the SEPTEMBER 2014 ISSUE

TROWEL

PAGKAKAISA LODGE NO. 282 , F.& A.M.

BRO ALI PEEK OF PAGKAKAISA LODGE NO. 282

TESTIMONIAL DINNER

DART CHAMPION 2ND RUNNER-UP BOWLING DDGM’S CUP BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT NCR-G SPORTSFEST FOR BOWLING, BILLIARD, AND DART AT SM SOUTHMALL, LAS PINAS CITY

BRO YAHYA YUSUP BRO ARNEL F PILAPIL BRO NOEL F YUMUL DART CHAMPION JW NORWARE V. TAMBARA & BRO YAHYA B. YUSUP VW Oliver V. Yabut, Junior Grand Lecturer PAGE 22 ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICERS SEPT ISSUE SEPT ISSUE PAGE 3

GRAND LODGE OFFICERS MASONIC DISTRICT NCR-G OFFICERS WORSHIPFUL MASTER’S Editorial Board MESSAGE

WM Gabriel C. Comia, Jr. WB Gabriel C. Comia, Jr. Adviser Worshipful Master

VW Anel F. Pilapil Editor-in-Chief Dearest Brethren of Pagkakaisa Lodge No. 282 Greetings to All. Contributors VW Herbert P. Quimpo In line with the programs of the District, below is the sched- WB Anfres S. Ramos ule of activities that transpired and to be undertaken during the month of September 2014. GRAND MASTER MW ALAN LA MADRID PURISIMA VW Manuel Luis P. Idquival WM Gabriel C. Comia, Jr.

DEPUTY GRAND MASTER RW TOMAS G. RENTOY, III District Deputy Grand Master Bro Mark Anthony A. Pilapil We have participated and have shown our skill and “husay SENIOR GRAND WARDEN RW VOLTAIRE T. GAZMIN ______JUNIOR GRAND WARDEN RW ABRAHAM N. TOLENTINO at galling” and sportsmanship in various tournaments. Kudos District Grand Lecturers GRAND TREASURER MW Rudyardo Bunda VW Emmanuel R. Bravo VW Arnel F. Pilapil Pagkakaisa ! GRAND SECRETARY MW Danilo D. Angeles VW Johny S.. Camba VW Perfecto M. Pascua International th VW Norman T. Tagum VW Jorge A. Manaog USA  09 August 2014, NCR G District Convention in-line with Asst Grand Treasurer VW Gamaliel E. Sarte WB Epifanio A. Alcantara Edict 268 with King Solomon Lodge No. 150, as host Asst Grand Secretary VW Ferdinando G. Sevilla Grand Lodge Inspectors VW Severino P. Estrella lodge; Grand Auditor VW Rico E. Puno WI Yeshter Donn P. Baccay WI Sandro Jay C. Tafalla  17th August 2014, Opening of Basketball Tournament Grand Chaplain VW Samuel P. Fernandez Canada WI Edito C. Granada WI Isabelo R. Banez 1V with Muog Lodge No. 89, as lead lodge; Grand Orator VW Inocencio B. Sagun, Jr. WI Restituto M. Alcantara WI Dennis G. Burcer Bro Gregorio R. Peregrin, Jr. th Grand marshall VW Manolo M. Mercado WI Renato N. Narag WI Orlando M. Santiago Australia  24 August 2014, our District Bowling tournament with Grand Historian VW Alejo C. Antonio WI Florendo F. Regis WI Stanley B. Resurrecion Bro Arthur S. Callanta Las Pinas Lodge No. 332 at SM South Mall Las Pinas, as Senior Grand Deacon VW Andres Merlin M. Bernardo WI Ramon C. Cabal WI Raymond Fernandez ————————- lead lodge; Junior Grand Deacon VW Reynaldo J. Pine, Jr.  11th September 2014, Golf Tournament at Navy Golf Grand Standard Bearer VW Virgilio O. Domingo DISTRICT COUNCIL OFFICERS Club with Kagitingan Lodge No. 286, as lead lodge; Grand Sword Bearer VW Roberto B. Fajardo Chairman VW Manuel Luis P. Idquival, DDGM Photographers Grand Bible Bearer VW Hernani T. Barrios Vice Chairman VW Arnel F. Pilapil, DGL Bro Benjamin D. Ilaga  26th September 2014, NCR Multi-District Convention in Senior Grand Lecturer VW Juanito B. Vano, Jr. Treasurer VW Edgardo M. Magpantay, PDGL ______Puerto Princesa, Palawan; Senior Grand Steward VW Marionito DC Pacheco Secretary VW Xerxes S. Coronado, PDGL Junior Grand Steward VW Pablo S. Chu Auditor VW Hernani B. Lopez, PDDGM Congratulations to our Lodge, most especially to the Players Grand Pursulvant VW Napoleon R. Estilles Chaplain Rev Bro Michael Xavier A. Arevalo Official Monthly Publication as well as the Supporters who contributed financial and ma- Grand Organist VW Rolen C. Paulino Pagkakaisa Lodge No. 282 Grand Tyler VW Roberto L. Morales 282 Acacia St., terial resources. Junior Grand Lecturers Belisario Subdivision NCR Soutth VW Edwin P. Costes Pulang Lupa, Las Pinas City Thank you and more Power. God Bless Us All. NCR North VW Oliver V. Yabut VW Roseller M. Malabanan Fraternally, WM Gabriel C. Comia, Jr. Worshipful Master PAGE 4 SEPT ISSUE SEPT ISSUE PAGE 21

