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Recent Events Visayas Multi District Convention and Edict 268-B Southern Mindanao Multi District Convention Circulars 26 & 24 MCCCI: Onward to 1st Centenary in the Service of Differently Abled Children The Role and Significance By Janica L. Caldona, MCCCI Staff of Masonic Rituals & Ceremonies By VW Caesar M. Ortega Philippine Grand York Rite Holds 2015 Annual Grand Reunion IV. Special Feature GLP-GLC Joint Statement MW Tomas G. Rentoy III Visits Batangas Lodge No. 35 The Program for Testimonial Dinner to Masons in Government Service GM & Party Attends ANCOM of Grand Lodge of China Grand Master’s Message to Masons in Government Service GM & Party at Grand Lodge of California List of Candidates V. Homage to Masonic Heroes THE CABLETOW Ka Selo “Kupang” Del Pilar: EDITORIAL BOARD Father of Philippine Masonry MW Reynato S. Puno, PGM, GMH By VW Flor R. Nicolas, PSGL MW Rudyardo V. Bunda, PGM, GMH MW Danilo D. Angeles, PGM VI. Open Lodge MW Santiago T. Gabionza, Jr., PGM In the UGLE, There is No IMES VW Samuel P. Fernandez, PGC By Bro. Frank Stevens VW J. Ermin Ernest Louie R. Miguel, SGL VW Caesar M. Ortega, GH Bro. Florante P Leaňo La Solidaridad - II EDITORIAL STAFF VII. View from the Floor VW J. Flor R. Nicolas, Editor-in-Chief Cover Story: Multi District/Regional WB Edmund Coronel, Asst. Editor-in-Chief Conventions VW Emmanuel J. Diesta, Circulation Manager VW Carlo Pacifico U. Aniag, Layout Artist The Meaning and Purposes of Speculative or Bro. Edwin P. Calayag, Photographer Philosophical Masonry Ms. Jennifer C. Magallanes, Secretary By VW Bro. Armando G. Cazzola The Cabletow, the official organ of the M.W. Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippines, is published bimonthly for and in the interest of the members of the subordinate Lodges of this jurisdiction, who are regular subscribers thereto. 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Any article published in The Cabletow may be (Delivered in Cagayan de Oro Lodge No. 298 reprinted in full, or excerpts thereof reproduced, provided proper attribution to the author is made, the source is on August 10, 2015) given due credit, and the Cabletow Office is furnished with a courtesy copy of the reprinted material. Paid advertisements are accepted for printing in The Cabletow. The Cabletow | | Vol. 92, No. 3, September-October 2015 1 generations. Individually, the lives we lead will be role FROM THE GRAND EAST models for all way beyond our own lifespan. If, we stay the course. Overseas, we have in the nick of time salvaged Let Us our amity relations with the rest of the Masonic world. This we did without compromising our independence Stay the while strengthening our Grand Lodge and steering many of our brethren away from physical and legal accidents waiting to happen. Moreover, our relations Course with our neighboring jurisdictions in Japan and China have never been more vibrant. Indeed, you were right about those reforms, my dear brethren. They measure squarely into the call A semester has breezed by and I am halfway into of the times. I am pleased that I listened to your good my tenure on the Grand Oriental Chair. The reforms counsel – grateful for making me your working tools. that you, my dear brethren, have commissioned me to institute on your behalf are well under way. The entire March on with me, my beloved brethren. We jurisdiction has been reinvigorated, the brethren have are on the right course. taken on a renewed sense of purpose. Individually and as a fraternity, we have reasserted our presence among our people and Fraternally yours, overseas. Our charitable and civic projects that we have refocused towards public elementary education and the environment are certain to leave indelible imprints TTOMASOMAAS G.G.RENTOY,RER NTTOYOY, IIIIIII in the minds and hearts of the present and future GGrandrannd MaMaster,stter, 2015-2012015-20166 The Cabletow | | Vol. 92, No. 3, September-October 2015 2 GRAND HISTORIAN’S REPORT ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE GRAND MASTER AND OTHER IMPORTANT EVENTS For the Period 05 August – 31 October 2015 By: VW Caesar M. Ortega, GH This report is a continuation of a previous article, “The First 100 Days”. It documents the major Edict No. 259-A, dated 23 September 2015. - Amending activities