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Source: Sunday Tribune 1940 THE CABLETOW Contents Editorial Focus: Manila through the Eyes of the World's Great City Planners Reflections from the GM: The Fourth Ruffian PGM's Corner: MW Clinton F. Carlson U.S. Visitation of GM 'The Ladies of Filipino Masons of America NEWS Hiram Lodge No. 88 lnkq Pact with DENR DENR - Masonic Tree Planting Pro. ject Launched Free Cataract and Harelip Operation Project Launched' Dapitan Lodge No. 21: Growing Stronger Out-of-School Youths Finish Cosmetology Course Books for a Cause... Masons for a Better Philippines Bro. M.H. del Pilar Day Masonic District No. 9-A Sponsors Choral Concert Highlights of the Tri-Discon Bernardo Neri.Memorial Lodge Puts the Year's Theme to Action CSC Honors Four Brother Masons CA Confirms Two Masons Grand Lodge Extends Aid to Crippled Children VW ManuelVatencia Ko, PDDGM FEATURES Historical Notes: People-Masons in the Supreme Courts of Various Countries Lodge-A Tour of Duty that led to the Creation of a Lodge My Father and l: WB,Masons, PM My Father as I Know Him The Needs of a Lodge Q&A: Masonic Education. A Shriner Shines: Noble Rene C. Damian Masonic lnformation: The Masonic Hospitalfor Crippled Children The Essence of Masonic Visits to Senior Members Length of the Cabletow Did You Know... The Laying of the Cornerstone of the Capitol

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Editorial The Mason and His The Editorial Board Environment ABELARDO L. APORIADERA, JB. Editor in Chief or the past four decades, FreeMasons have ENRIQUE L. LOCSIN tirelessly engaged themselves in nationalistic Managing Editor causes. ln the first decade, there was the from colonial BAUL A, LAMAN struggle for freedom oppression; Features Editor then, in the second decade, the transition from a Commonwealth to a Republic. This was followed by a JOEL P. PALACIOS period of reconstruction and totalitarian rule. News Editor

KARL U. MEGERLE As we enter t he last stage of the 20th century, we continue Photy'Layout Editor to see our brethren involved in the restoration of democracy and in the current movementto preserve our environment. lt RAMON B. PHOTACIO pressing concern now keeps blue lodges Circulation Manager is this that the of our fraternity very busy. HEYNOLO S FAJARDO Consultant The importance of protecting our environment cannot be REYNATO S. PUNO Consultant overemphasized. lt is something that should not be taken lightly. Our rivers, bays, and seas are polluted and life therein is slowly being suffocated. Our air is thick with smog; our The CABLETOW is pub- forests are depleted and can no longer provide us with their lished bimonbly by the Grand protective greenery. ln brief , our environment is deteriorat- Lodge of Free & Accepted Ma- sons of fre Philippines with ing and if we do not take action would eventually die.. principal office at the Plaridel Masonic Temple, 1440 San ln this issue of the Cabletow, we would like our brethren Marcelino St,, Mefo Manlla, D- to relive the nostalgic beauty and splendor of the Pasig River 2801, Reentered as second class mail matter at he Manila Post at the height of its splendor-when it was a beautiful and Otfioe on June 16, 1962. thriving river. Pasig River isasymbol of ourenvironment and a part of our history. lf it dies, we, along with everything else in our environemnt, dies with it. lf it lives, so willwe.

ln this issue, we will highlight the Masonic concern of our different blue lodges for our environment.

Let us remember, we should not only plant trees, but we should also make sure that these trees that we plant should grow strong and healthy and be uoeful to our environment. The cause for our environment must be sustained, not just for this decade, but for the rest of the 21st century and after.

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Focus Manila Through the Eyes of the World's Great City Planners by Bro. Joel P. Palacios, Walana Lodge No. 13

ne of the world's greatest said, at the turn of the century, that architects and city planners he wanted to turn Manila into a, "Pearl envisioned to turn Manila of the Orient." Burnham, who was into "a unified city equalto credited forthe monumental beauty of the greatest of the western Washington, personally designed world with the unparalleled and price- such landmarks in the United States less addition of a tropical setting." capital as the Union Station and City Post Office. Daniel Hudson Burnham, the archi- tectural genius who introduced the art ln keeping pace with the national of city planning in the United States, development and in working persist-

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ently and consciously toward an or- named Dewey Boulevard in honor of ganic plan, Manila may really hope to the American Admiral who led the become the adequate expression of American f leet that defeated the Span- the destiny of the Filipino people as ish armada in a battle in Manila Bay at well as an enduring witness to the the turn of the century. lt is now called etficient services of America in the Roxas Boulevard. Philippines," Burnham said in his re- port on 28 June 1905 to William Taft, "This boulevard. . . with roadways, the U.S. Secretary of War. tramways, bridle path, rich plantations and broad sidewalks should be avail- Burnham who was, at that time, the able for all classes of people in all soils doyen of American architects and city of conveyances and so well shaded planners, was sent by Taft to the Phil- with palms, bamboo, and mangoes as ippines "to make plans forthe beautifi- to f urnish protection f rom the elements cation of Manila and for laying out a at alltimes. lts seaward side should be capital in the mountains in the fine planted so as to interrupt occasionally climate of Baguio." the view of the sea and, by thus, adding somewhat of a mystery, enhance the After a brisk tour of 40 days in the value of the stretch of ocean and sky," country, Burnham culled a continuous Burnham said. parkway should be built from the bayfront at Luneta extending all the On the Pasig River, Burnham pro- way ru Cavite. After it was built, it was posed that shaded drives be built on

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the banks of the river "beginning as practicaldepth and provided with ma- close to town as possible and continu- sonry banks. ing up the river." "So treated, they will offer an eco- nomica! and unobjectionable means of He said the nanow canals or esteros freight handling that will greatly con- ramifying throughout Manila can be tribute to the prosperity of the city," put to good use despite their stagnant Burnham said. "The estero, it should water and unsanitary mud banks. be remembered, is not only an eco- nomical vehicle for tl3e transaction of "For transportation purposes, they public business; it can become, as in are of the utmost value, and inspite of Venice, an element of beauty. Both the serious problems involved in beauty and convenience dictate a very properly widening, bridging, and main- liberal policy toward the development taining them, they should be preserved," of these valuable waterways." Burnham said. On the Pasig River itself, Burnham He said esteros play an important said, every effort should be rnade to role in the lives of people in many cities establish an open quay along the in the orient and, to develop the system riverbanks inthe business part of town some should be filled up but others so that'river steamers can make their should be widened and dredged to landings.

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"Large manufacturing houses can effect of such a Hall of Justice, magnifi- serve their own interests without incon- cent in outward form and aspect, com- venience to the public by building river pelling an attitude of respect, if not slips or branches of the estero system inspiring a feeling of awe, could be in their own grounds, as suggested for cheaply secured at large sacrifices of the proposed post office," Burnham space and money. maintained. Through his proposal, the court- As proposed by Burnham, the Post houses, including the Supreme Court, Office building at Plaza LaMon was were built several blocks away from designed to allowthe easy watertrans- the Post Office in what is now called portation of mails. Padre Faura Street.

He brushed aside the American ln addition to the Pasig River, the practice of grouping the Hall of Justice esteros, the Post Office, and the Hallof and other courthouses with the post Justice, Burnham also spoke of the office which, he said, was unfitting. beauty of the old walls of lntramuros, the railway station, the official resi- Burnham's proposal spoke of his dences, the social clubs, public baths, sentiments. He said in his report: "The boat clubs, school cenlers, and the post office is a business machine af- construction of a hotel north of Luneta fecting public interests. lts character, Park. That hotel came to be known as consonant with ils practical necessi- the world-famous Manila Hotel. ties, is commercial. The Hall of Justice, on the contrary, far from being solely a Burnham envisioned the hotel to business machine, represents senti- become a strong attraction to draw to mentally and practically the highest Manila every traveller in the Orient, function of civilized society. Upon the "With threesidesfronting on parks and authority of law depend the lives and boulevards, and the fourth sidef ronting property of all citizens, and the build- the sea, the hotel site offers every ings which constitute the visible ex- possibility for a world-famous resoil," pression of the law, its symbol of dig- he said. (D nity and power, should be given the utmosl beauty in their location, ar- rangement, architectural treatment, and approaches. A Hall of Justice should be treated as a thing apart, a thing majestic, venerable and sacred. lt should, above all, be free from the clatter of commerce, and its architec- tural expression should speak the greatness of its function. The moral

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The Fourth Ruffian

chanced upon a brotherone Scottish Rite. During conferral times, day in the course of my we were awed by his delivery and travel. He was a Mason I acting prowess when he emoted the look upto, asa modelfather personification of Constance in the and citizen. He was well- 32nd degree. lt was many years ago skilled and proficient in his Masonic and all the while, I thought he was degrees and an active member of the abroad or had already dropped his working tools.

I called him aside and asked him why he had suddenly lost interest in Masonry and slopped paying his dues. He looked me in the eye and said, "MW, Sir, I haveallthe loveforMasonry. It was my inspiration and my way of life But several things happened that changed me completely.

"A brother, employed with the rev- enue service borrowed some amount from me and everytime I asked him to pay me back, he threatened me with the investigation of my books of ac- count. I could forgive him and consider human exception to the many good Masons of my acquaintances, but the second instance, another brother begged me to help him financially as he was in need of some arnount fr:r his wife who was ill. Having no immediate c,ash at that time, I borrowed from the

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rural bank with my car as the collateral. has nothing but love and admiration for Come the time for paying me back, I the beautiful teachings of Masonry. asked him about the settlement of his Suddenly, he is deluded with offers loan but he refused to pay me and even from Brethren selling anything from life threatened my person, being an officer to educational insurance policies. Bor- in the military. I chose not to pursue the rowing money and extracting favors mailer as I saw the futility of seeking from a newly raised brother are com- redress even in the circle of our Fra- mon observations. This is rnade easy ternity." by the trusting nature of the new Master Mason who later finds himself the un- Brethren, circurnstances like this knowing victim of the modus operandi cast a dark cloud over our Fratemity of some of our misguided brothers. and place a stain on our Apron-when those obligaled upon the altar violate We cannot completely put an end to all that they have sworn to uphold in these activities as it has already taken their solemn duty to God and to a root in our system. We can, however, Brother Mason. Could brethren like reducethe possibility of its occurrence these be the 'fourth rutfian" who had by making the Master of the Lodge escaped being meted the supreme responsiblefor guidingjthe newly raised penahy for their transgressions? brother, thereby protecting him from the 'fourth ruffian." lt willalso help if all We often see the likes of this hap- of us vow to put a stop to it. Brother pening to a newly raised brother who Masons, do your duty! (D

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PGM'g Corner

MW Clanton F. Carlson (1 956) The Salesman

e first saw the light of Freemasonry in Cosmos Lodge No. 8 on 18 JulY 1928. He finally became Worshipful Master of his Lodge in 1948. ln the same Year, he joined the Scottish Rite Bodies in Ma- nila. He also served as Venerable Master, Wise Master, and Master of Kadosh in the Manila Bodies. On 11 February 1956, he was elected lnspec- tor General Honorary of the SuPreme Council.

