EDITORIAL STATT'

J. FLOR R MCOLAS IIENEAGE J. MITCIIELL Editor-in-Clhief Business Manager CIIARLES G. AGAR EMMANT]EL D. BELTRAN Offi celCirculation Manager Official Photographer

CONSULTANTS

MW REYNOLD S: FAJARDO, PGM,GMII

MW REYNATO S. PUNO, PGM, GME

vw sAMuEL P.ImRNANDEZ, PSGS

Our Cover Fronl: the newly-renovated Abad Saotos Hall, which was renamed Past Graud Master HalI Dact, Ancom 2000 Logo; ittsiiLlront, blessing of the PGMg Hall; and tnsiitc bach, MW Franklin J. Demonteverde blowing cake for his birthday. The Gabletow

From the Grand OrientalChair TNEEDED: A LITTI-E NIORE BR.()THERLY LO\TE ANIONG THE CRAF:T

omehow, to some, the basic principles of Freemasonry have lost their characteristic flavor with the passing of time. The tenet of Truth, for one seems to have ebbed in its spiritual appeal as attitudes veer toward materialistic pursuits.

Needles to say, this prosperity. Thus, guided principle encompasses by this teaching and the very essence of oui applying the same to existence whi le treading our lives, we our way through this unknowingly contribute world of tribulations. lt is to the universal dream the rdost beautiful vehicle of creating a more in attaining that which unif ied world and has already been drawn providing everyone a on our Masonic peacef ul place to live in. treastleboard. This may sound quixotic, but if everyone Perhaps, the world of us will just give his would have been more share, live with truth and polychromatic and an act by it, there can never Elysium of Tranquillity be any reason why we had there been more fire in our actuations cannot attain universal brotherhood. lt to draw that oft{orgotten line between has been said that Freemasonry is a way what should be done and what is to be of life. lndeed, it is. And being so, truth shunned. must be espoused not 6nly by mere words, but also by deeds, for actions do Early in our Masonic life, we have speak louder than words. learned that truth is a divine attribute and the foundation of every virtue. We were But in our daily interaction with the taught that on this theme, we brethren, there were, as there are, contemplate, and by it, we endeavor to instances whefe we hear a brother regulate ourcohduct. Hence, while being mouthing ill-words against another, or influenced by this tenet, we must always even sowing intrigues among the remember that hypocrisy and deceit are brethren, thereby creating dissension unknown among us, that sincerity and within the Fraternity. Why is this so? Why plain dealing distinguish us from the do we still have envious and ill-meaning others; and that, with heart and tongue, brethren within the Fraternity? Why so we always join in promoting each other's they still thrive amongst us? The answer welfare and rejoicing in each other's to these questions can best be answered

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by them, but it would be safer to say reason or another, just disappear like a that they have but a limited thieves in the night without even oftering comprehension of the word, and because any positive solution to the problem. of this limitation, they have failed to f uily There are many more of these assimilate this principle into their lives. destructive situations. The scenarios For them, truth is a fallacy. that I presented to you are but some of the numerous incidents that do happen We are supposedly aspiring for in our fraternity today. These are universal brotherhood in this world where situations that gradually erode the very man is man and not animals f ighting for fibber by which the craft is woven-- survival. lt is ridiculous to say that we situations that, if not curbed, will are but human, as if by such admission, transform the fraternity from that of a the evil consequences would be noble and honorable institution into a forgotten. Humanity is not synonymous mere social club. with being prone to weakness. HUmanity is kindness and benevolence. We are Under the circumstances, what then born to it; it is our raison d'etre. We must, must we do to correct this malady, therefore, be true to ourselves. thereby giving us every opportunity to improve ourselves in Masonry? In A few years back, I had the privilege answer to this query, I believe that we of listening to a speech given by our MW must repress our basic instincts, if we Rizal Aportadera. ln that speech, MW are to become better men. We must Aportadera essayed the attacks and always be sincere, honest, and truthful charges hurled against the fraternity by in what we do or say. Moreover, we must our detractors. But, according to him, never allow ourselves to be the those accusations were inconsequential, instrumenls of deceit and hypocrisy, for if viewed in the context of the destruction by doing so, we unwittingly destroy the being levelled upon the Craft, not by our temple in us. lt has been said that an ill- perceived critics but by the brethren from man is always ill, but he is worst when within us. Those were rather harsh words, he pretends to be a saint. Therefore, we but somehow true, for he was referring must be open and be frank with one to the very people who try to destroy the another. We must not allow hypocrisy o very essence of the brotherhood. These and deceit to stand in our way. lf there are the people that we should be wary are things that we do not like in a brother, of. And these are the people that we must then we must go to him and tell him so. guard against for the good of the Craft. Or better still, let us whisper good counsel in his ears. We should not go My brethren, at one time or another, around tellin$ our brothers what we think we have had the occasion of witnessing of somebody, or worse, writing them a brother backbiting another, of one going about a brother and destroying his around telling lies about somebody, of reputation, for it only reflects the kind of one grabbing a creditthat is not due him; character that we have. lf we have or of a brother destroying the reputation caused a brother shame and injustice - of one. We have also been privy to before many, then we should be men members who attend stated meetlngs enough to admit our mistake and seek only to criticize the Lodge, and for some for his forgiveness personally even if our

5 Cabletow The @abletow pride is at stake; if we are arrogant and cards that topples with the slightest bull-headed, it is high time that our vibration. You think about it. inflated ego takes a beating and goes under fire to puri{y and strengthen it for Let us work as one, for if we do, we the good of the Brotherhood; and if we can easily attain the very goals that we cannot say anything good about have set to achieve. The progress would anybody, then for the sake of harmony, be much simpler and the gains wou.ld let us keep our mouths shut. On the be much bigger. l-et us, therefore, cast other hand, we must always practice the aside whatever ill feelings we have Golden Rule, that is, bY doing to him, against one another and, instead, work as in similar cases, we would that he for the betterment of the Fraternity. should do unto us. Remember that we joined the craft, not because of anything else, but because It is with a pained feeling to ltear of its principles and because it was of brothers mouth the beauties of brotherly our own free will and accord. We sought seem to fall membership in it not because of love when they themselves .Masons. short of their duties as somebody, or of the material things and Masonic charity does not necessarily benefits that we can squeeze from it. mean relieving another Brother Mason of mundane destitution; this is merely ln closing, let me share with You a a superficial expression of fraternal very intriguing but very significant love. What lies hidden in these two incident which would best typify team- words is sublimated in the HolY work, Scriptures when the Christ said: "Be good unto your fellowmen even as I A few days ago, while I was leaving have been good to you." lf a brother has the house for work, I noticed that I had gone astray, lead him back to the right almost trampled uPon a dead path; if he is crooked, straighten him cockroach. As I was about to sweep it out; if he is Masonically misinformed, off with my foot, I saw an ant trying to do not jeer at him but teach him; if he is move it to the other side of the room weak, strengthen him; and is he has with too much difiiculty. This went on wronged you, be patient with him and for a few seconds until about a little later, try to forgive him even if it hurts. I was amazed to see several ants appear and they helped their companion My dear brethren, how good and move the cockroach. True enough, witft pleasant it is {or us to dwelltogether in every ant hetping the others, they unity. lndeed, how wonderful it really succeeded in transferring the cockroach would be if we could have peace and to the other side of the room. There is harmony prevailing in our fraternity... no doubt that the united front put up by Hence, I would like you to ponder, to these ants proved that, indeed, there is think deeply on this injunction: Be not strength in unity. an instrument of intrigue, for the craft to be afflicted with contemPt and Like the ants, we, too, can achieve discontent is likened unto an edifice many things and soarto greater heights. founded on loose sand or a house of Don't you think so?

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Editorial TIME TO RECOMMIT OURSELVES TO DOING MASONRT'-S WORK WITH A LOT MORE VIGOR f, ncom is not only a time for renewing fraternal bonds, nor yet only la.a time for electing a new Junior Grand Warden, but also a time for recommitting ourselves to doing both the inner and the outer work of Masonry with a lot more vigor. That work includes the following:

.Hegularly attending stated meetings investigation process when petitions are and other Masonic functions and filed in our Lodge; for, certainly, to deny stimulating our brethren to do likewise. misfits and undesirables admission into the Cra{t is more prudent than to reform .Becoming increasingly proficient and them while dwelling in our midst. actively participating in the Ritual and motivating our brethren to do the same. .Cooperating with district officers in carrying out worlhwhile projects, and .Setting the example to our brethren extending support to the Grand Lodge of acquiring more and more knowledge leadership in all its undertakings. of Masonic history, jurisprudence and philosophy. .Effectively telling and enthusiastically showing our families, relatives, friends .Demonstrating sustained commitment and even strangers what Masonry is, to keeping the llame of genuine Masonic what it stands for, and how meaningful it principles ever aglow in our hearts, so is for all in today's hectic world. that we will contaminate the people we come in contact with, thereby setting an .Persuading members of our own example lor our brethren to emulate. families to peruse Masonic publications, join our appendant bodies and youth .lnvolving our brethren in finetuning our organizations, attend Masonic f unctions, Lodge's year-round program of activities, and get involved in our benevolent and thereby motivating them to extend civic projects. support and co-operation in accomplishing the program's goals and .Actively participating in the affairs of- objectives. our communities and establishing linkages with civic, religious and other .lnvolving the brethren in reaching out fraternal organizations as well as to our inactive brethren because we are undertaking outreach projects jointly with all our brethren's keepers. them.

.Demonstrating earnestness in .Doing whatever we can to package qualifying men for membership in our Masonry as a "quality product" and Lodge by paying closer attention to the create a demand for it.

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ln short, dear brethren, if we exert a reclaimed our Masonic heritage and, lot more effort in progressively therefore, can rightlully and justifiably _ acquiring Masonic light, consistently claim the future. fulf illing our Masonic obligations, -consistently practicing Masonic tenets During the Ancom, then, let us and principles in our several stations recommit ourselves to doing the work in life, and sharing the Masonic light of Masonry and then go back to our with others, then, as MW Fleynato S. places of residence and subsequently Puno, our highly esteemed Past Grand roll up our sleeves and diligently "work Master, would put it, we will have in the quarries." * eF.R.eN . . GFTANTE) ;; ;; ^,tAS'rE.;;;.;; ft is indeed a great pleasure and a very rare privilege on my part to lextend to you my warmest fraternal welcome in your capacities as representatives of lhe 277 Blue Lodges comprising the Philippines, Guam, Saipan, Korea, Okinawa and Honshu, Japan. My warmest fraternal welcome especially goes to the representatives of the five (5) Lodges Under Dispensation for their pioneering spirit in establishing new l-odges.

A year ago at about thls time, I pledged to you that I would do everything in my power to focus the thrust of my administration on Masonic Education and to improve the management of your Grand Lodge without in any way violating our Ancient Landmarkq, Edicts, Regulations and the Constitution of the Grand Lodge. And the time has now come for me to render an accounting of what I have done during the twelve months of my ienure of office. For exactly one year now, I have temporarily lransferred my residence to the Grand Lodge, sacrificing the warmth and companionship of my family, because I have always in mind my solemn obligation as your Grand Master to work for the improvement of Masonry in general and of this Grand Lodge in particulat.

