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! '". From the Grand Oriental Chair 2 Editorial 4 FORE 5 Dr. Jose Rizal #27A:A Capsule History I Catanduanes lsland Lodge #291 10 Masonic p. Life: Dr Jose Rizal 13 Dr. pilipino Jose Rizal Huwarang Award 17 Bro. Jose P. Rizal in the Nexl Millenium 18 GM's Message - Mindanao Regional Convention 20 Unveiting of the Marker for the 1O Martyrs of Bagumbayan 23 MD #8 Holds District Convention 24 Tarlac Has a New Lodge 25 Laoag #71 : Free Medical and Dental Mission 27 Rain or Shine 29 Kalilayan Lodge #37 Updates 32 Double Fellowship in October with Bro. Voltaire Gazmin 34 MW RV Bunda, PGM and past Masters honored by Bagong llaw #97 36 So that the Brethren May Know 37 Police Cavaliers lnducted 40 66th Annual Convention O, MD #2 41 Distribution of Relief Goods to victims ot typhoon '[iang, 42 News Pictorials l 44 News Bits 47 Grand Lodge Circutars 52 Trece Martires de Bagumbayan 56

Abelardo L. Aportadera,Jr. Ramon G, Nufiez Execulive Editor Business Manager Charles F. Megerle Ramon B. Protacio Olficial Photographer Circulation/Exchange our front and back cover shows the Trece Martires de Bagumbayan Marker rocated at th^e_Jalanese GaIrSn, Inside front cover are -Luneta.. the Marikers .i ti" r*".'Ivlartires d" Bagumtrayan and the Message of MW Enrique L. l,oisin, insidebackcoverarephotostakenduringthei}nveilingCeremonv.C".i*ri"i;;;#;;#: ffi;: I ast February 22,7ggg,I was invited to speak I during the installation of oflicers of Jacobo I-Zobel y Zangroniz Memorial Lodge No. 202 for the Masonic Year 1999-2000, I decided to talk on Masonry. i thought it was just a simple mat- ter of talking about the subject. But as I pon- dered on the subject, the whole truth dawned on me that unless we redirect our goals, we may find ourselves doing what every other civic clubs are doing and we may lose ourselves in the laby- rinth of human idiosyncrasy and forget that we are Euided by the Masonic tenets of brotherly love, relief and truth. So what is Freemasonry? Much has himself, gifted with superior powers of- been written on the subJect, in fact li- thought, reason and moral sense, we brary scientists have recorded more than behold a specialcreation, made for sonre 40,000 volumes written on Masonry by high purpose. scholars, historians, students of ancient Indications of that purpose we find history by Masons and non-masons; by not only in the bible, which we venerate symphatizers as well as detractors. No with love and awe as the great light of other subject has received much cover- Masonry but also in manifestation of it aEe from the pen as Freemasonry. And in the daily lives oJ men. Believing in no other order has gained the respect the everlasting god and adopting the and admiration of the world that it has. book of law as the guide of its faith and No institution was ever raised on a bet- conduct. Masonry cherishes in its pure ter principle or solid foundation. Its prin- bosom no doctrine repugnantto religion ciples have been the framework of goV- ' ernment and empires while its beliefs, Instead of attempting to dominatt teachings, and beauties have beqn prac- nations, their leadership or to influence ticed since the recorded histor-y of man. their laws, Masonry since time imme- its science, civil libefi and ideals can morial has endeavored only to help men be traced back to antiquity. find and know the truth of their own There are numerous theologies in creation and the reason for their being. existence and Masonry does not attempt Bound to support the government of the to judge nor rate them; beyond recog- country it harbors no principle tending nizing God as the Supreme Architect of in the least to oppose civil authorities or the Universe, Masonry does not stray to subvert law and order among men. away from the precept. it does not This explains why Masonry, al[hough speculate on theories about Him nor much older than any nation or organi- seek to prove who He is, nor what his zation on eafth has never moved upon ultimate purposes may be. In the mar- the world stage as a powerful force in velous works of creation which surround political or secular affairs. us, terrestrialand celestial, Masonry sees Masonry sees the hand of the deity evidence of his mind and being. In man in all his works. In every hill and da{* Cabletow - 2 and stream, she is taught "to trace na- scription and persecution, Accordingly, ture through her various windings to her Masonry has never carried on warfare most concealed recesses,... to discover against any people, nor any sect nor the power, tlrc wisdom and the good- even against her detractors. She has ness of the Great Architect of the Uni- never attempted to proscribe or perse- verse, and to view with delight the pro- cute men for civil, religious, or political portions which connect its vast machine." opinions. She has neverencouraged the She finds lessons of wisdom and pre- elements of discord, nor endeavored to cepts of virtue in the spacious firmament excite animosities among men or soci- on high "and all her'garniture of stars'; eties. She has never used the language she regards nature as a great Masonic of vituperation and calumny; she has temple. .Nature is the broad torn down no altars, lighted up no fires trestleboard, on which the Grand Mas- of persecution. On the contrary her sons ter draws his designs and revelations of were victims of persecution; they were his Holy Will which lead through nature thrown into dungeons, chained and up to nature's God." burned on the stakes and their proper- Masonry adopts as one of her cher- ties confiscpted. Yet her sons remained ished principles, "on earth peace, good steadfast in their respect for human will toward men." Under this divine pre- rights and harbored no ill will to her cept, she unfurls her broad mantle of detractors. charity. Her benefits and blessings are Among Masons no unfriendly divi- open to all men, requiring of them orlly sions are to be found; there is neither the incense of virtuous deeds, distrust nor jealousy of meeting in the Here the people of every land and same house and communing at the language, whatever be their customs, same table. The fair escutCheon of their peculiar pursuits, their private opin- Masonry is not disgraced by those foul ions, may meet upon the leveland part stains. upon the square. The Jew and gentile, Masonry is made to heal, not to irri- the Mohammedan and the Christians, tate; to associate, not to seclude; to all join hands and extol the genius of unite together, not to divide the great ancient Freemasonry. family of mankind. Masonry may have illumined the Masonry through the march of time halls of greatness, or cheered shepherds has sought to benefit men by revealing of the mountains, She may have con- the truth of brotherhood through influ- versed in the groves of philosophers, or encing and helping individuals. Follow smiled in the halls of povefi, yet it is it all the trials and perils of your journey only in the simple unobtrusive charac- through the wilderness of time, and like ter of aiding the distressed, cheering the the fiery pillar of the ancient Israelites, disconsolate, and mending the broken it will cheer the desert of your pilgrim- heart, that she appears in her real age and lead you to the land of prom- beauty and living grace. This s

nell d.one is \ettet than toell said.. . .