AGENDA - SEPTEMBER STATED MEETING STATED MEETINGS ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICERS

BATONG BUHAY LODGE NO. 27 Opening of the Lodge 6:00 PM . Liquidation Report Every 3rd Fiday of the Month– 6PM Reception of Dignitaries Reading of the Grand Lodge Circulars and Edicts Jacobo Zobel Masonic Temple, Makati City WORSHIPFUL MASTER WM GABRIEL C. COMIA, JR. ———————————— SENIOR WARDEN BRO NOEL F. YUMUL Presentation of the Flag Masonic Education MUOG LODGE NO. 89 JUNIOR WARDEN BRO NORWARE V. TAMBARA Every 3rd Saturday of the Month– 6PM TREASURER VW HERBERT P. QUIMPO, CDGL . Singing of Philippine National Anthem . DGL Time Bgy San Dionisio, Paranaque City SECRETARY VW ARNEL F. PILAPIL - Panunumpa sa Watawat ng Pilipinas VW Emmanuel E. Bravo, DGL ———————————————- AUDITOR VW JORGE A. MANAOG, DGL KING SOLOMON LODGE NO. 150 CHAPLAIN BRO CESAR T. GERENTE . Singing of Grand Lodge March New Business: Every 2nd Monday of the Month– 6PM MARSHALL BRO JOHN GLENN A. SIGUAN Welcome Address . District Activities for the month of September Jacobo Zobel Masonic Temple, Makati City SENIOR DEACON BRO MARK ANTHONY A. PILAPIL ———————————————- JUNIOR DEACON BRO ROMMEL D. TRIJO . Acknowledgement of Past Masters Blood Letting Project by October JACOBO ZOBEL MEM LODGE NO. 202 HISTORIAN BRO CARMELO M. MENDOZA Every 3rd Monday of the Month– 6PM ORATOR BRO DEXTER C. VERSOLA Reading of Minutes of the Previous Stated Certificate of Recognition Jacobo Zobel Masonic Temple, Makati City STANDARD BEARER BRO ANTHONY S. ALISING & Special Meetings Birthday Celebrants /Wedding Anniversaries ———————————————- ALMONER BRO ARNOLD C. DUGAS PAGKAKAISA LODGE NO. 282 SENIOR STEWARD BRO BENJAMIN D. ILAGA Reading of the Financial Reports Bag of Fraternal Assistance Every 2nd Saturday of the Month– 6PM Pagkakaisa Masonic Temple, Las Pinas City JUNIOR STEWARD BRO ALLEN P. LEABAN . Secretaries Financial Report Other Matters: ———————————————- LECTURER BRO CRASSIUS C. PASCUAL KAGITINGAN LODGE NO. 286 SWORD BEARER BRO NORMAN A. ADRIANO . Treasurer's Financial report . Acknowledgement of Visiting Brethren Every 2nd Tuesday of the Month– 6PM ORGANIST BRO RONILO R. CAPISPISAN . Almoner's Financial Report DDGM Message Jacobo Zobel Masonic Temple, Makati City TYLER WB FLORENDO F. REGIS ———————————————- HARMONY OFFICER VW ISIDRO P. BANARIA, PDDGM Committee Report VW Manuel Luis P. Idquival, DDGM GEN ARTEMIO RICARTE LODGE NO. 322 Every 3rd Wednesday of the Month– 6PM . Sports Committee Retirement of the Flag COMMITTEE CHAIRMANSHIP Jacobo Zobel Masonic Temple, Makati City . Sunshine Closing of the Lodge ———————————————- CUSTODIAN OF WORK & RITUALS WB ANDRES S. RAMOS PALANYAG LODGE NO. 323 WAYS AND MEANS VW ROSEADEL A. OCBINA, PJGS . Custodian of Work Fellowship/Testimonial Dinner Every 2ndFiday of the Month– 6PM YOUTH AND SPORTS BRO SIMPLICIO R. YUTERO, JR. . Multi-district Conventiom - Director of Ceremonies King Solomon Garden, BFRV, Las Pinas City TEMPLE AND BUILDING BRO JOSEFINO TRINIDAD ———————————————- PUBLICATION, LODGE RECORDS Bills for Payment LAS PINAS LODGE NO. 332 Every 1st Friday of the Month– 6PM & ARCHIVE VW ARNEL F. PILAPIL, DGL King Solomon Garden, BFRV, Las Pinas City DISTRICT GRAND LINE OFFICERS ——————————————- MASONIC DISTRICT NCR-G WENCESLAO TRINIDAD MEM LODGE NO. THE TRECE MARTIREZ 365 DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTER VW MANUEL LUIS P. IDQUIVAL Every 4th Fiday of the Month– 6PM DISTRICT GRAND LECTURERS VW ARNEL F. PILAPIL The official publication of MD NCR-G “ The Jacobo Zobel Masonic Temple, Makati City VW EMMANUEL R. BRAVO ———————————————- VW JOHNY S. CAMBA Trece Martirez” Newsletter was revived by HADJI ABDUL BAGUI RASUL MEM LODGE NO. 393 VW PERFECTO M. PASCUA VW Manuel Luis P. Idquival, DDGM. Every 4th Monday of the Month– 6PM VW NORMAN T. TAGUM Jacobo Zobel Masonic Temple, Makati City VW JORGE A. MANAOG From his Message: ———————————————- GRAND LODGE INSPECTOR MUNTINLUPA LODGE U.D. Every 3rd Fiday of the Month– 6PM “My special thanks also to “Pagkakaisa Lodge Victoria Homes, Muntinlupa City No. 282”, its WM Gabriel Comia, Jr. and Secre- tary VW Arnel Pilapil, for spear-heading the re- vival and re-issuance of our District Newsletter, and to our District Secretary VW Xerxez Coro- nado, who is always there to assist and serve, too.” PAGE 20 SEPT ISSUE SEPT ISSUE PAGE 5 COUNCIL OF PAST MASTERS COMMITTEE REPORT 1988 VW NORBERTO A. SAN MATEO, JR., PDGL 2001 VW LORETO R. VILLANUEVA, PDGL + 1989 VW DANILO S. TOBIAS, PDGL 2002 VW MICHAEL V. CASIPIT, PDGL 1990 VW GREGORIO M. CAMILING, JR., PDDGM 2003 VW JAMES S. DE GUZMAN, PDGL SPORTS ACTIVITIES CUSTODIAN OF WORK AND RITUAL 1991 VW ISIDRO P. BANARIA, PDDGM 2004 VW SEVERINO P. ESTRELLA, PDGL 1992 -93 VW WILFREDO N. DELLOSO, PDGL 2005 VW QUIRINO S. CALONZO, PDGL 1993-94 MW ROBERTO Q. PAGOTAN, PGM 2006 WB RIZALDY S. MATITO, PGLI DDGM’S CUP BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT 1st Degree Conferral upon: Bro Dainis Amu- 1995 VW DANILO D. LIM, PJGL 2007 WB EPIFANIO A. ALCANTARA, JR., PGLI guis, Bro Gideon Genato, , Bro Francis Decena 1996 VW ALFREDO B. ESPINO, PDDGM 2008 VW HERBERT P. QUIMPO, CDGL Pagkakaisa Lodge No. 282 