Active in the appendant and allied bodies, he was serving as Associate Patron of Mayon Chapter No. 1 and as Grand Master Clinton was born on a Royal Patron of Far East Court No. 1 , 23 April 1903 in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, Order of the Amaranth, at the time he USA. From the United States Navy he was elected Grand Master. As a Knight transferred to the United States Army. Templarand a Shriner, he was, during his incumbency, Treasurer of the Ma- He arrived in Manila on 1 June 1924' sonic Hospital for Crippled Children. with the famous 31 st lnfantry, US Army. Upon hisdischargeon 1 3 January 1 926, Grand Master Clinton so silently in- he went back home and became sales spired those around 'to push plans and manager for Milton E. Springer Com' prospe/'that, according to Past Grand pany. When the firm closed, he joined Master Mauro Baradi, "...his passion the Pacific Commercial Company, for anonymity will go a long way in where he remained until its dissolution. greatly advancing the welfare of Free- He then became a part of Theo H. masonry in our Grand Jurisdiction. Davies & Co., Far East Limited.

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At the outbreak of \A/W-ll, he was about the Craft. One such idea is as one of those Americans interned at the follows: University of Santo Tomas. After lib- eration, he retumedtothe United States "lf men are attracted to Freema- and married Gladys Neale on 17 Janu- sonry because of its ethical precepts, ary 1946. Masonry explicitly teaches that one Mason must not wrong another, to say His forte+alesmanship-brought the least, and points to a broader broth- him to places and increased the erhood of mankind which requiresthat number of his friends. lt enabled him, 'yeu do unto others what you would at the same time, to sell wise ideas have them do unto you."' @

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Journal on the GM's U.S. Visit

arly morning of September ners of the different chapters of the 1 , we left the Philippines to Philippine Masonic Association in embark on our foreign trip. America and the reception of the G rand Wewerea 12-mandelega- Master of Texas, MW J. D. Buddy tion which arrived in New Baccus, the G rand Master of New York, York Kennedy Airport in the afternoon MW GaryA. Henningsen, andthe Grand of the same day. Master of the Philippines.

September 4 saw the prompt open- Resource Speaker for the occasion ing of the convention. Forthe first tirne, was MW J.D. Buddy Baccus, who de- it was held in the cavernous and el- livered a highly informative talk on the egantly furnished Grand Lodge Room, topicof Freemasonryand religion which Masonic Hall of the Grand Lodge of was very timely as it highlighted the New York. Highlighting the opening of recently concluded Southern Baptist the convention was the parade of ban- Convention in Houston, Texas.

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GM Rizal Aportadera visits Grand Master of New York in his office ,

GM Aportadera at the Philippine Masonic Assrciation of America's 9th Annual National Convention.

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Grand Ball of the Philippine Masonic Association in America at the ballroom of the New Yok Hilton. The Grand Master of New York de- Filipino Masons Association, where livered his keynote address which ex- important business matters were taken horted Masons to get involved and up. support the youth organizations, he being a former DeMolay himself. The evening was filled with merri- ment as the Formal Banquet and Ball After the opening ceremonies, we was held at the Grand Ballroom of the retired to the Grand Master's Office New York Hilton. To match the very where more pleasantries and ameni- opufent setting, those who attended ties followed. PGM Robert Singer, the ltiere in their Sunday best. The ladies incumbent Grand Secretary, very pa- came in their elegantly made gowns. tiently pointed out to us the different Excellent food and enteftainment was features of the Lodge room, its unique accorded everyone. The ballroom was design and historic significance. filled to capacity as special numbers were presented by the different chap- Lunch was courtesy of New York's ters. This was preceded by the recep- richest and oldest Lodge, the Kane tion of the Grand Masters and their Lodge No. 454, through its incumbent Ladies. Master, Paul D. Reitz. Afternoon ple- nary sessions wer.. held simultane- ln my address, I repoded to the ously by the PMAAI and the Ladies of Filipino Masons on the activities of the

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Grand Lodge of the Philippines and the done by the Grand Master of New progress made since I assumed office, Yo*, MW Gary Henningsen, and Grand making special mention of the opening Secretary Robert Singer, together with of the Cebu and Davao Units of the the President of the PMAAI, Bayani Masonic Charities for Crippled Chil- Diokno. Our delegation was called to drer\ (MCCC). I appealed for unity and fore and honored before the assembly stressed the needforall Filipino Masons of Filipino Masons, dignitaries, andtheir to work together as I solicited iheir ladies. active suppodforscholarships in public schools. The next day, we left for San Fran- cisco. We were warmly received by a Sunday evening was an affair to big delegation of Mindanao Masonsof remember as allof us embarked on a America headed by their officers at the New York Harbor cruise aboard the San Francisco Airport. After comfort- "Spirit of New YorlC'which was filled to ably depositing us in our hotel, we were capacity, adding to the intimacy and treated to dinner at the Chinese Res- revelry of theoccasion. An unexpected taurant on the evening of our arrival. but spectacular fireworks display was The next day was a welcome one for atl the added attraction, courtesy of New of us aswe wereabletovisitthe Grand York City. The awarding ceremonies Lodge of California and to meet in and recognition of worthy brethren were person DGM Warren J. Blomseth. The

A visit to the Grand Lodge of Califomia with Depty Grand Mastar Wanen J. Blomseth and VW FelicianoT. Salvador, DDGM.

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GM Aportadera with the Mindanao Masns of America in Los Angeles.

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GM Aportadera and wife Nolly with the Ladies of Filipino Masons in America.

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A visit to the Masonic Homes in Freemont, California. present Grand Master resides in Los for lunch. We left with awe and admira- Angeles and reports only twice during tion for the efforts of the California his term to the Grand Lodge of Califor- Masons in providing, for their senior nia which, we observed, is a model in brethren and sisters, a place to stay efficiency inspite of the many activities and spend their remaining years rather goingon. Credit needsto be givento its than simply allowing them to be con- Grand Secretary Cooper and his effi- signed to nursing homes. cient staff. We left San Francisco on Septem- 'We alsovisitedthe Masonic Homes, ber 11 tofulfilla speaking engagement a retiremenl place for senior Masons to with the Al Malaikah Temple, the big- stay during theirtwilight years in com- gest Shrine Oasis in the impressive pany with the sisters and widows of Shrine Temple building in Los Angeles. their brethren. Their stay, which may range from a number of years to as A meeting on September 14 was, long as 20 years, is fully subsidized. according to Potentate Nicholas We were greeted by all of the tenants in Thomas, supposed to be for a limited their Sunday best having known be- group of Shriners. However, there was forehand of our forthcoming visit. We an unexpected heavy turnout as many had the opportunity to dine with the Filipino Masons came to attend and Mayor of Frennont who was their guest add colortothe occasion. Also present

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in the meeting were Grand Command- fornia brought to my attention the same ers of the Knights Templar, Richard T. problem which I took note of and prom- Cooper, SGIG, lll. H. Douglas Lemon ised to provide speedy action. We hope of the Supreme Council33, A &ASR of lhat by acting on this problem we can Freemasonry Southern Jurisdiction, encourage many of our Lost Sheep Most lllustrious Bruce D. Carmitchel, brothers to come backto active mem- Grand Master of Cryptic Masons of bership in our Philippine Lodges. California. The program consisted of dinner, prepared and served by the Guam was our last stop on Septem- purveyors, followed by my keynote ber 16. We were given a warm wel- speech during which I discussed a come by the Chamorro and Filipino previous problem presented to me by Masons at the airport. A series of fel- Filipino Masons in America regarding lowship dinners and breakfasts charT their difficulty in getting a reply to their acterized our four-day stay. Highlight: request for reinstatemenl and Certifi- ing our visit was the audience we had cate of Good Standing f romtheir mother with the Philippine Consul, Emmanuel lodges in the Philippines. According to J. Contreras, and Governor of Guam, them, more oftenthan not, their letters Joseph F. Ada, made possible by the remain unanswered and returned. The effortsof District Deputy Grand Master, Grand Masters of New York and Cali- VW Celso S. Gianchand.

Floraloffering at Mabini Shrine in Guam with VW Celso Gianchand, DDGM.

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The district convention i n G uam held on September 18 was the shofiest convention ever held although the Ma- sonic Education that was delivered enlightened everyone in attendance ontheprinciples of Masonry. The great hospitality of our brethren from Guam and the Masonic Family Fellowship r was particularly shown in an extraordi- nary picnic held the following Sunday.

The early morning of September 20 saw us flying back home to the Philip- pines. Mission accomplished. @

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The Ladies of Filipino Masons of America

by Sis. Nelly P. Aportaderu

he moment the door of our who incidentally is the current Presi- Hilton Suite opened, the dent of the New York Chapter of the ambience of the room al- Filipino Masons Association of America, mosttook my breath away. lnc. She not only works with the New Then I realized it was de- York Chapter but also with the chapters void of the one thing I love most- of Houston, Washington, D.C., flowers. The plan to buy a bundle did Pensacola, Florida, Chicago, and South not materialize, thanks to the warm Carolina. gesture of the Sisters from the Ladies of Filipino Masons of America, who During the Convention, the Sisters presented me with a big floral bou- also had their own plenary session. A quet. Our first night in New York was topic on Preseryation of Filipino Cul- indeed a very memorable one. The ture in the American Society was indeed welcome fellowship at the New York a very relevant igsue, eonsidering that Grand Lodge allowed us to meet with the younger generation of Filipinos are brother Masons we have not seen for exposed to the culture which is totally a long time. different from that of their mother coun- try. Dr. Alice Nepomuceno Francisco - These Sisters formed their organi- was indeed an articulate and moving zation three years ago and since then, speaker. it has not only grown in number but likewise in strengh. They stand not It may be well worth considering behind their husbands but beside them. allowing the ladies to have their own They are their padners and supporters activities, similar to that mentioned in all the activities of the Lodge. A very above, in Masonic Conventions. lt could energetic and charismatic lady heads bring out the best in them, thus, making theorganization, Sis. Precy Dagdayan, them truly the gern of every brother the betterhalf of Bro. Romy Dagdayan Mason. (D

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Hiram Lodge No.88 Inks Pact with DENR

he Department of Environ- coordinated with Director Eduardo B. ment and Natural Re- Principe of the DENR National Pro- sources (DENR) and gram Coordinating Office onthe imple- Hiram Lodge No. 88 of the mentation of the progrann. Free and Accepted Ma- sons of the Philippines have forged The move was an offshoot of a memo- an agreement to .iointly maintain randum of agreement signed in April at and operate a wiHlife and environ- the Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City mental preservation park and an orchid between the DENR headed by Secre- farm. tary AngelAlcala and the Freemasons of the country represenled by MW Grand Located at Lower Cagsa Pinit, Master Agustin V. Mateo, PGM. Barangay Tagumpay, Beal, Quezon, the pro,iect is authorized by DENR Agrarian Fleform officials led by Proclamation No. 196. MARO Chief Vicente Mayoralgo, lluminado Magsombol, and Atty. Amel MW Gaudencio U. Fabroa, Past Escara had conducted an ocular in- Master of Hiram Lodge No. 88 had spection of the proposed site.