Cabletow - 3 f\ ddressing Masons is a difficult task. Moreso when one is requested to cjeliver A a message during the installation of officers of a lodge for the ensuing year. I lThis is because the installation ceremony is itself abundant with messages for the brethren in attendance. I had the distinguished opportunity to give a mes- sage to the brethren of Kalilayan Lodge #37 on the occasion on their B6th Installa- tion of Officels, On this occasion, I chose to focus on... The Role of Masons in.sustaining ences; we now have the opportunity to Philippine Nationhood shape and define the Third Millennium As our country closes the celebra- Mason. tion of our centennial nationhood, we It is not difficult to define the role prepare to enter the Third Millennium. of the Third Millenium Mason. For ours However, before we move ahead, we, is an ancient institution that has existed should, for a moment, look back to the since time immemorial, Our precepts _ past and also look at the present. and landmarks have remained constant , We see our forefathers who were and have withstood the test of history. Masons lead our countrymen in the Ourfraternity has surived attacks borne struggle for freedom from colonial rule out of ignorance to discredit us. and in the molding of our country into a The Third Millennium Mason would nation. Through the use of arms and be no different than any one of us Ma- the power of the mind and the pen, sons of the present. He is a Mason who Masons of the past fought for indepen- believes in God and life after death. He dence. A number of our brothers laid is a Mason who is charged among oth- down their lives so that the ideals of ers to act With his neighbor upon the democracy, which were Masonically, in- Square; to render him every kind office spired may live on. which justice or mercy may require; to Our brothers of the past have done relieve his distresses and to soothe his their part. They have etched the im- affections, and to do him as in similar '- print of Masonry in the history of our cases he would that he should do unto = country. you. Our present day Masons are excel- The Third Millennium Mason is also ling in their respective endeavors, We charged to practice the domestic and can always find an outstanding Mason public virtues; letting temperance, chas- in our midst. We can and have reason ten, fortitude, support, and prudence to be proud of what they have done and direct him, and lefting justice be the what they are {they have come to be). guide of all his actions. As we live the present Masonry we can Finally, because of his general good declare that we are doing our part in reputation, he would not suffer any con- Nation building. sideration to induce him to act in a man- However, our labors do not end at ner unworthy of the reputable charac- the present. We are and we will be paft ter, Which he is sustaining; on the con- of the future. This future is the Third trary he would display the discretion, Millenium. the virtues and the dignity, which be- From lessons learned from the past comes a worthy and exemplary Mason, - Masons; from living Masonic experi- Cabletow - 4 FORE! by \rWg Edgardo C. Perez, PDDGM, MD #10 (2)

fore is a goiiers shout tnai a bali thatthere is no supermanager who could fwas mishit and is headed in the perform all of these functions and be I direction that could possibly hit a effective even if he has such an efficient person group or of persons. These per- staff to assist him. perhaps such an ar- sons must take heed of the cry by look- rangement has worked through the ing back, ducking, jumping or make the years and perhaps, will continue to work. necessary moves to evade being hit by But at what level of effectiveness and the misdirected ball. If the ball hits efficiency? 4Ao/o? 50o/o? 600/o? Would somebody, the errant golfer is still held a different organization produce more? liable for injury but the shout of '.fore,, Perhaps, this is the reason why the is considered as a mitigating factoi for Grand Lodge is having so much prob- any injury caused. The offended golfer, lems right now. Unanswered letters to rw oD the other hand, particularly if the in- inquiry unattended blue lodges prob- jury just is minimal and not that bother- lems, unsettled cases and or charges, some, willjust accept an apology. financial membership and attendance This writer (an avid golfer) there- problems, stagnation and absence of di, fore opted to have the word ',Fore,, as rection, irrelevant issues, dbsence of a the titlehead of this and future articles development plan(s), silence on critical so that ,, in the event of any "mishit those national and international issues and concerned could act accordingly, others. Isn't it time that the Grand Master Positions without an Office or Func- delegates his authority and multifarious tions roles to the three other elected primary In any big or mediurn size corpora- officers of the Grand Lodge whose only tion, there is a - Chief Executive or Op- duty right now is to represent the Grand eration Officer (CEO or COO); a Board Master in functions, that because of his of Directors; Vice-presidents, managers tight schedule, he could no longer at- and Division Branch or Chiefs. In the tend to and to chair or sit as member in government Bureaucracy, there is a Sec- committees? retary Undersecretary Asst, Secretar- ies, Bureau, Divisions and Branch Chiefs. Proposal As presently organized, the Grand The three other principal officers of Master is the Chairman of the Board/ the Grand Lodge, the Deputy Grand Chief Executive Officer rolled into one Master, the Senior and Junior Wardens with perhaps the pur- Board for General be provided an office of their own at poses as the Board of Directors. This is the Grand Lodge and be tasked to per- in accordance, perhaps with the Execu- form the following functions: tive Legislative and Judicial powers of the Grand Master while the Grand Lodge Deputy Grand Master is in recess. Acts as the Chief Operating Officer Any management expert will tell us or the Executive Vice president of the

Cabletow - 5 Grand Lodge of the Philippines. Being visits are confined to only 2 or 3 Grand such, he will be in-charge of overseeing Lodges in the USA. the daily operations of the Grand Lodge of the.Philippines. The appointment of Continuing 5-Year Development the DGM will also expose him to the Of- PIan fice of the Grand Master and its atten- As every Annual Communication of dant problems and thus better prepare the Grand Lodge of the Philippines draw him when he finally assumes the Grand to a close with the installation of the Master's chair. new Grand Master, the thrust of the im- mediate Past Grand Master ends, and Senior Grand Warden the dawn of a new thrust, usually con- Exercises over-all supervision and tained in a themelslogan begins. monitoring of all standing and special Ancom after Ancom signal the same committees. Through the exercise of occurrences. Would any of our illustri- this function, all committees will be mo- ous and well meaning Past Grand Mas- tivated to meet regularly to perform their ters truthfully claim that they have ac- specific mandate and thus produce re- complished fully the task that they have sults. As it is, there are so many corn- set to attain at the start of their term? I mittees that fail to perform its function sincerely doubt it. Why? Because one to the fullest as the GM has no time to year is too short and is not enough to supervise or motivate them, after the effect changes/ pursue programs, get a chairmanship and membership are filled feedback on its effqctiveness and accom- up. plishment and more importantly, to again effect or adjust programs. In Junior Grand Warden short, there is no continuity, therefore, Be in charge of the administration there is no direction in the thrust of the of the blue lodges and shall act as the Grand Lodge in order to keep in step Administrator of the Grand Lodge facili- with the changes happening in its envi- ties. ronment. With the foregoing functions of the Grand Master delegated to his officers, Proposal the Grand Master will now have more That starting this early, the incum- time to go around the entire jurisdic- bent Grand Master, Deputy Grand Mas- tion, even down to the level of the blue ter, Senior and Junior Grand Wardens lodges to get a,feel of the problems of should sit down together: and discuss the lodges and the real sentiments on current problems besetting the Grand some vital issues affecting the frater- Lodge in particular and of the fraternity nity. Congruent with a S-year develop- in general. Priorities will then be listed ment plan, which I will dwell on later, and an initial 5-year Developmental Plan the Grand Master should be able to make could be drawn to achieve the desired adjustments in his programs/thrusts, end. The four will then enter into a cov- which will eventually be pursued by his enant to pursue agreed programs/ succesS0rs. thrusts. With time available, he could also Based on this covenant, (incoming expand his fraternization and visit with Junior Grand Wardens as they get other Grand Lodges world wide, As it is, elected must also enter into this cov-

Cabletow - 6 enant) the Grand Lodge thrusts and its liefs been transformed to just mere lip . support programs is assured of conti- seryice and have they just retreated to -.nuity and highest degree of accomplish- the comfod and security of their lodges? ment. Every year, before the Grand Mas- Perhaps and truthfully we could say ter ends his terms, a review will be con- that there is no more armed struggle. ducted on the status of accomplishments That there is no more need for such as and adjustment could thus be effected. we are in the midst of enjoying the fruits With this, the system of input-pro- of democrary. But is it only in armed cess-output feedback and new inputs is struggle that we could continuously thus completed. manifest our belief in the tenets of our great fraternity? Relevance There are still other struggles to be Is Masonry stiil relevant? The an- fought. So many battles to be won. We swer is a resounding "yes," it is relevant may have achieved politicalfreedom but and will continue to be relevant as long if we look around, most of our people as there is injustice in this world, as long are still locked in the fight against povj as there are issues that divide man, as erty, ignorance, diseases and injustice. "-long as there is right or wrong, as long Any or all deserue the attention of Ma- as man is man. sons of this generation. Any of the four Why the doubt? is an imposing enemy that may never Our country is celebrating its free- be defeated but together we could try dom centennial this year. It has been and not be charged with abandoning a 100 years since General Emilio Aguinaldo good fight. proclaimed to the world our political in- I firmly believe that Masons of this dependence. It's been over a hundred generation, at the onset of the next cen- years that our forefathers, taking inspi- tennial, could again be in the forefront rations from the French Revolution of of this struggle and again be very rel- 1789, with its battle Cry of liberty, fra- evant. We must not bank on the glory ternity and equality, notably Dr. Jose of what our Masonic forefathers did a Rizal and Gat Andres Bonifacio adopted century ago. Let us seek our own glory -the same battle Cry that eventually led and be part o-f a historical past that could to that momentous day in June, 1898. be appr,eciated by generations to come. These men and most of the notaries of the revolution were Masons. They were Proposal there in the forefront of the movement That this matter be seriously con- and the actual fight for freedom. One sidered by the Grand Master, Deputy hundred years thereafter, where are the Grand Master, Senior Grand Wardens Masons? Have they abandoned the prin- should they opt to consider this writer's ciples of the fraternity and the fight for proposal for them to come up with a brotherly love, relief and truth? Have continuing 5 year Developmental Plan the outward manifestations on these be- for the Grand Lodge.