joined the DDGM’s 1997 VW FELIX D. MENDOZA, PDGL 2009 VW JORGE A. MANAOG, DGL Cup Basketball Tournament Opening Ceremo- on Aug. 23, 2014 1998 VW ELIAS J. DELOS SANTOS, PDGL 2010 WB ORLANDO M. SANTIAGO, PGLI ny held at Camp Aguinaldo on August 17, 2nd Degree Conferral was conducted upon Bro 1999 VW FERNANDO M. RODAS, PDGL 2011 VW ARNEL F. PILAPIL, DGL 2000 VW RODEADEL A. OCBINA, PJGS 2012 WB HERIBERTO D. TIU, PM 2014 Sunday which was lead by District Offic- Karlo Cortez, Bro Camlon Nazdoman, and Bro 2013 WB FLORENDO F. REGIS, GLI ers VW Manuel Luis P. Idquival, DDGM; VW Glenn Quinay on Aug 16, 2014 Arnel F. Pilapil, DGL; VW Hernani Lopez, PDGL; This was spearheaded by Muog Lodge No. 89. REGULAR MEMBERS First game won by Pagkakaisa Lodge No. 202 DISTRICT ACTIVITIES against General Ricarte Lodge No. 322. ABING, ROLITO A. DELOS SANTOS, ELIAS J. MARTINEZ, EDGARDO A. SALES, ROBERT B. ADRIANO, NORMAN A. DELLOSO, WILFREDO N. MATITO, JOSE RIZALDY S. SAMPAGA, GLENN C. MD NCR-G District Convention was held on ALCALA, WINFREDO A. DIMAANO, EMMANUEL MEJIAS JR., VICENTE T. SANTIAGO, ORLANDO M. MD SPORTSFEST BOWLING, BILLIARD AND DART ALCANTARA, EPIFANIO A. DIOKNO, BAYAN E. MENDOZA, CARMELO M. August 9, 2014 at Jacobo Masonic Temple SANTOS, JESSE G. TOURNAMENT at SM SOUTHMALL ALISING, ANTHONY S. DUGAS, ARNOLD C. MENDOZA, FELIX D. SANTOS, JESSE CHRISS V. and attended by all the Lodges for the Elec- ALZAGA, DANIEL C. DUREN, FERDINAND S. MILLAN, CHRISTOPHER R. SIERRA, REONEL B. Pagkakaisa Lodge No. 282 was awarded tion of the Nominated Junior Grand Warden. ATANACIO, ENRIQUE S. EDRALIN, FAUSTINO T. MIYASHITA, SHIGETO K. SIGUAN, GLENN A. Champion on the Dart Category. 2nd Runner VW Danilo D. Lim, PJGL and Past Master of ATENCIO, JESUS RICO D. ESPINO, ALFREDO B. MORELOS, RALPH LAUREN V. SILVAN, RICHMOND B. ATENDIDO, HILARIO A. ESPIRITU, RENE L. NACIONAL, IAN GREG I. SOMREMISANA, ROMMEL P. Up on the Bowling. The event was spearhead- Pagkakaisa Lodge No. 282 won the election AUSTRIA, ARTHUR I. ESPLANA, RAYMOND C. NAVIDAD, REY MARC R. SOLERO, MARLO N. ed by Las Pinas Lodge No. 332 together with VW Fernando Pacua, DGL AUSTRIA, BEN O. ESTRELLA, SEVERINO P. OCBINA, ROSEADEL A. SOLIS, BERNABE AUGUSTUS BACALLA, ARNOLD L. FABIAN, CHARLES P. ORTIZ, FRANKLIN O. SULIT, JANDALE I. Likewise, all the Lodges presented their com- BAGASIN, JEREMIAS, B. FERNANDEZ, ANTHONY L. ORTUA, ORLANDO R. TABA, ALGEN A. pleted activites, charity programs, and accom- BAGASIN, JOEL B. FLORES, SIMEON F. PACIFICO, ANTONIO B. TABANCURA, LITO S. CHARITY AND OUTREACH PROGRAM plishments. BALUYOT, EFREN P. GALVEZ, WILLIAM G. PAGADOR, HAROUN C. TAMBARA, NORWARE V. BANARIA, ISIDRO P. GATBONTON, MANOLO G. PAGOTAN, ROBERTO Q. TILAON, JERIC M. BASAS, JULIUS S. GERENTE, CESAR T. PASCUAL, CRASSIUS C. TIU, HERIBERTO D. BEJOSANO, MICHAEL PAULINE C. GO, JAE D. PAZ, DARWIN CLARK B. TOBIAS, SEBASTIAN B. BUNO SR, CONSTANTINO B. GONZALEZ, FEDERICO S. PEEK, ALBERT H. TOLENTINO, ROWEN S. A monetary token of appreciation was VW Arnel F. Pilapil, DGL was nomi- CABUHAT, FRANCIS FROILAN C. GRIJALDO, CARLITO U. PEREGRIN JR., GREGORIO H. TORRES JR., ERNESTO C. extended by Pagkakaisa Lodge No. 282 nated as District Deputy Grand CALLANTA, ARTHUR S. GUEVARRA, PROTOM E. PILAPIL, ARNEL F. TRIJO, ROMMEL D. through the courtesy of VW Arnel F. Pi- CALONZO, QUIRINO S. ILAGA, BENJAMIN D. PILAPIL, MARK ANTHONY A. TRINIDAD, ELPEDIO Y. Master for the 2015-2016 CAPISPISAN, RONILO R. JAUCIAN, CARL JOSEPH P. PRIETO, GERARD G. TRINIDAD, JOSEFINO R. lapil, DGL to Jason Chiba for being a good CARISCAL, YUL P. LARA, DANILO QUIMPO, HERBERT P UY, RAMON L. concerned citizen of Belisario Subdivision CAISIPIT, MICHAEL V. LAZO ll, ERIC A. RADOVAN, ANTONIO M. VALDEHUESA, MARJON L. CASISON, EDGAR M. LEABAN, ALLEN JOSEPH P. RAFUSON, MEDEL R. by helping the Brethren to locate the VALENZUELA, ARNOLD P. In a resolution made at the District CHAVEZ, MICHAEL G. LEYSON, JAN CLYDE A. RAYMUNDO JR., GREGORION S. VERSOLA, DEXTER C. whereabouts that lead to the arrest of the CIRIACO, GODOFREDO T. LIM, DANILO D. RED. ARIEL REBANCOS VIGO, RICARDO L. Convention last August 9, 2014, It CHANCO, TYRONE LUNA, MICHAEL E. REGIS, FLORENDO F. VILLAMOR, JONATHAN D. notorious side mirror gang . COMIA JR, GABRIEL C. LUZTRE, GERARDO H. RELANO, MICHAEL ANGELO A. VILLANUEVA, OLIVER A. was moved and seconded that VW COT-OM, FERNANDO F. MADRID, LEONARDO N. REYES JR., SALVADOR T. VILLARUEL, RYAN P. DAGUDAG, ALFONSO P. MAHINAY, JOSE RAYNIL B. REYES, SHERWIN B. VILORIA, NELSON S. Arnel F. Pilapil, DGL incumbent of DAGUMAN, JOSE G. MALIWAT, JONATHAN D. ROBLES, MICHAEL B. YUMUL, NOEL F. MD NCR_G , be as one of the nom- DAVID JR., RICARDO A. MANAOG, JORGE A. RODAS, FERNANDO M. YUSUP, YAHYA B. DE GUZMAN, JAMES S. MANONGDO, RYAN L. RODAS, JOSEPH R. YUTERO JR., SIMPLICIO R. inees for the position of District DE GUZMAN, MICHAEL S. MANTAL, CARMELITO D. ROSALES, ROSAURO J. DE LEON, JUAN PAOLO B. MARIANO, RICARDO S. SABAL, SAMID A. Deputy Gand Master of MD NCR-G by the year 2015-16. This was HONORARY MEMBERS approved by VW Manuel Luis P. VW MANUEL LUIS P. IDQUIVAL, DDGM Inquival, DDGM. VW HORACIO GONZALEZ, PDDGM WB ANDRES S. RAMOS, PM