Projects Undertaken established the lnstitute of Masonic Education and Studies (IMES) which The following program and objectives would serve as a guide for the 'were given more impetus and substance: formulation of a structured and progressive Masonic education program. 1. The Masonic Education Program- Aside from ihe sustained 2. The Youth Program - Whenever I : efforts of our corresponding committee have a chance to speak, I encourage in the columns ol The Cabletow.l have the Lodges to sponsor organizations of Cabletow 8 The Cabletow

DeMolay Chapters, Job's Daughter and storage area. This is not a relic of the Flainbow for Clirls. During the year two, past simply to be buried in the dustbin DeMolay Chapters were sponsored: one otrristory. lts historical value, as the by Cupang Lodge No. 295 in Bulacan, site of numerous significant Masonic Bulacan and another one in Agana, activities, can not of should not be Guam. forgotten. Thus, the restoration of the old Jose Abad Santos Hall. This was 3. Fleorientation of MMs - Perhaps made possible through the elforts of the the best project we have so far brethren of District No.3, headed by its undertaken, as lar as the revitalization District Deputy Grand l\4aster, VW and rejuvenation of Freemasonry in this Flodolfo 'Rock' Tor, whose selfless jurisdiction is concerned, is the dedication to the Craft had made this reorientation of all Master Masons in all undertaking a reality. things Freemasonry and the assimilation of their families into the Masonic way of 5. Air-conditioning the Masonic life. We, Masons, should redirect our Dormitory - Through the efforts of our thinking into the progressive way of Filipino brethren from San Francisco, practicing the M.asonic way of life - we two rooms have already been provided should not stick to the old practice of with air-conditioning units. And two more hiding one's identities as Masons, but are coming. we should involve ourselves as Masons in all the worthwhile undertakings and 6. Conversion of the Oli Canteen projects of our government, and lead or into a Social Hall - A social hall has lollow, but not obstruct the way, towards been provided for the brethren where they the accomplishment of these projects. can rest and refresh themselves after a We must educate our families into the hard day's work. ln addition to afunction tenets of Freemasonry. Even our rituals room, this hall has likewise been laid out should not be hidden from. ihem, lest with a lounge room where a billiard table, they entertain the thought that, indeed, tdble tennis, dart and chess boards for we have secrets.. All of you will bear everybody's enjoyment are to be me out that the only secrets in the provided. Moreover, there is also a rituals, which unfortunately even rnany conference room where the brethren can Masons do not kno-w how to decipher, conduct their meetings in utmost are no more than the grips, the tokens privacy. and the passwords. lf possible, let the members of your families join our 7. Physical Fitness Center - As a corresponding affiliated organizations. ln diabetic ,who is now very health this way, they will be our very effective conscious, I have urged the propagandists, i{ ever we need any. establishment of a Fitness Center, complete with allthe necessary weight- 4. Restoration of the Old Jose lifting equipment, and a sauna to soothe Abad Santos Hall - This hall, ever those tired muscles after a workout. since the completion of our new building, has been totally destroyed and B. Provision of Required Fire unceremoniously converted into a Protection Devices - As mandated

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by the Fire Safety Code, numerous motion sensor that lights up upon any emergency lights, strategically located, movement. The purpose is to alert our have been installed both in the old and security guards on duty. But then this new buildings of the Grand Lodge. The holds true only when these guards on necessary 'Fire Exit' signs have duty are not sleeping in their respective likewise been installed. posts.

9. Automation of our Water Supply 12. A More Efficient Collection System - On several occasions I System - Through the efforts of the actually experienced the running out of Administrative Assistant to the Grand the water supply during a shower. You Master, VW Francis Lovero, the number can just imagine yourself with soap all of tenants with past due accounts and over your body with water running out. arrearages with the Grand Lodge have Our maintenance personnel wquld only drastically been reduced. Today, our know when the overhead tank is empty tenants are current in the remittance of because there is no more water coming their rentals. Delinquent tenants have out of the taps. But that is now a thing either been replaced by better-paying of the past. An automatic system has ones or ejected from the premises. just been installed in both overhead tanks that could ensure a continuous 13. External Audit of Masonic supply of water. Of course, this is on Cemetery - This problem has long the assumption that we have a been a concern of the Grand Lodge. I continuous water supply from the utility directed that an audit be cbnducted by company. an external auditing firm to, once and for all, identily the problems besetting 10. Computerization of the Library our cemetery, establish stricter controls and Masonic Store - The required in its f uture transactions and identify, if computer hardware and software are any, atl irregularities which may have now in place. Our staff is in the process been committed in the past. of encoding all necessary data to fully computerize their operation. The card 14. Reduction in Expenditures - catalogues of the Library will soon be All of us are aware of the present pass6. By then, the Masonic store will financial standing of the Grand Lodge. be using the bar-coding system ln addition, we also know the present complete with inventory controls for state of our economy and the proper monitoring of all supplies. subsequent increases in the cost of prime commodities, salaries and wages, 11. Installation of a Motion Sensor cost from utility companies and others. at the Side of the New Building With this in mind, I saw to it that ail To minimize the theft of Grand Lodge expenditures, whenever and wherever properly and forced entry into cars possible, were brought down. As of parked within the premises by criminal February 29, 2000. the financial elements entering through fences statement submitted to me by our bordering on Gral. Luna, we installed a Accounting Department showed that

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expensesforthecurrentyear werewell VISITATI61NS / ACTIVITIES belowmyapprovedbudget lnJact,our OF THE GRAND MASTER incoming Grand Master, RW Oscar V. Bunyi, used my actual expenses as his l ggg reterence in preparing his budget forthe May comins Masonic vear. t District ffli5lffi:9,[:rs, 15. Support of Special Youth 05 Installation of GLls, District Projects - As Grand Master, I made No.49 (lsabela) sure that my primary concern is the 06 - 08 23rd Annual Session, Order welfare of our youth. ln this regard, of theAmaranth, Carig special projects of appendant bodies Plaza Hotel, Santiago City were extended support, namely: Perla 15 Constitution of Ma-Bu-Ti Assembly (Rainbow for Girls) souvenir Lodge No. 339 (Masbate), program advertisement - two thousand represented by RW pesos (2,000.00);Tierra Alta (Rainbow Napoleon Soriano 21^ Recognition Night and for Girls) rejuvenation program -twenty-l five thcusand pesos (25,000.00). FellowshipatGeneral would have been more than willino to Santos City extend further .rpport hrJ ;;;; 22 6thNationalTriennial,Order of the Eastern star, Davao projects been referred to me. rnaddition, i facilitated the early release or ffe 4\ 2s 3J\rnO"r,""rsaryof the specific purpose funds allocated to the Sampaguita Chapter #3' order of DeMolay, Rainbow for Girls and order of the Eastern star - Job's Daughter for their immediate use. Heritage Hotel 29 Constitution of Kakaron g 16. More Young Masons in the Lodge No.327, Sta. Maria, Fraternity - I believe that in accepting Bulacan younger Master Masons into the Craft, 30 Masonic District No. 3 we are rejuvenating the membership of Family the Fraternity, especially In our Outing, Camp Bagong jurisdiction where I have noted the Diwa, Taguig, Metro Manila static, if not declining, trend in membership. Among us today are young brethren who are the year's June 04 Courtesy addition to the general memberships in Callof Hiram our Subordinate Lodges, whether it be Lodge No.88, and presentation in the Metropolitan Manila area or in the of original GLP provinces. Should this trend continue, Logo I have no doubt that in no time, we shall 05 Grand Master's meeting with recover the prestige that was ours in Senior and Junior Grand yesteryears. To me, this is one of the Lecturers most significant accomplishments of Constitution of Palanyag my year of service as your Grand Lodge No. 323, Psrafraque Master. City

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12 lndependence Day-Luneta Lodge No.305 - Camp 15 - 16 Aguinaldo Golf Tournament Aguinaldo at Camp Aguinaldo 30 75th Anniversary of the 19 Bro. Jose Rizal Birth Masonic charities for Anniversary Parade, Crippled Children, lnc. Calamba, Laguna (rep. by RW Oscar V. Bunyi, 22 Courtesy call of the officers DGM) and members of Leonard 31 Constitution of Bongabong Wood Lodge No. 105 Lodge No.324 - 25 Cosmos Lodge No. B Golf BonEabong, Oriental Tournament Ceremonial Tee- Mindoro (represented by RW off - Meeting/Fellowship Napoleon Soriano, SGW) with Banahaw Square & Compass Club - Lugena August City - Meeting with Bro. 14 Dinner with Masonic District Voltaire Gazmin and the No. 23 brethren - San BicolSquare & Compass Fernando, Pampanga CIub at SOLCOM August 21 to September 20 - USA . headquarters Visitation 26 Constitution of J.P. Laurel MemorialLodge No.325, September Lipa City 24 - 25 7th Multi-Dist. Convention - 28 Diamond Jubilee Celebration North Eastern Luzon " Mencius Lodge No.93 - Regional Convention held in Grand Ballroom, Western Tabuk; represented by Phil. Plaza Hotel, CCF RW Oscar V. Bunyi, DGM Complex October Ju ly 01 lnstitution of Palayan City 03 Constitution - Apolinario Yap Lodge UD - Palayan City, Mem. Lodge No.328, Nueva Ecija Victoria, Tarlac 01 - 02 Western Mindanao Regional 10 RegionalConvention- Convention, Pagadian City Quezon, Tayabas represented by RW represented by RW Oscar V. Napoleon Soriano, SGW Bunyi 06 Courtesy Call of Aloha 17 Constitution - Gov. Eduardo Temple Potentate L. Joson Mem. Lodge No. 326 - Mufroz, N.E. 07 - 09 Aloha Temple Ceremonial - 24 - 25 25th CharterAnniversary, Cagayan de Oro City Negrense Lodge No.200 - 14 - 16 Philippine Shrine Bacolod City Association Ceremonial - 28 Golf Tournament sponsored Afifi Shrine Temple by Jacques DeMolay Mem. 15 . Grand York Rite Annual

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Grand Fleunion represented Phil. Columbian Assn., by MW Reynold S. Fajardo, Plaza Dilao, Paco MIa. Grand Secretary 03 1st Grand Master's Golf 15 - 16 Eastern Mindanao Regional Cup, Villamor Golf Course Convention, San Francisco, 03-04 East West Central Luzon Agusan del Sur Multi-District Convention, 22 - 23 Grand Lodge of China - 44th Olongapo City Annual Communication, 05 Christmas Party - Masonic Taipei, Taiwan Charities for Crippled 29 - 30 Masonic District No. 50 Children lnc., Mary Johnson Convention, Basilan Hospital w lnstitution of Las Pifras November Lodge, UD - Jacobo Zobel 06 South Central Mindanao MasonicTemple RegionalConvention - Gen. 10 Testimonial Dinner of Santos City Andres Bonifacio Lodge No. 11 - 13 Visayas Regional 199 Convention, Tagbilaran, 11 Annual District Convention . Bohol(represented by RW Masonic District No. 10 - Oscar V. Bunyi, DGM) MabiniKalaw Masonic 17 25th Anniversary - Jacobo Temple, Lipa City Zobel Lodge No. 202 - 14 Board of Directors Meeting Makati Sports Club GLP Conference Floom 19 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony- 17 GLP Christmas Party Union Lodge No. 70 1B Masonic Coordinating (represented by RW Eugenio CouncilFellowship - MW Labitoria, JGW) Herrera's Rest House, 19-20 Tri-District Convention - MD Naic, Cavite No. 37,41 & 47 - llocos Sur 19 Constitution - Ang Tipolo 20 Perla DelOriente Lodge No. Lodge U.D. - Stafford Hall, 1034 lnstallation - Scottish GLP Rite Temple 27 National Capital Region 2000 Convention - MD Nos. 1, 3, January 5,7,9,11 & 13 12 lnstalling Officer and 28 Night with the Grand Master Guest Speaker at the hosted by Masonic District lnstallation of Officers - Phil. No. 33 - Nueva Ecija Lodge of Research 30. Masonic District No. 2 14-17 lnstallaing Officer and Convention - Cavite Guest Speaker at the lnstalltion Ceremonies, December Palawan Lodge No. 99 - 02 Maginoo Shrine Oasis Puero Princesa City lnstallation Ceremonie 17 Tree Planting - GLP