Zoorhtng pogethet does not onhl hing out the 6est in all o$ us; it |rtngs out the [est in each of us...

Cabletow - 7 DR. IOSE P. R.|ZAL (CALAMBA) LODGE. #270: A CAPSUTE FIISTORY

-f-tu story of tne looge at Caramba Capulong, Jr. served as Master. For the I Uegan with her parent lodge at Masonic Year 1986, WB Sesinando Rizal, I Los Bafros - Makiling Lodge # 72 Jr. took the oriental chair. He was fol- Before the last world war, Makiting lowed by WB Benito Lit in 1987; by WB Lodge had its venue in Calamba, birth- Gregorio Villanueva in 19BB; by WB place of the country's premier Mason, Generoso Opifra in 1989; by WB Calvin Dr. Jose Rizal. Thereafter, the seat was Estudillo in 1990. transferred to nearby Los Bafros, be- The year 1990 was particularly sig- cause at that time almost all the Makiling nificant year in the story of the Lodge. brethren were residents of that town. Under the stewardship of WB Calvin It was in the early 80's when a num- Estudillo, and the energetic support of ber of brethren from Distr.ict No, 11, led the brethren, led by Biothers Reynato * by the late DDGM VW Robin Alcantara, S, Macalalag, Robert C. Santos,'-. launched a spirited drive to set up a Generoso Opifra and Philip R. Rodriguez, separate lodge in the town of Rizal's the lodge building at Real, Calamba, birth. It was in 1982 when the dispen- Laguna was completed, and was inau- sation for Dr lose P Rizal (Calarnba) gurated on June 19, 1990, at an approxi- Lodge in Calamba was granted through mate cost of P400,000 the then Grand Master, MW Rudyardo VW Reynato S. Macalalag assumed V Bunda, who authorized WB Emilio C. the master's chair in 1991 and 1992; it Capulong, Jr. to organize and strengthen was WB Robedo C. Santos in 1993; WB the lodge prior to its official constitu- Francisco L. Tan in 1994; WB Manuel B. tion. Mendoza in 1995; WB Narcisco H. Thus commenced the formal resto- Cansicio in 1996; and WB Reynaldo G. ration of the Masonic emblem at Casao in i997. Calamba. The progress was slow and Under the leadership of WB- tentative; at times, the efforts seemed Reynaldo G. Casao, the lodge reached to flag and fail. But the confidence and another milestone. With the solid com- generous hearts of the few pioneering mitment of all the brethren, and the in- brethren held on. Stated meetings were spined efforts of WB Manuel B. Mendoza, held, first in the main building of the the new lodge building at parian, Jose Rizal Memorial School, and latdr at Calamba, Laguna, under the auspices the house of WB Benito Lit. of the Calamba Travellers Association, Finally, on June 19, 1984, Dr Jose Inc., was constructed and dedicated. Rizal Lodge No. 270 was officially con- The new temple, at the cost of some stituted, with the Grand Lodge officers, P3.2 million is breathtaking in its con- led by MW Reynato S. Puno, officiating ception, and more so, in its realization. at the solemn occasion. In sheer beauty and magnitude of ar- For the two years that the lodge was chitectural execution, it rnight be quite under dispensation (1982-1983) and for difficult to find any Masonic edifice out- the first two years following its official side Metro Manila, which can rival this constitution (1984-i985), WB Emilic C. new home of the Calamba Masons. :- Cabletow - I Masons for today rest of the world. His virtues can dc- Passivity has never been the hall- quire substance and ryreaning, only if 'l'-. mark of a true Mason. It has always they are attuned to the needs, problems, been involvement - even in the political and challenges of the iociety of which affairs of the community where he be- he is a part. longs. Today many communities in the True that Masonic precepts tend to country tend to regard Masonry as a proscribe any move tending to oppose "Mystic" or'lMysterious" aggravation. or subvert the duly constituted authori- There are a number of factors contribu- ties. But in the history of the Philippine tory to this phenomenon. One of which struggle for civil and polltical rights, is precisely that seeming penchant rnany Masons had always been at the fore- of the brethrrin to stay aloof, to remain front. They never slinked out of the passive, to remove itself from the broil- contest - regardless of the costs or con- ing mass of burniqg issues which con- sequences. Neither in silence nor in front society possibility had they made their mark. Present-day Masons should not hesi- - Militancy had always been their good tate to lead, as the Filipino Masons of -, portion. the past had led, in the struggle for po- That is why, at the present time, it litical and economic advancement. Ma- shouid be cause for alarm if Filipino sonry should pick up the hue and cry Masons of today should go about stulti- over corruption and the continuing fla- fied and unheard. grant violations of human rights. When, To be sure, Masonry spotlights the for instance, governmental abuses and preeminence of virtue and character. A deception bec-ome rainpant, when there true Mason is a vituous man who strives is massive despoliation of the electoral to further develop his virtues, This process, when the peoples' sovereignty abounding runs'through all the teach- is compromised - should the fraternity ings and rituals of the Craft. speak'out loud and clear? Shoutd Ma- And yet, vitues can never prosper sons go to the arena? If they do not, in a vacuum. A man cannot bury his could they othenryise be r.elevant?-WB ;.head, ostrich-like, and then forget the Emilio C. Capulong, Sr.

Gabletow - 9 CAffiANDUIINES ISTAND LODGE #291

he Catanduanes Island Lodge ren were happy that at last they have a #291 came to be last 1989. Since home, a place they could call their own, its existence untilJuly of this year, and a place where they could meet and the Lodge was an "N.P,A." (No Perma- labor any time they wanted. At last, nent Address). It conducted meetings the wandering days of the Lodge was from officesto nipa huts to unused store- over! room shacks that could be spared by For barely three months, the some brethren. Through the years of brethren basked in happiness and com- the Lodge's existence in Catanduanes, fort of their labors in their new home. its fervent dream was to have a horne Unfortunately, in one nightmare of a of its own. A private place where they night, their new haven was completely could labor in peace and privacy. ravaged byTyphoon Loleng. All that was This dream came true; August left of the structure was the skeleton. - of 1998 when they completed a very They are again plagued with the prob- ,,r modest lodge made of light materials. lem of where to conduct meetings and The Lodge completed was indeed very businesses of the Lodge, Where do they simple and temporary but it was the wander from here on? Where do they best place that CIL ever had ! The breth- go from here?

.rr*^B This was the LodgE constructed by the brethren of Catanduanes Is- land Lodge #291, last August 1998. This had been a source of curiosity and specutations of some passersby and neighbors especially when it was closed to prying eyes during meetings.

At the back ofthe'Lodge, a small room was annexed to the main struc- ture to serue as the preparation room.

Cabletow'- 1A The home (that was) became a skeleton a fter Typhoon Loleng ravaged it. WB AbinE Rodulfo regretfully in- spected the damages the mornlng af- ter the typhoon.