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RECOGNITION TRESTLE BOARD

A. FELLOWCRAFTS C. FOR 1ST DEGREE CONFERRAL QUINAY, GLEN PNP PABONITA, SAM PNP, LT COL NASDOMAN, CAMLON PNP, LT Col D. FOR BALLOTING CORTEZ, KARLO TOYOTA ILAGA, ALEN Feb-2013 Shell ANDULAN, BRYAN Jan-2013 PNP, Capt B. ENTERED APPRENTICE MASONS RICARDO, ARNEL Jan-2013 Seaman MANLAPAZ. JEFFREY PNP IGNACIO, ROLANDO.JR Jun-2013 Businessman VW ISIDRO P. BANARIA, PDDGM VW QUIRINO S. CALONZO, PDGL MAGLEO, ROMMEL PNP , LT COL GARCIA. MARLON Aug-2013 Businessman COMMODORE OF THE PHIL NAVY (RET) COMMANDER AFPRESCOM, GENERAL (RET) AMUGUIS, DAINIS PNP, CAPT BAGIS, AYAN S. Feb 2014 PAF 1st Lt. DECENA, FRANCIS PNP,PO3 SUNE, HELMAR A. June 2014 PNP PO1 GENATO, GIDEO NAIA CRUZ, ERINN T. July 2014 Pharmacist TOTAL = 17