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Premises lnstitution of Dau Masonic 18 Guest Speaker at the Lodge UD represented by RW : lnstallation - Manila Mt. Oscar V. Bunyi Lebanon Lodge No. 1 18-19 47th Mindanao Regional 20 Guest Speaker at the Conventiorr, represented by lnstallation - Tayabas Lodge RW Napoleon A. Soriano, No.43 SGW ?2 GuestSpeakeratthe 17-25 2000ConferenceofGrand lnstallation - Narra Lodge No. Masters and Grand '171, San Jose, Nueva Ecija Secretaries of North America 26 Acacia Board Meeting - GM's and Sister Jurisdiction held in Conference Room Savannah, Georgia 29 Guest Speaker atthe 26 Guest Speakerat the lnstallation - Beacon Lodge lnstallation - Ernesto Salas No. 213 - Davao City Lodge No. 280 and Negrense 30 , lnstalling Officer and Guest Lodge No. 200 - Bacolod City Speaker at the lnstallation - Padomo Lodge No.294 - March Davao 04-06 Finalization of Grand Master's 31 Guest Speaker at the and other Reports at Fontana, lnstallatioh - King Solomon Angeles City Lodge No. 150 09 Courtesy call of Foreign February ?;ffi':i:::J:foo'",,]1,, 03 Guest Speaker - Convention Session of The Supreme of District No. '15 in Guam Council, A & A.S,R. 04 Gueqt Speaker at the 11 Guest Speaker during 50th 'Anniversary lnstallation - Milton C. Marvin and Annual Lodge No, 123, Agana, Guam Session of The Supreme 05 lnstalling Officer and Guest Council, A. & A.S.R. Speaker at the Installation of 17 Guest Speaker at the Officers of Emon Lodge No. lnstallation of the Offibers of 179 in Saipan, Commonwealth RafaelPalma Lodge No. 147 of Northern Marianas lslands 1B Outreach Project of Jacques 06 Guest of Honor - Past DeMolay Lodge No. 305 and Master's Night - Shriners Club, Reception at the PNPA, Silang Guam Cavite 09 Guest Speaker at Saigon 25 Guest Speaker at the Lodge No. 188 lnstallation lnstallation of the Officers of 12 Guest Speaker at the Palanyag Lodge No. 323 - lnstallation - Kalilayan Lodge Grand Lodge of the Philippines No. 37, Lucena City 26 FamiJy Outing of Masonic * 15 Board for General Purposes District No. 2 - Cavite Meeting April

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April opening and closing of a Lodge of 03 Blessing of the Restored Old Master Mason Abad Santos Hall, Social Hall 09 - New System of Remittance to the and Physical Fitness Gym by Grand Lodge Rev. Leo Usman 10 - Appointment of New Assistant 27-28 Annual Communication - Grand Secretary lloilo City 11 - Procedure for the issuance of Dispensations Lodges under Dispensation 12 - Drop Box for Reports - We extended the dispensation of one 13 Clarif ication of Circular No. 9 - lodge and issued four dispensations to 14 Letter of MW Raymond E. the following Lodges during the period Wilmafth - under review: 15 Deadline for the Submission of Nominations for District Deputy Grand 1. Guillermo E. Bongolan Mem. Lodge, Masters for MY 2000 16 - Acacia Meeting Bayombong, Nueva Y izcay a Stockholders 2. Palayan City Lodge, Palayan, Nueva 17 - The Brethren ll Available on Sale Ecija 18 - Discounted Fares for Delegates to 3. Las Pifras Lodge, Las Pifras City the 84th Annual 4. Ang Tipolo Lodge, Antipolo City Communication to be held in lloilo City 5. Dau Masonic Lodge, Mabalacat, 19 - Depicting the Structure of Pampanga Masonry 20 - Masonic Directory Listings Edicts and'Circulars 21 - First Grand Master's Golf Club 22 - A Study of the Per Capita During my term, I issued Circulars and Assessment as it Relates to Grand Edicts as follows: Lodge Annual Expenditures 23 - Deadline for Submission of '1999 Circular No. Annual Reports and Remittance of 01 - Elected and Appointed Officers Fees 02 - Schedule of Visitations and 23-A- Reminder on the Submission of District Conventions 1999 Annual Reports and Remittance 03 - Winning Numbers of Raffle Draw of Fees - held on April 23, 1999 Annual 24 Mandatory Written Examination of prior Communication in Gen. Santos City Masters-Elect and Wardens-Elect 04 - Resolutions Passed by Grand to lnstallation - Lodge in its ANCOM held at Gen. 25 Slow Delivery of Mail through the Santos City on April22-24,1999 Post Office - 05 - E-mailAddress and Fax Number 26 A study of the Cabletow Rates as 06 - Miss lnternational Order of Job's it Flelates to Actual Expenditures - Daughter 27 Remittances of premiums to 07 - Grand Lodge Dormitory Acacia Mutual Aid Society, lnc. - 08 - Approved Ritual change in 28 84th Annual Communication in

15 Cabletow The Cabletovv lloilo City Lodge of the Philippines: 29 - Proper Accomplishment of Secretary's and Treasdrer'} Financial 1. RW Oscar V Bunyi, DGM Reports - Netherlands 30 - Golden Anniversary Celebration of 2. RW Napoleon A. Soriano, SGW the Supreme Council of the Scottish Paraguay Rite of the Republic of the Philippines 3. VW Deogracias E. Rivera 31 - Nominees for the Ten Most - South Australia Outstanding Masons in this 4. WB Evaristo Leviste Jurisdiction . Colombia-Cartagena 32 - Reactivation of the Masonic 5. VW Manuel Brasileffo Assistance and lnformation Center - Nuevoleon 33 - Grand Lodge Loan to Acacia 6. VW Leo Cuachon Mutual Aid Society, lnc. - France 34 - Schedule of Activities at ANCOM 7. VW Ramoncito B. Piaha 2000 at lloilo City on April 27-29,2000 - Dominican Hepublic 8. VW Emilio G. Jison Jr. Edict No. - Venezuela 185 - Establishing the lnstitute of 9. VW Melvyn S. Jurisprudencia Masonic Education and Studies - Colorado 186 - AllowinE Plural Lodge Mem. 187 - Exempting Certain Portions of State of Freemasonry in our Masonic Buildings from the Coverage Jurisdiction today As of of Article lV Section 2 Paragraph 'i'of December 31, 1998, lhere were 277 the Ordinances of the Masonic Law Book Blue Lodges under the Philippine 188 - Revised lnstallation Service of Masonic Jurisdiction - 7 of these are Subordinate Lodges in South Korea, Guam, Saipan, 189 - Dividing Masonic District 39 into Okinawa and Honshu, Japan. The Districts 53 (North) and 39 (South) whole jurisdiction has a total population 189-A - Amending Edict No. 189 of 15,188 Master Masons, some of 190 - Dividing Masonic District 10 into whom carry dual memberships. As of Districts 10 (Batangas) and 52 (Mindoro) March 31, 2000, there were f ive 191 - Dividing Masonic District 23 into Lodges working under dispensation Districts 23 and 31 from the Grand Master. ln relative and 191-A - Amending Edict No. 191 absolute terms, our membership has 192 - Transferring Mt. Kaladias Lodge steadily declined. No. 91 from District No. 24 to No. 22 With our present involvement in the Grand Representatives socio-civic activities of the local governments in the provinces and It has been my privilege to recommend municipalities, memb'0rship selection for appointment during my term the of young men from 21 to 35 years following Grand Representatives for coupled with our living the Masonic Sister Grand Lodges near the Grand way of life in having more Masonry

Cabletow 16 The Cabletow among us, and in propagating the without whose cooperation to our Masonic tenets to our associates and program of adminiStration no amount friends, I am confident that in the ; of success could have been attained, following years, Freemasonry in the my fraternal handclasp of fellowship Philippines will in no time regain the and my eternal debt of gratitude for prestige that it used to enjoy in the early their unstinted support to my projects 1 900s. during the year unrJer review.

Expression of Gratitude - To the And to the faceless brethren whose Past GranrC Masters, especially those concern and undying loyalty to the Craft who served in the Board for General as well as support to the Grand Lodge Purposes and those in the Committees have allowed the Fraternity to parry the either as Chairmen or Members from onslaught of criticisms, from without whom I have profited from their wise and from within, thereby strengthening counsels and mature ideas and the bond of lraternal ties in this deliberate guidance, I express my jurisdiction, my Masonic hug and fraternal respects and heartfelt fraternal hand clasp. gratitude. For the renovation and furnitures of To the elected and appointed Grand the Grand Master's quarters, I would Lodge Officers who have been helping like to thank the brethren of Kagitingan me in the discharge of my duties, either Lodge Foundation, inc. headed by WB coming along with me or representing Juanito Vafio and Jacques DeMolay me in the Provinces, and for their Memorial Lodge No. 305 led by its unfailing cooperation in the discharge Worshipful Master, WB Nicanor of their respective duties, I offer my Salvador. I am also grateful to WB thanks and gratefulness. George L. So for donating a beautiful scenic wall paper which adorns the wall To the District Deputy Grand of the Grand Master's quarters. Masters, the Grand Lecturers and the Grand Lodge lnspectors, for carrying For the restoration of the Old Abad along the administrative and Santos Hall, my hat's off to the supervisory work of the Grand Lodge brethren of District No. 3, more in their respective jurisdictions without particularly VW Rodolfo Tor, DDGM of which link the wor[of the Grand Lodge Masonic District No. 3, who in the administration of the Blue Lodges spearheaded this very costly would not have been successful, my undertaking. To you, Very Worshiplul appreciation and debt of gratitude. Sir, a million thanks'lor a splendid display of l\rlasonic benevolence. I also To the Officers and Members of all extend my gratitude to VW Pax S. lhe 277 Blue Lodges and the 5 Lodges Mangundadatu for providing the Under Dispensation scattered furnitures of the said old Abad Santos throughout our Masonic Jurisdiction, Hall. ln addition to the above-

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mentioned brethren, my thanks also to in making the l"tGrand Master's Golf Bro. Voltaire T. Gazmin for the Tournament held last December a very assistance he extended in this successf ul one not only in terms of the undertaking. goodwill it created among the brethren, but also in terms of the funds raised As I earlier reported, our Library and during the affair. For the information Masonic store is being fully of the brethren, its proceeds were computerized. All that is left spent for the renovation of the Social unaccomplished is the encoding of all Hall and the'Fitness Room and for data into the computer. For the supporting the various leadership preparation of the software, I thank WB seminars conducted by RW Oscar V. Edward See of Dalisay Lodge No. 14. Bunyi, Deputy Grand Master, in several We all know how expensive computer areas of our jurisdiction. programs are. But when WB See was informed that his services would be All my Masonic endeavors for the needed by the Grand Lodge, he readily past 25 years could not have been extended his services for free. made possible without the inspiration and cooperative assistance of my wife, For the air-conditioning units now Maria Lorna Gaddi Piccio installed in several rooms in the Demonteverde. Your Sister Lorna has dormitory, I thank the brethren of always been an excellent and proficient Sublime Venecia Lodge No. 5, Vallejo, defender of the Craft. She has never and in the Bay Area of San Francisco, ceased fighting the detractors of the California. Fraternity whenever she is within hearing distance of these critics. To For their unwavering support to the her go my unfailing love, iespect and projects of the Grand Lodge and for co- devotion for her cooperation ih my hosting the Grand Master's Night, Masonic adventures and labor and for Ancom 2000, my eternal debt and giving me six lovely and likewise profuse gratitude to the district officers supporiive children, namely: Joseph and members of Masonic District No. Dale, Franklin Jr., Omar Francis, 15 composed of Lodges in Guam and Glenn, Rowena, and Rhett. Saipan. To the whole office staff composing I also would like to recognize allthe the Grand Secretariat, Treasury and brethren, particularly RW Oscar V. Administrative of f icers, go my Bunyi, VW Melvyn S. Jurisprudencia, commendation and appreciation for VW Emil Langomez, VW pax jobs well done. Without their selfless Mangundadatu, VW Rodolfo Tor, VW devotion and dedication to duty, my Danny Mangila, VW Rufino Arias, Jr., year of service as Grand Master would WB Ernesto Uy, MW Rosendo C. not have been as rewarding and Herrera; MW Renato S. Puno, and the f ulf illing. sponsors who contributed their share This affair would not have been

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headed by its District Deputy Grand THREE PESOS ( P6,068,043.00). Master, The VW Severino C. Aguilar. Grand Lodge instituted cost-saving There were problems encountered in measures but expenses like salaries, its preparation, but viewed in the electricity and other context utilities are always of the success and the increasing. For purposes of goodwill generated from the hosting of information, the last time the per_ ANCOM 2000, the same was capita assessment was inconsequential. increased was To the District in 1992 and the effective increase was Officers, members and sisters of only FIFTY PESOS (ps0.OO). Onty District No. 20 therefore go our heartfelt specific purpose funds Were increased congratulations for a job well done. since then.