The hardiflex walls'were'torn to pieces tike skyftakes and scattered a// over the place while the roof was flown to God knows where. 'Titl when the Lodge will wander again?

This.was the Eastern Section of the Lodge... \

The Western and Southern por- tions. Though wanting in many things, this had been the best ptace that CIL

had ever had. :; .

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Cabletow - 12 MASONIC LIFE: DR. SOSE P. RIZAL

(Note: The author; Ms. Cerise P Crudo is in her Senior Year in 8S Special Education College of Education at U.P Diliman, Quezon City She is a P.W.A. of Perla Assembly No" 1, Order of the Rainbow for girls. She is the daughter of WB Rogetio Crudq PM of Capitot Lodge #174 and the grand daughter of the late MW Manuel Crudo, Sr, PGM.)

reemasonry has evolved from its teacher to its members, many of whom ancient days as an operative craft have answered the call of their coun- to become what is now - a specu- tries in fimes of bondage and persecu- lative one. Operative, because, in the tion. These men, having been thor- earlier times when there were still no oughly enlightened by their association modern modes of anything (transporta- with the Fraternity, became instrumen- tion and communication wise), the pro- tal in winning for their people their free- - fessionals, if they wanted to stay alive dom, which they learned as an inherent ', and efficient, became members of guilds right of man. Some of these heroes and - therefere the guild of Masons. As noble men include - Jefferson, Wash- people became freer, they became Free- ington, Franklin of the US, Garibaldi of masons but still retained their organi- Italy, Pushkin, Kerensky of Russia, R. zation and gradually as modernization Churchill, George IV, Edward VII of En- came, more and more non-masons em- gland, Von Goethe of Germany, Bolivar braced their craft and it became more of Columbia, Jose San Martin of Argen- of the speculative kind. The craft of tina, Hidalgo of Mexico, etc, The list Masonry (literally, as in building and goes on and on and as my report has carpentry) has evolved and conse- fervently illustrated, we can even add quently was given meanings - its square, some of our own - Rizal, del Pilar, M. compass, hammer, lambskin apron etc., Ponce, Lopez Jaena, A. Luna, J. Luna, all have amazing purposes in the lift of even Bonifacio, Mabini, Aguinaldo, etc... *a Freemason and also, I can ave4 of Man of the Philippines. as well. Freemasonry as a fraternity has Pre-Jose Rizal, 17-18O0's proven itself well especially in the times Due to the political upheavals in when it is most needed. From its defi- Spain, a lot of liberals and Masons were nition - a brotherhood of Man under the exiled from their mot[er country to the Fatherhood of God-to its aims-brotherly islands. Because of rapid improvements love, relief and truth - to its basic te- in the world's financial and cultural con- rt€ts - justice, foftitude, restraint, pru- sciousness, a lot of foreigners likewise dence, reverence and temperance - to got to interact with the natives. From its most obvious lessons - fre'edom of these various characters, the brown- speech and religion and political opin- skinned people began to hear of terms ion and resistance to any forms of tyr- like freedom, tyranny, Masonry, etc. anny - to the causes it has advocated - Naturally they were intrigued and for a separation of Church and State, free while they got bold enough and joined public education for all, etc, the frater- Masonic Lodges and learned. Unfortu- .,lity has become a haven and an able nately for them, and luckily for the drama

Cabletow - 13 ofour history 1872.happened and once came rnaliciously controversial he was ._ again evefihing became quiet. told by Terrero to leave. Jose Rizal: His brother Paciano was In Hongkong, he got to know his a student of Padre Burgos, whose brother Jose Ma, Basa. In New York he brother-in-law, Dr. Mariano Marti, 33" secretly wrote in his diary the street Mason, rnost likely became one of adjacent to the street of NY's Grand Paciano's influences. Teodora Alonzo's Lodge. In London, he hooked up with brother Jose Alonzo was also a Mason his brothers Reinhold Rost and Antonio and it was in his house in Biftan where Regidor, His Sucesos was smuggled in young Jose stayed when he was a stu- Hongkong by Basa and another brother dent. In hlS first voyage, when they Rodriguez, in Manila. Despite his hectic docked temporarily in Naples, he wrote itinerary he became affiliated with the his family, how impressed he was with Propagandists in Spain, most of who the posters of Masons announcing the were Masons like del Pilar, Lopez Jaina, death of Garibaldi, their former Grand Luna, Ponce, Fanganiban, etc. - even - Master. When he got to the Universidad with his old professor Morayta. He be- - de Madrid, his history professor was carne an officer in their lodEe Solidaridad Miguel Morayta, whose being a Mason No. 53 in 1890. They decided to spread figured prominently both in Spanish and Masonry in their miserable country be- Filipino Masonic history. All these plus cause they strongly felt it was needed the fact that the powerful people in the there. (There are a lot of literature avail- Spanish government (among them, able of their speeches about Masonry Becerra, Sagaste, Pi y Margall) mostly and its influence on them.) belonged to the Fraternity, its indelible One can say that these young men impact on the young student in all like- became "intoxicated" with the fraternity. lihood made him join Acasia Lodge No. Rizal and del Pilar had the differences 9 - under Grand Oriente de Espafiol, of beliefs and the former left the lodge whose Gr"and Master then was Becerra. in Spain. He joined a lodge in Paris He chose Din'lasalang as his Masonic (members include T. Parde de Tavera, ,=, narne. V, Ventura and A. Bautista) and was - in his travels throughout Europe, he appointed Grand Representative - to qulckly became friends with Feodor France and Germany by GM Morayta of Jagor, Rudolf Vinchow and Friedrich Spain. As for El Filibusterismo, Basa and Ratsel, the first two becoming his avid Rodriguez gave him money, In Ghent, sponsors in two societies in Berlin. Their he stayed with his brother Alejdndrino quick affinity with Rizal would not be so and loaned money from Ventura. In surprising for those who knew that all Hongkong, he was helped by Bro. Basa, of thern were Masons - his fraternity Robeft Frazier and others in the medi- brothers. cal board in publishing his articles. When His novel Noli Me Tangere was his North Borneo project came up he srnuggled by his brotherJose Ramos into got assured help from his brothers there Manila, and when he returned home, the as well. Brother Timoteo Paez helped three powers ihere - Terrero, Centeno, his family in their trip to Hongkong. Quiroga - were all Masons and there- When he returned to Manila, he was fore he escaped unreasonable harass- accompanied by Paez and Bro. Serrano.- ment. But when the Calamba issue be- 'Laktaw around the city. He attended- Cabletow - '14 Masonic banquets and when he formed approached the Rizal family for the rights La Liga Filipina, around 30 or more to bury their famous pupil, but they gave -- people there were Masons, among them their consent instead to his fraternity is Bonifacio. When he was depofted, brothers, who led by Dr. Isidrode Santos rnost of the Masons were bounded, tor- and Timoteo Paez, asked for the same tured then killed but their brothers still petition. So then on December2T, L9L2, held on. Five of them formed the Rizal's fraternity brothers, dressed in full Katipunan, D. Arellano, T. Plata, V. Diaz, Masonic regalia had a long procession Ladislao Diwa and A, Bonifacio. The rest to the MasonicTemple in Tondo solemnly is history. carrying their slain brother's body, or rather, what was left of it. On Decem- Post Rizal ber 28, they had their funeral rites and After he died, his brothers in on the 29th, they were with the Rizal Hongkong paid him a tribute, Bro. E. family in the Luneta. They saw both Aguinaldo, then the President of the their famo0s blood brother and frater- Republic declared the day of his death nity brother be given the honorable - a day of national mourning, and in Club burial he deserves. And so it was that ' Filipino, a tribute by his brothers again, until his death and beydnd, his ties with and in Daet, Camarines Nofte, the first the Fraternity was still with him. ever monument dedicated to him was put tip by his brothers. His brothers Fa- Personal comments and analysis ther Toribio del Pilar and Father Manuel I know very wellthat my reportwas Trias gave requiem masses for Rizal just a hasty addition by my professbr which led to their Church being humili- but it is one, which I was vaguely famil- ated and excommunicated. In Madrid, iar with so I went and researched. I under GM Morayta, his Spanish broth- wasn't prepared for what I discovered. ers paid him a tribute and a memorial I mean, I belong to a Masonic family placed in their Grand Lodge. They also and all but this is the first time i really circulated handbills with Rizal's portrait realized what the fraternity is. That I - and farewell poem. His brothers in was awed by everything is an under- -'Barcelona got a street and named it in statement. I was thrilled, excited, very Rizal's memory. One can just imagine very happy and proud that my family the publicity his death generated and belongs to, and that I am familiar with the impact it had on his Fraternity broth- the Fraternity which has figured excep- ers from all over the world, seeing as tionally in the lives of virtually all mortal they did - one of their own - killed for saviors of the different countries and believing what they also believed in. As even prouder that through my research, the years went by, the Church realized I was able to become even more inti- its role as the villain to Rizal's martyr- mate with our own. I got to know them, dom. So they gradually made excuses their struggles, their celebrations, thek for their behavior and even accidentally jawdropping bravery how they behaved found the retraction of Rizal more than as members of the frater:nity and rnost three decades after his death. Regard- of all, that they were also human, like ing their bastard son's burial, recall that me, who were in need of an organizd- the Church didn't even do anything wor- tion to develop their humanity, because - thy of its name, in 1912, the Jesuits like them, I also have one sorority and