BRO ROWEN S. TOLENTINO BRO EFREN P. BALUYOT COLONEL, PHIL ARMY COLONEL, PHIL ARMY PAGE 18 SEPT ISSUE SEPT ISSUE PAGE 7

ENLIGHTENMENT BY WB ANDRES S. RAMOS, PM RECOGNITION

WHERE CAN YOU FIND PEACE? quiet calmness in one of the attributes of the immortality within you. When you worry, there Peace emanates from soul and is the sacred inner is a static coming through our mind radio. environment in which the happiness unfolds. God song is the song of calmness. Nervous- ness is the static, calmness is the voice of Through meditation one can experience a stable, God speaking to you trough the radio of the silent inner peace that can be a permanently soothing background for all harmonious or tri- soul. alsome activities demanded by life’s responsibili- Nervousness is the handmaiden of change ties. Lasting happiness lies in maintaining this and death. When you are calm, even death evenly peaceful state of mind. Everything you do cannot frighten you, for you know you are should be done with peace. That is the best medi- God. cine for your body, mind and soul. It the most Calmness is the living breath of God’s immor- wonderful way to live. tality. The more you feel peace in meditation, There is a cause for stress. Calmness is the ideal the more closer you are to God. He moves state in which we should receive all life experienc- nearer and nearer to you the deeper you en- es. Nervousness is the opposite of calmness and ter into meditation, the peace of meditation its prevalence today makes it very nearly a world is the language and embracing comfort of disease. The best cure of nervousness is the culti- God. BRO ERNESTO C. TORRES, JR. vation of calmness. One who is naturally calm BRO PSUPT CARLITO U. GRIJALDO Learn to live in that eternal happiness and COLONEL, PHIL ARMY does not lose his sense of reason, justice, or hu- peace which is God. PROMOTED TO POLICE SUPERINTENDENT mor under any circumstances. Make life an enjoyable experience of the Poise iss a beautiful quality. We should pattern soul. our life by a triangular guide. Calmness and sweet- Practice eve minded calmness all the time. ness are the two sides, the base is happiness Become a King, an absolute Monarch, of your whether one acts quickly or slowly, in solitude or own mental realm of calmness. Let nothing in the busy minds of men, his center should be disturb your peaceful kingdom of calmness peaceful, poise. Christ is an example of that ideal. night and day. Carry with you the joy of peace Everywhere, in demonstrated peace. He passed of God which passeth all understanding. through conceivable test without losing his poise. This even mindedness when maintained be- Live in the divine consciousness of your soul. We yond deep meditation, removes the boredom, are soul –eternal, immediate-made in God’s im- disappointments, and sorrow from every life, age of immortal bliss. Our lives should continuous- making it instead a very interesting and en- ly reflect that ever new self. I never let anyone joyable experience of the soul. take away my inner happiness, and you too should learn that art of intrepid soul living yjat can smile - - - away whatever trouble may come. WB Andres S. Ramos, PM, presently the Cus- The true state of the self, the soul is bless, wis- todian of Work and Ritual is a practitioner of dom, love, peace. It is to be happy that no matter Eastern Philosophy and Meditation, a Yogi what you are doing you enjoy it. Isn’t that much and a Vegetarian. better than to blunder through the world like a He was born when the Sun was in Aquarius restless demon, unable to find satisfaction in any in the Year of the Metal Goat of the Chinese things. Zodiac. BRO P/CINSP MARLO N. SOLERO BRO P/INSP MEDEL R. RAFUSON Calmness is the breath of immortality. SERVICES AND ACHIEVEMENTS PROMOTED TO POLICE INSPECTOR Those who deeply meditate feel a wonderful inner PAGE 8 SEPT ISSUE SEPT ISSUE PAGE 17

RECOGNITION SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAY CELEBRANTS

-Graduated at Philippine Air Force Col- HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRETHREN: lege of Aeronautics in 1991 01: BRO. FERNANDO F. COT-OM - Public Safety basic recruit course in 20: WB MANOLO G. GATBONTON, PM 1996 20: BRO. CARMELO M. MENDOZA - Public safety officers orientation course 25: BRO. SHIGETO K. MIYASHITA in 1999 - counter hijacking training in 2001 25: BRO. TYRONE R. CHANCO -basic pilot ground training 25: BRO. REY MARC R. NAVIDAD - Anti trafficking in person in 2007 28: BRO. SALVADOR T. REYES, JR. -intelligence officers course -hostage negotiation in 2010 BIRTHDAY SISTER: - Logistics management course in 2013 HAPPY 01: SISTER CATHERINE H. BEJOSANO

12: SISTER HELEN CASIPIT AWARDS: -kasanayan award 29: SISTER LEONORA P. QUIMPO -papuri award 29: SISTER JOHANNA K. GALVEZ -pagllingkod sa luzon award PSUPT MARJON LEGARDE VALDEHUESA HAPPY WEDDING ANNIVERSARY: "Jon" PROMOTED TO POLICE SUPERINTEN- 20: BRO. ERIC & SISTER IMELDA LAZO Born on 04 April 1970 and raised in Caga- DENT ON MAY 2, 2014 yan de Oro city.