Last but not the least, I hereby An increase in the Cabletow express my gratitude to all my Brother assessment is likewise in need of your Masons and their families, wherever careful consideration. As indicated in my officialvisitations had brought me, Circular No. 26, it is proposed that the for their cordial and warm fraternal Cabletow assessment be increased to reception and brotherly hospitality, P140.00 for local residents and g11 .50 They had never left any stone unturned for brethren in foreign countries. This toward making my visits pleasant and proposal is based on the premise that memorable. Special mention should six issues will continue to be issued be made to our overseas brethren and per year. their families for having made me feel at home. May your tribe increase by Again, for your consideration, I leaps and bounds! propose a one-time assessment of P350.00 per member except dual members and life members by Recommended Legislation longevity. This assessmeni is necessary for the Grand Lodge to pay There are several items of legislation its outstanding obligation with the which I consider most urgent and Acacia Mutual Aid Society, lnc. as approvalthereof is f raternally enjoined. detailed in Circular No.33. The per capita dues of the members As Grand Master, one of my sad should be increased from TWO experiences is to see brethren who HUNDRED PESOS (200.00)to FOUR treat Grand Lodge officers and the HUNDRED FIFTY PESOS (P450.00). Grand Lodge, as a whole, with utter For past the tive years, the financial disrespect. Though their number is reports submitted in every Annual quite small, I still consider them a Communication indicates the Grand threat to our beloved fraternity. Like a Lodge is operating at a deficit. The cancerous growth being excised from cumulative losses for that five-year a body to preserve its health, these period is equivalent to SIX MtLLION brethren must also be contained either SIXTY EIGHT THOUSAND FORTY by suspension and, in worst cases, by

19 Cabletow The Cabletow brethren must also. be contained either thank you for making my tenure more by suspension and, in worst cases, by interesting and challenging' expulsion lest they infect the fraternity as a whole. I am, therefore, proposing As I close my year of service, I must, that we legislate that the Grand Master aboVe all, thank the Great Architect of be empowed to effect the immediate the Universe for giving me the strength suspensionorexpulsionof abrotherfor of body and spit'it, patience and the acts inimical to the interest ol the Grand preseverance to undertake such a noble Lodge in general and to its officers in undertaking' particular' Human as I am, I may have incurred CONCLUSION the displeasure of some Brethren, one way or the other, for which I ask their Sixty hours from now, I shall be forgiveness because, in the joining the permanent rank of Past p"rior*rn"e of my duties, I have I would Grand Master and Jjk: t? atways been guided in my actuations reiterate my innerm.Slt by having in mind and at heart the best gratefulness to all rf9.?1i19^:i YL: interest of the Grand Lodge and or responsible for making my llY:.1".::quest to the Freemasonrv'- As mv late rather' MW Grand orientat orairl i6iil;;;;"; having enjoyed u tiriiirl''Veai ot Ruperto S. Demonteverde, PGM, was - quoting of Assisi, I stewar-dship. tond of st. Francis shall likewise quote him and seek To my critics, lalso would like to sanctuaryinthefollowingprayer: Lord: Make me an instrument of your peace - Where there is hatred, let me sow love, Where there is iniurY - Pardon, Where there is doubt - Faith Where there is desPair - HoPe Where there is darkne!;s - Light, and Where there is sadness - JoY. O Divine Master: Grant that t may not so much seek to be consoled as to console To be understood as to understand To be loved as to love, For it is in the giving that we receive, tt is in pardoniig thZt we are born to eternal life.

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SAN PEDRO LODGE INSTALLS TTS MILLENNIUM.OFFICERS by VW Pyke L. Alibadbad, PJGL

ro. Renato A. Mogol was sworn in as the tenth Worshipful Master of San Pedro Lodge No. 292 on Jan. 29th at the Dr, J.F. Rizal (Cal.) Lodge Hall, Calamba, Laguna amid solemn installation ceremonies attended by a host of brethren and their ladies from Masonic District No. 6 and visitors from the Grand Lodge. VWB Ricardo P. Galvez, PGO and pursue the lodge's various community Solicitor General, was guest of honor projects. He specifically cited the and speaker on the auspicious streetchildren scholarship program and occasion, also graced by the invaluable free medical-dental assistance in the presence of RWB Napoleon A. Soriano, depressed areas of San Pedro, which Senior Grand Warden, and other Grand have already earned kudos from loca[ Lodge Officers. officials, he said. Moreover, he will conduct an oratorical contest among VWB Alberto L. Escultura, PDDGM public school students and also lay the (38), and VWB Lorenzo C. Diaz, groundwork for the acquisition of a lot PDDGM (6), were lnstalling Officer and for the LodgeTemple during his term, Master of Ceremonies, respectively, he added. and ably assisted by WB Renato Sinoy, PM. Also installed with WM Mogolwere It is providentialthat the Lodge on its Bros. Joel Ad'ato, SW; Gil Bugayong, tenth year and its set of new officers JW; Dionisio Kung, Tr; Filemon Sibulo, on this popularly acclaimed start of the Sec; VW Lorenzo Diaz, Aud; Michael third millennium, will host the 42nd Casipit, Chp; Ernesto Cleofe, Mri;Arthur Annual Masonic District No. 6 Austria, SD; Serafin Paladin, JD; Convention on June '19, 2000. This will Ambrosio Restrivera, Or; Vicente Guce, be the second time for San Pedro, the SS; Ronaldo Cada, JS;Orlando Ortua, youngest Lodge in the district, to host Alm; and WB Rolly Nuhez, Ty. a District Convention, having first successfully hosted one immediately WM Rene Mogol vowed to vigorously after its constitution in 1991.

Newly installed WM Renato A. Mogol (Ihird from left) of San Pedro Lodge. Others fromleft, VWRomulo Alcala, DDGM; VW Ricardo Galvez, PGO, GDestofHonoL RW Napoleon A. Soriano, SGW; VW Alberto Escultura, PDDGM; and VW Narciso lnfante, DGL,

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MALINDANC LODCE #'T3O REACHES OUT TO THE LE55 FORTT./NAI-E by Sis. Delia T. Rosal, PM n/Tt. Malindang Lodge #130 in Ozamiz City, together with the IVlMalindang Bodies and the Order of the Eastern Star, and Bukagan Hifl Chapter #14, recently conducted a medical, dental and surgical mission at the Lodge premises in Carmen Annex, Ozamis City. The services extended included who is also a member of the Fraternity. circumcision for boys, dental extraction, harelip and cyst operation The following also played vital roles and medical services like electro in the outreach mission: Mayor Hilar:ion cardiogram (ECG), laboratory exam A. Ramire, Sr., the Regional Training test for blood sugar and cholesterol, & Teaching l-lospital staff, the SM Lao blood typing and also registration with Hospital staff , the Ozamis City Dental the Philippine Health lnsurance. Society, Dr. Dondon Lumantaandstatf, Needed medicines were also given the Ozamis Metro Laboratory staff, free. United Laboratories, Meiro Pharma, Therapharma, Pharex Health In the end, the "missionaries" were Corporation, and othet generous able to serve 623 patients. donors whose names need not be mentioned anymore' wB Mario Lasutaz and Bro. Edgar Villanueva, project chairman, got te PM Bert Cuizon took charge of the approval of the provincial governor, surgical cases, while other Masons and Hon. Ernie D. Clarete, e member of the OES members assisted as instant Fraternity, for the availment by the pharmacists, nursing aides, recorders sponsoring groups of medicines and and food/snack caterers. the services of the Provincial Health Oflice (PHq) and provincial hospital The Masonic Famity in Ozamis City staff led by Dr. Jose Salomon, Misarnis conduct charitable works like this Occidental Provincial Health Officer, outreach mission every year. Note: The reporter is the Secretary of the Bukaran Hill Chapter #14, OES, OzamizCily.

Mt. Malindang Lodge #130 of Ozamis Crty in its Medical, Dental and Surgical Outreach Mission held in the Lodae Social Hall at Carmen Annex, Ozamis eity

Dr. Jose Salomon, Misamis Occ. Provincial Health Officer and member of the Fratenlitlq actively pariicipates in the MedicalMission.

Cablelow 22 The Cabletow MT. MORIAH LODGE *4SZ CONDUCTS "IN'ELCOME TO MANHOOD" N/f t. Moriah #252 in Cebu City (Masonic District No. 24) LVlconducted its annual medical outreach program last April B. The brethren's project this time consisted in the rite of passage from childhood to boyhood, entitled "Welcorne to Manhood." Some 180 boys, whose ages ranged other members of the Lodge. f rom 6 to 12, queued for their respective turns to be administered the ritual. Dr. Felimon Alberca, a very good friend of the Masons, headed the The overall project coordinator for the medical leam. He was assisted by free operation "tuli" was VW David S. doctors from Don Vicente Sotto Odilao, Junior Grand Lecturerfor Central Memorial Hospital and the Cebu City Visayas. He was ably assisted by VW MedicalCenter. Patrick E.R. King, DDGM tor M.D. #24', VW Johnny Lee Sy, Master of Mt. Boy and Girl Scouts of the Cebu Moriah Lodge #252; Y\N Dennis R. Eastern College provided the needed Villamor and VW William S. Chu, both legwork for errands and other services. District Grand Lecturers; WB Eugenio For a job well done, each of them S. Rogis, Jr., Lodge Secretary; and received a certificate of participation.

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l .]ACOBO ZOBEL Y ZANGR.ONIZ MEMORIAL LODGE #2O2 CELEBRATES STLVER JUBILEE by WB Romeo R. Velasco & Bro. Horacio S. Gonzales

If fe, the brethren of Jacobo Zobel y Zangroniz Memorial Lodge VV f.f 2O2, celebrated our 25th anniver"ary at the Makati Sports Club, with". MW Franklin J. Demonteverde, Grand Master, as guest speaker. The gracious presence of MW Raul A. Laman and Bro. Renato A. Demonteverde lent the occasion a tinge Florencio, firringly started with an of nostalgia because his father; MW invocation led by Bro. Ricardo K. Repurto S. Demonteverde, Sr., and his Manotoc lll, brother, VW Ruperto J. Demonteverde, Jr.., were among the prominent Masons ln my (WM Romeo R. Velasco's) who ccinceived the idea of setting up the welcome remarks, among other things, Lodge and Temple in the Makatibusiness I thanKed all present for their support, district on Dec. 20, 1973. The others specifically for contributing to the include VW Ernesto Z. Gonzales, Sr.m success of our Lodge's yearbook WB Simeon Rene Lacson (who would project. go on to become a Grand Master), WB Teotimo C. Juan, WB Eduardo P. VW Abelardo L. Aportadera, Jr., then Gonzales, and WB Norberto A. San presented our Lodge's historical Mateo, Jr, Besides, it was MW Ruperto background, which may be continued S. Demonteverde, Sr., who, on Jan. 11 thus: 1974, granled approval of the brethren's petition to form the new Lodge. June 20, 1974 - MW Wallace, Grand Moreover, when on Feb.21 1974, the Master, granted dispensation that the Lodge U.D. was instituted at the Abad Lodge might conduct meetings Santos Hall of the Plaridel Masonic ternporarily at the Pio del Pilar High Temple, VW Ruperto J. Demonteverde, School. Jr. was installed Master. On that occasion, a resolution was approved that Nov. 15, 1974 - The Charter of the Don Enrique Zobel be informed aboutthe Lodge was granted at Hotel naming of the Lodge after his illustrious lntercontinental, with Don Enrique Zobel grandfather, Don Jacobo Zobel y as guest speaker. He granted the Lodge Zangroniz, the first Filipino Mason continued use of the Pio del Pilar High initiated on Philippine soil, who played a Schoolfor its stated meetings. district role in the struggle for the independence of the Philippines from Spanish rule. April25, 1978 - The Lodge was granted a long-term lease of a 1S00-square- The programme for the silver jubilee meters lot at P1 .00 per year, plus a sum celebration, which was emceed by VW of money to be used for the construction Cabletow 24 The Cabletow

Master. of a temple on the lot in two Years. served as Centennial Grand

Nov. 15, 1982 - Our Lodge celebrated Today, our Lodge is comPosed of 71 its 8th Charter Day. Lodge was opened members, some of whom have either in due and ancient form at the nearly gone back to the United States or have completed temPle. This marked the migranted thereto. But these members formal existence of the Lodge and its are still actively in touch through constant temple. communications.

