging Guro, Tagapayo, Kaibigan, Mentor, at Kapatid. Nakapanghihinayang, pero ang lahat at may kadahilanan. Ipinagmamalaki ka namin Utol Romy.
Spc. Jose Carlo R. Delos Santos US Army
Ambrocio F. Flores Chapter Order of De Molay,
Sierra Madre Lodge No. 181 Paete Laguna
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I and the brethren of Dr Jose P. Rizal Lodge 270 (Calamba) are extending our deep condolences to the family of VW Romy Alcala, PDDGM Laguna. He is indeed a big loss to the fraternity as he is our guide in all our masonic works. He is a true friend and a man of God. May he rest in peace....as we pray for the eternal repose of his soul.
Bro. Boy Opina PDDGM
Dr.JP Rizal (Calamba)Lodge 270
Calamba City,Laguna
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My family and I join the bereaved family, relatives and friends of VW Romy Alcala in deep prayers for the eternal repose of his soul.
So long, my very worthy brother. Well done.
Bro. Ramoncito B. Piaña, PJGL
Saranay Masonic Lodge no. 193
Guam, USA
"judge with candor, admonish with friendship, and reprehend with justice"
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I am one of the granddaughters of Romulo P. Alcala. I was typing his name on Google hoping to know more about the man whom I admire but did not know as well as I should have, when chanced upon this site and read about the reverence with which my lolo's brothers hold him.
In behalf of the Alcala family, I am deeply humbled. He was a great man and it moves me and my family to know that our grief in his passing is shared by many people whose lives he has touched. I do not know you but I am certain that you mattered to my lolo and I thank you, in behalf of my family for remembering him.
Czarina Alcala Serrano
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