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MEET THE EDITORIAL STAFF . . . .
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STANDING L-R: RAMON G. PROTACIO, KARL MEGERLE, JOEL PALACIOS SEATING L.R: HENRY LOCSIN, ABELARDO APOBTADERA, BAUL LAMAN
REYNOLD S. FAJARDO CONSULTANT
REYNATO S. PUNO CONSULTANT
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Contents Editorial Highlights of the 1993 Annual Communication MW Rizal D. Aportadera: The Surgeon as Grand Master GM Calls upon Lodges:
Guard against Prejudices and lndifference
President Ramos Renews Ties with Freemasonry Grand Lodge of the Philippines, F. & A. M. Elected and Appointed Officers for Masonic Year 1993-1994 NEWS
Masons and the Knights of Columbus in a Joint Medical Mission MW Agustin Mateo Hosts Testimoniat Dinner
Walana Launches Masonic Centennial Book
Hallof Okinawa Lodge Elects New Officers Demotay To Hold Coictave and Congress in Baguio Grand York Rite of Masonry Holds Annual Reunion FEATURES
The Lamb Skin
Historical Notes Towards the Adoption of a Masonic Bules of Order I Have Heard
A Letter to Bro. Manzana Reflections from the GM Masonic Education Directory of Mindanao Masons Association of America What is a Mason? MAY-JUNE 1993
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Editorial The Editorial Board ABELARDO L. APOHTADERA Editor in Chiel
he Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippines is always a historicalevent. lt marks the upward movement of
ENRIOUE L, LOCSIN Managing Editor RAUL A. LAMAN
Features Editor JOEL P. PALACIOS News Editor KARL U. MEGERLE PholdLayout Editor RAMON B. PROTACIO
Circulation Manager REYNOLD S. FAJARDO Consultant REYNATO S. PUNO Consullant
the Junior Grand Warden, Senior Grand Warden, Deputy
Grand Master and finally, the Most Worshipful Grand Master. The Master Mason's ascendancy to the Oriental Chair of
the MW Grand Lodge is the pinnacle of his masonic life and labours. lt provides him the opportunity to carve a notch in Masonic history. His actions, directions, as well as the manner by Which he wields the authority vested in him by hisrbrethren in his year of governance as the MW Grand Master will shape lhe course of Free Masonry in the Philippines as the country moves towards the twenty first century.
The CABLETOW is published bimonthly by the Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons ol the Philippines with principal oltice at the Plaridel
Masonic Temple, 1440 San Marcelino St., Metro Manila, D' 2801. Reentered as second class
mail matler at the Manila Post Ofice on June 16, 1962.
Thb 1993 Annual Communication was such a historical event. With DavaoCity onceagain asitsvenue, as it had been in 1987, this year'sAnnualCommunication marked the full circle of annual communications conducted outside Marlila. Just as it was in 1987, this year's grand communication was once more se! against the backdrop of the majestic Mount Apo, the highest mountain in the Philippines, with the mighty Philippine Eagles soaringaround its peak and nestling in its foresls. On this momentous occasion, Free Masons, wheresoever dispersed, once more assembled under the canopy of the MW Grand Lodge to break bread with each other in brotherly love, labofilg to seek the truth, and seeking ways to extend rellef to men and masons alike.
The highlight of the Annual Communication was lhe election of t[e officers of the MW Grand Lodge. ln this
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year's Annual Communication, we witnessed the ascendancy to the exulted
Oriental Chair of the Grand Lodge a Master Mason who has devoted his life to his career as a surgeon, a Master Mason who has chosen to follow a'path of dedicated service to his fellowmen, of saving lives and alleviating suffering. This isthe kindof manournewly installed MW Grand Master is. "MAsonry: ln Spirit and in Deed" is how
his program for his lermas MWGrand Master Wejoin him in this program and we urge our brethren to give him the ulmost support, as lohe summarizes
gether we strive to insure that Free Masonn!'s commitment to mankind will continue to thrive and flourish.
The 1993 Annual Co'mmunication is assured of its proper place in Masonic history. The acceptance by no less than
His Excellency, the President of the Philippines, FidelV. Ramos, of the invitation to grace the occasion and to deliver a message to the Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippines has assured this and has marked the occasion as another memorable event that shall go down in the annals of our
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3. Whenever quotations are used, please provide full information on the source, e.g. name of author, name of publication source, pub-
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ln mentioning names, pleasesee to it that these arecorrectly spelled.
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Highlights of the 1993 Annual Communication
he Most Worshipful Grand
Lodge of Free and Ac-
cepted Masons of the Philippines held its 77th Annual
Grand Communication at Davao City from April22 to 24, 1993. The host for this year's communication I was Masonic Diitrict No. 18. .
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The three-day attair was graced by Hon. Rodrigo R. Dutente, City Mayorof Davao and His Excellency Fidel..V Flamos, President of the P-l'.rilippines.
The Annual Communicatbn was preceded by the 9th Annual Conveniion of the Grand Guildof pdSi'Masters which was held on April 21 also in Davao City.
The momentous annual event also saw the election and installation of the Grand Lodge officers for Masonic year
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MW Rizal D. Aportadera
The Surgeon as Grand Master here is perhaps no more bettertribute to give a person born on June 19 lhan to name him afterthe pride of the Malay race, Jose P.
ceived his appointment as Assistant Director and concurrent Chief Surgeon
of the Brokenshire Memorial Hospital where he stayed until 1980.
Flizal.
MW Rizal D. Aportadera, Grand Master of Masons underthe iurisdiction of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippines, was born on June 19, 1938 in Dingle, lloilo. Hisfather, Bro. Magdaleno M. Aportadera, a memberof Saranggani Lodge No. 50 in Davao City, was a farmer and his mother, Josefa Daquila Apodadera, a teacher by profession. Together, the couple wilh some members of the Aportadera clan f rom Dingle, lloilo, migrated to Mindanao wherethey formed part of the early settlers of Davao Cily. Their primary purpose was to develop what wasthen a pioneering area.
Armed with taltrnt, dedication, and integrity, MW Rizal Aportadera graduated as Doctor of Medicine at the Universityof SantoTomas in 1 960. Thereafler, his profession flourished so rapidly that by the year 1967, he had re-
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He took advance studies in burn medicine at St. Francis Memorial Hospital in San Francisco, California where he was first a fellowpriorto becoming a
full-fledged membE in the American Burn Association afid the lnternational Society lor Burn lnluries in 1981. He also completed a post graduate course in peripheral vascular surgery in the M,edical College of Ohio in 1976.