SubsequentlY, the Lodge grew in. VW Billy Aportadera having finished number and strength and iniluence - giving the historical background of our thanks to VW Warner A. Rushing, WB Lodge, Bro. Teddy Boy Locsin delivered Ernesto Flores, WB Ben Liong Cheng, a discourse of the life of Bro. Jacobo Bro. Oscar Jesus Sy, Bro' Fletcher, VW Zobel y Zangroniz and that of his Norberto San Mateo, and the Locsin descendant, Don Enrique Zobel, our brothers, Enrique abd Teodoro Jr. Lodge's benefactor.

voices, WB Enrique L. Locsin constructed the "Both men raised their small protests," Bro' Teddy Fellowship Hall, which now bears his and which became loud for his brother Teddy Boy's name. He rose Boy states. "Don Jacobo fought Spain, to prominence after his appointment by Philippine independence from MW John L. Choa as Committee on while Don Enrique endeavored to- right to Media Relations Chair and Grand Bible what was wrong even while subjected Bearer. to coercive controls of a dictatorship. Both took risks. Don Jacobo lost his life ln 1987, WB Mauricio R. Valdez and Don,Enrique lost his hard-earned shut increased the number of Lodge members prestige when ridiculed the told to further, thereby widening the reach and up by an unsYmPathetic media..." influence of the Lodge. Assisted by WB Rommel P. Garcia, From 1988 t; 1990, under the Junior Warden, I (WM Velasco) gave out Masters leadership of VW Raul A. Lamam, who awards of recognition to Past was Master for three consecutive terms, of our Lodge and then conferred the the Lodge not onlY became more Hirarn Award on MW Enrique L. Locsin, financially'stable, but also iocused on PGM, for outstanding contribution to our the brtehrn's continuing Masonic Lodge. Decidedly, MW Locsin gave our Education. VW Laman was aPPointed Lodge distinct honor and integrity. Junior Grand Lecturer bY MW Juan C' guest Nabong, Jr. Then he was appointed the VW Laman then introduced the Grand Master's Deputy for District 98 speaker, whom he described as "a man passionate -- a and Grand Lecturer for the old District 9. both understanding and He is, at present, the Grand Orator. family man ..."

ln 1998-99, MW Enriique L. Locsin MW Franklin J. Demonteverde

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delivered his message (the text of which gave the closing remarks. He mentioned, is printed in this issue). among other things, that our Lodge had produced three Past Grand Masters - MW Enrique pGM, L. Locsin, in his MWBs Ruperto S. Demonteverde, Sr., remarks, reiterated important m ilestones Simeon Rene Lacson, and MW Enrique of our Lodge. He cited the latest L Locsin. improvements on the building and facade. ,,As Concluded VW Flores: Masons, we must erect the walls of our spiritual "We established the Jacobo Zobel y and Masonic edifices by the square of Zangroniz Foundation to source funds morality, the level of equality and the for the maintenance of the temple and plumb of righteousness." its facilities and for acquiring pertient paraphernalia for use by the brethren,,, Bro. Renato A. Florencio then called he revealed. on everyone to start the trek to the next 25 years by partaking of the food, VW Enrique L. Ftores, Jr., MW refreshment, muSic, camaraderie and Demonteverde's Deputy for District 13, fellowship.

WM Romeo R. Velasco congratutates Grand Master Ftanklin J. Dembnteverde after presenting him with plate of appreciation. At center is Past Grand Master Enrique L. Locsin.

Brlehren ol Jacobo Zobel pose with Junior Grand Warden Eugenio Labitoria and MW Demonteverde-

L-R: VW Mario Angeles, AGS; pGM Enrique Locsin,. MW Franktin J. Demonteverde; Bro. Teddy Boy Locsin; VW Melvin Jurisprudencia, AGT VW Raul A. Laman, Grand Orator; and WM Romeo Velasco

Cabletow 26 lry.---i::-1 The Cabletow BONCABONC LODCE UPDA,TES by VW Pabto M. Etauria, pDGL Cornestone Laying, lnstatlation of Officers Th" duly designated representative of the Grand Master, vw celso I B. sarmiento, DDGM for District 10, presided over the cornestone- laying of the future edifice of Bongabong Lodge at Barangay Labasan, Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro on Jan. 29, 2OOO.

VW Rodolfo Tor, DDGM for District No. VWJaime Concepcion, PDDGM, then 3 and a charter member of Lodge installed the officers of Lodge Bongabong, ably assisted VW Bongabong, assisted by WB Edgardo Sarmiento, acting as DDGM during the Yuson and WB Jay Gutierrez, who solemn ceremony. served as MC and Asst. MC, respectively. Others who participated in the ceremony included VW Servando Lara, Newly installed Master Bogelio WBs Jun Lagsac and Ruel Dote, and Maulion stressed that the future of Bros. Alex Enriquez, Rogelio Maulion, Masonry rests in the hands of its Herbert Huggins, Ronilo Landicho, Cris members, that it will be what we make Torino and Augusto Arayata. of it...

A big crowd of brethren from Manila, After the presentation and acceptance Cavite, Batangas and Mindoro witnessed of the Past Master's Jewel, Apron and the solemn event. Certificate, VW Tor, upon request, delivered some brief remarks. He even The presence of Bro. Herbert Huggins donated a big amount of money for the and his wife, Sis Celane, lent the event construction of the lodge temple. a deeper significance since they had facilitated the donation of the subject site VW Servando V. Lara, another charter by their daughter, Ms. lrene Watiwat member of the Lodge and the guest Mason, speaker, dwelt on several Masonic concerns, posing questions in the The ensuing installation of officers held process. at the E. Umali Gym in downtown Bongabong starled with the presentation Other installed officers of the Lodge of the Philippine Flag. Mayor Alex were: Alex I Enriquez, Senior Warden; Enriquez, a member of the Lodge, led Alfonso A. Montalbo, Junior Warden; the tribute to the Flag and Rev. Fr. Elmer Herbert B. Huggins, Treasurer; this Fontamillas delivered the invocation. correspondent, Secretary; WB VW Sarmiento gave the closing Godofredo G. Hernandez, Auditor; remarks. Nelson B. Gabutero, Chaplain; WB

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Edgardo Yuson, GLl, Marshal; VW Steward; and Apollo'Ferraren, Tyler. Antonio C. Bernal Jr., PDDGM, Junior Deacon; VW Ruben Medina, Dinner and fellowship social Organist;' Handolph Gerance, Senior followed... Steward; Julius Cesar Perez, Junior

Brethren march tn procession to the site ot the special event

VWBs Sarmiento, Tor, and Lara, ass'isted by Bro./Mayor Enriquez, WB Maulion, Bro. Herbeft Huggins and others, Read solemn cornerstone- laying ceremony. Kite-Ftying Contest ongabong Lodge No. 324 sponsored a kite-flying contest at the grounds of the town's central school on March 't4, 20OO- The theme of the contest was "Believe you can fly!"

Rev. Fr. Henry Saldites, parish priest, The first placer received P4,500; the delivered the invocation, and Acting 2nd P3,000, and the 3rd P2,000. There Mayor Bobut Umali gave a short were seven consolation prizes of P500 message, in which he stressed that the each. Masons should sponsor the contest on a continuing basis and other contests, The prizes were donated by the Office so that juvenile delinquency would be of the Maycr, c/o Bro. Alex Enriquez; minimized. Barangay Poblacion, c/o Bgy. Capt. Jeremy Enriquez; Country Bank, c/o Fifty enthusiasts participated in the Manager Elvie Saligumba; Bongabong contest, and curious spectators lrom Cable Network, c/o Mr. Rudy Liwanag; Bongabong and neighboring towns Alinco Marketing, c/o Bro. Jaime Tee; cheered thei r contestants. Agricultural and Vet Supply Store,

Cabletow23 The Cabletow c/oBro. Julius Caezar Perez; and V.T. headed by Chief Ramon Selas and Grocery, Ricemilland Agri SuPPlY, Sgt. Dazo; the Board of Judges, c/o Bro. Vic Ong chaired by Engr. Meonada, with the following as members: Engr. Caquete, The Officers and members'of the Engr. Malaluan, Sir Crisostomo and Lodge received invaluable assistance Mr. Panaligan. from Country Bank Manager Elvie Saligumba, who was contest This will be an annual event treasurer; the Bongabong Police, sponsored by our Lodge.

WAS GEN- PAULINO TORRES SANTOS A BROTHER MASON? Gen. Pautino Torres Santos (/530-/945) was a military leader and land resettlement pioneer. He was an epitome of Filipino courage and perseverance. He was honored when Dadiangas (a thorny shrub in Bilaan language) was renamed after him when it became a city on Sept. 5, /968.

Was he a Brother Mason?

An ante-betlum issue of The Cabtetow contains a picture of Gen- Santo.s, who was the captain of the bowling team. Was the bowling team shown in the picture composed of Masons? One of the seven children of Gen. Santos, according to VW Gauvain J. Benzonan, holds the key to the mystery as to whether Gen. Santos was a member of the Craft or nbt. lt is hopbd that, wrth lhe help of VW Benzonan, the offsprino of Gen. Santos referreci to will soon unravel the mystery regarding Geh. Sin tos' Mason ic members h ip.

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MASONIC EVENTS, CONCERN-S IN CAMARINE-S NORTE by VW Godofredo O. Peteza, Sr., pJGL 3-IN-'I YEAR-END AFFAIR

n December 30, 1999, led ceremony at the Rizal monument in by VW Santiago M.Turingan, Daet; a lecture-forum followed by PDDGM, and WM-elect Fernando L. giving of gifts to indigent families, and Rabo, we had a 3-in-1 affair, christmas party of the Masonic consisting of a floral-offering Family in the province.

A view of the more than /00 recipients of gift packages...