Endorsed by Grand Lodge Mas- terMWRizal D. Aporta- dera, the project is to be adminis- tered by Worshipf ul Gaudencio V. Fabroa, Past Master of Hiram Lodge No. 88. @

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DENR-Masonic Tree Planting Project Launched

by WB Godofredo O. Peteza, Sr., PM

n an ardent desire to im- . Mr. Salvador T. Bateagan, plement'the Memorandum Regional Director, DENR, of Agreement signed by and Cordillera Administrative Reg ion between the Most Wor- shipful G rand Master of the Masons who participated in the tree Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of planting were as follows: the Philippines and the Honorable Angel C. Alcala, Secretaryof the Department . VW Ernesto C. Tabanao, of Environment and Natural Resources, DDGM (13) MA/ ErnestoC. Tabanao, District Deputy . VW Jose P. Tabios, Sr., Grand Master, Masonic District No. 13, PDDGM (13) launched the DENR-Masonic tree . WB Ernesto G. Ghicombing, planting at the Bahi Reforestation area (GLr257) within the Bicol National Park on 21 . WB Herminio P. Obusan, August of this year. (w[4 247) . VW Jbselito N. Tabios, Jr., Participated in by the brethren of (GLr 107) Camarines Norte Lodge No. 107, Daet . Bro. Gaudioso F. Salvador Lodge No.247, and lsarog Lodge No. . WB Gavino Plopinio PM 33, the launching of the DENR-Ma- . WB Eufronio Gulapa (VVM 3g) sonic lree planting jibed with the pro- gram thrust of Most Worshipful Rizal D. As repoded by VW Tabanao to the Aportadera, Grand Master of Masons Most Worshipful Grand Master in his in this jurisdiction. Among the DENR Memorandum dated 30 August, the otficials present were: estimated cost.of Pl00,000.00 is needed to develop the area. He recom- . Mr. Jose Gatos, mended such development strategies Regional Tech nical Director, as (1) Choice of species such as DENR Region V, LegazpiCity raintree, narra, mahogany, and other

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Tree planting, lligan City Hall site led by GM Rizal Aporladera, RW Pablo Ko, DGM, RW Percival Adiong JGW, Vw Benjamin S. Geli SGL, Roberto C. Reyes AGS, Sotero ffi Trinidad DDGM-25, Bommie Arbulario DGL-25, Christopher Chua Tek Au JGL suitable endemic trees, (2) Planting design such that raintree (Acacia) will be planted at the baseline, and (3) Other silvicultural treatments such as thinning and pruning shall be imple- mented after three years to improve the quality of growing forest trees and to lessen the overcrowding of trees.

DDG M Tabanao also intimated that a time frame to develop the area shall be within 1 993 to 1 994 Masonic admin- istrative year and will be protected and maintained thereafterfor as long as lhe DENR allowed it based on mutually acceptable agreements.

Apart from the tree-planting efforts in Bicol, theofficersof theGrand Lodge also figured in another tree-planting endeavorthistime at the lligan City Hall during the 1 st Multi-District Convention held on the 6th and 7th of August. lt was another successful display of the de- termination of the G rand Lodge off icers totakeactive part in.the effoillo restore Grand master. our environment. @ Tree planting, lligan City Hall

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Free Cataract and Harelip Operation Project Launched by Bro. Gldeon Cabahug, Bukidnon Lodge No.245

Brethren of District No. 35 and team ol the committee of German doctors. At the center are past DDCM Esgillo, lncumbent DDGM David Porticos, WM Jose Olivares, Dr. A. Dejos, Dr. O. Fudalan, Jr., Dr. V. Monsanto and Dr. M. Yebron.

ne laudable project that lnitially launched last 8 July through Masonic District No.35 is the enlistment of prospective patients, pursuing this year, in coop- the projeci saw the successful opera- eration with the Committee tion of a total of 13 cataract and 17 of German Doclors from harelip cases. Cagayan de Oro City, is a program providing free cataract and harelip op- Other sponsors of ihis major under- erations which was successfully con- taking included the Bukidnon Medical ducted at the Monsanto Ccmmunity Society, the Philippine Academy of Hospital (MCH), Valencia, Bukidnon Family Physicians, and the Monsanto last August 21 lo 22. Community Hospital.

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ln his message during the oPening Wendl-Medical Coordinator, Mr. program, Mr. Dietmar Schug, the project Dietman Schug-Project Manager, manager of the Committee of German Mrs. Teofanes Dano Guinita, Ms. Doctors, said this was their first ioint Eulogia Puyo, Mr. Franco Ychon, Ms. undertaking with the Masons and that Daisy lmperio, Ms. Joemelia Naguio, they look forward to more activities of Ms. Annabelle Dequinco, Mr. Tristan this kind in the future. Two of their Val Pacursa, Mr. PeterAntolin, and Ms. specialists, Drs. Augusto Dejos and Felicidad Beltran, who unself ishly gave Antonio Sarita, are Masons. their time and seruices for free.

This project was the first one con- Sincerest gratitude is being extended ducted atthe Southern part of Bukidnon to Dr. Victor Monsanto-Medical Di- and is one of the many activities pro- rector of Monsanto Community Hospi- grarnmed by W David Porticos, the tal-for providing, free of charge, allthe District Deputy Grand Masler of District hospital faci lities and accommodations No.35. to the patients and for bringing them to Cagayan de Oro City for a follow'uP Plaques of Appreciation were given check-up. out to members of the Medical Team which included Dr. Augusto V. Dejos, Special thanks are also sent to Dr. Antonio Sarita, Dr. Francisco Bukidnon Lodge No. 245 as the host Hipona, Dr. Geronimo Clitar, Dr. lodge headed by WM Wilfredo Ernesto Estorba, Dr. Oscar Fudalan, Pasquera and to all Brethren and Sis- Jr.-Outreach Program Coordinator, ters of District No. 35. @ Dr. Ramon Moreno, Dr. Barbara

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Dapitan Lodge No.21= Growing Stronger

apitan Lodge No.21 had a Present at the mission were VW medical and dental mission Romeo Musngi, DDGM 1 B; VW Joselito at 14th Avenue, Murphy, Villarosa, Jr., Grand Lecturer (Regions Quezon City last 29 August. 1 to3);WM MarceloAgustin, VW Pablo A total of 145 fellowmen Elauria, VW Joey Obillo, WB Joel benefitted from this event. Capistrano, WB Francis Maher, WB Alberto Macaraig, Bro. Cesar Solis, Bro. Angel Mabbayad, Bro. Joio Atienza, Bro. Rody Mabutas, and Bro. Ronnie Golingan. O

This mission was undertaken to com- memoratethe 77th An- niversary of Dapitan. Despite it's being one of the oldest Lodges, it has members who arefull of youth, energy, and vigor to do good for mankind and fellow travelers.

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Out- of -school Youths Finish Cosmetology Course

Seated (L to R) WB Godofredo O. Peteza, Sr.; Lodge Secretary, Jaime P. Rafia; NMYC Provincial Officer, Bgy. Captain Lilia P. Avellana;Trainer, WB Eduardo S. Freyra; Proiect Director & SP Member (Training Coordinator), Bgy. Captain Jose Moya; Special Guest, WB Ernesto C. Chicombing and VW Jose T. Seeping, Jr. with the members of the graduating clas duing the closing ceremonies

wenty-six out of fofiy out- Funded out of a P22,000-donatioh of-school youths and un- by VW Vicente N. Ongtengco, a phil-- employed adults finished anthropic member of the Graft, the the Cosmetology Course Cosmetology Class was supervised by sponsored by Camarines WB Eduardo S. Freyra, former DECS Norte Lodge No. 107 in cooperation NFE General Education Superuisorand with the Department of Education, Cul- now a member of the Sanggunian lure, and Sports Non-Formal Educa- Panlalawigan of Camarines Norte. The tion Division at Camarines Norte. The course was conducted on a daily basis closing exercises were held at the Ma- by Ms. Lilia P. Avellana, Barangay sonic Temple last June 20. Captain of Magang, Daet, for 50 days

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or the equivalent of 200 hours, as pre- Ailyn P.; Salen, Sisa;Sta. Clara, Fritzee scribed bythe DECS Non-Formal Edu- Mae; Suterio, lsabelita; Vera, Maribel cation Division. de; and Vera Estrella de.

Bgy. Captain Avelhna, a graduate The NFE program of Camarines of the Realistic lnstitute in Manila, rec- Norte Lodge No. 107 was conceived at ommended the 26 candidates for a meetirig with VW Vicente N. graduationtoWB Eduardo S. Freyra irt Ongtengco held in Daet, Bicol, during simple but meaningilul cerernonies. ln which WB Eduado S. Freyra presented turn, WB Freyra, the Lodge's Project a rationale for courses in Cosmetology Director, confirmed them as graduates including manicure, make-up, hair sci- in Cosmetology by virtue of the author- ence, and skin bleaching and in prac- ity vested in him by DECS Division tical electricity which included building Superintendent Prescilla G. Marianoof wiring. Camarines Norte. The program provides free tuition to The following graduates suocess- out-of-school youths and unemployed fully passed the course: Abad, Jovy F.; aduhs in lhe province who are able to Aban, Amparo J.; Aban, Melanie; provide themselves with the necessary Arevalo, Angelita; Arevalo, Salome; materials. Unfortunately, 14 out of the Arciga, Elsie; Avancena, Lorna; 40 enrollees dropped out for lack of ' Avancena, Olivia; Cararnoan, Marible; these much-needed rnaterials. Clacio, Yohnda; Corea, Rosalie; DavkC, Marites; Diongson, Laarni; Dolor, Mila; Guest speaker at the closing cer- Malangyaon, Lilibeth; Oberos, Sonia; emonies was WB Freyra, NMYC Pro- Padua, Aireen D.; Pacardo, Merlina; vincial Manpower Officerof the provirrce Pena, Nelia; Rada, Rowena; Reyes, of Daet. ($