and accomplishments of the Grand Master and Edict 259 (MW Gabionza). It placed Masonic Allied the Grand Lodge for Masonic Year 2015-16, in faithful Organizations, Clubs and Associations under the compliance with the duties of the Grand Historian as jurisdiction and regulation of the GLP. mandated under Article XXIII of the Masonic Law Book. Edict No. 256-A, dated 23 September 2015. - Amending Edict 256 (MW Gabionza), which created Latest Issuances the Committee on Masonic Clubs and Associations. The Grand Master, in pursuit of the reform Edict No. 284, dated 23 September 2015. - Defining the agenda for the attainment of our vision of a Revitalized, proper “Masonic Attire” under Section 1, Article XIX of Relevant, and Revered Philippine Freemasonry, issued the Masonic Law Book. the following Edicts: October 2015 September 2015 Edict No. 285, dated 07 October 2015. - Providing Edict No. 283, dated 22 September 2015. – Deferring for the procedure on the merger of two (2) lodges or the implementation of the Wardens’ Academy courses consolidation of more than two (2) Lodges. and the training courses for secretaries, treasurers and auditors; and providing for a substitute therefor; re- As additional implements in the never-ending endeavor calibrating the IMES schedule of fees, and providing for to improve the Craft, the Grand Master has issued the an additional requirement for the appointment to the following circulars: position of District Deputy Grand Master. The Cabletow | | Vol. 92, No. 3, September-October 2015 3 August 2015 Administrative Duties Circular 22, dated 26 August 2015. – Creating The Grand Master performed the following the Committee on the December 19 Grand Lodge administrative functions and gives us an insight into his Anniversary Celebration. continuing administrative responsibilities: Circular 23, dated 28 August 2015. – Policy directive on August 2015 the display of the Official Portrait of the Grand Master and all Past Grand Masters. 5 - MCCCI 91st Anniversary – Guest of Honor and Speaker China Place Resto, Pan Circular 24, dated 28 August 2015. – Testimonial Pacific Dinner to honor outstanding Masons in government/ 8 - Inauguration Library in a box Camarines public service. Sur Lodge No. 382 14 - District Convention MD RXIII-A Circular 25, dated 28 August 2015. – Schedule of Multi- (Message sent through VW Jeffrey District Conventions. Acebido) 19 - Wreath Laying Ceremony Quezon City Circular 26, dated 23 September 2015. - Exemplification Day – Q.C. Memorial Circle of the 3rd Degree Conferral; and the Opening & Closing 20 - Visited the North Cemetery (Masonic Rituals. Cemetery). 24 - 100th Year Anniversary – Bagumbayan Circular 27. – Informing the brethren about the “Joint Lodge No. 4 Statement on Unrecognized Organizations, the Proper Guest of Honor and Speaker Conferral of the Ritual, and Allegiance to the Grand 25 - Fellowship with the Past Grand Masters Lodge and its Protocol”, issued by the Grand Lodge Host: MW Rosendo Herrera, PGM and Sis. of the Philippines and the Grand Lodge of California. Ching Herrera, Manila Hotel The Joint Statement was actually signed during the 26 - Inauguration, Library-in-a-Box and 166th ANCOM of the Grand Lodge of California, held Cornerstone Laying, Rizal Lodge No. 20, on October 9 to 11, 2015, in San Francisco, California. Lopez, Quezon However, the final draft was approved in principle 28 - Fellowship with the Grand Master – Host: as early as 31 August 2015, and was made the basis NCR-B of Edict 259-A (MW Rentoy), on Masonic Allied 29 - Shoot fest Mahambus Lodge No. 315 – Organizations, Clubs and Associations, which was CDO officially promulgated on 23 September 2015. 30 - M.H. del Pilar Day A perfunctory reading of the foregoing issuances September 2015 would clearly show that all are attuned to the chosen theme for this Masonic year. 3 - Courtesy Call on CBCP President, Archbishop Socrates “Soc” Villegas. The Cabletow | | Vol. 92, No. 3, September-October 2015 4 4 - Visayas Multi-District Convention – Host: Initial Results of Electoral Reforms RVIII-B Tacloban City 16 - Testimonial Dinner, Distinguished Masons The election of candidates for Junior Grand in Government - GLP Warden at the Multi-District level pursuant to the 30 - Exemplification of the 3rd Degree provisions of Edict 268-B has been completed.