JOINT PUBLIC INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

Setting: Bautista, Jr., Senior Warden; Fernando E. Peteza, Junior Warden; VW Jose Dy Mega Star Hotel Ballroom Hall ln Ching, DDGM, Treasurer, VW Jose P. Talisay, Camarines Norte, March 4, Tabios, Sr., PDDGM, Secretary; and 2000. Regis C. Barra, Auditor.

lnstalling Officer: of Lodge Daet No. 247: Fernando L. Labo, Wor. Master; this VW Emil l. Andrion, PDDGM, writer (VW Peteza), Junior Warden; VW M.D;#9. Ong Peng Lee, PDDGM, Treasurer;VW Santiago P. Ferrer, Jr., Secretary; and lnstalled Elected Officers WB Leo L. lntia, PM, Auditor. (Duty elected Senior Warden Juan C. Bailey, ... of Lodge Camarines Norte No. Jr. willbe installed later.) 107: VW Santiago M. Turingan, PDDGM, Wor. Master; Juan A. Government Officials Welcome

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Guests, Visitors Stand of the Catholic Church, he explained, was the Freemasons' support Gov. Emmanuel "Jess" B. Pimentel for-the separation of Church and State. and Daet Mayor EImer Panotes welcomed the guests and visitors, To the hold on to power, he added, assuring them of their safety in Daet the friars dangled the Damoclean sword even at night. over the heads of the Filipino people. . Newly-Obligated Brother Gives His He revealed that the alleged lmpressions on E.A.M. Ritual: A document on Bro./Dr. Jose Rizal's Historic 'First" retraction first surfaced years before his death and 30 yearrs after his execution Romulo SJ Tolentino of Lodge Naga on Bagumbayan Field on Dec. 30, City No. 257, Asst. Regional State 1 896. Prosecutor, shared his impressions of the Entered Apprentice Mason ritual, and The signature of Dr. Jose Rizal on the the assembly gave hlm appreciative alleged retraction doc-ument, he applause. stressed, was the handiwork of a hired forger. When his conscience bothered Masonic Lodges in Atbay, him, he confessed that he had Camarines Sur Represented consented to forge Rizal's signature for a fee. VV/ Frank Yap, PDDGM, headed the delegation f rom Lodge Mayon No. 61. Our illustrious Brother Jose Rizal, he VW Carlos S. Briones, PDDGM, and concluded, did not retract his Masonry; WB Julian Ocampo lll represented for if he did, why was he ordered shot Lodge Naga City No. 257. WM Alvin by the Spanish civil guards and buried Yater headed the delegation from outside the Catholic cemetery? Lodge lsarog No.33, while VW Benito S. Ngo, DGL for MAsonic District No. 12, led the group from Memorial Lodge Julian Ocampo No. 146 in lriga City

Due to bad weather, the delegations from Lodges Bulusan No. 38 and Catanduanes No. 191 did not make it to the event.

Guest Speaker: MW Reynold S. Fajardo, PGM, GMH, Grand Secretary MW Fajardo re;ceives from VW Turingan a replica of the first Rizal monument ever A principal reason forthe anti-Masonic erected in the country.

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e Freemasons offered flowers cooperation with the Knights of Rizal and at the Bro. Jose Rizal's the NGOs, celebrated the 139th monument on June 12, lndependence anniversary of Bro. Rizal's birth on June Day, but the province did not conduct a 1 9 with a Jloral-offering ceremony at the floral-otfering ceremony on that day. Freedom Park, and we Freemsons did similarly at the Rizal monument in The provincial government, in downtown Daet.

(L-R): WB Godolredo E. Peteza, Jr, PM; VW Godofredo O. Peteza, Sr., PJGL; VW Felipe M. Jardinel, PDGL; Bro. Juan C. Bailey Jr., Senior Warden; Sis. Trinidad E. Peteza; WB Fernando L. Rabo, Worshipful Master, Daet Lodge No. 247; WB Roberto C. Rebodos, PM; VW Jose Dy Ching, PDDGM; and VW Jose P Tabios, Sr., PDDGM

SOME PROJECTS, CONCERN.S

,lfficers and members of Lodge C. Tabanao, and WB Godofredo E. - uCamarines Norte No. toz and Peteza, Jr. Daet No. 247 keep on improving the Masonic Center not only to make it During his incumbency as Master of conducive for Masonic gatherings but Lodge No. 1 07, VW Tabanao proposed also a credit to the heigh-borhood-. the construction of a chapel inside the Masonic cemetery, which is owned by The lodge hall now has two their lodge and the Lodge approved his airconditioning units and it is adorned proposal. by beautifully tailored curtains - thanks to the efforts of such Past Masters as The incumbent Master of Daet Lodge WB Mauro O. Mangubat, VW Ernesto No.247, WB Fernando L. Rabo, wants Cabletow32 The Cabletow to bring into fruition the proposed project. No. 107 and Daet No.247. The donor Hence, he instructed the SeniorWarden, approved the appropriation and agreed Engr. Juan C. Bailey, Jr., to undertake to donate another sum of P25,000, the subdivrsion survey of the cemetery provided the two Lodges contribute their forthe purpose of determining the exact respective financial shares in support of location oi the chapel. He has also the program. tapped the business acumen of his associates in the commercial field. The two Lodges, in effect, are hard pressed to raise their resPective lf this pioject is accomplished, the inonetary shares in the maintenance of brethren of Camarines Norte will have the program. Willthey be able to do it? something to say to their provincemates. Other questions, such as the lollowing, Furthermore, the brethren of are aching to be answered: Camarines Norte Lodge No. 107wantto pursue the project ProPosed bY-VW ls it fair to require the Bicol Bodies, Vicente N. Ongtenco, PDDGM, namelY, A.&A.S.R., to pay a rental fee for the' that their Lodge adoPt a certain use of the facilities of the Masonic barangay. Due to the large amount ol Center? money (one million pesos) and work involved, however, the brethren have Who should really manage the adopted the make-haste-slowly attitude, program? as was advised by VW Santiago M. Turingan, PDDGM, incumbent Master of Will a new program director be Lodge 107. designated by the Venerable Master of the BicotBodies? Another important concern is the continuance of our nonformal education Are we prepared to finance a program program, which was launched a decade that willtake the place otthe nonformal ago to provide out-of-school youths in education program in case this becomes the province with livelihood know-how defunct? or skills. I believe we can find the answers to VW Vicente N. Ongtenco donated the these and related questions if we search sum of P25,000 for the operation of the together. Working together in harmony prograrn. Camarines Norte Lodge No. 107 toward common objectives and showing used to manage the Program, but the our pride in the Fralernity to one another Bicol Bodies, A.&A.S.R., has taken over and to the public will make wonderful the management. things happen.

A recent development, however, has lf we put our act together, we will yet put the continued existence of the save the nonformal education program program in jeopardy. The donated sum lrom imminent extinction and help the was appropiated for a proPosed out-ol-school youths in our province to symposium on FreemasonrY to be earn a living as well as to live a sponsored by Lodges Camarines Norte meaningfullife.

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PAST MASTER OF ARAW #I 8 CELEBRATES 5 OTH BI RTH DAY : W Ely C. Miranda (3rd from left), past Master of Araw Lodge No. 18, celebrated his 50th birthday recenily. The brethren who attended the bidhday party were (from left) WB Ruben Tingco and VW George Hernandez; (from right) WB Raffy Andrada, WB Hernani Barrios, VW George So.

The lady in the photo is Sister Letty Miranda, wife of the birthday celebrant.

3 Masons tnducted Officers of pNRC Caloocan City Chapter \/"ry worshipful Brother and Dr. Antonio F. Joson, Jr. (4th from left f in photo below), VW Leonardo Chua (3rd from right), and Bro. virgilio Young (center) were inducted as chairman, Direct6r and Auditor of the caloocan city chapter of the philippine National Red cross (PNRC) on Feb. 12, 2ooo by pNRC chairwoman L.l. Luciano (2nd from lef t). others in photo: PNRC Gov. Lina right); Dr. Gerardo s. perlas, Jr., Blood Aurelio, Adviser (extreme left); Dr. serv!ce Director (2nd from right); and Luningningvillamejor, Director(3rdfrom Ernesto soon, Jr., lmmediate past left);Thomas Cua, Secretary (4th from Chairman.

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NARRA LODGE NO- AT]-OFFICERS INSTALLED

If,/ith MW Franklin J. Demontecerde as its guest of honor speaker, tl VV Narra Lodge No. 171 located in San Jose City, Nueva Ecija, I r held its installation of officers on January 22, 2OOO. I I Bros. Edgardo A. Alfonso, Orlando M. fraternity, for quantity can take care of Eligio and Alberto S. Alfonso were duly itself if we have quality members. installed as its three principal officers. WB Voltaire A. Francisco and VW On the other hand, the newly-installed Anselmo E. Munsayac acted as Worshipful Master, in his inaugural lnstalling Officer and Master of address, called the attention of the Ceremonies, respectively, brethren to the greatest challenge of the new millennium to our fraternity, which MW Demonteverde was accompanied is the continuous insidious attacks and by a number of Grand Lodge Officers. cuticisms by some sectors of our society. The occasion was very well-attended. Brethren representing diflerent Masonic Under the new leadership, Narra Lodges and Districts graced the Lodge's programs and projects for the occasion. The fraternal dinner and ensuing Masonic year include, among fellowship was held at Agrinet Grains others, the following: a millennium Compound in Barangay Tulat, also in science quiz bee; a wheelchair and San Jose City. crutches project; a free eyeglass program for poor and deserving students; ln his speech, the Grand Master a sports festival tor Masons and their stressed the importance of quality in families; and a continuing temple accepting petitioners to our honorable improvement program.

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ALITONSO LEB SIN trilEll. LOTDGE .I5S CON'I'INIII]S TO IIE A BEEEIVE OII ACI'IVII'IES his may be gleaned from the March and April 2000 issues of LEE SIN TIMES. The most outstanding Lodge in the The Lodge has continued its Philippine grand jurisdiction in 1994, community service program, too. lt 1995 and 1996, Alfonso Lee Sin has conducted a medical, dentaland surgical joined cyber space. lts website address mission at Barangay Bigbiga, San Fabian in http:/leesinl 58.usatv1.net. Pangasinan on April 6.

It has also continued its inter-Lodge KCREATV 7U OLICK RE LATION 5 visitation program. lts officers and a cce?te y our op onoorehip in members attended the private KPR BA5IC5 &TACTICS installation of the officers of Lingayen SEMINAR-WORSHOP Lodge No. 161 on March 4 and the public in majo r aa Vitals I ctli eo installation of the Ofticers of Urdaneta JunetoOefi.2OOO Lodge No. 302 on March 25. On the YOU'LL GET PR franchise, same day, they attended the stated an d a

MC Joseph Anthony Ronard Z. Villanueva, the only son of Judge Romeo L. Villanueva, PDDGM (No.37), besides welcoming the participants, exhoded hjs fellow DeMolay to keep on practicing the tenets of their Order and expressed MC Joseph Anthony Roward Wllanueva and his parents, VW Romeo and Sis. Juliet, sincerest thanks to us, their Dads,. for together with other DeMolays and Kalilayan relentlessly extending support to them. brethren. Cabletow36 The Cabletow

RW tsu14.1/yt, Oth.e/r Ma,*ovvLo Le.ad,ery Ivw*ca.U/ offir,ez.v of tsU^,el tod.a<*. ot''t/ o' 4 a ' ^'*"Kw ?^,ff, { ff*,' ecember to February is, invariably, the period of installation of officers of Blue Lodges in our District.

Dadiangas Lodge No. 225 had its receptiofi-dinner. otficers, led by WM Stevan T. Co, Jr., installed by no less than RW Oscar V. Led by my humble self, the officers of Bunyi, Deputy Grand Master, who was Matutum Lodge No. 156 were also the guest speaker, on Dec. 11 , 1999. installed on Jan, 22 by VWTecson, with VW Nestor Panlaque served as Master VW Moran as MC and WB Ricardo of Ceremony; he was assisted bY WB Tabora as Asst. MC. WM Suharto T. * Ega Abrazaldo. The dinner reception was Mangundadatu read the message of the at Rib's and Jazz. The occasion was guest speaker, his own father, VW Pax doubly meaningful because Lodges S. Mangudadato, who had another Matutum 1 56, Dadiang as 225and Kaduh important engagement. We brethren and .278 held their joint Christmas party then our guests held dinner reception atTierra and there. Verde Hotel.