Ca:bletow " 15 one organization - the former in Up, the Masons. They weren't privileged enough latter under the Masonic Fraternity. And to go through the same initiation rites like them, I also belong to the best, But their subjects underwent and therefore - enough about them and me. As a re- never can understand and appreciate porter, I have to give an objective analy- fully the extent of how its lessons can sis about Rizal and the Masons, affect its members, It would be very So, anyway, we all know that the hard indeed tc write about something documentation on the influence bf the you don't know.. The Fraternity, for me, Masonic Fraternity on our boys from the has been like the invisible thread, which 1800's to the Revolution ranges from these historians can't put their finger on being simply unaccredited; like in to, What else can tie them all together Guerrero to highly skimpy, in and encourage them to become bolder Constantino to being there but still a bit and braver? Not as if I'm downplaying hasty, and Agoncillo, And now the pro- their desire for their country's freedom, lific Filipino Masonic historian Reynold but it is precisely because our young S. Fajardo had' his two books students (and t'Dimasalang" also the older ones) did and thq "The Brethren" desire freedom and change and because published with frtll account of our he- they are Masons that our history became roes'membership to the Fraternity and what it was. To understand what i said, the considerable influence it had on recallwhatthey have learned in the Fra- them, Now why is this so? (Actually for ternity whenever their exploits are men- those who think that Dad Fajardo is a tioned. little bit pro Masonic - if they read his And to the question about whether books, they can consult the other histo- this Masonic influence on our history rians I've mentioned and also John should even be discussed, I leave it up Schumacher and they will see that the to the reader. The most obvious an- basic facts are there, they've all been swer is the quest for truth, isn't it? I mentioned a million times before but don't want to impose anythinE on any- never the Masonic connection. - And if one but this is what I have researched, they say that Dad Fajardo is biased to- what I have found out and what I lay on .= wards Masonry - he's not biased nor is the line. It is up to the reader to decide - he an ihventor of facts. [he's a lawyer], whether Masonry should even be wor- just he's proud of their Fraternity [like I thy of the attention it is getting from aml and in his books the aim is not to some. Dad Fajardo has made up his publicize but to correctly document and mind and so have I. It's the readers, that is all I need to know to believe.) turn and it's my classmates'turn to make So to my question, I think these his- up their minds and decide. C'mon, that,s torians have difficulty explaining the what we're in school for, isn't it? Masonic connection because they 5ren,t

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Cabletow - 16 DR. trOSE RIZAT H UWARANG PI tI PINO AWARI}

no.JosE M. 11| BAUTrsrA, JR., cApr. MC pines Medical Service as a Probatiofiary 2nd l{(pN), presently a resident of the Armed LT and was commissioned Captain of, the L/Forces of the Philippines Medicai Cen- Medical Corps in 1991. He was called to ter, V, Luna Rd, Quezon City, received a tro- active duty in the Reserve and Regular forces phy and a Certificate of Award from the First in 1993 and 1995 respectively. He was the Lady Dr. Loi Ejercito as one of the 10 na- commanding officer of three Philippine Navy tional awardees of DR. JOSE RIZAL medical units namely: Naval Education and HUWARANG PILIPINO ATVARD at the Training Command, Zambales; Headquarters Kalayaan Hall, Philippine Navy, Malacafrang Palace Roxas Blvd Manila on the 30th of De- and Naval Forces : cember 1998. This Central, Rawis, is a premier award to Legaspi City -' Young Professional where he was a Achiever (YPA) recipient of sev- awardees between ' eral medals, com- '21-40 years old who - mendations and have excelled in Ietters of appre- more than one field ' ciation due to ex- making him/her a 'emplary perfor- model citizen, mance ,of duty As a young boy, . from local and for- Dr. tsautista devel- eign military insti- oped social aware- tutions as well as ness, extreme love civilian organiza- for his country and tions and govern- . fellowmen, and most importanfly great fear ment offices. . of GOD. These he owed a lot his \ to father, Dr. Bautista is a member of severai medi- the iate Prof. Jose S.A. Bautista and hii cal associations in the Philippines and the mother Leonila M. Bautista. Henceforth, he USA as well as non-medicii associations has point made it a to be of utmost selvice which include the Alliancefol Emergenry Re- to his country. At 18 years of age, he founded sponse Training (ALERT) and the Grand youth a organization in his community to Lodge of the Phils., (Pintong Bato Lodge #51, channel the attention of his fellow youth Bacoor, Cavite), promoting true brotherhood away from drug addiction and direcl their of men under the fatherhood of GOD. Other: energy potentiats and towards Education and important positions handled were: Evalua- Community Development tor in the ALERT preparation for the ApEC Dr. Bautista finished his degree of BS Summit held in Subic Base, Olongapo in 1996 Med Tech at the University of Sto..Tcmas, and as Deputy Commander of the Medical Manila passed in 1983 and the Med Tech li- Task Group,'TASK FORCE National Capitai censure exam that same year. He gradu- Region, that ensured a peaceful and orderly ated from De La Salle University Coll-ege of Presidential Election in 1998. Medicine in i9B9; PostGraduate Internship Dr./Bro. Bautista is happily married to at MedicalCenter Manila in 1990 and passed Sis. Lourdes B. Bautista and blessed with two the Physicians licensure exam that same year. children: Leo Mikhail B. Bautista, 3 years old, He joined philip- the Armed Forces of the and Louielyn lunel B. Bautista, 1 year old. Cabletow. 17 BRO" SGSE p" REUlhl, IB{ THE B{EXT W{XE,LENXIf,FT