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Books for a Cause... by Bro. Fernando M. Lacsamana

aguio Lodge No. 67, F. & ln one Lodge meeting, the Secre- A.M. issponsoring 30 public tary, who was also the chairman of the high school scholars for Education and Scholarship Commit- schoolyear 1 993- 1 99+-20 tee, suggested to the brethren to open from Baguio City National a mini-library for use by these indigent High School and 10 from Pines CitY students as well as their brother National High School. These students, DeMolays, Job's Daughters, Master belonging to indigent families residing Masons, and friends. Recognizing the in Baguio and the Benguet province, importance of readi ng to the acquisition will be given financial assistanee for of new knowledge, everyone in the fare and school supplies to be released meeting agreed unanimously. on a bimonthly basis. They will also be allowed to use the Lodge's Social Hall ln the 7th Tri-District Convention of as their study area. Masonic Districts 4, 5, and 24 held September24lo2S of thisyearat San At present, students are seen Fernando, La Union, the Grand Master, using the social hall after school MW RizalD. Apofiadera, in one of his hours, Mondays through Saturdays, Masonic intercourse with Baguio Ma- to study their lessons and make sons, learned of this noble project and, their assignments and projects. Free as a token of support, promised to send use of facilities and some office some books. equipments such as typewriters and the computer are likewise available On September 28, the Master of for them. Baguio Lodge No. 67, WB Van Cornelius D. Luspo made a coudesy ' ln the course of all this, students call on the Grand Master and, to his would inquire from the Lodge whether surprise, a jeepload of books was there- they had books on cedain subjects in his office ready for pick up. lndeed, which they could use as references. At we are grateful for having a Grand the start, the Lodge Secretary accom- Master that readily recognizes noble modated them by loaning out his projects and acts very swiftly. daughters' books on an overnight ba- sis. He also promised the students that SoBrethren, if you havesomebooks he would solicit additional books from lying idle, please send them to us, or the other brethren who would be willing better still, why not follow what we to share them. started in this part of the country. O

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Masons for a Better Philippines

hat began as a Conscience MBP was organized. lts membership Committee of Malolos was extended to all concerned Master Lodge No. 46 for purely Masons, not necessarily members of internal affairs of Masons Malolos Lodge No.46. in the UbUge became, in the end, the Masonsfora Better Philip- The original composition of the pines (MBP). Committee included:

The Committee did not aim to do Bro. Epifanio R. Reyes, Chairman eailhshaking projects. lt concentrated WB Moises S. Roque, Seuetary on broadening citizen community- VW Felix C. Florcruz, Mem:ber based participation in the drive against VW Faustino C. Garcia, Member corruption and inefficiency in the gov- VW NoliA.L. Madlangbayan, Member ernment and heightened citizen's WB Rodollo J. Aldaba, Member awareness on the value of an honest, WB Nestor B. Calimon, Member etficient, and effective government WB Marcelino S. Garcia, Member through consuhation, workshops, and Bro. Jesus M. Untivero, Member multisectoral conferences. The Com- mittee concentrates only on things the The Committee has participated in government has forgotten or neglected the seminar conducted by the Om- to do, things that need follow-ups of budsman to organize Crime Preven- truly concerned citizens, especially tion Units (CPU) held in Malacanang Masons. These littlethings, when added and has signif ied its intention to aff iliate together, arnount to a truly meaningful with the Ombudsman as a unit because accomplishment. the latte/s objectives coincide with the aims and tar.gets of the MBP. The Conscience Committee was formed in 1989 afterthe BaguioAnnual Among the accomplishments the Communication. lts first chairman was MBP boasts of was the development Bro. Epifanio Reyes. lt was the per- of civic awareness among the people ception of the brethren, however, that of Malolos, getting them involved in its scope as a committee was too lim- community and government under- ited for its intended purpose. Thus, the takings.

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When the Municipality of Malolos ableto convince the government to re- conlracted a loan with the World Bank appropriate funds for the project de- via the Minute Program of DPWH for spite the previous administration's de- the renovation of the Malolos Public cision to divert the funds to other more Market, the people were made to fully pressing projects. understand allthe implications of such a loan. They were able to register their Recently, due tothe expertise gained objections to the plan intelligently and from the experienees of the Commit- with conviction. tee, Bro. Epifanio Reyes was able to cause the arrest of a lawyer and three The MBP also was able to open a others for extortion anfl illegal posses- diversion road f rom MacAfi hur Highway sion of firearms by entrapment. to the town proper of Malolos to ease the congested traffic in the main thor- The MBP has now for its members oughfare. This plan has been gather- allthe brethren of Malolos Lodge No. ing dust inthe District Engineer's Off ice 46 and has working arrangements with because they could nol identify the the Rotarians, Lions, Jaycees, and the corresponding owners of the land K of C. The MBP wasableto solicittheir through which the road would pass. suppoft and cooperation in the cam- The Committee was able to locate and paign for'transparency and effective identify the owners and positive nego- government. @ tiations were made. The MBP was also

Members of the Conscience Committee of Malolos Lodge No. 46 alongside the highway they helped open for the community.

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August 30 Bro. M.H. del Pilar Day

by VW Faustino C. Garcia, DDGM, District No.7

incq the 30th of August have undertaken civic-military parades 1986 and every 30 August and wreath-laying ceremonies. Cus- thereafter, Masons have tomarily, the incumbent Grand Master actively participated in the delivers a messageduring the program celebration of the bifih an- that serves as the highlight of the day's niversaryof Bro. Marcelo H. del Pilarat events. his birthplace in Cupang, Bulacan, This year's celebration of Bro. Bulacan. Marcelo H. delPi[ar's 143rd birth anni- versary was rather exlraordinary. De- Brethren, mainly from District No. 7 spite its having fallen on a Monday, a composed of Bulacan and Pampanga substantial numberof both Filipino and

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MW Rizal D. Aportadera with VW Faustino C. Garcia-DDGM of Distict No. T lead masons du ri ng civi c- mi litary p a rad e.

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The Grand Master together with Filipino and American Masons of District No. 7, in front of Cupang Lodge No. 295 temple.

American breth ren together with mem- The Masons who attended the event bers of the M.H. del Pilar Chapter of the as well as the general public wgre for- Order of DeMolay joined the day's fes- tunate to have been given the chance tivities. to learn from the two Grand Masters how Bro. M.H. del Pilar was able to Furthermore, it marked the f irst time unify the Tagalogs, Pampanguef,os, that two Grand Masters figured promi- llocanos, and Visayans toward the nently in the program that followed the fulfillment of a common goal, This groal parade and wreath-laying ceremony. remained elusive during the previous lncumbent Grand Master, MW attemptb to ignite a revolution against Aportadera suggested, during the the oppressive Spanish government. preparation, that former Grand Master, The Masonic principles applied by Bro. MW Reynaldo S. Fajardo, a renown M.H. del Pilaf in lhe success of the authority on Masonic history and per- Philippine Revolution in 1 S9Swassimi- sonalities, be asked to speak during larly underscored in the speech of MW the program. Fajardo.

Like a faithful soldier, WB Nestor B. A simple fellowship at the tempo- Calimon, Master of Cupang Lodge No. rary temple of Cupang Lodge No. 295 295 which has hosted the annual Ma- followed the program. Significantly, the sonic event since last year, made the temple stood right in front of Bro. necessary arrangements to include the Marcelo's shrine. @ speech of MW Fajardo.

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Masonic District No. 9-A Sponsors Choral Concert

HtIIfiM:ffiffi,H:;; the jurisdiction of the Most Worshipful GrandLodgeoftheFreeandAccepted . R. Palma Lodge No. 147 Masons of the Philippines sponsored - WB Rolando D. Gamalinda an evening of night and music with the University of the Philippines Conceil . J. Sumulong Lodge No. 169 Ghorus in a choral concert held 17 - WB Pedro R. Acierto October at the Philamlife Theater on U.N. Avenue, Manila. . CapitolCity Lodge No. 174 - WB Jose B. de Jesus With Prof . Rey T. Paguio conducting, the UP Concert Chorus, one of the . Laon-Laan Lodge No.185 nation's muhi-awarded and interna- - WB Jose C. Fabre tionally acclaimed choral groups, daz- zled the audience with a repertoire that . Andres Bonifacio Lodge No. 19i made everyone forget the pressures - WB Juanito R. Angeles and problems of the times.'A most exhilirating experience indeed. . Mandaluyong Lodge No.277 - WB Vicente B. Lopez ($ The concert won thei support of the various Lodges under District No. 9-A Weapologize... and their conesponding masters which include: For any conlusion that may have arisen out ol the inadvedent publica- . Silangan Lodge No. 19 tion of the wrong birthdate of our Bro. - WB Bernardino L. Saplaco, Jr. Jose Rizal. Bro. Fiizalwas born June 19, 1861 and not 1893 as earlier . Marikina Lodge No. 119 published. - WB Simeon L. Guevarra The editor

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Highlights of the Tri-Discon

elegates f rom Pan gasinan 24 September. Many Lodge problems Lodge No. 56 attended the were threshed out during this semi- recent Tri-Discon held last formalsession. September but their Lodge was not able to garner the The Grand Master, in his formal award for attendance as several of message to the delegates on 25 their members were not able to make it. September, spoke on the need to welcome quality members to the The first wave of delegates arrived Craft. He touched lengthily on the at the Grand Lodge on the 24lh ot problem of "Black Knights" in the Lodge September while the second wave fol- during balloting of candidates to the lowed the next day. During the confer- Fraternity. The way Most Worshipful ence, MW RizalD. Aportadera metwith Apodadera and his Grand line officers the Masters and Wardens of the are zeroing in on the main problems of Lodges, while Asst. Grand Secretary, the Craft has made the brethren con- VW Roberto Reyes convened the clude that they have indeed diagnosed Lodge Secretaries and Treasurers for the maladies and are prescribing the a working session in the afternoon of correct medication. @

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Bernardo Neri Memorial Lodge Puts the Year's Theme to Action by W Oscar O. Abuzo, PDGL, District No.38

he Bernardo A. Neri Me- ' lodolfoNazarenoofMalindang morial Lodge No. 214 in Lodge No. 154, Chief of Calamba Dis- Calamba, Misamis Occi- trict Hospital, led doctors, nurses, and dental recently translated midwives from local hospitals and into action lhis year's medical clinics as well as rural health theme-"Masonry in spirit and in units who joined the mission. deed"-through its various charitable programs. "Operation: Free Tuli" exemplified the charitable character of the Masonic Last April30, the Lodge conducted a fraternity and was able to generate surgical mission named "Operation: immeasurable goodwill and a favorable Free Tuli" rendering free circumcision impression of Masons and Masonry in to indigent children and providing them this flourishing infant town. (D with free medicines.

Held at the ground floor of the Masonic temple which was temporarily converted into a medical clinic for the occasion, the one-day mission, spear- headed by VW Ericson Jumalon, DDGM for Masonic District No. 38, who is alsothe incumbent Master, and WB Bienvenido Yap, Sr., treasurer of the Lodge, successfully ad- ministered to more than a VW Ericson Jumalon, DDGM (center hundred children. with surgical mask) in action with two nurses assLstlng and two nurses in the foreground.