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hd. is the Chief of the of Surgery of Davao MediDepartment cal Center and serves as a consultant
At present;
on general surgery at the Davao Doctor's Hospital. Married !o Sis. Cornelia L. Protacio, a nurse by profession with a masleral degree in Education, he and his wife have foui offsprings: Michelle Marie and Eloise Ella, both of whom are graduates of Medicine;' Rizal Giovanni Jr.;a program d irector and radio broad-
caster; and Michael Denton, the
youngest, who is pursuing a course in B.S. Biology. His two daughters both held the title of Past Honored Queen Be.thel No. 6 lnternational Order of Job's Daughters in Davaq City.
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He Was raisedtothe sublime degree
of Master Mason in Davao Lodge No. 149 in 1961 and was Coronated InspectorGeneral Honorary in 1974. He
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became the Worshipful Master of his Lodge in 1969 and, at the same time, the Venerable Master and Knight Commander Court of Honor in '1970 of Davao Bodies. He was also a Past Patron of the Teodora Alonso Chapter No. 4 Order of Eastern Star. He has received severalhonorsand awards not only f rom the Crafl but also from other civic organizations. He became the President of Maharlika Charity Foundation in 1986 and a Past President of Rotary Club of Eas[ Davao in 1984. A sports enthusiast, he was the President of the Dayao Sunday Runners lnc., and the MindanaoAssociation of Running Clubs. Out of allthese awards and honors, there is one that he treasures very dearly, and this was when he was
elected Junior Grand Warden in 1990.
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GM Calls Upon Lodges
Guard Against Prejudice and Indifference
he incoming.Grand Master, Rizal Aportadera, has called upon Masonic lodges all over the country to guard against the onslaughts of prejudice and indifference and urged Masons to be concerned
with the legacy they will leave to the next generation. Addressing the 77th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippines at the Central Bank Building in Davao
City on April 24, Most Worshipful
Aportadera emphasized lhat the cause fought for by Flizal, del Pilar, Mabini, Aguinaldo, Quezon,.and Roxas is still
Grand Master, succeeded outgoing Grand Master Agustin Mateo at the Grand Orientalchair, the highest posF tion in the world's oldest fratemity. ln the Philippines, Freemasonry is 1@ years old.
A Doctor of Medicine, he isthe second ol only two phystcians to assume the post in the past 81 yeats. Referring to histermas Grand Masler as "a voyage of many oceans" MW Aportadera reveals that he has put together a new team of Grand Lodge officers who are known for lheir 'ac-
ceptability, ability, and availability to lead."
relevanttoday. "ll must be our commitment to make their cause our cause," he said. 'The light oI their patriotic lives must be ours to hold high as a beacon for the youth of today, a flame thal can kindle in their heails lhe same zeal and fervor of patriotism from whenchthey ean draw their strength for nation building." MW Aportadera, the former Deputy
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.According to him, his program will include the institutionalization of the Masonic charity for crippled children and the "Lost Sheep" project, which was envisioned to reach out to all Filipino Masons, including those who are living abroad. "Being visible in ouracts of charity in the community can help dispel the many
misconceptions about our fraternity
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prevailing up to the present," he said. He further expressed his disappointment over what he called the sluggish groMh in membership which has already been diminished by deaths, considering that many of the members are "beyond meridian of life" and a good number are "passing into ihe annals of antiquity."
factionalism, disunity, and disharmony"
caused by groups with "pecuniary in: lerests", MW Aportadera said this has led to an "anemia in leadership and membership." He appealed to the brethren to contribute their talents and resources for the general welfare and progress of Freemasonry.
"Our strength lies not in our collec-
tive numbers but in the individual
members. How we hold our bqacon light of vidues, our lives as examples for others to emulate wil I help dispel the darkness of intolerance, superstition and black propaganda," he added. ,
Pointing to what he called';a malignant disease, a cancer of intrigues,
"We dare to proclaim with pride as our brothers, had 100 years ago with their blood and their lives that our independence from Spain and America was
not possible without Masons. Willthe nexl generation of Freemasons be able to also proclaim with pride ourachieve-
mentsi" lie asked.
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The Masontc Beltd There is one God, the Fqther of o,ll men; The Holg Bible/Book is the Greot light in Masonry and, the Rule o;nd Guide Jor foitln o;nd practice. Mg;n
is immortal.
Chqracter determines desting, Loue oJ mo;n
dutg.
is next to loue of
God, man's
first
Proger, communion oJ mo;n with God, is helpJul.
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President Ramos Renews Ties with Freemasonry resident Fidel V. Ramos, the illustrious son of a distinguished Mason, renewed his ties with Freemasonry in a colorful ceremony in Davao City held April22. Attending the annual assembly of Masons who came from all over the country, President Ramos became part of the annual tradition in which his late father, former Foreig n Affairs Secretary Narciso Ramos, was an active participant.
ful RizalAportadera was elected Grand Master for Masonic Year 1993-1994.
He succeeded the outgoing Grand
Master, Agustin Mateo.
The president was the main speaker
Bannered by the theme, "Brotherty Love, Belief and Truth: Our Continuing Commitmen," a new set of national and local officials was installed to implement the programs of the Grand Lodge for the coming year.
in the 77th Annual Grand Communication of the Grand Lodge of the Phi,lippines held at the Central Bank Convention Hall in Davao City on April22to24.
His address was one of the main highlights of the three-day affair, the high point of a Masonic year in which officers and members of more than 200 Lod ges.nal ionwide meet to renew commitments, discuss problems, and enjoy fellowship. During the meeting, Right Worship-
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On the eve of the assembly, floral .
offerings were made at the monuments of Jose Rizal and Andres Bonifacio, who were both Masons.