(Speech detivered by MW Rizal D. Apoftadera, PGM, during the Rizal Day Celebration in Dauao Oty last December 30, 1998)

xactly 3 minutes past the hour of of voluminous literaryworks. His ability seven in the morning some one to criticize the errors and irregular prac- hundred two years ago, the ex- tices of the Frailocrary from revolution. ecutioners' bullet ripped through the In El Filibusterismo, Rizal speaking body of Dr. Jose Protacio Rizal extin- through Basilio, dreamsiof a tirne guishing all vestiges of life. His body wherein humanity has become enlight- was soon hastily bundled, hied to a place ened: when there are no races; when unknown and dumped in an unmarked all people are free; when there are nei- Erave. His death ignited the flames of ther tyrants nor slaves, colonies nor the revolution for independence and mother countries; when justice rules and sounded the death toll for the Spanish man is a citizen of the world. Occupation of the Philippines. Fifteen His nationalistic fervor lit the spark years after his death, his body, buried which gave rise to the flames of move- uncoffined, was dug up from the Paco ments for freedom and democracy in Cemetery and interred beneath the Rizai other ASEAN countries way ahead of Monument at the Luneta on December Nationalist like Tagore, Sun Yat Sen, 30,19t2. Dr. Jose Rizal lived and died Gandhi, Soekarno and Ho Chi Minh. for what he loved, his country and his Today he is claimed not only as the people. He Eave his life for his country greatest Filipino but also as the great- and asked so little in return. Jose Rizal est Malay by some member ASEAN was ciestined for greatness as the ac- Countries. count of his birth and life had been writ- Jose Rizalwas an Asian Renaissance ten in many books. He stood tall in his man, his understanding and exhaltation role as the prime mover for the Struggle of humanism sought the highest for independence among the other pa- achievement the "excelcis of homo triots. He was the soul of the Filipino unlversalis" in active care for the being revolution against Spain. Rizal was a of others. peace loving man for; while he was a In his letter to his countryrnen dated loyal subject of Spain he did not in all Hongkong 20 June 1892 "I wish to show his life act subversively nor espouse re- those who deny us patriotism that we bellion; The only desire that he passion- know how to die for our duty and our ately wrote and pursued was for his convictions. What matters death if one country to be free. dies for what one loves, for native land His eloquence and literary talent has and cherished ones." swayed many into his sphere of influ- He prepared for his ultimate execu- ence and has awakened their desire for tion. He composed his thoughts and freedom. His virtues and intellect have aspirations in the immortal epic the Ut- been enshrined in the hallowed pages timo Pensamienfo - later titled as the

Cabletow - 18 Mi Ultimo Adios, a masterpiece that our motherland. We should make avail- would serye as the arrow shot beyond able more reading rnaterials and refer- ,-death into the future to remind, to in- ences of Dr. iose Rizal in Libraries of spire and to impel his countrymen. How public and private institutions and sup- he composed and put his masterpiece port essay writings and public fora or in writing in the wee hours on the eve movement or rnovements that will of his execution and managed to have heighten the awareness to the virtues this secreted and made available to his and teachings of Rizal. We should en- family and countrymen escaped the courage the attendance of more young strict interdiction of the Authorities. He people and students in public celebra- crafted his masterpiece so flawlessly and tions like this morning. Our media, both in order to circumvent any attempt to print and TV, should devote a day like diminish or change the message he today to'extol Dr. Jose Rizal. We need ' wished to convey he encrypted it. We the government and non-government are in the Centennial Year of our inde- organizations to urge our lawmakers to pendence a legacy purchased from us put into law that his day of Martyrdom by the precious blood of our brave he- be given a special place and appropri- roes. ate celebrations. Throughout Civic and And, as we stand in the threshold 'Fraternal'organizations should likewise of the next millenium, can we honestly lead in movements to propagate Rizals admit that Rizal will continue to occupy . works in the community and contribute the hallowed place we reserve for: him? and makq available to public schools Will the next generation afford him the copies of the Noli Me Tangere and El same adulation that we are giving him Filibusterismo. Our,public officials here today? I see an omnimous sign should take the cue and lead by example that porLends; Rizal will be denigrated by being available in all our public cel- and demystified from his place and role ebrations. And unless we individually in history for he continues.to remain a and collectively take this as our respon: threat to those who would seek to sub- sibility and commitment to do all there vert peace the and good order of our is in our capacity to see to it that Dr. ,.cciety. lose Rizal will continue to occupy. his This will only come to pass if we all hallowed place in the next miltenium. I allow complacenry to make better of our urge you all not to allow this day to pass fervent desire to enshrine Dr. Jose Rizat. without our firm commitment to pass We should redouble our efforts and en- this legary to our childr.en,s,chifOren in ergize our movements to inculcate the generations that will follow. Then, Rizalism in the minds and hearts of the and only then, can we truly youth. say that Dr. Our brothers, the Knights of Jose Rizal did not die in vain 102 years Rizal, had been doing this herculian job ago today, for years, many they should be encour- Good day and Happy New year to aged arrd supported in their efforts to all! reach out to our youth, the fair hopes of

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MENDANAO REGIONAI, CONVENTION February l9-2O, 1999 Cagalran de Oro City

nce aEain, we are gathered in sonic philosophy. fraternal communication in order I am confident that by this display to lay finish those matters which of the Masonic precept of the Brother- you have initiated during your respec- hood of Man Under the Fatherhood of tive regional conventions. Except for the God here in Mindanao, our Christian and region of the Zamboanga and Sulu area, Muslim countrymen will learn to exist in I have attended the three regional con- harmony and peace. ventions here in Mindanao, with very It is possible for all men to live and vivid irnpression of the cohesiveness of work together, regardless of the diver- the Fraternity - working together in har- sity of their races, creeds and mony towards a common goal of colors, if they would ohly subscribe to strengthenlng the bdnd ofthe Brother- three universal belieB consistent with hood of Man under the Fatherhood of any faith or lack of it: That all men were God. created equal by God, that all men are After the 1717 formation of the first brothers under- his Fatherhood, and that Grand Lodge, Dr. Jarnes Anderson, its all men should guide their actions by prime mover insisted that the fraternity that reason he put in each of us an equal should be bound by the moral ties of capacity that is a reflection of his infi- Brotherly Love and Charity and projected nite own. This is best expressed in the that a universal society of Masons; would perfect proportions of the temple or in time be developed, Solomon. The Brotherhood of Man very well No one can dispute the central role depends on the Fatherhood of God, and of Masonry in'the birth of the nation. this is a very effective and cohesive force As we celebrated the centennial of that which brings men together and binds birth, it is our obligation to remind our them. countrymen of the ideals that created Unfortunately, against this centrip- their country and might yet inspire its etalforce of Belief in God which brings renewal. men together, these are centrifugal The importance of Masonry tran- forces emanating from beliefs about scends the duty of truth with regard to God, which ironically tend to separate its place in our history. Masonry's ide- men. Faith in God unites men but belief als contain the answer to the prob- about God divides men. Brotherhood lem of our lack of cooperation and is not a cause but an effect. It is the unity which stand obstruct to the im- outward evidence and token of a moral provement of our state. activity having its center rooted in Ma: The central story of Masonry is th^ Cabletow - 20 building of the Temple of Solomon. The '.story should be so prevalent in those places that Solomon called all the skilled where conflict is widespread and where men in his vast dominions, as wellas all so many Brothers have paid the ultimate skilled men outside, to build a temple price of disagreement and disunity. We to the one God in which every religion know how widely Masonry is practiced ultimately subscribes. by our brothers in the arrny ofthe South, Masons, carpenters, wood and who have fought and died to keep the stonecutters - men of all colors and unity of the Republic and the territorial creeds - came, bringing each his special integrity of our countff intact. But as skill in building. they wage war, they long for peace; as As we all know who have been initi- they combat for secession, they long for ated into the Craft, the building did not unity. go smoothly. There was jealousy and Masonry created the Philippines over conflict. There was a heinous crinne. 100 years ago."It is our duty to remind We all know that by the use of deduc- the nation of that. It is still the tive reasoning, the perpetrators of that principles of Masonry that best assure 'crime were exposed and brought to jus- its healing and final unity. tice, and that the building of the Temple But the last thing we want to do is resumed and was completed. The les- just preach Masoriry. For one, we are son is clear: in order to e build bound by the oath of secrecy not'to rather than destroy, we need a com- speak out. And Masons don't really care mon plan, we need men of learning and if they get the credit br not, or if more skill and we need to develop that rea- become Masons. Our only interest is soning capacity, which alone can show that more men. behave according to the us how to make the different parts join tenets of Masonry. and hold. . Our duty is to show by our example This lesson applies to our country that Masonry - the answer ofthe past - as well, is still the most vibrant answer for.the As we try to create a common com- future. It is a dynamic answer which "rrunit! out of the rich diversity of our consists of building rather than talking, country pafticularly in the South, I can of showing ratherthan proclaiming mu- think of no principles more universal than tual respect and help. Masonry's by which to organize that di- We think that by distinctly Masonic versity into a working and progressive activities we can achieve that final unity unity. and peace that will complete the circle With its belief in one God, that Ar- of felicity in which our fine and beautiful chitect of the Universe - a belief shared country has entered, with its establistred by all Filipinos, Christian and Muslim freedom and growing prosperity. - surely they can unite to honor their There are long and new roads to maker by building the only Temple of a travel and a new direction to focus on. just free, and progressive country. This Let the Square and the Compass hold is the Temple that Filipinos must build true as our symbol in reaching perfec- to honor the God who gave them their tion which is our ultimate goal. Let us country over 100 years ago. take thejourney togethei and reach our It is not surprising that Masonry destination triumphant and fulfi lled.