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CSC Honors Four Brother Masons 'rS*ae-

character, extrao rd inary irbilities, and outstanding likened to a qualities worthy of honor diamond. lt and praise," ln 1959, to thrives in ' finally give vent to its untikely places, in t desire to commend highly unpredictable these worthy govern- conditions. But once ment men and discovered, it can women, the Commis- illuminate the darkest sion enacted Republic corner." Act 2260, Section 27 of which provided forthe This is an excerpt frcm establishment of the the anniversary supple- Employee Suggestions ment of the CSC awarding and lncentive Awads ceremonies for the /993 System. Lingkod fuyan and Dangal ng Bayan awards With the launching of held during the 93rd the Givil Service Honor- Anniversary of the Philip- ary Awards, the confer' pine CivilSeruice Com- ment of honors began in mission last September at tg'OO with five the Heroes Hall in awardees. ln 1967, ten Malacanang. Conferring individuals were the honors was President honored and, by 1968, FidelV. Rarnos. the total number of awardees reached Since the 1900s, the record high proportion CivilService Commis- with 48 awardees sion has never comprising 3 groups ceased to be on the and 21 individuals. look out for notewor- thy public seruants Every year, the with "exceptional CSC confers honor

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and outstanding public service awards Mindanao, which saved the govern- for exemplary work performance to de- m ent much- needed resou rces, render- serving individuals and groups from ing unwavering service in the face of the the million-strong government threats of kidnapping and ambush." workforce nationwide. The awards are classified asthe Presidential or Lingkod Bayan Award, the CSC or the Pagasa . Bro. Ernie D. Clarete of Gregorio C. Award, and the Dangal ng Bayan Calit Memorial Lodge No. 154, Dislrict Award. No.33 (Dangalng Bayan Awardee)

This year, another group of govern- -'tfs1 efficient management of com- ment workers joined the ranks of those munity programs, which include the who have been honored for their dedi- Rice Action Program, Cooperative cation to gservice, and the Grand Lodge Credit Assistance, the Livelihood En- is proud to announce that four of these hancement Agricultural Development honored individuals are brother Ma- and the P10 million NALGU-funded sons. They include the following: water supply project, which is now benefitting 17 barangays and which can supply the municipality's needs . Bro. FranciscoM.Samsonof Davao beyond the year 2000." Lodge No. 149 District No. 18. (Pagasa Awardee) Bro. Clarete is the Municipal Mayor of Plaridel, Misamis Occidenial. exemplary dedication shown in -"Forrendering seruice to the country the activation of the AGUS I HE project in . Bro. Francisco T. Bivera of Korona- Mindanao despite threats of kidnap- dal Lodge 209, District No.37 (Pagasa ping and threats from oppositors of the Awardee) Project." "Foruncovering cash shortages and Bro. Sahrson was a member of the -irregularities amounting to several National Power Corporation's 1 9-man thousands of pesos in line with the Task Force on the AGUS I HE project. exercise of his duties as a state auditor of the Provincial Agricuiture Office in South Cotabato. His findings led to the . Bro. Leo N. Balase of Judge Valerio conviction of the different officers by V. Rovira Lodge No. 259, District No. the Sandiganbayan." 25 (Pagasa Awardee) lntegrity, honesty and unwavering. tust like Bro. Francisa Samson, dedication are the marks of a true -Bro. Leo Balase was also a part of the Mason. 19-man task force commissioned to activate the AGUS I HE project in Congratulations, brethren! (D

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CA Confirms TWo Masons

wo d isti n g uished members from Stanford University in Stanford, of the Craft have recently California, USA. been confirmed by the Commission on Appoint- WB Ricardo T. Gloria, for his part, is ments and these are Bro. also a noted man of science having Angel C. Alcala of Mt. Kaladias Lodge conducted several scientific missions No.91, District No. 16and WB Hicardo - to various parts of the world. He was T. Gloria, PMof KidapawanLodgeNo. conf irmed Secretary of the Department 170, District No.26. of Science and Technology. He is a graduateof the Universityof the Philip-

Bro. AngelC. Alcala WB RicardoT. Gloria A noted environmentalist as evi- pines Los Baflos with an M.S. degree denced by hisvarious laudable projects in Agronomy and a Doctorate in Horti- and noted researches conducted at culture. the Silliman University, Bro. Angel Alcala was appointed Secretary of the These two men of science are dis- Depaftment of Environment and Natu- tinguished individuals both in their re- ral Resources. Bro. Alcala is a Biology spective fields and in their Masonic graduate of Silliman University in Lodges. Negros Occidentaland a Masters De- gree and a Doctorate Degree holder Congratulations, brother Masons!o

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Grand Lodge Extends Aid to Crippled Children in the Provinces

he Grand Lodge of Free ance to hundreds of crippled children and Accepted Masons of since it was founded in 1924. lt re- the Philippines, in a move ceived the prestigious Apolinario Mabini to expand its charitable Award from then President Corazon work to the countryside, Aquino in 1987. opened major units for its Masonic Charities for Crippled Children (MCCC) MW Aportadera announced that the in key areas in Visayas and Mindanao patients in Mindanao can now be ac- last July. cepted at the Davao Medical Center in Davao City while those in the Visayas Grand Master Rizal D. Aportadera can seek treatment at the Cebu Medi- said MCCC regionalcenters were set cal Center in Cebu City. up in Cebu and Davao last 23 July "to spread the Masonic C harities to indigent This is the iirst time that MCCC crippled children in the provinces." operations were extended to the prov- inces and made possible through the "We must help especially those Masonic Charities for Crippled Chil- children who cannot be brought to dren, lnc., acharitable armof the Grand Manila because they cannot afford Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the high cost of transportation and the Philippines. other expenses," MW Aportadera explained. "Fellow Masons, who are respected orthopedic surgeons, have been The MCCC, which is one of the designated to coordinate the program widely acclaimed charitable activities in the Visayas and Mindanao," MW of Masons in the country, subsidizes Apoiladera said. These units provide the medical, surgical, and rehabilitation for expert orthopedic services, free seruicesto crippled children in selected medicines, and suppliesto its benefici- hospitals. MCCC has provided assist- aries. @

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VW Manuel Valencia Ko. PDDGM A Friend and Benefactor

anuelValencia Ko Memo- WB Alejandro Tupas, Jr. likewise rial Lodge No. 210, F. & remembered "Chief" Mannyasa model A.M., commemorated the citizen and public officialwhose name birth anniversary of the late was never tainted with any shade of VW Manuel V. Ko, Past graft and corruption, thus making him a District Deputy Grand Master of Ma- one in a million public off icial. He was a sonic District No. 27, in whose honor philanthropist, having donated several the Lodge was named after. buildings and schoolrooms during his lifetime. The Lodge, by dispensation, held its stated meeting on the 9th of August Bro. Manuel Simplicio Ko, a third to coincide with the birthday of "Chief' generation Mason and a grandson of Manny- During the said meeting, sev- the late VW Manuel V. Ko, lovingly eral brethren talked about their per- recalled that his'Angkong" was a dis- sonal recollection and memories of the ciplinarian but a doting grandfather- 'Chief.' his inspiration in becoming a Master Mason. Bro. Mansim remembers his VW Marzo Agarao fondly remem- 'Angkong"asa man and brotherwhose bered that 'Agurang," as he was fondly trust was in God, who met everyone on called by the members of the Lodge, the level and acted upon the square. was very supportive of his endeavors, and was always giving him timely ad- VW Jose Justiniani intimated that vise and encouragement in his business VW Manuel Ko was a man of many ventures. As a newly raised Mason, p6pss-"fipgkong" to his grandchil- VW Marzo was always guided by the dren, "Papa" to his children, "Chief" to fatherly and brotherly advise he re- his close friends, "Chairman" to the ceived from'Agurang". Whatever he is members of Amity Club, and "Agurang" now, says VW Maao, as a business- to his constituents. But whatever names man and as a Mason, he credits to VW he may have been called, people re- ManuelValencia Ko. member him as a good father, a doting

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and loving grandfather, a dedicated to the Grand Lodge, and appointed VW and honest public official, and, above Justiniani to chair the Committee to all, a model Mason. To this day, VW handle the said donation. Joe remembers that even on his sickbed, VW Ko'sthoughts were still on After the Lodge meeting, the mem- the Fraternity. bers and guests composed of Masons f rom the different Lod ges proceeded to Since the day was especially dedi- the residence of VW Antonio Ko for a cated to the memory of the late VW fraternal banquet and fellowship which Manuel V. Ko, VW Justiniani moved lasted till late in the evenirig. that the Lodge, in order to perpetuate his memory in the Masonic World, do- Among the guests were VW Oscar nate its 660 shares of 'stocks in the B. Quisumbing, Jr., DDGM; VW Franklin Bacolod Masonic Temple Association, J. Demonteverde, JGL-Western lrrc. to the Grand Lodge of the Philip- Visay'as; VW Gil N. Octaviano, Jr., pines. The motion, which was duly PDDGM;WB BenitoAng, Past Master secorded by VW Mazo Agarao, was of Mencius Lodge;other District Offic- unanimously approved. ln addition, VW ers; Worshipf ul Masters, and members Antonio K. Kodonated personal shares of all l-odges in the District. (D

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Historical Notes Masons in the Supreme Courts of Various Countries by MW Reynold 8. Fajardo, PGM

hortly afterthe appointment as the "Father of the Judiciary," Oliver of MW Reynato S. Punoas Ellsworth, the third Chief Justice of the Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court; William Howard Supreme Court of the Taft, a former Civil Governor of the Philippines, Grand Master Philippines and President of the United Rizal D. Aportadera requested that an States, Frederick Vinson, Ll.S. Chief in-depth study be conducted to find out Justice from 1 946-53; and Earl Warren, the other Masons, here and abroad, who was appointed Chief Justice in who became Supreme Court Justices. 1953. Also in the list is Bro, William After a'month, the research yielded Cushing, the first person appointed close to 400 names. Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. He was later appointed Chief Justice by We cannot guarantee the study is Bro. George Washington, but he de- complete because of the limited re- clined. Likewise making the list is search facilities in the Philippines. Thurgood Marshall, 33', (Prince Hall), Nonetheless, the list we compiled is the first Black member of the U.S. Su- impressive. lt includes more than 130 preme Court. Masons who became Chief Justice in the Supreme Court of their state or lnterestingly, too, 50 of the Supreme country. Among lhem were five from Court Justices were Past Grand Mas- the Philippines"-.lose Abad Santos, ters, several held the 33o, while two PGM; Manuel V. Moran of Pangasinan were Sovereign Grand Commanders Lodge; Jose P. Laurel (Acting Chief of the Scottish Rit*-Justice Puno and Justice) of Batangas Lodge; Gracio lll. George E. Bushnell. Bro. Bushnell Gonzaga, who held the post during the was Justice of the Supreme Court of Revolution; and, Apolinario Mabini, who Michigan f rom 1 933 until he resigned in was elected Chief Justice in the 1954 to accept the chieftainship of the Aguinaldo government, but failed to Northern Jurisdiction upon the retire- assume because of his capture by the ment of lll. Melvin H. Johnson. ln the Americans. Blue Lodge, he served as Master of Sojoumers Lodge No. 483 of Detroit in ln the Urrited States, the list of Ma- 1925, but did not occupy important sons who became Chief Justice in- positions in the Grand Lodge. lt would cludes John Marshall, who is regarded seem, therefore, that Justice Puno is