Competitions were held in several sports events,jlrcl uding tennis, golf and
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Grand Lodge of the Philippines. F, & A.M. Elected & Appointed Officers Masonic Year 1993-1994. Grand
Master
Deputy Grand Master Senior Grand Warden
Warden GrandTreasurer Grand Secretary Asst, Grand Treasurer Asst. Grand Secretary Grand Orator Grand Marshall Grand Chaplain Grand Standard Bearer Grand Sword Bearer Grand Bible Bearer Senior Grand Lecturer
'Junior Grand
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MW HIZAL D. APORTADERA RW PABLO C. KO RW DANILO D. ANGELES RW
MWREYNATO S. PUNO, PGM MW RUDYARDO V. BUNDA, PGM VW VICTORINO Q. JUICO VW BOBERTO C. REYES VW MAGNO C. CHUZ VW JORGE C. HOOUE VW ELIEZER D. MAPANAO VW PACIFICO B. ANIAG VW RENE C. DAMIAN VW PAULINO S. AMIGO VW BENJAMIN B. GELI
Junior Grand Lecturers:
Manila Luzon Central & South Luzon Bicol West Visayas East Visayas North & West Mindanao South Mindanao Overseas Senior Grand Deacon Junior Grand Deacon Senior Grand Steward Junior Grand Steward Grand Pursuivant Grand Organist Grand Tyler Metro
North
VW RAUL A. LAMAN VW LEONARDO P. CHUA VW JOSELITC, C. VILLAROSA VW FRANK L. YAP VW FRANKLIN J. DEMONTEVEHDE VW BENJAMIN K. CHUA VW CHRISTOPHER CHUA TEK-AN VW EDUARDO C. RABAGO VW ROGERT. MANUTO VW EDGARDO C. PEREZ VW FEHNANDO S. MAHIANO VW GENESIS V. AOUINO VW TEODORO G. SALUD VW MARIO T. BUENAVENTURA VW BUENAVENTURA D. GACUMA VW CESAR C. MENDOZA
Board Of General Purpose Masonic Year 1993-199t1 Chairman Vice-Chairman Member Member Member Secretary
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MW RAYMOND E. WILMARTH, PGM MWRAYMUNDO N.BELTRAN, PGM MWRUDYARDOV. BUNDA, PGM MW JUAN C. NABONG, Jh., PGM MWREYNOLD S. FAJARDO, PGM RW PABLO S. KO, JR,, DGM
' As ol presstime, lhe name ol lhe duly elecled Junior Grand Warden was nol available.
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Masons and the Knights of Columbus in a Joint Medical Mission asons and Knights of Columbus, in a rare display of fraternal cooperation, conducted on Easter Sunday, April 11, a joint program in one of medical and dental prooram lhe most depressed areas in Manila.
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VW Jimmy Arcebuche, the District Deputy Grand Masterfor Masonic District 1-C, said the joint mission brought doctors, nurses, and boxesof medicine to the San Andres Bukid area where about 700 indigent patients were given medical and dental treatment. "lt was more than just another medical-dental mission. lt was a day of his-
tory, of triumph, and of caring,"
It was one of the few occasions when the two organizations cooperated
in a project. They were supported by barangay officials who put up canvass shelters for the patients and helped marntainthe smooth flowof traffic in the area. At the end of the day, the volunleers
and'the members of the two organizations held their closing ceremony at the Old Swiss Restaurant.in Ermita.
MW Reynato S. Puno, PGM, the Supreme Grand Commander of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, urged the members of both fraternities to collaborate in more similar undertakings for the good of the community.
Arcebuche told the Cabletow.
The mission was a joint underlaking of Masonic District 1-C and the San Andres Bukid Council No. 7628 of the Knights of Columbus. The proiect was held around the vicinity of the Holy Family Church in Paco.
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Citing the principal Masonic tendts of brotherly love, relief and truth, MW Puno bewailed the apparent gulf existing between the two organizations which he sad have parallelobjectives.
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MASONS, KNIGHTS OF COLOMBUS MEMBERS , MEDICAL DENTAL AND COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS PAUSED AFTER A FULFILLING DAY.
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FH, MARIANO DE SILVA, RENDERS HIS INVOCATION AS DIGNITARIES FROM THE TWO OBGANIZATION BOWED THEIN HEADS (L.R) III. REYNATO S. PUNO, SK ROSAURO RAMOS, SK BEN HESSURECION , SK ARMANOO APOLINARIO AND WB DAVID YANG G. GO.
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vw JIMMY ARCEBUCHE WIIH K OF C BRETHREN AYING LLAMAS, ARNOL MAGNO & BOY EDRALIN AT THE 'OPERATIONS ROOM
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w8 0Avr0 YANG GO, (CENTER) OVERSEES THE CLTNIC ANo DESPENSARY CENTEB.
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THE CABLETOW K OF C MEMBEBS AND MASONS SHAKE HANDS IN FMTEBNITY AMITY. AT LEFT AHE SK ALEX CAPILI, DEPUTY GRAND KNIGHT AND vW JIMMY ABCEBUCHE , DDGM,
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POBTION OF THE HUGE CBOWD THAT THRONGED TO THE FREE MEDICAL /DENTAL OUTREACH PROGRAM.
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\^fu DAVID YANG G. GO, OVERSEES HIS TBOOP OF MEDICAL VOLUNTEERS.
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SK ARMANDO C. APOLINARIO, GRAND KNIGHT AND VW JIMMY E. ARCEBUCHE, DDGM,lC POSE FOR A SOUVENIR PHOTO AT THE PBOJECT SITE
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MW Agustin Mateo
Hosts Iestimonial Dinner Testimonial Dinner
in honor of living Master Ma-
sons with outstanding achievements and accomplishments in their
fields,.as well as in the pursuit of the goals and objectives of the
G
rand Lodge
and the Fraternity, was tendered by MW Agustin V. Mateo, PGM.
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The affair was held last April 3 at the Tejeros Hall, AFP Commissioned Officers Club, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City. At that time, MW Mateo was the incumbent Grand Master.
General Lisandro C. Abadia, Chief and Guest of Honor.
of Staff-AFP, was the Speaker
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WALANA Launches Masonic Centennial Book
alana Lodge No. 13, one of the oldesi lodges in the Philippines, will put out this year a Masonic Cen-
tennial Book that will
highlight the most significant events in the development of Freemasonry in the country.
Walana Lodge Worshipful Master Hermeno Palamine said the book will be launched on May 1 during the annual tribute to the lodge's Past Masters and
Senior Masons at the Philippine Columbian Association, Plaza Dilao, Paco.
'The launching of thebook will culminale the year-long centennial celebration of our lodge, which marked its 100year anniversary last year," Palamine said.
Villaruelwas execuled by a Spanish firing squad on Bagumbayan Field (now Rizal Park) on January 11, 1897. He was killed on the same spot where another prominent member of the lodge, Jose Rizal, had been killed two weeks earlier.