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Cablefow - 22 UNVEITING OF TF{E MAR.KER FOR TFIE 13 BVIARTYR.S OF BAGUMBAYAN by Bro. Siegfredo,Ibay, JW, Walana Lodge #73

ast February 27, L999 MW Enrique L. ings frorn the authorities: Locsin together with WM Danllo P. During such meetings the chi,;ren play- Mangila unveiled the marker of the 13 ing outside their house were "lo.lk outs",for Mafirs of Bagumbayan at the Japanese Gar- the "Guardia Civil" patrolling their area. den, Luneta Park. These children will be heard shouting "Wala The occasion was one of the most im- na! Wala na! Once the soldiers were out of poftant events for the Grand Lodge of Free sight. The Masons will then resume their and Accepted Masons of the Philippines. secret meeting after hearing these words. After so many years this project was con- These words werd the origin of the Walana ceptualized during the term of WB Hermeno Lodge. A. Palamine and was constructed during the Inspite of the dangers and threats to term of WB Danilo P. Mangila. his llfe his activities entailed, he continued to dedicate his life to country and preferred Historica! Background to die rather than give up his'Masonic and The 13 martyrs of Bagumbayan were patriotic work. executed on January 11, 1897. Among those After the execution of Rizal, a new wave executed was WB Fausiino Villaruel, the Fa- of mass arrests swept Manila. Villaruel was ther of the Walana Lodge No. 13. He was not spared. On January 11, 1B9Z he was born in 1845 in Pandacan, Manila. executed by musketry in Bagumbayan to- Upon the founding of Lodge Solidaridad gether with 12 other prominent Filipinos, ten in Madrid in 1890, it was decided that lodges of whom were Masons. be secretly organized in the Philippines. This project was made possible due to Thereupon, Villaruel founded.Walana Lodge the untiring efforts of the Brethren of the in 1892 and Patria Lodge in 1893 both of Walana Lodge and the dffortsof the W Rene which he served as Worshipful Master. C. Damian-who prepared all the He was largely instrumental in the or- paraphernalias and landscaping of the monu- ganization of 35 lodges in Manila.and in the ment. provinces by 1893. He conducted Masonic The event was also graced by the pres- meetings in his home while his daughter ence of Grand Lodge officers brethren from Rosario, played the piano to hide the meet- different lodges.

Cabletow - 23 MD NO. 8 HOLDS DISTR.TCT CONVENTION : . by WB Joselito p. Tamaray

-I-n. brethren of Masonic District No. Lucena City. I B, headeci by VW Luis Ll. Vizcocho, The Convention was very suc- I Jr., DDGM, heid a very simple and cessful and well-attended by the breth- austere convention last November 28, ren of the four lodges belonging to Ma- 1"998 at Don Filemon Perez Lodge Hall, sonic District #8, namely, lGlilayan #37, Lucena City which was hosted by headed by yours truly, Balintawak #28 Kalilayan Lodge No. 37, (Gumaca) headed by WB Darwin N. The affair was graced by the Prieto, Plaridel #74 (Calauag) and presence of RW Oscar V. tsunyi, who was Tayabas #43 headed by WB Ben Hur inrrited as Guest of Honor and official Sacopla, Fellowship was held at JM pre- representative of the Grand Master. Bro. miere Cuisine with the brethren enjoy- Voltaire Gazmin was likewise invited as Guest Speaker" He is a rnember of ren, like Bro. Derek Orbase of Naga City Maranaw l-odge #111 and presently, the #257 and Bro. Oscar Gonato ofSibuguey Commanding Genera! for Southern Valley #246.' Luzon based in Camp Guillermo Nakar,

(L-R) VW Ricardo T Tan, RW Oca Bunyi, W Luis Ll. Vizcochq Jr, DDGM, Bro. Voltaire Gazmin, W Rey Valbuena; DGL, VW Reynalio 6.

Cabletow -'24 TARIAC FIAS A ruHM TODGE by VW BJ Torres, AGS

ast December 9; 1998, the and a practicing lawyer, promised dur- Apolinario B, Yap Memorial Lodge, ing his inaugural speech to deciicate his U.D. was instituted in'Victoria, term in encoding the community about Tarlac. RW Napoleon A. Soriano, JGW Freemasonry through solid activities es- was presiding as the official represen- pecially through community and chari- tative of MW Enrique L. Locsin in the table projects. memorable event. Gov. Jose V. Yap in his speech Because of his noble effort of promised to help the nbw l-odge in its championing the rights of the poor in temple building and its being assigned the province, the Lodge was named in a piece of land.where the temple will honor of the late Gov. Apolinario B. Yap. someday be built. As a young boy, Gov. Governor Jose V, Yap, the incumbent lose V, Yap, remembered always accom- governor of Victoria, Tarlac and is the panying his Father to Masonic affairs a1d son of the late governor was present to saw the beautiful and harmonious rela- grace the event and to receive a Plaque tions of Masons and their concern about of Appreciation, as guest of Honor and other people and the community. Speaker. Present also, to witness the In the closing ceremonies, RW ceremony were the three sons and two Napoleon A. Soriano, commended in his daughters of the late governor. The Hon. speech the group of brethren who or- Emmanuel Guiam, Mayor of Victoria was ganized the new Lodge which belongs present to give the welcoming remarks, to District #35, West Central Luzon Re- The guest of honor and the speaker was gion. He further wished them success introduced by VW Jesus David, PDDGM. in their projects and conveyed to them The appointed Worshipful Mas- the felicitation of Grand Master Enrique ter, VW E. Erundino M, Cajucom, PGL L. Locsin.

Brethren of Apolinario V Yap Memorial Lodge, {JD in "lJ" forma- tion prior to their investments led by W Cajucom (front right cotumn) Cabletow - 25 ffi ffi W

lffiffi Newly- Insta / led Wo rsh ipfu I Master Cajucom giving his inau- ffi gural address. ffiffir ffi ffi

Gou. Jose B. Yap receiving his Plaque of Appreciation as Guest of Honor and Speaker from VW Cajucom assisted by VW Sammy Guererq PDDGM.