MASONIC HUMOR PERSONAL: EDUCATION: Wife- analyn futalan valdehuesa Elementary in Agusan Elementary School. A man is walking through the recreation ground of his local park when he notices a huge High School at St Mary's High school in Daughter- jacquie -grade 1 Benedictine fight in full fury on the football pitch he is passing. Misamis Oriental. "What's going on?", he asks a spectator watching from the side-lines. Graduated college at Philippine Air Force FREEMASONRY The other replies "It's a match between the Masons and the Knights of St Columbus." "What's the score?" asks the first man. College of Aeronautics in 1991. Became 3rd degree mason in 2005 "I don't know, it's a secret.

* * * CAREER: Joined the philippine National Police in A ragged tramp stopped a Mason on his way home from the lodge and asked him for 1996 and Became a police officer in 1999. money for food. “I’ll do better than that!” said the Mason. “Come into the pub, and I’ll buy you a drink!” “Thank you!” said the beggar. “But I’ve never drunk and I never will!” “Well, positions held: let me buy you some cigarettes then!” said the Mason. “No, thanks!” said the tramp, “I’ve -Logistics Officer of PNP AVSEGROUP never smoked and I never will!” “Okay”, said the Mason. “Come back to the lodge with me -operations officer and I’ll see you get a meal!” “No, thanks”, said the man. “I’ve never entered a masonic -admin officer lodge and I never will!” “Right, then”, said the Mason “Will you please come home with -intelligence officer me and meet my wife!” “Why?” asked the tramp. “Well”, said the Mason. “I just want her to see what happens to a guy who doesn’t drink, doesn’t smoke and hasn’t joined the Schoolling/training: Masons!”

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MYSTIC CORNER BY VW Herbert P. Quimpo, PM,CDGL FEATURE

Operations Officer in Quezon and Bicol

Chief, Research and Special Studies Branch, Office of the Civil Military Operations, OJ7, AFP Silence, Operations Officer RP-US Balikatan Exercises 2001 A FRIEND OF A BUSY LIFE Operations Officer in East Timor under United Nations Force 2001 to 2002 Intelligence Officer, Mindanao / Luzon Attachment to the Australian Army in 2004 Chief, Office of the Army Public Affairs and Spokesperson 2006 to 2007 Colonel Ernesto Castro-Torres Jr “Jun” Chief, Armed Forces of the Philippines Public Affairs Office and Spokes- person 2007 to 2009 Mother Lodge: Pagkakaisa Lodge No. 282 National Disaster Coordinating Council Spokesperson in 2009

Chief, Civil Affairs Division, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Civil If you are alone and direct your thought to your inner self, then you will find si- Born on 26 Jan 1967 and raised in Manila by Iloca- Military Operations, AFP in 2010 no parents. lence around you. Assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence, G2 of Mechanized Infantry Elementary and High School education at University Division 2011 of Santo Tomas. Completed 2yrs of Engineering at Battalion Commander, 3rd Mechanized Infantry Battalion 2011 to It is like the soundless valley in the early morning sun full of greeneries. UST prior to joining the Philippine MIlitary Academy in 1985. 2013 It is like the ocean after the storm. Position : Executive Assistant to the Commanding Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations, G3 of 7th Infantry Division 2013 It is like with your friends in a conversation, wherein in a few moments there is General of the Philippine Army Awards : always stillness around you. Training : (Military and Civilian) Distinguished Service Star Medals Graduated at Philippine Military Academy in 1989, Outstanding Achievement Medal It is like in the desert after an evening bonfire. BS Military Science Gawad sa Kaunlaran Medals Pistol and Rifle Marksmanship Trainors’ Course Bronze Cross Medals Go deeply and you will start to hear the beatings of your heart and Special Operations Training Silver Wing Medal Airborne Training nothingness will communicate to the Great One. Military Merit Medals Intelligence Course Military Commendation Medals Your inner self will be feed with spiritual food. Then Peace will manifest within Master of Science in Mathematics DLSU - 1994 United Nations Medal you. Basic and Advance Armor Courses Sagisag ng Ulirang Kawal Medals Training Development Course – Royal Military Civic Action Medals “Peace be unto you!” College (Australia) - 2004 Mindanao Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal Doctrine Development Course - Royal Military Col- Luzon Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal lege (Australia)- 2004 Master in Military Arts and Science – Fort Leaven- Combat Kagitingan Badge * * * worth, Kansas - 2011 Presidential Unit Citation Badges Editors Note: Command and General Staff Course – Fort Leaven- Parachutist Badge About the Author worth, Kansas, USA - 2011 VW Herbert P. Quimpo,CDGL is a contributor in the Cabletow Magazine published by the Grand Lodge of Free Marksmanship Badge and Accepted Masons of the Philippines. Positions held : Adjutant General Service Badge He was awarded an Outstanding District Grand Lecturer of the entire Philippine Jurisdiction given at ANCOM Platoon leader and Company Commander in Min- Public Affairs Badge 2013 in Iloilo City. danao 1989 to 1992 Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation Ribbon He is a 32º KCCH Scottish Rite Mason of the Manila Bodies, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Freemasonry, Academic Instructor, Tactical Officer, and Registrar Valley of Ermita, Orient of Manila. at Philippine Military Academy 1994 to 1997 Plaques and Certificates of Appreciation and Recognition from A Wise Master of the 18th Degree of Manu Chapter of Rose Croix, A&A.S.R. various government and civilian agencies and organizations. Practitioner of Eastern Mysticsm, Healing, Company Commander in Bicol