Palamine, a long-time practising lawyerwho now works with the government, said lhe book will be "our tribute to the Past Masters, the senior Masons and their ladies especially the brethren who have dropped their working tools." During the culmination of the centennialcelebration in May, Walana will unveil a marker on the bust of Villaruel on the ground floor of the Plaridel Masonic Temple, Palamine said. "We will also hold a Family Outing Day for our members and then engage
Walanawasfounded on
M
ay
2,1892
by Faustino Villaruel, an lllustrado who was active organizing lodges all over
the country at a time when
mere membership in a Masonic organization was sufficient ground to send a man to his death.
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in a community project," he added.
The lodge s theme for this year is "Walana Lodge No. 13: ln the Second Century."
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The newly installed officers, members, and guests of the Walana Lodge No. 13, pose for a photograph after the Lodge's First Public lnstallation at the Start of its Second Century at the Scottish Rite Temple on February 27, 1993. ln the picture are: WB Hermeno A. Palamine, Worshipful Master (wearing a hat); VW Lucas Ty, DDGM 1 - A (front row, third from left) , Guest of Honor and Speaker; VW Nathanael Gorospe, Betired.Justice of lhe Sandiganbayan (front row, fifih from left); VW RicardoGalvez, Justiceof theCourtof Appeals (frontrow, sixthfrom left); VW J. Waldemar V. Valmores, lnstalling Officer (second row, extreme right) Wts Fernando Mariano, Master of Ceremonies (third row, extreme left); and WB Van Cornelius Luspo of Baguio Lodge No.67 (second row, third from left).
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Hall of Okinawa Lodge Elects New Officers
special meeting held on February 6 at the Lodge Hall at Yagibaru, Hall of Okinawa Lodge No. 118 F. & A.M. installed the following officers for Masonic Year 1993-94: na
Senior Steward
Bro. Andrew Bayating Junior Steward Bro. James C. Wheeler, Jr. Marshall
Worshipful Master Bro. Ronald D. Gean
Bro. Charles Velez Tyler
Senior Warden Bro. Larry G. Price, Sr. Junior Warden VW Bro. George M. Kawabata, PM
Treasurer
Bro. Jesse Lively Secretary
Bro. George K. Miller Chaplain
Bro. Kelly F. Anderson Senior Deacon Bro. John F. Rutledge lll
VW Bro. Murray V. Harlan Among the Masonic dignitaries present were RWDavid Pogue, Deputy Grand Master, Grand Lodge of Japan; RWB Will K. Prestidge; VWB Murray V. Harlan;VWB Benjamin Flores, DDGM; VWB George Kawabata; VWB Amado Arnaiz; RWB Dennis Provencher; WB
Jim van Horn; WB Ken lramina; and WB Charles Langren
VW Benjamin Flores, DDGM was
the lnstalling Officer with RWB Will Prestidge as the Master of Ceremo-
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Junior Deacon
Bro. RusselA. Robefts
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Demolay To Hold Conclave and Congress in Baguio City he Supreme Council, Order of DeMolay will hold its 5th national conclave and congress at the Teache/s Camp in Baguio City on May 20 to 23. Highlights of the affair will,include an open-house tour of the Philippine Military Academy where the DeMolays will be honored with a parade and review.
Other major events are the installation of the new officers, the investiture ceremonies, the parade of colors and the tribute to the DeMolay sweetheafis. The theme for this year's conclave and congress is "DeMolay Challenge for Excellence," Overall Chairman of the conclave and congress is WB Van Cornelius Luspo, Worshipfq[ Master of Baguio Lodge No. 67. @
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Grand York Rite of Masonry Holds Annual Reunion he Annual Grand Reunion of the Grand York Rite of Freemasonry of the Philip-
pines was held at the Plaridel Masonic Temple, Ermila, Manila.
The Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the Philippines led by its Grand High Priest Most Excellent Companion Benjamine C. MacMurray,
Jr. held its 41st AnnualGrand Convocaiion in the morning of April 19, '1993,
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while the Grand Council of Royaland Select Masters of the Philippines with Most lllustrious Companion Crispulo M. Fernandez, Jr. held its 37th Annual Grand Assembly in the afternoon.
On the following day, April 20, the of Knights Templarof the Philippines held its3l st
Grand Commandery
Annual Grand Conclave with S.K. Fidel S. Chuaas Riqht EminentGrandCom-
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The Lamb Skin It is not ornfimental, the cost is not grent. There are other things fnr more usef il, yet tnily I state, Tho' of all my possessions, there's none can compare, With tlnt white leather aproy which all Masons qear. As a young lad I wonrlered fist what it all meant, Whm dad hustled nrottnd, nnd so mrrch time uas spent, On shaoing and dressing and looking just right,
lJntil mother would say: "[t's the Masofi's tonight." And some winter nights she said, "Whnt makes yott go, Way rtp there tonight thnt the sleet and snou; You see the same things eaery ruonth of the year." Then dad uotild reply, "Yes, I knou it, my denr. For yea'rs I hnoe seen the smne things, it is trtrc, And thortgh they are old, they alutnys seefit newt For the lmnds I'clnsp, and the'friends that I greet, Seem a little bit closer each time that ute mtet." Years later I stood nt that oery same door, With good men and true who had enteredbefore, I knelt at the altnr, and there I wns tmryht, Thnt airfirc and honor can nwer be bought. That the spotless white lnmbskrn nll Mnsons reTrere, lf uorthily worn grolls more precious mch year, Thnt seruice to otlrcrs brings blessings untold, That mnn mny be Ttoor tho' strrounded by gold. I learned that tnrc brotherhood flourished there, Thnt erunities fade'neath the compass and squnre, Thnt wenlth and positiott are all thnst aside, As there on the leael men meet and abide. So, honor thelambskin, rury it always remain, Foreoer unblemished and freefroin all stnin. And when ue are called to the Grent Father's Looe, Mny we all tnke our place in thot Lodge up aboae.
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Historical Notes
June 29, 1908 Silanganan Lodge No, 19 Constitutbnal Charter was issued and after lwo months was admitted in the Federation of the Gran Oriente Espanol. Thq first
Worshipful Master then was WB Ambrosio Flores who evenlually became the first Filipino Grand Master and first Governor of Rizal.
April 21,1921 Laoag Lodge No. 71 F. & A.M. was'granted Dispensation (UD). Laoag Lodge No. 71 saw its inception in January of the same year.