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theonlySupremeCourtJusticewhois Delfin Jaranilla, 1945-46, Sinukuan both FGM and Sovereign Grand Lodge No. 16 Gommander. E. Finley Johnson, 1903-gO, South- The list of Masons who became ern Cross No. 6 Justices of the Supreme Court of the Philippines: CharlesJohns,lgS2-35, BakerLodge No.47 Jose Abad Santos, Chief Justice, 1932-38 and 194'l-42, Bagumbayan Alejo Labrador, PM, 1952-64, Lodge No.4, PGM, KCCH Pinatubo Lodge No.52

Goorge G. Butto, 1932-36, University Jose P. Laurel, Acting Ghief Justice, Lodge No. 1192, Texas,33o 1936-42, Batangas Lodge No. 35

Jose Gutierrez David, 1959-61, George A. Malcolm, 1917-86, Con- Pampanga Lodge No.48 cord Lodge No.3,33o

Rarnon Diokno, 1954, Sinukuan Apolinario Mabini, Elected itri"tJus- No.l6, and Nilad No.12 Lodges, tice in the Aguinaldg Government, Deputy Grand Master Grand Orator

Jose A. Espiritu, 1945, Bagumbayan ManuelV. Moran, Chief Justibe, 1938- Lodge No.4 51, Pangasinan Lodge No. 56 James A. Ostrand, 1921-33, Manila Lodge Fred C. Fisher, 1917-18 No. 1

Jose Generoso, Temporarily Desig- Guillermo Pablo, 1945-55, Pinatubo nated, Solidaridad Lodge No. 23 Lodge No. 52

Leonard Goddard, 1934-36, Mayon ReynatoS.Puno,1933-,HiramLodge Lodge No.61 No. 88, PGM, Sovereign Grand Commander Gracio Gonzaga, Chief Justibe under the Revolutionary Government, Abraham Sarmiento, Hiram Lodge Founder of Minerva Lodge No. 217 in No. 88 Cagayan Jose Lopez Vito, Temporarily Desig- Antonio Horrileno, 't943-45, lloilo nated, 1942-44 Lodge No. 1'l Calixto Zaldivar, 1964-7 4, lloib-Aca- John A. Hull, 1925-40, Corregidor cia Lodge No. 11 and Bagumbayan Lodge No.3 Lodge No.4, PGM, 39" @

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A Tour of Duty that Led to the Creation of a Lodge

(Brief history of the creation of Maributan Lodge 904) by Bro. Arthur T. *ndico

ometime in the summer of colleague in the military service, about 1992, somewhere in the the feasibility of forming a Masonic coastal towns of Southern Lodge for the residents of the coastal Mindanao, Lt. Col. Pedro areas. M. Curva (lNF), PA, of the elite 12th Special Forces Batallion was About that time, the coastal areas conductin g his tour of duty-his second and other connecting towns and mu- visit to the place-when he chanced nicipalities were in the process of being upon a brother Mason. WB Pete Curva segregated into a new province, known happened to be a Master Mason, an as the Sarangani Province. incumbent Master of the Luzon Lodge No. 57, a dedicated military officer and The plan to establish a Lodge was a gentlernan. Thereupon the usualfra- then timely and parallelto the govern- te mal greetings and handshakes which ment's future programs. Without hesi- could only take place between brother tations, the three brethren spread the Masons transpired. Next came the in- news among the Masons of District 37 quiries about Masonry in the place. as well as other sojourners present in the area. The response was positive. What took place in that part of the Several brother Masons were then coastal areas between the two Ma- tapped to make up the set of officers - Soos-a resident and a sojourner-is and memberships, and they came up arotherstory. However, WB Pete Curua lo a total of about 48 members and dkl not settle himself at rest after that active Master Masons of different brief felbwship with his brother Mason. Lodges, viz: Nilad Lodge No. 12, He went on to consult withthe brethren Sinukuan Lodge No. 16, Silanganan in General Santos City. He met with Lodge No. 19, Maguindanao Lodge WB Lamberto C. Tan, Jr., at that time No. 40, Luzon Lodge No, 57, King an incumbent Master of Kaduh Lodge Solomon Lodge No. 150, Mt. Matutum l.lo. 278, Bro. Ziegfred T. Sendico of Lodge No. 156, Kidapawan Lodge No. Dadiangas Lodge No. 225, and a former 170, Koronadal Lodge No. 209,

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Dadiangas Lodge No. 225, and Kaduh The Lodge was given lts dispensa- Lodge No.278. tion on 3 February 1993 and was char- tered on 23 April 1993 during the 77th The name "Maribulan" was then Annual p73 Communication (ANCOM) adopted from the name of the river at Davao City. Finally, on 5 June 1993, dominating the area that cuts the the youngest Lodge under the jurisdic- boundary of General Santos City and tion of the Most Worshipf ul Grand Lodge the south entry of Sarangani Province. of the Philippines wasconstituted on 5 June '1993 by newly installed Most Relative problems and some issues Worshipful Grand Master Rizal D. on technicalily arose but were tackled Aportadera. and resolved in harmony. The three tenets of Masonry were obviously felt On that fateful day, the Maribulan during the organization period{he Lodge No. 304, which seats at the tenets of Brotherly Love, Relief, and municipality of Alabel, Sarangani Truth. Province, became a reality. @

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My Father and l: WB, Masons, PM

by WB Crisostomo tl. Diokno, PM

n 1933, my father, WB seen my father reading lhe Cabletow Esteban Diokno, PM, be- and I myself, on manyoccasions, have came the Master of the browsed through it and read someof its Walana Lodge No. 13. ln enlightening articles pertaining to Ma- 1991, I ascended the Ori- sonry. But it was at a much later date ental Chair of this same Lodge after an thattheseedsthat had been planted in interual of 56 years or for over half a me had taken,root and grown. I was century later. I consider it a great particularly impressed by the manner privilege and an honorable heritage to in which my father and his Masonic have occupied the same position of brothers treated each other. I was truly leadership and to have followed in the impressed by the close ties of brother- footsteps of my father in the long line of hood and the helpfulnessthey showed Worshipful Masters of this Lodge. each other.

As we celebrate the first century of I can still remember with fondness the existenceof Walana Lodge No. 13, the happy associations and fellowship we cannot overlook the past and pon- they had in our home on several oc- der on the leadership of those who casions. I canstill rememberthe names have gone before us and who have Eulogio Manlapit, Dionisio Alejandro, provided the continuity and the light Gregorio Banaag, Pedro Marquinez, from the rnoment of the birth of our Orestes Hermosura, among others. Lodge in 1892. The way they treated each other with respect and high regard far surpasses My f irst encounter with Masonry was, the demeanor I experience these days of course, through my father, and with among the brethren. Their strong family him, his brother Masons and the ties and love for each other speaks well Cabletow,lhe off icial organ of t he G rand of. their breeding as upright Masons. Lodge of the Philippines. I have often When they part and go their respective

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ways after fellowship, I hear them parl rebuked for some un-Masonic conduct, with these signif icant words in Spanish: this simple words: "Ganyan ba ang "Recuerdos a la familia." Mason?"

Such evidence of brotherly love and On another occasion, when my fa- respect serued to arouse in me a thirst ther, asiuming his role as a Past Mas- for Masonry which in no small measure ter sought to bring across some affected my life. I wanted to become a thoughts to a son who himself was a Mason myself, although I havenotbeen Past Master, seemed to be telling me invited formally by anyone, not even by way of advice: "Son, you willfind in my father. These early inf luences of my the cross-section of society and in our fatherand of his brethren, I can consider Fraternity much rottenness and decay to have greatly affected me in entering of the individuals composing it. These Masonry. are termites that are gnawing dt the pillars of our beautiful Temple totopple I can also remember that, in our itdown. Beware, myson, STANDUPto home, like in any other family, there protect the edifice. As a Past Master, were occasions of misunderstanding. stand up and be worthy of your Past My father and mother sometimes had Master's apron. Be worthy of the Past to deai with certain problems. There .Master's Jewels awarded to you. Be were times when my father would flare proud of it and the things it represents. up and shout with a loud and deafening Respect and honor it. Live for it and live voice. But my mother, in her usualcalm with it. Equally then, I shal,l be proud to demeanor and low tone of voice would have a son who is a Past Master. Never rebuke my father with these words: a PASMADO." "Ganyan ba ang Mason?" (ls this how a Mason should behave?) And like the At this juncture, it is wellfor us to be mellowing effect of a gentle breeze reminded also of what our closing prayer during a hot summer, father's passion tells us, "that we rnay each one of us would settle down and he would soon practice out of the Lodge those great be soothing the hurt feelings of my moralduties which are inculcated in it mother. and, with reverence, study and obey the laws which Thou has given us in Recalling incidents like this in our Thy Holy Word." By obeying the Bibti- home, I nowcan discern what Masonry cal injunctionsand practicing out of the can do to one's character and disposi- Lodge those great Masonic virtues, we tion. We can probably pass on to a can successfully put across blatantly, brother Mason who also needs to be what Masonry is allabout. @

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My Father As I Know Him

by Madelene Jevy J. Guanzon, daughter of Bro. Job Guanzon

o man is an island." A popular quote which re- flects reality. Man is not indeed an island. He lives with his brothers in trust, truth, and fraternal love.

Masonry is like that. No signs of envy or jealousy, it is always centered memorable day for him. He was ecsta- on God and in his brothers. lt is never tic and even if I was jusi a nine-year-old self+entered because it is always other- kid then, I could feel his joy vibrating cenlered. Although, to be sure, these throughout our household. There were words do not coverthe entire gamut of ceflain changes in him after that. He Masonry and its real depth, this was more sober than usual and he somehow mirrored the surface of the gave up the clubs wherein he is a brotherhood in which my father is memberand even wenttothe extent of loyalmembers. resigning.from his treasured college fraternity. It was six years ago in that ordindry 29th day of December, right atter ln- His life revolved around Masonry nocent's Day, that my father took his and God from then on, but still, of first slepto a world full of worthy brothers course, he never ceased to be a good and a world which ushered him to new husband and a good provider for me doors. lt was quite a plain day for me and my molher. He never once defied following the usual everyday routine the church and that makes me even and if everthere was something out of more rooted to what he told me, that theordinary going on, I wasobliviousto Masons believe in the one and only it because I was too young to care. Architect and Supreme Grand Master However, it was totally different for my of the Universe that is GOD. Simulta- father because it was a special and neously, dismissing groundless hear-