Koronadal Lodge No. 209 had its On Feb. 5, VW and lll. Benzonan, officers, headed by MW Suharto T. assisted by VWBs Moran and Ramon Mangudadato, on Jan. 11 , 2000. WV and T. Del Castillo, Jr., installed the officers lll. Gauvain J. Benzonan, 33rd degree, of Daguma Mountain Range Lodge was lnstalling Officer; VW lsaac Alvero No. 244, led by WM Romulo B. Jacalan. V. Moran and WB Nelson U. Tan were This time VW Pax S. Mangudadato, MC and Asst. MC, respectively. VW and Governor of the Province of Sultan Gen. Gregorio Camiling, Jr., a member Kudaraf, was around to give his : of Kamayo Lodge No.255, was guest message. Reception-dinner was at "speaker, Dinner reception was held at Jemm's Place. VW Tecson and this Marvella Hotel. reporter presided over the program for the fellowship social. WM Allan D. Rivera and the other otficers of Kaduh Lodge No. 278 were WM Joseph S. Chua of Maribulan installed on Jan. 17 by VW Froilan G. Lodge No. 304 and his set of oflicers Tecson, assisted by VW Panlaque, MC, were installed on Feb. 12 by VW and lll. and WB Ernesto Cruz, Asst. MC. GUest Benzonan, who also served as guest speaker was Mayor Adelbert W. speaker, with VW Panlaque acting as Antonino, a son of a Mason, the late MC. Reception and lunch at lsla Parilla. *' Senator Gaudencio Antonino. Rib's and Jazz was again the venue of the RW Bunyi focused his message on

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the need for Masons to perform their duty on hrs part, talked about the peace and to carry out both the inner and outer work order situation in his province and about of Masonry, the light of which we should a few of his projects, namely: llteracy bring into brigther, sharper focus in our program, asphalt production, and a communities. mobile hospital.

VW and Gen. Camiling focused his VW and lll. Benzonan focused his message on the peace and order speech on the ritual, urging the brethren condition in Cotabato. Stressed he: "lf to practice in daily life the lessons and only all people are Masons, then it is teachings of the three degrees of Craft easy to understand each other." Masopry.

t ln his message, Mayor Antonino With the messages of the guest revealed that during his confinement in speakers safely lodged in the repository hospital here and abroad, he is usually of our faithful breasts, we recommitted given a discount because he is a ourselves to the all-important task of Mason's son. improving ourselves in Masonry and disseminating the teachings of our Craft VW and Gov. Pax S. Mangudadato, among the general public.

N,AG,A CITY LODGE No- 257 CONDUCTS M E DICAL- DE N TAL M IS S IO N by Redmund V. Pascual, Sr. Warden

rethren of Naga City Lodge No. 257, led by WM Julian Ocampo, conducted a medical-dental mission in Bgy. Lupi, San Fernando, Camarines Sur on March 19, 2000. The Kabalikat Civicom Group, Ied by problems. WB G. Portuguez, supported the brethren by arranging the site, by The donations from the following providing logistics and by preparing a brethren and lriends of Masons sumptuous lunch. contributed a lot to the success of the mission: Bro./Col. A. Doma-ala, G-& This writer solicited the medicines, PA; Bro./Col. Oca Gonate, Deputy while WB/Dr. Joe Hijastre organized Chief-PASAF;WB R. Nufrez; Bro. Bob the medical-dental team. Elevado; Jojo Dasco of the Mercury Drug Corporation; and Wllly Bisana of A total of 580 patients were treated. Warner Lambert Phils. Thanks, This number may be broken down as likewise, to WB Harry Ramchand for follows: 111 dental patients, 233 adults donating the anaesthetic medicines and 236 children with medicat used.

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Lodge No.2 came out with the maiden issue (January-March c;;ffi) ol its official newsletter, THE DEACON, the editor-in-chief of which is Bro. Rafaelito R. Sacdalan.

The Lodge's Wor. Master, WB Braulio attended the District Council meetings. A. Candia, together with SW Bayani R. Leoncio and JW Sacdalan, urged the However, the newsletter's brethren to proudly work together in unity . educational corner (p.18) erroneously toward making their newsletter a ascribes "Attracting More Young Men "showcase" for their Lodge in particular of Promise into the Craft" to RW and toward successfully celebrating their Thomas W. Jackson, Grand Secretary centennial anniversary in 2002. for the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania.

THE DEACON informs us that Cavite The reprinted material is, actually, an Lodge No.2 participated in the DDGM's excerpt of the editorial of THE bowling tournamerit held at the Grace CABLETOW, November-December Bowling Alley in Cavite City on Feb.24, 1 997, pp. 3-4. 2000;that it has launched its own Bring- Home-A-Brother project; that it has ln any case, congratulations to organized its Council of Elders, which Cavite Lodge No. 2 for the publication consists of the Master and all Past of the maiden issue of its quarterly Masters; and that it has faithfully newsletter.

MW Franklin J. Demonteverde and other brethren pose with Mayor Hagedorn of Palawan during their couriesy call at his office.

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BAGONG ILAW 97 CETEBRATES 7sTH ANNIVERSAY by VW Teddy P. Cleofe, DGL

p agong llaw Lodge no. 97, headed by WM Lino B. Gabriel, celebrated I-Dits 75th anniversary on April 1,2000 by conducting a community outreach activity jointly with llang-llang Court No. 20, Order of the Amaranth, led by HL Cecile Valero, Royal Matron, and SK Dante Valero, Royal Patron and leading member of the Lodge.

Present were MW and lLL. Rudyardo a nuimber of Corpsmen. V. Bunda, PGM and PSGC, who was accompanied by his ever supportive wife, 3. MedicalTeam of the Naval Station Sis. and HL Tri{ina, PRM, and VW and Hospital, Naval Base Cavite, Fort San SK lreneo L. Racimo, DDGM and PGRP, Felipe, Cavite City, headed by Major who was also accompanied by his better Lizardo B. Luistro, MC, PN-OIC; Major half, Sis. and HL Consuelo, PGRM, Jose S. Come MC, PN; Capt. Mary Grand Court, Order of the Amaranth. Christihe G. Fillarca, MC, PN; Capt. Librada T. Tagelo, NC PN; PO1 Meliton The civic - action project, consisting R. Cabralda, PN, POIC; and several of "Operation Tuli" and medical - dental Hospital.Corpsmen and civilian Nurses treatment, resulted in the circumcision - Miss Shirley Mangente, and Mr. of 117 boys and the treatment of 87 Pompei Banayos. medicaland 51 dental patients. 4. Dental Team of the 1302nd Dental Upon the invitation of WB Gabriel and Dispensary, Philippine Navy, NBC, Forl Bro. Lt. Col. Julna Jerry C. Carillo of the San Felipe, Cavite City, headed by LCOL, Phil. Marines, the following medical Chaucer B. Regaladg, DS, PN-OIC; personnel lent their expertise and time: Capt. Jazmin J. Marcelo, DS PN; Dra. Julie B. Agana, DD, a Rainbow Girl, PWA 1. Medical Team from the V-Luna of the Tierra Alta Assembly No. 4, Hospital, AFP Medical Center, Quezon LO.R.G. in Binakayan, Kawit, Cavite; City, headed by Major Edwin B. Bautista, Dra. Blanca Blancaflor, DD; and some MC, OIC;Capt. Joy Edna S. Renejane, Dental Technicians. MC;Capt. Ramon C. Villaba, MC;Capt. Flonald A. Manansala, MC; and Ms The Naval Station Hospital and the Lorena T. Cabunagan, R.N. 1302"d Dental Dispensary provided some medicines and materials for their 2. Medical Support Company, of the respective Civic Action Teams. Combat and Service Support Brigade, Phillippine Marines Corps, Fort The medicines and medicalsupplies Bonifacio, Makati City, headed by Capt. used by the other MedicalTeams were Flenato A. Esmabe, MC (N (M)- OIC; donated by the dif ferent Civic ILT William A. Averion, VC PN (M);anO Organizations through Bro. Col Carmelo

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Flores, MC PN and Bro. LCcl Jerry C. Waldo F. Manalili, Medical Carillo PN (M), both members of Bagong Representatives. llaw Lodge No.97. The donors were: Through the efforts of HL Cecile 1. Unang Lingap sa Kapwa Phils. lnc. Valero, additional medicines were given in Quezon City, headed by Mrs. Lilia by Congressmirn Plaridel C, Abaya of Orioste - Project Director and Mr. Caster the First District of Cavite. Qunano - Admin. Officer. The venue was at the compound of 2. Glaxo - Welcome Phils, lnc., in Magdiwang Lodge No. 238 in Noveleta, MakatiCity, headed by Mr.Mike Cruzado Cavite. - Project Manager, and Mrs. Angeli M. Yupano, Medical Representative. Said civic action project was one of the most successful community services 3. Novartis health Care Phil. lnc. (the conducted by the different l-odges ol ZYMA-Servipharm) in Makati CitY, Masonic District No. 2 during the term through Mr. Manny M. Masiclat and Mr. of VW lreneo L. Racimo as DDGM.

CVL NO- f.33 CARRIES OIJT LIVELIHOOD PROJECTS /-\agayan Valley Lodge No. 133, under the leadership of WB Willredo \-Oe Jesus, put up a livelihood proiect aimed at transferring entrepreneurial technologies lo hermanas (Mason' spouses), other members of families of the brethren, and indigent market vendors

The first seminar-worshop, The f unds for the video-audiovisual facilities which was conducted at the were donated to the Lodge by the DOST mezzanine of the Lodge through WB Rustico Santos, DOST Director building, focused oR the in Region 2. preparation of longganisa and tocino for small-time business. The technology transfer was Hnc*nH.Hauu through videp-audiovisual Mr.nxrfi$$ $rgrcr*r demonstration accompanied by reading materials distributed by DOST trainors. Filficlf,,tGNe{uotrLhc. The funds for the video- &dFk ReruissameTowsD audiovisual facilities were lAs"do Aue.. 0rtaas Csrhr. P*n C*r ,JftceTd Nds.#+25? IB+ffi'r 6342ffi0 donated to the Lodge by the Ce{ular ltcs t018{1$727 I ffi18.2IU&5 DOST trainors.

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MASONIC DISTRICT #tsg CAPTI.JRES NORTHEAST LUZON MTJLTI-DISTRICT * SPORTFEST OVERALL CHAM PIONSH I P

f\ elegates of Masonic District Nos. 39 (Nueva Vizcaya), 43 I-f lVountain Province), 45 (lsabela North), 49 (Cagayan) and 51 (lsabela South & Quirino Province) converged at the lsabela Sports Complex in llagan, lsabela on Nov. 28, 1999 in order to compete with one another in the first multi-district sportsfest.

MW Leon Angel P. Bafrez, PGM, volleyball, and marathon, and it was stressed that the sportsfest would champion in tug-of-war and 1st runner- further strengthen the indissoluble up in the 4x100 meter relay. chain of sincere affection that link Masons together. VW Cornelius Van Luspo, Grand Sword Bearer, assisted by MW Bafrez VW Leonardo Chua, Past DDGM and VW Balmaceda, awarded the and Past JGL, presented the various trophies to the winners. delegations;VW Richard Tan Uy, DGL for District No. 51, led the Pledge of Masonic District No. 39 will host the Sportsmanship, and VW Roger M. next multi-district sportsfest. Balmaceda, DDGM o{ host District No. Meanwhile, San Mateo Lodge No. 319 51, declared the sportsfest oflicially bested all other Lodges in Masonic open. District No.51 to crown itself as bowling tournament champion. The venue of District No. 39 emerged as overall the tournament was the VICAP Bowling champion by virtue of the following Lanes in Santiago City. feats: champion in basketball, volleyball, 4x100 meter relay, The SML Bowlers were WB Frank marathon, obstacle race, and sack Bumagat, Bro. Rioni de los Trinos, Bro. race. Jose delos Trinos Jr., Leo delos Trinos, Bro. Ely Corbe, VW Dominador First runner-up overall was District Apaga, and Bro. Henry T. Carpiso No. 43 because it was runner-up in (team managei). basketball, volleyball, and obstacle race. VW Angel T. Bacoling, PDDGM, a member of the Cagayan Valley Lodge Masonic District No. 51 captured the #'133 team, emerged as top scorer in and runner-up position overallsince it the tournament, while his wife, Sis. was 2nd runner-up in basketball, Edna, got the highest pinning honors.