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FEATURE FEATURE pervision of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, OJ3. From 2003 to 2009, he was able to serve as In a recent newspaper article, Alejandro Lichauco described him “as one of the military figures today that so powerfully represents the face administrative officer, operations and training of- of integrity and valor expected of the Nation’s soldier.” He added that ficer, and assistant chief of the Center. His responsi- “Danny Lim represents moral rectitude in the Armed Forces.” bilities included the supervision and monitoring of The roots of newly promoted Brig. Gen. Danilo Lim can be traced to the effective implementation of the different SOT Xiamen, China, formerly Amoy. His father married a girl from Bohol but concepts of the AFP and he directly worked in the Danny, as he is called by both friends and detractors, was born and formulation of the SOT in White Area Concept. He raised in Solano, Nueva Vizcaya. He is the youngest of five brothers. also commanded two (2) battalions: the 4th Mecha- He finished elementary and high school in Solano with flying colors. nized Infantry Battalion in Lanao Del Norte in Minda- He was in his first year at UP when he took the entrance exams to the nao and Army Aviation Battalion in Ft. Magsaysay, Philippine Military Academy. He topped the exams. Nueva Ecija. VW DANILO D. LIM Past Master, Pagkakaisa Lodge No. 282 , 1995 While a plebe, he took the entrance exam to the US Military Academy On logistics assignments, he was able to serve as a Past Junior Grand Lecturer, MWGLP at West Point, one of the world’s premier military academies. He Company, Battalion, Brigade and eventually Division topped the exams. Logistics Officer of the Light Armor Division of the EDUCATION BRO EFREN P. BALUYOT After graduation, he returned to the country, took the Scout Ranger Philippine Army. Now, he is presently serving as the Raised: December 28, 1998 *UP College Admission Test (UPCAT) Topnotcher Course where he graduated not only No. 1 but also led his team in Chief, Logistics Management Division of the Office *UP Diliman (University Scholar- BS Chemical Engineering) registering the only encounter of the class during their test mission. He Mother Lodge: Pagkakaisa Lodge No. 282 of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, J4. *Philippine Military Academy Class Topnotcher opted to be assigned to Jolo after that. He commanded the forward Promoted: Colonel, PA *United States Military Academy (West Point) Graduate Recon Unit of the 1st Infantry (Tabak) Division in Sulu where his name AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS *Command and General Staff College Class Topnotcher became a byword due to his combat exploits. He was wounded twice COL EFREN P BALUYOT (GSC) PA *Scout Ranger Course (Graduated No. 1 out of 140) in combat. Chief, Logistics Management Division He has received many recognitions and apprecia- *US Infantry School, Fort Benning, Georgia, USA (Graduated No. 1) Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Logis- tions both from the military and the civilian sectors. Then AFP chief Gen. Romeo Espino noticed this officer and promptly tics, J4 He is a recipient of one (1) Distinguished Service GOOD LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE directed GHQ to transfer then Lt. Lim to his alma mater, PMA, for *DEPUTY COMMISSIONER FOR INTELLIGENCE - BUREAU OF CUS- instructor duty. He stayed for a few years then packed his bags again Armed Forces of the Philippines Star, several Military Merit Medals and Bronze Cross TOMS for the US to take up the Advanced Infantry Course at the Infantry Medals, Military Commendation Medals, Luzon- MILITARY CAREER -The leader in the cleansing of this corruption-ridden agency School in Fort Benning, Georgia. He not only topped the course but Visayas-Mindanao Campaign Medals, and other was also awarded the Distinguished Allied Student Award for that The military career of Colonel Efren P. Baluy- military and civilian awards and commendations. *COMMANDING GENERAL - FIRST SCOUT RANGER REGIMENT year. When he returned, he joined the First Scout Ranger Regiment as ot began in 1985 when he entered the Philip- -The leader of the toughest & most disciplined commandos of the AFP chief of operations. OTHER EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENTS OTHER FACTS pine Military Academy. After his graduation in Moving on with his life, Lim took the Command and General Staff 1989, he volunteered to the Philippine Army He is a graduate of the Command and General Staff *This frontliner leader has been wounded in combat twice in Minda- course which he again topped. He ran off with seven of the eight (PA) and was assigned in the 42nd Infantry Course of the AFP and Masters in Public Manage- nao awards given by the school. Only the physical fitness award called the Battalion, 203rd Infantry Brigade, 2nd Infan- ment Major in Development and Security from the *Recipient many military awards including the Gold Cross Medal for “Tarzan Award” slipped through his fingers and was given to a much gallantry in action younger officer. try Division, PA in Bondoc Peninsula. He Development Academy of the Philippines. *Former Chairman - Young Officers Union (YOU) spent his lieutenant years with 42nd IB highly FAMILY *Former Spokesman - Reform the Armed Forces Movement (RAM) He later commanded the 42nd Infantry Battalion where he again involved in the AFP campaigns against dissi- *Member - Philippine Military Academy Alumni Association, Inc. made a name for himself for the various combat accomplishments of He was born on March 04, 1967. He is happily mar- his unit. He also endeared himself to the Bicolanos in Camarines Sur dents at Southern Tagalog and Bicol regions. *Member - West Point Society of the Philippines, Inc. ried to Charito A. Baluyot, a school nurse. Their mar- *Convenor - November 29 Movement against Pres. Gloria Arroyo where his battalion was based. He then became deputy commander After serving the Infantry, he then had a of the First Scout Ranger Regiment and later regiment commander. riage is blessed with three (3) beautiful girls: Kate, *Member - Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of the Philip- chance to join the Cavalry service initially as pines Katreena, and Karissa. President Benigno S. Aquino III appointed General Lim to serve as an Army Aviator and eventually as an Armor *Supremo of the Guardians Fraternity *Vice President for Military Affairs - Philippine Constitution Association Deputy Commissioner for Intelligence of the Bureau of Customs, one Officer. He served as SGS, Commander of FREEMASONRY (PHILCONSA) of the most corrupt institutions in this country. With Danny's corrup- 6th Light Armor Company (Separate) and was As a mason, he is a proud member of the prestigious tion-repelling character, inspiring professional work ethics, and very assigned in the different General staffs of the Pagkakaisa Lodge 282. He passed the degree of an En- Brigadier General Danilo Lim belongs to a rare breed of scholar strong leadership abilities, he was able to start the significant cleans- tered Apprentice on October 24, 1998, as Journeyman or soldiers. His first assignment after graduating from West Point was in ing & reformation of this notoriously corrupt Philippine agency. Light Armor Brigade as branch chief and dep- Fellowcraft on December 5, 1998, and as Master Mason Mindanao where he was wounded twice in combat in Sulu. His divi- uty of G1, G3, and G4. sion commander, Brig. Gen. Emilio Luga jr., once described him as the * * * on December 28, 1998. Due to the exigency of the military bravest lieutenant he has ever met. As a seasoned scout ranger His knowledge on Internal Security Opera- service, he only performs his social involvement on mason- officer, he was long involved in anti-insurgency, anti-terrorism and anti Last August 19, 2014 , VW Danny Lim was elected as Nominee to tions was further enhanced when he was ry as visiting brethren of other lodges in areas where he is secessionist operations. Respected in military circles for his idealism, the position of Junior Grand Warden during the Masonic District NCR- assigned in the AFP Special Operations Team assigned and by contributing on the charitable functions of integrity, expertise and bravery, he remains unstained even by the G Convention held at Jacobo Zobel Masonic Temple. Center, which was under the functional su- his mother lodge. slightest hint of corruption. Columnist Julius Fortuna wrote, “He is probably the most credible military officer today.”