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say and false assumptions that Ma- sons are atheists which I have discov- ered is not really true. How can they be? Myfathergoesto Massevery holy day of obligation and even reprimands me at times when I am too lazy to fulfill What Masonr? Is my duties as a child of God. fu WB Wilfredo C. Vallejos, FM I must say that Masohry has been a Alfonso Leesin Menprial t@e catalyst of change for my father. CI IIo. 15 @urse, as his daughter, it mEt seem biased for me to say that he has im- It is a rolr-mtary assaiatio: proved through theyears and became of nsr. a much better individual. But, sincerely q/sLsn speaking, it was what I saw. Though It is a of roral there were times when I bore a grudge ccnduct. himfor rebuking me everytime against It is a uqf cf 1jfe. ldid something wrong, I came to real- izethat it is normaland it isonly hisduty Itis a fi:atffialscciq/. to look after me. One thing I admire is religrios in about him though, isthat he meets you It d:arde. on the level and hetreasures and seeks It is ap-rsdt of eeligrce. the truth. He is not the world's perfect good Dad, that's true, but still, I feel fortunate It seeks to nrake nen to have him as my father. bettenen. It. teacLes noraliQr thrcugrh I have absolutely nothing against qzmbolism. his being a Mason because of certain reasons. First, it brought out the best in IL usqs rites ard cersrcn-ies my father, and second, I have seen to instn:ct its ngrbers. how his fellow Masons lend a hand to him in times of distress and trials. Third, It is basd o: a fi.:rn belief in Masonry led him closer to God. I take the Fatlierhood of God. off my hat to them for that. I am proud to say that my father has been the the brotherhood of nsr, epitome of a responsible, righteous and man and I could claim that Masonry has contributed a great deal in that the imrcrtality of the improvement. Finally, with utmost sin- So[. cerity and gratitude, I extend my thanks to Masonry for molding my father into a better persoh. @

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The Needs of a Lodge

by W Cosain D. Baulo, Punta Sulawan Lodge No.242

o grow, prosper, and per- testament of his unwavering dedica-

petuate itself , a plant needs tion to the Craft manifested by deeds- the patience, and the ten- a leader who is strong enough to wield der, loving hands of a his power and authority when neces- caretaker. lt needs ad- sary but strong enough to know and equate supply of water, sunlight, and admit that he has shortcomings and basic nutrients. Deprive a plant of all inadequacies, too. Someone who these and it withers away and dies. humbly solicitsthe good counselof his brethren, a gifted strategist whose plans The same is true for a Masonic for his Lodge goes beyond his last day Lodge. A Lodge has certain needs in office, one who is knowledgeable which allow it to grow, prosper, per- about the A lo Z of Masonry and is petuate itself, and fulfill its mission of extremely proficient in its rituals, a spreading the light of Masonry{he model for the brethren, a man whose very purpose of its existence. ' way of life is indeed Masonic, such should be the Master of the Lodge. What are these needs?

The Worshipfut Master Supportive Wardens

First, it needs the presence of a These wardens do not shut otf their worshipful Master who will always find dynamo while waiting for their terms to time for Masonry ard his brother Mason get to the East, but match, if not sur- not because he has to but becarise he pass, the Meister's every ounce of out- cares for them. put. Despite being bench players, they have their own stockpile of beautiful There needs to be a Master whose plans ready to take off as they each ascendancy to the Oriental Chair is a reach the Oriental Chair.

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Diligent Secretary period. He is a compassionate, very worshipful Sir, sympathetic to the pre- This is someone who knows his dicaments of small Lodges, offering duties and responsibilities, his magni- them counsel on howto overcomethese' tude and significance, and enjoys per- predicaments. He is one who tears forming them with disPatch. He is down invisible barriers among feuding someone who understands that ma- brethren, endeavoring to bring them lignant symptoms of a sick Lodge closer again to each other's arms, not sometimes first appears in his office. increasing the length and breadth of their battlefields.

Reliable Past Masters Brul.tren who are Masons A Lodge needs a battery of Past in spirit and in deed Masters whose wisdom and rich expe- rience could serve as a gavel to A Lodge must serve as shelter for smoothen rough roads which the Lodge men who know Masonry by head, and might tread as days pass bY; Past because of this, practice its teachings Masters who could be proud of their and fundamentals religiously; Masons own respective terms of office, achiev- whose loyalty and devotion is beyond ers in their own right; Worshipful Sirs any cloud of doubt; reliable and de- who hate to rest on their laurels but are pendable brothers through thick and eager to move on; Past Masters who thin. want to set back the hands of tinre and recapture the past, not because of A Lodge needs members who are greed, but the willingness to serye. free from the virus of the mercenary- motive syndrome; Masons who are not "hauled in" to join but voluntarily Friendly DDGM knocked. A brother who serues the Craft because he [oves it, not because This is one who neither dips his he wants td be the Junior Warden next finger too deep into the Lodge nor election. adopts a hands-of{ policy. He is one who is willing to help, guide, and pro- These make up the lifeblood of a vide in a spirit of friendship and broth- Lodge for which their regular presence erly love, not justtocomplywith cefiain assures a bright future. @ duties and functions within a 365-day

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Masonic Education

by VW Filomeno C. Adi, PDDGll, Davao Lodge No.149, District No.18

. Why is an apprentice on the books of the Craft and becomes g , "entered"? an "Entered Apprentice."

. The word dates back to opera- . Why are Second Degree Ma- A. tive days. The Freemasons of o sofls called Fellowcrafts? the middle ages were a select group. They were the highest-class artisans of A . A:Probably, prior to 1726, all their time. .C\. Freemasons, except the "King's Master Masorl," were Entered It required sound heahh, moralchar- Apprentices or Fellows of the Craft, in acter, and high intelligence to be a irnitation of the workers of the operative good operative Freemason permitted days, when Apprentices became Fel- to work on the great houses of God lows after a seven-year period of train- which Masons have erected. They were ing and the making of a "Maste/s Piece" proud of their abilities and of their to show proficiency in some part of a reputation and strict in their rules. Master's work. We continue the old names, as preferable to such To become a Freemason, a young modernizations as "beginners" and lad was required to serve a seven-year "members." apprenticeship before he could ask to be permitted to make and submit to his . What turther intormation is superior his "Master's piece," and be ' contained in the Working admitted as a "Fellow of the Craft." Tools of Fellowcralt other than that Before he could serve his time, he had tound inthe$econdDegr* Ritual, il to prove himself. Thus, he had to serve any? a period of time as an Apprentice. lf , at the end of that period, he showed him- . There is decidedly more infor- self possessed of the necessary quali- . mation-halfconcealedandhalf fications of industry, character, de- revealed-in the association of the level cency, and probity, he isthen "entered" with the Senior Warden, the plumb with

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the JuniorWarden, and the square with Mason, for without square thoughts the Master, particularly in the ceremony and actions, no spiritual building can of closing a Lodge. stand.

ln a Lodge, all brethren meet on a . ls the Masonic story of Hiram level of equality, which is not concerned g. Abif true? with brains, education, wealth, or po- sition. Men are equal in a Lodge in . lf by true is meant'factual," the manhood and in Masonic right and A. answer iS nO. character. lf by "true" is meant 'bontaining a 'We meet upon the level," means great truth," then the answer is yes. lt is just what it says. Masons trust each as true as the story of Santa Claus other, believe in each other, and help which tells a truth to children in words each other because theY are, they can understand. Masonically, levelwith each other. We 'hct by the plumU' in accord with Amos The Legend of Hiram, astold in the Vll-the plumb line God said He would Master Mason degree, is one of the raise "in the midst of my people lsrael." oldest legends in the world, but Free- ln other words, they were to be judged masonry's legend is peculiarly its own. by their own plumb line not another's. The three who encountered. Hiram at the gates of the temple are themselves Masons are to iudge their fellows, if symbols of error, evil, and sin; and the at all, by their fellows' plumb lines, not story, as a whole, is of the ultirnate their own. One brother must condemn weakness of such forces against the another by his personal standards but power of the Great Architect. only when a brother is false to his own standards. To "part upon the square" The word "Abif is translated as both signifies that, while a square points in "his fathe/' and "my fathe/' With'Tathef ' different directions and men "part""to being used in this sense as a patriarch, go his separate way, this is a known ateacher, and a source of wisdom, and way, not a devious way, a wrong way, not as the factual father of a family. or a bad way. lt is a "square" way. The "Hiram, my faihe/' is thus a title of Mason who goes hisown way goesthe honorand respect. square way and is never alone even if *lawtul out of sight of his own Lodge and of his . What constrtutes lla- brethren. t sonic information?" The square is the fundamental tool n . Each of us, as a Mason, agrees of the Operative Mason. Without its .6.. not to reveal any of the "Secrets" use, no building would stand. lt is also of any Degree except after a trial or the fundamental tool of the Speculative examination, or after "laMul Masonic

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information." lf I have sat in a Masonic (\. How is a Lodge defined, and ot Lodge with a man, that is information plt whom does it consist? which is lawful and Masonic as to the man's being a Mason. Also, if a man A . A Lodge may be defined as a that I know to be a Mason willvouch for .CL. placewhere Masons meet. ltalso another man as a Mason, that, too, will refers to an assembly or body of Free- be "lawful Masonic information." masons which is meeting together. A Lodge consists of a Master, a Senior and a Junior Warden, a Treasurer, a A.When is the proper time to Secretary, a Senior and a Junior Dea- $o cor?e to the sign of Fidel@? con, and as many members as may be convenient, congregating and working n . The "Sign of Fidelity" or placing by vidue of and in accordance with, a .C\. the right hand overthe left breast charter or dispensation held under the (heart) with the elbow at a 90 degree authority of this Grand Lodge. O angle, is appropriate as follows:

1 . Only whenclothed as Master Mason.

2. Whenever addressing or being Our Appreciation addressed by an officer of a higher to... rank. . BRO. NAPOLEON E. DOCTORoI 3. When the Chaplain recites a prayer, Saranggani Lodge No. 50, District invocation, or benediction. No. 18, lor the shipment of the Cabletow, May-June 1993 issue to Davao City for the ANCOM. 4. When the Senior Warden attends at the Altar to display, change, or close r VW CESAR C. MENDOZA, Grand lhe "Great Light." Pursuivant, tor the photos of the May-June, July-August, and Septem- 5. On the entrance of a Color Guard, ber-October 1 993 issues. during the "Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of the Anthem," National r VW ALBERTO L. APORTADERA, and posted until the Flag is either or PDDGM, ol Datu Bago Lodge No. removed from the room. (At this time, it 197, District No. 18, and the is also known as the Civilian Salute.) DeMolays of Feliciano lnigo Chapter for their assislance in the distribution 6. During all Degree obligations. of the May-June 1993 during and afterthe ANCOM in Davao City. 7. On the entrance or retirement of the Grand Master.