March 13, 1948 Marikina Lodge No. 119 Charter was
issued and its instilution made in a
Masonic Temple, then to Marikina School of Arts and Trades, then to Silanganan Temple, and finally to the Capitol Masonic Temple where it holds its meetings at present.
May 18, 1957 Flafael Palma Lodge No. 147 was duly constituted. lnitial meetings were held at the Quezon Memorial Colleges in Manila, then moved to lhe Theosophical Templb in Mayon Street; Quezon City, before finally moving permanently to the Capitol Masonic Lodge Temple in 1970.
April 28, 1964 Capitol City Lodge No. 174 Chader was granted, signed by MW Charles Mosebrook and MW Esteban Munariz.
public cererpny at the Roosevelt Memorial High School in Marikina, with MW Albert Biazee, Jr. then incumbent GM, presiding.
WB Placido Pilarbecame itsfirst elected
The installation of the first set of officers immediately followed. lnitial meetingswere held inthe Marikina Elementary School, then moved to T.M. Kalaw
Mandaluyong Lodge No.277 Charter was granted. Bro. Ernesto Guiang had the distinction of becoming the f irst EAM of the Lodge.
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master.
May 1986
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Towards the Adoption of a Masonic Rules of Order Anlntroductiofi...
asonry has been defined in sevetalways and the most classic of these definitions is that it is a progressivg
moral science taught .by degrees, illustrated by symbols, and veiled in allegories. It is progressive because there is no
limit to one's desire for knowledge, and
moral since all its leaohings and philosophies are conf ined to the study and
acquisition of moral values and ethics. It is likewise a science for it bases its teachings on the precise knowledge and use of geometry and architectural instruments. It is taught by degrees, for ils philosophicalteachings are done on a step-
by-step progression where one step or degree is interrelated with another and to bypass one would violate the geometric principle that the whole is a suin'of its parts. ln such a case, masonry can be likened to a building that has a roof but is void of a solid foundation,
Since. masonry's teachings aie based on geometric figures, its basic lessons are illustrated by symbols, within which are hidden well{ounded morallessons. Masonry is said to be veiled in allegories in view of the manner by which its lessons are taught in a ritualistii
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drama form where all words and movements contain their own allegorical les-
sons related to each degree's
symbolisms.
There is no other human organization so complex and so intricate, whose structures are interrelated with its own intimacy than the Masonic Fraternity. Even before the advent of the scientific concept of managing an organization, masonry has already developed and practised a concept and style of management. Thus, it is indeed fitting to assert that present styles of management can somehow, one way or another, trace their evolution to the timetested concept of Masonic management. lndeedthetotality of their procedures has been designed not by one person alone but by an ancient and unknown intellectual mystic circle.
cendancy, by right ol succession, by birth, by crises, by choice, or by election. Masonry, however, has its own unique organizational structure. Comparing it with a modern organizational chart, one will be amazed to find that the typical pyramidical structure conceptualized by modern management experts is certainly not present in the Masonic structure. The line function follows only one direction and involves
only two elements of structure-the leader and his members.
Tf,ere is no such thing as hierarchy of leadership in the Craft . As long as its leader is alive, he holds the power and the authority. Succession to powerand authority is only granted to the next in llne in a due and proper investment. ln
the absence of its mandated leader, the next in line does not assume his power and authority but only his duties and responsibilities. A leader's death will bring in a new set of officers. ln short, whoever is the leader is the organization itself. Consider, for example, the principle which asserts that lhe words of the
It is an accepted fact that any and all organizations need to have a leader. One becomes a leader either by as-
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Presiding Master is the law of his constituents. No member or any other officer can complain, question, or interpose objection to the orders or instructions of the Presiding Master in absolute conlrast to the practice and doctrines adhered to by several modernday organizations. Moreover, no member is allowed to talk, to propose, orto object to anything during a Masonic meeting unless he is given leave or
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allowed to by the Presiding Master who also chooses from among the members whom he would like to sit beside him.
good or welfare of the Lodge or may cause extreme confusion.
He likewise can, if he deems it necessaryforthe sake of maintaining peace and harmony, order any member to retirefrom the hall wherethe meeiing is held. Only lhe following provide limits tothe Presiding Master's authority: the Ancient Landmarks, Constitution and By-Laws, Edicts, and Ordinances. The Presiding Master is accountable only to the Grand Master or his Deputy and the Grand Lodge.
The uniqueness of a Masonic organization is such that the Roberts Rules of Order, which basically determines the orderly manner of conducting meetings, is not applicable to a Masonic stated meeting. No rnotion or seconding the motion is necessary to
pass a resolution or instruction. The Presiding Master can make a proposal,
amend it, decide on it, then immediately order its implementation. There arisestherefore a need forthe Masonic Fraternity to adopt a Masonic Rules of Order to guide the conduct of its meeting's. Such Rules of Ordershall serue lo guide and to properly equip those who would ascend the Oriental Chair as well as the newly obligated
Brethren who, may attend Masonic meetings in wonder and amazement. The enormous and limitless powers of the Worshipft Masterorthe Presiding Master, as laid down in a Masonic ceremony, may result in the greater
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As a first step, let us define what a LODGE is. The lecture of the first degree (Entered Apprentice Mason) provides a very clear def inition: "A Lodge is
a certain number of Brethren duly assembled with the Holy Bible, Square, and Compasses and a Chartdr or Dispensation authorizing them to meel." A Lodge therefore is not a place. It is neither a temple nor a building as mosi of the Brethren have misconstrued, this misconception having resulted from the fact that ancient Masonry in practice met in lodges, inns, houses, motels, or buildings where travellers used to stqp for an overnight stay. Following the lecture further, a Ma-
soriic Lodge is "Brethren of certain numbers in a meeting." lt is "duly assembled" when allof the foilowing basic requirements are met:
1.
lt is opened in due and ancient
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2. There is
a Holy Bible, Square,
and Compasses on the altar;
Master must adhere strictly and with due diligence. The rituals provided for bythe Monitorhastobefollowed strictly to attain thb landmarkthat the Lodge is indeed "open in due and ancientform." ln our jurisdiction, a Lodge is opened on the third degree of Masonry to havti its stated meeting. The Grand Lodge of England which is the mother of all
Grand Lodges, opens the stated
meeting on the first degree. The reason for this will be taken up later on as another subject matter.