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Commandant of the Armor Service Extension School, LABde in Capas, Tarlac. He also became the Assistant Chief of Staff for Comptrollership, G6 of LABde in 2003.

In 2004, he was moved up to the Headquarters Philippine Army and assigned with the Assistant Chief of Staff for Comptrollership, G6 as Chief of the Management Branch. He was eventually designated as the Chief Fiscal Operations Branch of the Management and Fiscal Office. In his con- current capacity, he was also appointed as Chair- man of the Philippine Army Accountability Board. While assigned with MFO, he attended the Pro- gram Planning, Development and Management Course at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) and finished his Masters in Business Ad- A monetary token of Appreciation was given by A cheque amounting P 10,000 was given to ministration at the Ateneo Graduate School for VW Arnel F. Pilapil,DGL to Jason Chiba for helping Grace’Son in addition to high school scholar- Bro Rowen S. Tolentino Business. the Brethren in knowing the whereabouts of the ship grant at St. Marks School. Colonel, Phil Army side mirror gang. Mother Lodge: Pagkakaisa Lodge no. 282 In 2008 he successfully completed the Com- mand and General Staff Course after which be-

came the Battalion Commander of the 2nd BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH Mechanized Battalion in Maguindanao in 2009. He also commanded the 3rd Mechanized Battal- COL ROWEN S TOLENTINO was born in Villam- ion covering the area of Tarlac, Pangasinan and or Air Base, Pasay City on 02 March 1968. He Pampanga provinces. After which, he became finished his elementary in Villamor Air Base the Operations Officer of the Mechanized Infantry Elementary School and Secondary schooling in Division until July 2012 where he was reassigned Manila Science High School. He was appointed to his current position as Executive Officer of the as Second Lieutenant in 1989 upon gradua- Management and Fiscal Office of the Philippine tion from the Philippine Military Academy. Army.

He was immediately assigned with the 61st COL TOLENTINO is a recipient of a Distinguished Infantry Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division, PA in Service Medal, Gold Cross medal, two Bronze Negros Occidental. In between this tour, he Cross Medal, two (2) Military Merit medal with took the Special Forces Operations Course. Bronze Spearhead Device, various Military Merit medals, Commendation medals, Plaques and Letters of Commendations. He is married to Alma In 1994, he was reassigned to the then Light C Abad and blessed with a son and daughter, Armor Brigade and took up the Basic Aviator Course and Basic Armor Officer Course. He Reuel Louis and Mikaela Louise. became the Company Commander of the 21st Light Armor Company, 2nd Light Armor Battal- ion in Maguindanao. In 2001, he took up the Pagkakaisa Brethren attended the wake of Bro Jandale Sulit’s Father in Tagaytay City. Aug 12, 2014 Armor Captain Career Course in Fort Knox, Kentucky, USA and eventually became the

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Basketball Clinic with Bro Ali Peek 25th Year Pin Award for Bro Tyrone R. Chanco BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT OPENING AT CAMP AGUINALDO GYM AUG 17, 2014

2nd Degree Conferral upon Bro Camlon Nazdoman, Bro Karlo Cortez, and Brp Glen Quinay

1ST DEGREE CONFERRAL UPON DAINIS AMUGUIS, GUIDEON ENATO, & FRANCIS DECENA-AUG 16

Masonic District NCR-G Convention on Aug 9, 2014 at Jacobo Zobel Masonic Temple with VW Danilo D. Lim, PJGL elected as Nominee to the position of Junior Grand Warden 2015. SPORTSFEST FOR BOWLING, BILLIARD & DART AT SM SOUTHMALL, LAS PINAS CITY