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Special Award Given to Noble Rene C. Damian

by VW Ed Murdock (Noble)

Rene C. Damian has amassed dozens of specialachievements over the years as an Active Memberof the Masonic Orders including both the York and Scottish Rite Bodies. His achieve- ments are tog many to list for they would take an entire page. \ As a Shriner, he has done very well indeed. He was elected High Shereef mulation of honor points established by (President) of Maginoo Shrine Oasis in the Temple in June of 1986 and is 1987 and by 1990.was elected to the known as the lslam Award. This cov- highest position inthe Philippine Shrine eted Jewel may be acquired only by Association. He has serued on numer- manifesting acts which promote ous committees and continues to work Shrinedom and good fellowship by ac- for Shrinedom throughout the country. tive padicipation. His dedication in helping the crippled and burned children is well known Since the Jewel of ldam Temple is a among the Nobility. Not many Nobles prestigious award and is the highest can devole the time and effoil that recognition that can be bestowed by Noble Damian has contributed overthe lslam Temple, it is not easily acquired, past several years as he is Retired f rom nor indiscriminately given out. There is IJS Military Service. no doubt in the minds of those who know this hardworking Mason/Noble His latest award came from lslam that he will continue to collect awards Temple. He is the first Filipino Shriner for his contributions to both Masonry to receive it. The Jewel of lslam Temple and Shrinedom. Congratulations, Prestige Award is awarded by an accu- Noble Renel (D

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The Masonic Hospital for Crippled Children

he idea of organizing and fruitful. By 30 June 1925, the corpora- maintaining a' hospital for tion had 824 members, and the follow- crippled children in the . ing year the figure jumped to 1 ,301. Philippines was raised by Thousands of pesos were collected, MW Frederic H. Slevens, PGM, during one of the Scottish Rite ln a meeting of the Board of Direc- luncheons held at the Escolta. Several tors held on 28 July 1925, Bros. E.A. Masons agreed with the idea and on 29 Perkins, Joseph Schmidt and Wiley July 1924,they met and put up a corpo- Larkin were authorized to enter into a ration for the purpose of building, contract with Mary Johnston Memorial equipping, and maintaining in the City Hospital for the care and relief of crip- of Manila a Masonic Hospitalfor Crip- pled children. This contract was ap- pled Children. Membership in the cor- proved on 25 August 1925. Repairs poration was limited to regular Master and alterations of a ward in the hospital Masons, their wives, daughters, sis- were then undertaken and on 27 Sep- igrs, mothers, widows, and Lodges, tember 1925, the ward was formally organizations or associalions com- dedicated and opened for the recep- posed of Masons. Among the incorpo- tion of patients. On that day, the wife of rators were Bros. Wenceslao Trinidad, the Grand Master presented the first Rafael Alunan, Manuel Camus, Vicente patient for admission. ln the next nine Carmona, Frederic H. Stevens, months, 32 other children were ac- Teodoro M. Kalaw, F.E. Hedrick, Gen- cepted for treatment. eral James McBae, Fred A. Holmes, and E.A. Perkins. The Masonic Hospital for Crippled Children has proven to be one of the Many considered the project rather most enduring projects of the Masons ambitious believing it would require and is being maintained up to the immense funding. Failure was freely present under its new name, "Masonic predicted at the start, but a vigorous Charities for Crippled Children, lnc." membership campaign proved very Thousands of unfortunate crippled

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children who, at birth, seemed to be 1. Be from twdto five years of age. doomed to a life of helplessness and 2. Be suffering from orthopedically despair, have been restored to heahh crippling diseases like post-polio; in- at the hospital and given a new lease born diseases like clubfoot, crooked on life. The Masonic Charitiesfor Crip- back (scoliosis), bonetumors, old frac- pled Children remainsiothis day asthe tures with deformities. showcase of Masonic humanitarian 3. Be recommended by a Brother endeavors. Mason. 4. Have a medical certificate from a Crippled children eligible for treat' local physician attestin g to their physical ment and rehabilitation at the hospital condition. (D must:

(Before) This 1 2-year-old boy from Virac, (After) He was operated on twice fol- Catanduanes was admitted to our ward at lowed by a series of wedging and casting to MaryJohnston Hospitalwith an inborn de- conect the deformity. After this, he was formity of both feet (congenital clubfoot measured with a pair of orthopedic shoes bilateral). He could not wear shoas, could and leg braces. With physiotherapy, he not walk well, and often stumbles when he was trained {o walk. The picture above walks. He ofien became the butt of jokes of shols how lfe is now--looking definitety his classmatas and playmates. He was better, walking better, and feeling happier admitted to the hospital for a series ot with himself. coneetive surgeies.

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The Essence of Masonic Visits to Senior Members

by MW RizalD. Aportadera Grand Master

book may be forgotten, a and eagerness as we participate in word misunderstood, but to Lodge activities as officers, lecturers, feelthe grasp of a friendly or degree participants. Some of us may hand is the pledge of remain complacently watching from the brotherhood." sidelines, observing the transactions of his Lodge. Others may be part of the This phrase aptly expresses the ex- silent majority who never fail to attend perience one goes through when he the summons of their Lodge. Still oth- shakes the hands and hugs a brother ers adhere to the principles of a true long left to the solitude and despair of Mason by becoming a model husband, the infirmities brought on by his declin- father, son, brother, or citizen of the ing years. community. ' A brother with a vision no longer As the Lodge renews its leadership keen enough to allow him to see his every year and new members enterthe way to the Lodge or read the monitor Fraternity, the passage of time brings and Cabletow;a hearing no longeracute changes to these senior members but dulled by the years making it'a making them unable to attend their burden to relate and converse with a obligations with equal zeal. The fre- brother; knees so stiff and painfully quency of their attendance begins to adhritic, giving evidence of his age and wane and their habitual absences be- making him a virtual prisoner in his come a common occurrence. abode. These are our forgotten breth- ren who, in thetwilightof theiryears, lie It is precisely in this aging condition waiting for their time, virtually confined that we found our brethren during our in their homes, anticipating the final visit to the senior members of Magat summons from above. Lodge No.68and NuevaVizcaya Lodge No. 1 44 and other Lodges inthe different I n their youthful years, they were like Masonic districts. Their visions have many of us--rcozing with enthusiasm dimmed and their hearing has dulled

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yet their grip is strong. Although no one to see them. Renew and strengthen can fully understand the reason forthe your cabletow with them. tears they shed upon hearing the famil- iar words and grasping the firm hands You may not realize, brethren, the of of their brethren, yet in that emotion- irnportance of a visit to the senior mem- ally charged moment, everyone shared bers of your Lodge, but, years from a sense of oneness with them in their now, when you yourself join the ranks longing to be united once again with the of these senior brothers, then you will active members of their Lodge. understand the profound significance of these fralernalvisits. So, while you There are brethren in your own Lodge still can, visit your senior brethren. Do who, like these senior members we, it at every opportunity you find. When visited, need fraternal visits by the the wheel of fofiune turns, and Your highest District Officer or by its Lodge time is up, you willfind yourself happily officers. Go over your membershiP reciprocated for the kindness you had scroll and schedule a time within which onceshown @

VW Guillermo E. Bonzolan, age 92. Oldest Senior Mason of Masonic District No. 3. Former Representative of Lone District of N.V. Past Master of Magat Lodge No. 68. Charter Master and First Elected Master of N.V., Lodge No. 144.

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The Length of the Cabletow...

ln addition, the Mindanao Masons Association of America donated a la- ser printer to the Grand Lodge during the U.S. visit of Grand Master Rizal D. Aportadera. WB Van D. Luspo also donated a convefter,

With its present equipment, the Cabletow is able to efficiently handle its mailing list and the f inal encoding of articles. lt cannot yet, however; go into hen the 1993-1994 Edito- computer layouting as the current rial Staff assumed man- computer system still needs to be up- agement, the editorial off ice graded from a 386SX to a 386DX in only had a Royal 400 order to accommodate the Pagemaker typewriter as its working software which the production and edi- equipment. torial staff are currently using in pre- paring the camera-ready pages of the Cabletow.

ln the current setup, the babletow is directly under the Grand Lodge which handles the funds collected- fromsubscriptions. Cabletow, lnc. had long ceased to be operational.

The current Editorial and Ciiculation Staff, however, remains committed to Recently, the Grand Lodge pur- meeting its deadlines and to insuring chased a 386SX computer for use by that each and every brethren is able to the editorial staff in the layouting and secure his copy of every issue of the mailing needs of the Cabletow. Cabletow. @

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Did you know... by WB Fransisco SJ Dionida, Muog Lodge No.89

1. That after WW-ll, Muog Lodge No. 89 was the first Masonic Lodge that held a Masonic meeting in the entire archipelago authorized by MW Michael Goldenberg on 7 April 1945?

2. That, ever since, Muog Lodge No. 89 had been frequented by American Masons stationed in the Philippines holding their meetings at the Masonic hall?

That during the first three years after the liSeration of the Philippines, Muog Lodge No. 89 held three or four meetings a week or 14 times a month to confer degrees to three or four candidates at a time?

That Rizal Square and Compass Club of the U.S. Army and the Seabees Club of the U.S. Navy held their meetings and even established their headquarters in Muog Lodge No. 89's Masonic hall?

That Worshipful Brother Eusebio Laquindanum and Brother Tomas Borja were responsible for saving the Muog Lodge No. 8g building from Japanese soldiers by using it as a schoolhouse?

That Muog Lodge No. 89 was also active in different undertakings in Paranaque such as the granting of donations/contributions to diitressed brothers, books and prizes to schools, helping members of the DeMolay, the Boy Scouts of the Philippines; the Philippine National Red Cross, the Philippine Tuberculosis Society, the Masonic Flospitalfor Crippled Children, and other civic movements?

7. That Jewel Lodge No. 374 of San Francisco, U.S.A. is the only lodge in the world that opens its Masonic activities at midnight?

8. That members of the Jewel Lodge No. 874 are mostly rnusicians, theater men. and newspapermen whose only convenient hour is in the middle of the night and this allows their meetings not to overlap with any of their Grand Lodge activities.

SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 1 S93 63 THr Lavrnc oF THE ConruensroNE oF rHe CaRrol, September 18, 1793

This masterpiece is ap originaloilpainting by the noted contem- porary artist John Melius, 32o. lt was commissioned by the Su- preme Council, 33o, to celebrate, first, the 1993 bicentennial of the laying of the cornerstone of the United States Capitol by President George Washington and, second, io mark the 1 993 Session of The Supreme Council (Mother Council of the World), 33'.

Brother Melius painstakingly researched his painting in coop- eralion with both Masonic authorities and scholars of early Ameri- can history. Thus, it can claim to be the most historically accurate and carefully detailed painting of this significant event. Clearly, it is a picture worthy of being hung with pride in every Blue Lodge, Scottish Riote Temple, and every other Masonic building or home in America.

The original painting, measuring 4 feet, 9 inches by 7 feet,6 inches, will remain in the permanent collection of the House of the Temple in Washington, DC, international headquailers of the Scottish Rite, S.J.

The art prints of the painting are a limited collector's edition signed and numbered by the artist and printed on fine, acid-free paper. Brother Melius haswritten an accompanying essay detailing his extensive research for the painting.

Distribution of this bicentennial print is a fundraiser, and all proceeds will be used to support the Scottish Rite's nelwork of nearly 100 Childhood Language Disorders Centers.

Requests can be sent to: The Supreme Council, 33., 1733 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009-3199. Chebks at $100.00 per print may be payable to: The Scottish Rite Foundation, SJ, USA.. i

The Laying of the Cornerstone of the Capitol, Eeptember 18, 1793. u

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