3. There is a Charter or Dispensation authoiizing the members to meeU
ln addition, the following are also required according to the Ancient
The agenda of a Lodge meeting is provided by the Uniform Code of ByLaws. lt does not, however, limil or prevent the Worshipful Master from infusingadditional subject matters. The most important topic of the agenda is Masonic Educalion which should form a major part of any Lodge stated meeting.
Landmarks:
1. lt must be tyled; 2. One of the three Lights must be present;
3. The mandated constitutional number must be observed; 4. There should be seven off icers or members to transact business; 5. An opening and closing prayer must be said; 6. Opening must be on the time provided for in the Charter or Dispensation.
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As previously mentioned, the Presiding Officer may be regarded as the organization'itself. ln view of this, it is but proper that a bird's eye view of the characterof its leaderbe given. A Lodge is governed by the WorshipfulMaster. All authority emanates from him. His
power is almost limitless. He is only limited by the Ancient Landmarks, the Grand LodgeConstitution, the By-Laws of his Lodge, Edicts, and circulars issued by the Grand Master. In the absence of any rules, his word is the law.
From the requirements alone, it can
be deduced that to open a Lodge of
(to be continued)
Masons, intricate rules must be strictly adhered to. And to this, the Worshipful
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"lHave Heard" had heard that Masonry was not a religion. I was glad, I alreacly had a fine religion and I did not need another as competition. I had heard that Masonry had no use for atheism. I was glad. There was no room in my life for "a Cod is dead" philosophy. I had hearcl that Masonry was not a political organization. I was glad. I was htrving enough trouble with the two Partie:s that my forefathers had left me. I hacl heard that Masonry was not a mass medium, lacking in the individual rights forits members. I was glad. I'd seen enough of the totalitarian evils of Nazisnr, Socialisnr, Communism, and the like. I had heard that Masonry regarded no ll1an for his worldly wealth of honors. I was glad. There are enough bigots ih this world. It was refreshing to know that internal, anci ncrt extemal qualifications were the prinre requisites of a Mason. I had heard that Masonry was not a secret institution. I was glad to hear tha t the
only secrets were the methods or teachings of the age-
old landmarks of Freemasonry, Cod, Truth, Morality, and Brotherly Love. There are no secrets in these words. I l-rave
found that Freenrasonry offers to mankind the vital
importance of the individual given the opportunity to believe in the brotherhood of man under the Fatherhood of Cod. It is
an opportlulity to realize social aspirations in a morally orierrted way and a philost'rphy of life dedicated to the wellbeirrg of all people the wollti ovei.
R. Harry Muelliclr, Junior Crand Warden,
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Reflections from the Grand Master by MW Rizal D. Aportadera
any unkind words were spoken; many deeds were done causing pain and inflicting wounds on Brethren. Wounds, which are oftentimes too deep to heal. ln one too many of these occasions, these acts
are committed under the influence of Masonry in the "Spirits", As I traveled to many places to visit the Brethren and Lodges, I was awed by the immense importance given by many Brethren to the fellowship of the "spirils". I cannot help but recallan observation, that Masonic meetings are like wedding ceremonies wherein a handf ul arepresent during the actual ceremony. Moreover, many are seen in the reception that follows. During the conferral of degrees, when the solemn ceremonies are slowly unfolding before the candidate's awareness, lhe most impressive.part is the one when the blindfold is removed from his eyes for him to behold the great lights of Masonry and the Master, with the brethren before and around him. Some are his friends, business associates, or someone from his Rotary or Lions club. There are even faces that are strange to him. But the surprise of
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all surprises is when he comes face to face with someone-be it a public official, professional, judge, clergyman, public servant, or someone whom he idolized or emulated as his model of a father; how before him as a brother desirous to help him in his journey to seekthe light in Masonry. lwastouched when I knelt some 32 years ago on the dame altar our illustrious brethren knelt when they also committed themselves to their Masonic vows.
Today we find the Lodge bereft of members during the conferral of degrees and especially during the lecture and the delivery of the charge. Could it be a boring or a conscience-stirring event that we notice some brothers slowly exiting from the lodge room to hie away to the fellowship pady? ln other districts, Masons have a very poor image in the community. Even from our very own families, we often hear a,bout fellowships lasting even to lhe wee hours of the morning with more time being spent with each other in the fellowship of the "spirits". Brother, areyou a Mason of the "spirit" or a Mason in Spirit and in Deed? OUO VADIS?
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Masonic Education (First of a Series)
What is Freemasonry? Freemasonry has been defined in many ways, depending on what Par' ticular aspect is being considered. The Masonic Fraternity is spread over the whole world except behind the "iron and bamboo curtains." lt has unique features which must be taken into ac' count in a complete definilion. For the present purpose about the best defini' tion is that given in the German "Handbuch der Freimaurerei" (1900, vol. I, p. 320). the activity of closely united
Masonry men who, employing symbolical forms is
borrowed principally from the mason's
trade and from architecture, work for lhe "welfare of mankihd, striving mor' ally to ennoble themselves and others,
and thereby to bring about a universal league of mankind, which they aspire to exhibit even now on a small scale."
Even this statement does not, however, include ref erence to those unique features which serve to distinguish Freemasonry f rom other associalions having similar aims. Freemasonry does
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not "invite" any one to become a member, he must come of his "own free will and accord. One who does not believe
in God cannot be a Mason." Neither can one who belongs to an organization having principles inimicalto consti' tuted law and order. While Freemasonry, which is engaged in building temples of morality in the hearts of men, has borrowed the tools of the Operative Mason, who actually builds temples of worship, it has imparted to them moral and spiritual meanings. Every family in the world has a reli' gious belief of some kind, but such a beliEf dces not necessarily constitute a religion. As a matler of fact, there are families who may not have any particu' lar religion, or members may profess diff erent religious beliefs and follow different religions. These matters are the private concern of thefamily and nobody has any right to say anything about them. So far as Freemasonry is concerned, no personcan beadmitted into the Fraternity unless he believes in (1) the existence of God, that He is the Creator and Maker of all things and the Father of all men, irrespective of race,
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color, orcreed;and (2)a life hereafter, that man has a part that survives the death of the body, which shall live until time is no more. A man who wishesto join is not asked what his particular religion is. He may be a Christian Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, or Protestant of any of its many de-
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nominations; a Jew, a Moslem, a Hindu, a Buddhist, or a Parsee. Religious toleration - the right of every man to worship God and to seek salvation in accordance with the teachings of his particular church - is Aa cardinal principle in Freemasonry. Mason, no matter what his religion may be, is taught to be a better observer of the tenets of that religion.