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[rebruary 3, 2000 was, indeed, a very memorable day for the brethren I-'of Mindoro Lodge No. 157. FIW Napoleon A. Sorlano, Senior Grand Warden, installed our officers for Masonic year 2000-2001.

VW Alfredo P. Bihis, PDDGM, acted Also present were Vice-Governor as Master of Ceremonies, while VW Minto, a Brother Mason; Hon. Gene Ricardo P. Galvez, Past Grand Orator, Mendiola, Mayor of San Jose, Occidental was the guest speaker. Mindoro;wives of Masons and selected guests' The occasion was graced by the presence of Hon. Josephine Bamirez- Newly installed Master Jose J. Lopez Sato, our Provincial Governor and a appearedmuchinspiredbytheattention daughter of a late Brother Mason. given him by those present.

Newly-insla/led officers and visiting dignitaries: VW Bihis (exlreme left, lst row);. RW Soriano (Sth from left, same row); VW Galvez (in coat and tie).

The brethren's spouses with VW Galvez (in coatand tie); Hon. Ramirez Sato (4th from the lefi back row); and San Jose Mayor Gene Mendiola (extreme left, back row)

43 Cabletow The Cabletow MASONIC LEADER GETS FINAL MASONIC CHURCH FIITES \f,/nen he dropped life's working tools in Manila, VW and llt. Bro. V Y RUBEN O. AZARCON, SR., 33rd degree lGH, Past District Grand Lecturer of then Masonic District No. 6, Past Grand Master's Deputy for the same District, Life Member by Longevity (LML) of Masonic Lodge No. 171, which he served as Wor. Master in 1977, and Past Venerable Master of Luzon Bodies, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, was mourned by his brethren, who gave him the final Masonic rites.

The father of VW Roy Azarcon, DGL life, he was also given the final church of Masonic District, leading member of rites in his hometown, San Jose City, Luzon Bodies, and 32nd Degree Knight Nueva Ecija. Commander of the Court of Honor, among other Masonic involvements, the Shown below are Sister Rosalia late VW and lll. Ruben O. Azarcon was Gorospe Azarcon, VW Roy wearing given Masonic funeral rites. white Apron and other members of the family receiving holy communion during A practicing Catholic throughout his the Holy Mass celebrated in his memory.

Family members, relatives, friends and brethren in Freemasonry bade final farewell to VW and lll. Ruben Azarcon before his remains were taken from the church to his final resting place.

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DALISAY LOEDGE SPONSOR.S FIR.E SAFETY PREVENTION SEMIN^AR together with the Philippine Volunteer Fire D3l';X1l"l3i.I:i"1" fire safety and prevention seminar at the residence of WB Robert Y. Ong, Jr. The brethren who brought along their George Young, Juanito See, Jonathan spouses included Bro. Jimmy See, VW See, Kimberly Tan and Vivian Chua. This Alfred Li, VW Reuben Abenojar, WB Ang team gave residents of Barangay 751, Ko Yu, VW Adam Sim, WB Ed Lachica, Zone9l hands-on training in differentfire-- Bro, Johnny Tan and Bro. Edwin Chiong. fighting techniques.

Mr. Wellie Eglorianin of the PVFB A hearty, sumptuons merienda headed the trainors' team, composed of prepared by the Lodge capped the event.

Brethren of Dalisay No. 14 and PVFB members before the seminar

Young ones and young once alike watch Sparky the Mascot stop, drop, cover your face and roll ta put out fire on dress.

Hands-on training for young residents...

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f,(oronadal Lodge No. 2Og, represented by WM Suharto T. llfvlangudadato, presented to Sis. Genevova Yfriguez, a cheque for P10,000 issued by Acacia Mutual Aid Society, lnc. (AMASI) as insurance coverage ol our departed Brother during its March 18,2000 stated meeting. The presentation was witnessed by the brethren in attendance, particularly JW Cesar D. Thieon, SW Oscar J. Pagunsan and VW Antonio E. Sarrosa.

After the stated meeting, our visitor from Gen. Santos City, VW Froilan G. Tecson, PRDGM, conducted a lecture- forum on Freemasonry, participated in not only by the brethren but also by some sisters (hermanas, if you wish) and petitioners and their spouses.

Our Wor. Master later hosted a sumptuous dinner.

sADflr-EBACK LAGIJNA, SfrANGR.r-r-A I-ODGES BOND TOGETTTER....

tTtwo Masonic Lodges oceans apart recently bonded together as I. Brother Lodges to help promote world fellowship in furtherance of the objectives and ideals of Freemasonry.

This iandmark Lodge twinning of Just as many Filipino heroes were Saddleback Laguna Lodge No. 672.of Masons, this oldest f raternal Lake Forest, California and Shangri-La organization has among its members in Lodge No. 196 of Tagum, Davao was United States historical figures like made possible through the efforts of George Washington, Benjamin Franklin Narciso Ner, Jr., a Past Master who is a and Paul Revere; Military Commanders member of both lodges. Iike Gens. Pershing, Macarthur, Marshall, Roosevelt, Doolittle and The American Masons have Scheduled Admirals King and Hewitt; Movie actors a trip to the Philippines next year to meet Gene Autry and John Wayne and nine and interact with their Filipino brothers Astronauts, including Grissom, Aldrin as wellas to perform a degree work. and Mitchell.

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U RPAN ETA LODGE #3O2'o M ASON 5 G r'\E.AY M AN LALAKEAY CENTER I N ?HOTO5

f Trdaneta Lodge No. 302, F.&A.M-, put up on April 19-22, 2OOO LJ a Masonic Assistance Service Operations Network System (MASONS) Gabay Manlalakbay (Travellers Assistance) center. The photos below were taken by the Lodge Secretary, WB Valerio G. Crescencia, PM.

The Gabay Manlalakbay Center with comPlete "accessories"

Brethren and friends of Masons pose for a souvenir photo.

Brethren in respite...

A Brotherand his family drop by at the Center to claim their "pasalubong".

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The Cebu Square and Compass Foundation: A Brief Account of Its Growth and Development by Greg R. Mercado, Jr.

he Cebu Square and Compass CIub was an offshoot of a "disheartening" occurrence. Actually, Bro. Cesar Villarin, General of the Philippine Constabulary, dreamt of establishing a Masonic Lodge in Talisay, Cebu. He, together with other brethren, sent a Petition to form the dreamt-of Lodge to the M.W. Grand Lodge of the Phitippines, but somehow the latter did not act expeditiously on the petition. The brethren's enthusiasm waned, and Bro./Gen. Cesar's heallh deteriorated, until the sad news camej The petition was denied. Brethren of various Lodges assembled to discuss the denial, and they agreed to wait a time with patience but to establish a Foundation meanwhile.

The Foundation was formally organized May 8, 1994 on April 25, 1994, with VW David S. Odilao, Jr., of Mt. Moriah Lodge No.252 On that day, the first wave of Masons as first President and Chairman of the braved the Cebu summer sun, the sharp- Board. edged stones, scrubs and twigs and painstakinEly went up and down the hill, The Members' Commitment calculating how many trees to plant and what species. ln their initial assembly the members of the Foundation agreed to make it their With VW Boy Odilao were Bro./Gen. deep commitment to plant trees on the Pert Andaya, Noble Ernie Lim, the late denuded mountains ol Cebu, specifically WB Rudy Lalradez, Noble Sikat the military reservation of the Visayas Fonacier,.Bro./Cdr. Santi Gavas, Noble/ Command at Camp Lapu-Lapu. Capt. James Domingo, and Bro. Greg R. Mercado. They made the initial A group of Masons, led by VW Boy survey. Odilao, went to see the Viscom Commander, then BG and now Lt. Gen. A second group conducted a follow-up Ruperto Ambil, AFP (Ret.). They survey. expressed their desire to green a porlion of:the hill. Before the good General could Then the brethren finalized their plans, react to the request of the brethren, Bro. including funding. Jack Gaisano enthusiastically stated that a 1O-hectare land is most May 29, 1994 appropriate place for the foundation to work on. Without second thought, Gen. The chartering of the Foundation and

Ambilgave his approval. . the induction of its officers took place at

Cabletow48 The Cabletow the Casino Espafrol de Cebu. But the Sand; - of the Philippine Eagles; of the seheduled signing of a Memorandum of Bureau of Custons, Region 7, Cebu City; Agreement between the Foundation and - of Potentate Lee Skinner of Aloha the Visayas Command, represented by Temple; - of the NROTC; - of the Job's Noble David S. Odilao, Jr. and Major Daughters and DeMolays;- of the ofiicers Gen. Ruperto A. Ambil, Jr., was, for and gentlemen of the Armed Forces of some reason or another, cancelled. the Philippines, Visayas Command;- of the Philippine Navy, the Philippine Coast June 18, 1994 Guard,2nd District Cornmand, the 201st A Squadrow, PCGA; - of the Filipinas The MOA between the Foundation and Shrine Club, Aloha Temple, Cebu Lodge the Viscom was, at long last, signed. No. 128, Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 252, The signing was witnessed bY Noble Maktan Lodge No. 30; and above al[, of Jack Gaisano, Rudy Lafradez, Sikat the two gentlemen who made it all Fonacier, Leonard Lim, Peter Ong, Joe possible: Maj. Gen. Ambil and VW Bautista, Pepot Pedrosa, Santi Gavas, Odilao. Erneslo Lim and Greg Mercado. Specialthanks to Engr. Edgar Galeos July 1994 of the Bureau of Custorns, Cebu City, who labored, free of charge, in designing The brethren kept themselves busY, and constructing the farmhouse. acquiring needed materials and scheduling the pick-up of donations in lf I failed to mention anyone who cash and in kind. contributed to the success of our endeavor, my apology. August B, 1994

At daybreak no less than Major General Ruperto A. Ambil, Jr. led the brethren in breaking ground, signalling the commencemenr of "the life and work of the Freemasons" on that hill.

Today

Today there are 27, 000 tall trees on that hill. Some of them have borne fruits and flowers. Birds lay their nests on their branches, and people may find comfort and rest under their shades. Maj. Gen Ruperto A. Ambil, Jr., AFP Commanding General, Visayas Command of the Free This is an accomplishment based in Cebu Crty @urently the Provincial and Accepted Masons - ol Mahogany Governor of Eastern Sanar) and VW David Class (Novices of the 15th Hot Sant); - S. Odilao, Jr., President, Cebu Square & of Narra Class (Novices ol the 16th Hot Compass Foundation, lnc.

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DECS/ NFE AN D FREEMASONRY PROJECT IN CAVITE CITY tTthe DECS/Non-Formal Education ol Cavite City, in collaboration I with La Naval Lodge No. 269, Cavite Lodge No. 2 and Bagong Buhay Lodge No. '17, Iaunched the Literacy and Vocational Courses last March 16, 2000.

This is a yearly project of the three released and engaged in small lodges. Courses are free and will run business at home. for three months. Offered are the following: Culinary Arts, Dressmaking, Tailoring, Hi-Speed Sewing, Hair Science, Cosmetology, Reflexology, Flower Making, Basic and Advance Computsr, T-shirt Making and String Class exclusively for the blind.

Target beneficiaries are adults and out-of-school youths. The objective of this project is to teach the beneficiaries technical knowledge and skills so they will be productive, self- reliant and responsive citizens. WM Bong R. Macalindong of La Naval Lodge No. 269 delivering an inspirational message Last year's recipients were the before the recipients of the DECS/NFE and inmates of. the City Jail. They were Freemasonry project. Seated at the taught such courses in preparation for background is SW Bobby S. Guinto sending their release. At present, they are brt message to the brethren.

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