Who may become a Mason? The qualif ications that a petitioner for the degrees of Masonry must possess
The externalqualif ications are:that he is a man, at least 21 years old;that he
possesses sufficient mental ability to understand the teachings of Freemasonry; that he is a free man and a good citizen; that he is of good'morals and has a good reputation in the community in which he resides;that he believes in God, and in a future existence, and is tolerant in his religious views; and that he can afford to satisfy his obligations to the Lodge without serious injury to himself or his family. Only those who satisfy these requirements can become Masons, that is join
the fellowship of men devoted to the ideals and teachings of Freemasonry.
(Source: 'A Basic lnstruction Pamphlet Prepared by the Committee on Masonic Education")
are necessarily those that he must possess to remain a member of the Order. These qualifications may be divided into: "internal" and "external".
The internal qualifications are: thal one seeks to become a Mason of his own free willand accord; that he has not been influenced by the improper solicitations of friends; that he is not
prompted,by mercenary or other unworthy motives;that he is induced to seek membership in the Fraternity from a favorable opinion of the society, a desire for knowledge, and noi
out of mere curiosity; and that
he
wishes to take part in the humanitarian'work of the Order.
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Mindanao Masons Association of America December, 1992 A group of Master Masons who have rooted themselves in the United States have decided to band together and form the Mindanao Masons Association of America. As of December 1992, the rissociation numbered 35.
Following are the names and addresses of the association's:members:
ABOGADO, ANTONIO C.
L.T. Panares Lodge No. 220
(cRrsTrNA)
address
home
ALBANO, ABRAHAM I., P.M.
home
"ABE"
address .
"JESSE" (LINDA) ARRIETA, JESUS
home
work
address
28620 Cork Oak Lane #4104 Hayward, CA 94544 (510) 727-1558
Eavao Lodge No. 149 Golden Rule Lodge No. 479 - CA Chairman 1442 Mt Palomar Dr San Jose, CA.95127 (408) 251-0668
Sarangani Lodge No. 50
0f]si:|,i:fl11,:^1,'"1;3t 4808 CentralAvenue Fremont, CA 94536 (s10) 793-1s42
address Masonic Home for Adults 34400 Mission Blvd. Union City, CA 94587 (510) 471 -3434
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AZARCON, RICARDO V., P.M. (ALMA) home address
Toril Lodge No. 208
1430 37th Ave. (E. 14th) Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 261-2344
BAKER, ALARIC "IKE" (MARY) home address
BRACEROS, EDISON B. (EDrrH) home address
CADUNGOG, BIEN
Sarangani Lodge No.50
435 Andover Drive Pacifica, CA 94044 (415) 355-5250
Davao Lodge No. 149
1 19'15 lnez St. Unit #1 1 Whittier, CA 90605 (310) 941-6886
Don Lorenzo Tan No. 265
address (818) 768-2953 work address 5230 Carroll Canyon Rd. #1OO home
San Diego, CA92121 (61e)455-7310
CARPIO, SOLOMON T.
(crNDn
home address
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Sarangani Lodge No.50 Sublime Lodge No. 831 - CA 2465 Redwood Drive Antioch, CA 94509 (510) 754-5457 (510) 79519408
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Toril Lodge No.208
DULANAS, LOPE D. home
address
2308 McAllister St., #11 San Fransisco, CA 94118 (415) e2s-7034
L.T. Panares Lodge No.220 Chula Vista Lodge No. 626-CA
ESPINA, OSCAR L., P.M. (JUANDA)
homeaddress 320JAvenue
#16 NalionalCity, CA 91950 (6Je) 474-304e
FELICIANO, AUGUSTO
(REMY)
R.
home
SaranganiLodge No.50 Temple Lodge No.4 - Houston,TX
address
6402 Old Chatham Lane Houston, TX 77035 (713',)
FELICIANO, CESAR R.,
P.M.
home
FUERTE, HECTOR G., (tNoAY)
address
P.M.
721-5769
SaranganiLodge No.50 16120/. Daphne Avenue Torrance, CA 90504 (213) 769-5660
Davao Lodge No. 149
o
home
address Friendship
Village 1800W. Badillo Apt. #916 W. Covina, CA 91790 (818) 814-8983
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GABUD, NIXON D.
Macajalar Lodge No. 184 home address
9150 Wilshire Blvd. #201 Beverly Hills, CA 90212 (213) 66s"3370
work phone
(310) 247-6074
HANNEN, JAMES JR.
L.T. Panares Lodge No. 220
(REMY) home address
2602 Parkside Drive Union City, CA 94587 (510) 7e5-0632
(s10)7e3-31s4
HERNANDEZ, GANI R. JB. (MAGDALENA)
Davao Lodge No. 149
home address
37827 Tackstem St. Palmdale, CA 93552-3819 (805) 947-4318
work phone
(805) 947-5418
JULATON, ROMEO T.
Sarangani Lodge No. 50 Secretary for Southern CA home addiess
4954 Aldama Sl. Los Angeles, CA 90042
(213) 255-4423 work address
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Builders Emporium 5525 Sunset Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90028 (213) 462-1120
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LEDESMA, SALVADOR (sroNY) home address
Sarangani Lodge No. 50 Vice Chairman - Southern CA 1821 S.2nd St. Alharnbra, CA 91803
(213) 456-6220
Maharlika Lodge No. 180
MARI, BOLLIE C.
home address
'1442 Mount Palomar Dr.
San Jose, CA 95127 (408) 251-0668 work address
MABTIN, HEGTOR 8., P.M. (JULTET)
home address
MAUHAY, JAIME N. "JIMMY" (MAY) home address
1660 E. CapitoiExpwy. San Jose, CA 95121
Davdo Lodge No. 149 Lomina Lodge No.644-CA
521 E. Bayfort St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 549-8797
Davao Lodge No. 149 Lomina Lodge No.644-CA 2419 Constellation Dr. Hayward, CA 94545
(s10)489-4288 work phone
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(415) 544-3527
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MORA, MANUEL C. "MANING'!
Davao Lodge No. 149
(MARTA)
home address
1979 Regolleto Dr. San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 274-5754
NER, NARCISO, P.M. "BOY"
home address
NG, ALEX P. "BOY"
L.T. Panares Lodge No. 220 Shangrila Lodge No. 196 1114 Bonita St., Apt. A Tustin, CA 92680 (714) 730-4eA4
Beacon Lodge No. 213
(coNcHrTA) home address
2378 Montecliff Rd. San Diego, CA 92139 (619) 472-070e
work address
Plaza True Value Hdwe. 3142 A. Plaza Blvd. National City, CA 91950 (619) 267-3573
PE BENITO, NESTOR S.
Davao Lodge No. 149
(FREDTLTN)
home address
40
1714E. Bach St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) s18-2236
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RAMOS, REYNALDO A. "BUTCH" (BABY)
Davao Lodge No. 149
home address
1340 W. lrving Park Bd. Chicago, 1160613 (708) 215-4902
work phone
(708) e6s-7765
SALAZAR, ALLAN
Datu Bago Lodge No. 197 ., 8..;
(RosE) home address
,,:
618 White Fir Dr. Sah Leandro , CA94577 (51O\ 635-7422
work address
SIA, AURELIO "LIONG"
(RosE)
home address
SMITH, RASCOE J. (LEoNY)
Sarangani Lodge No.5Q,
2O4O-B Sierra Leone Ave. Rowlind Heights, CA 91748 (818) e13-76s0
Sarangani Lodge No.50
home address
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Country Clerk's Office 270 Grant Ave. Palo Alto, CA 9306 (415) 324-1595 to 98
1175-A Chestenruood Ct. Cincinnati, OH 45246 (513) 671-s374
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TUMARAO, FELICIANO "FEL''
home address
VALLE, ELIEZER V. (NoRMA)
Digos Lodge No. 198
340Hollydale Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90039 (213) 66s-21e2
Davao Lodge No. 149 Treasurer home address
3791 Fleetwood Dr. San Bruno, CA 94066 (415) 583-1335
work address
PUC Accounting 425 Mason St.,6th Flr. San Francisco, CA 94102 (415) s23-24e5 '-
VALLE, HERMINIGILDO V.'BOBOT"
home address
VALLE, LEON V. P.M.
Gramercy Lodge No. 537 New York, N Y
3791 Fleetwood Dr. San Bruno, CA 94066 (415) 583-0841
Davao Lodge No. 149
(PREDTLtN)
home address
3791 Fleetwood Dr. San Bruno, CA 94066 (415) 583-1335
work address
L.M. Guererro St. Davao City, Phils. 8000
7-45-02
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lloilo-Kalantiao Lodge No. 187
WILLKOM, GERALD O. (JANE) home
YAP, JESUS ENG CHU
(coRAzoN)
address 27870 Ormond
Ave. Hayward, CA 94544 (s10) 786-3239
JR. -
work addresses
Past Master-Toril Lodge No. 208
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Richmond Stationeries 609 Clement St. San Francisco, CA 94118 (41s) 668-7882
Visayan Educational Supply Bolton St. Davao City, Phils. 8000. (82) 6-37-88
Hail, Grand Lodge of Masons (Grand Lodge of the Philippines March)
From uest to mst we journey ln search of the ancient uord Althortgh the way be thorny
Our Free utill and Fill accord.
O Hail Grancl Lodge of Manns Most Worshipfttl is thy state
All Great Architect of Henaen Thy temple ue hild toith hnnds Tlrc labor of the brethren Fttlfill all thy wondrous Plnns.
O Hail Grand Lodge of Mnsons Most Worshipful is thy reign O'er all four horizons Thy mnndate is sooereign.
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men of God and reasons
Will knock at thy Pearly Gate. O Hnil Grnnd Loilge of Mnsons MostWorshipftil is thy name Lik laaels andTttrth emblazons in History's Book of Fame O Hail, O Hail.
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What is a Mason? A Mason is a MAN and a BROTHER whose TRUSTis in GOD. He meets you onthe LE\IEL and acts upon the SQUARE. Truth is his COMPASS and he is ever PLUMB, He has true GRIP on all that is RITE. He is loyal to his OBDER and whatever his DEGREE, he is I|{A,STER of himself. In the LODGE of Life he wear,s unstained the white LAMBSKIN of Innocence. From his INITIATION as an ENTERED APPRENTICE he travels ever EAST toward the LIGHT of 1VISDOM until he receives the final the DIYINE PA,SSWORDthat admits him into the INEFFABLE
PRESENCE OF THE ETERNAL SUPREME GRAND IVIA,STER OF THE UNTVERSE
GOD.
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MASONRY IN SPIRIT AND IN DEED The ttreme for the Masonic year 1993-1994 aims to create a complete Mason of all the brethren of the Grand lodge. It zeros in on the individual mason on how well he has learned his lessons in Masonry and how aptly those lessons in all his actuations and pronouncements. In shbrt, it is intdrn-alizing and practicing Masonry.
Today, I see in the Lodges and the many places I have been to, our Masonic Obligations and tenets modified and circumvented rendering them ineffective. As its effects, we see'Masons asserting themselves in their desire to be recognized and build reputations as "Kingmakers" and powerblocks to reckon with during the election of a new set of Lodge officers. This breeds factionalism and a schism among our ranks--a condition manifesting itself in the "Black Balling" of candidates rccommended by other groups or the birth of new lodges or districts when two opposing parties cannot meet to agree. Today, we have constituted more lodges but our general membership growth remains static. One need not be a doctor to diagnose the seriousness of this malady. We see our fraternity being slowly drawn into the sphere of materialism and furthet cheapened by the acs of a few of our misinformed brothers.
Beforethe chimes of death toll for our masonic ideals and teachings.......
Before our fraternity becomes one for the "all and sundry".......
LET US ALL SHAPE UP! Let us put our Masonic tenets first in every thought and action lest we err and commit acts we might later regret. Irt us be circumspect in our conduct and whenever possible, be reminded to use our Illasonic compass always. Let us keep ourselves well tiled so that no unworthy thoughts and actions may emanate from our person causing a strain in our harmonious relations as brothers.
A painter conjures in his mind, the picture he intends to depict on his canvass. The picture, whether bad or good in the beholders'eye is ultimately a reflection of himself. Masons can paint a good or a bad picture in the community. Brother what picture are you painting?
@aa,Decrua.laa.
Eaara
(MASONRY tN SPtRtT AND tN DEED)