RW Napo/eon A. Soriano, JGlrl/ giving his address IAOAG #712 FR.EE MEDICAT As{T} PETqTAT MI$SION

he Laoag Lodge #71 conducted a seashore. As soon as the group arrived free medical and dental mission in Davila, the patients slowly came in last Oct. 24, L99B in Brgy. Davila, and as noontime approached, more and Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte. more patients arrived. Both the Medi- The brethren who joined the mis- cal and Dental teams were kept busy. sion, namely WM Joey Soriano, Bro. Despite the busy and hectic happenings, Saldy Santiago, Bro. Mario tsumanElag, Bro./Dr. Nap Domingo managed to make VW Lou Santos, VW Severo Domingo, each patient important by attending to VW Nap Domingo, WB Jimmy Hernando, each one personally. WB Jack Duarte, Bro. Oscar Domingo, As lunch approached, so did the last Bro. Dave Pascual, Bro. Rogil Peralta, patient. The lunch marked the end of Bro. Dexter Corpuz, Bro. Herbert the day's mission. After prayers and the Guerrero and Bro. Alex Ventura, gath- various preparation of'fish for lunch, the ered at the place of Bro. Dave Pascual tired and weary bodies of the mission, for a sumptuous breakfast. Additional decided to proceeded to the beach for help was given by the dentists Bernabe a short fellowship and'to relax in the Brothers, Dra. Carol Suguitan, daugh- ambiance. ter of VW Oscar Suguitan, Pepe of Glaxo As the day drew to a close,there who provided number of various medi- were still other activities needed to be cines for the children. Sis. Carmen attended. The brethren proceeded to Domingo, MD, and wife of VW Severo the Poblacion and went to the nearest Domingo and a number of Barangay kin of oUr Departed Brethren, VW Pablo volunteers were also present to help in Edrozo and Bro. Garduque, of Pasuquin, the mission and in the registering of the and gave perpetual prayers and candles patients. in preparation of the celebration of All The group proceeded to the Saints Day. The brethren went home Barangay after breakfast. The route to tired yet fult of satisfaction'in being able Davila was beautiful because of the ce- to share a part of themselves in the ser- mented roads leading to the site by the vice of others.

Vhe,re is a Szeat man who ,nakes eued{ man fieel smatL; 6ut the zeat gzeat man is the.man who hahes euezl rltAh feel yeat...

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Cabletow - 28 R,ITIN OR. SF{INE by VW Godofredo O. Peteza, pJGL

asons are sincere with their Ma- Guild PresidentVW Godofredo O. peteza, sonic duties and responsibilities. Sr., PJGL of the District Guild of pasi The PrincipalTenets of Freema- Masters, District No. 12, challenged the sonry binds Masons: Brotherly Love, Re- newly inducted officers to act as cata- ,lief and Truth. Masons are, by fraternal lysts of change to workout pfograms ties, obligated to help one another, that with Past Masters who, more often than success in any Masonic undertaking is a not, are always absent during meetings success in Freemasonry rain or shine. and do not involve themselves in Ma- This was proven true during the of- sonic intercourse with their. brethren. fering of fresh flowers at the foot of the The District Guild President also in- First Rizal Monument in downtown Daet. formed the Past Masters of the benefits -'Mhen it was raining cats and dogs, so being extended by the Grand Guild of to speak, the brethren thought it was Past Masters of the Philippinds under the impossible to push through the Four in stewardship of MW John L. Choa, pGM One Affair on the 30th of December 1998, and Grand Guild President on the reim- the last Masonic gathering ever to be bursement of Hospital Bills not exceed- held at the turn of the century. Yet, the ing P4,000 for every confinement in a brethren braved the torrential rains and given year. moved in unison for the yearend celebra- The officers of the Camarines Norte tion. Freemasons Past Masters Club were: WB Among those present during the flo- Arthur Z. Elizes, President; VW Felipe ral offering were: VW Jose P Tabios, M. Jardinel, Vice-President; VW Jose Dy ST.,,PDDGM; VW Ernesto C, Tabanao, Ching, Secretary-Treasurer and VW PDDGM; VW Godofredo O. Salagoste, Godofredo O. Salagoste, Auditor, In his pDGL; ,PDGL; VW -lose Dy Ching, WB inaugural address, WB Arthur Z. Elizes vodofl'edo E. Peteza, Jr,; VW Godofredo thanked the members for the mandate O. Peteza, Sr., PJGL; Bro. Fernando E. given him to lead the Past Masters to Peteza, Bro. Mauro O" Manguba$ VW the next millenium. He also read the Felipe M. lardinel: WB Amable C. Ables; Constitution and By-Laws where the WB Arthur Z. Elizes; Sis. Trinidad E. members found some of the provisions Peteza and Sis. Mercedes L. Peteza. no longer appropriate with the chang- After the eventful floral offering, the ing times, hence amendments and re- brethren motored to the Masonic Cen- peal of previous amendments were pro- ter for the traditional breakfast, followed posed for the next rneeting on the 30th by the induction of the newly elected ofJanuary 1999. Officers of the Camarines Norte Free- During the Paglingap, the 100 or so masons Past Masters Club, the advisory poorest of the poor of Daet listened to body of Camarines Norte Lodge #107, Miss Maria Luisa N. Tabios, an MpA Daet Lodge #247 and the Daet Lodge graduate of UPCPA, Manila, on the ad- of Perfection. verse effect of economic upheaval in the In his message, incumbent District country. While she spoke in Filipino, our

Cabletow - 29 less fortunate brethren could hardly un- dition€d Lodge Hall, complete with beau; derstand anything about economics. tifully tailored cuftains - thanks to the-, What is first and foremost in their minds brethren, without whose rnoral and fi- were the gift packaEes displayed infront nancial suppoft, the project would not of them. have been possible. Exotically interesting was the Of course, the sumptuous and children's Christmas'ParS where almost mouth-watering kalcieretang baka, all kinds of games for children were patatim, Shanghai lumpia, rice and played,'handing out of prizes of various bread filled hungry stomachs with gusto. kinds. It could also be corisidered the "Better late than nevel" was the com- merriest yearend where Masons ushered ment of the sisters and brethren when in the 2l't century. With the children or food was serued'at about 9:30 in the grandchildren of Masons sharing the evening. Non-stop scintillating music event with their Tatays, Nanays, Lolos filled the air of the newly refurbished and Lolas, where widows and orphans ground floor of the Masonic Center of Masons were given tokens of love and where the four donated ceiling fans or' colnfort. Meanwhile, some discriminat- VW Jer:bert O. Yap, DGt were strategi-- ing visitors ventured to take a good look cally installed. at the much talked about newly air-con-

i Cabletow - 30 ..pile of gift packages.

The 120 poorestofthe Daet.

Officers of the Camarines Norte Freemasons Past Masters Club dur- ing the oath taklng before VW G.O. Peteza, Sr., PIGL (L-R) WB A.Z. Elizes, President; VW G.O. Salagoste, Audi- tor; VW EM. Jardinel, V-President and VW J. Dy Chlng, Secretary-Treasure

Cabletow - 31 KALII,AYAN LODGE #77 UPDAtrE$. by WM loselito M. Tamaray HOID$ TREE PLANTING

he brethren of Kalilayan #37 held Reynaldo O, Calayan, Jr,, Bros. Raul Ibal a tree-planting project last Octo- and Tony Inciong, and yours truly. ber 10, 1998 at Barangay Salinas Our group, together with a contin- and Barangay Talim in Lucena City in gent froni the SOLCOM, was met at the cooperation with the Southern Luzon site by the Barangay Captain of Salinas Command, Citizen's Military Operation, and the representatives of the partici- the Peacemaker and PGL, and other or- pating organizations. The project was ganizations connected with environmen- very successful and the inhabitants of tal conservation. The Chairman of the the area gave their assurances to pre- project was Bro. Antonio Inciong who serue and protect the hMenty-ka ma goni"- coordinated with the other organizations trees planted by the group. which was spearheaded by Kalilayan This project was in support of the Lodge #37. government's conservation program to The affair was attended by VW protect Mother Earth.

WM l.P. Tamaray with W Reynaldo O. Catayan, Jr., Bro. Rautlbat, Bro. Tony Inciong and all members of Kalilayan #37 together with other pafticipating organi- zations during the Tree-Planting held at'Barangay salinas and Barangay Talim, Lucena City

Cabletow - 32 HOLDS IOINT FR.EE MEDICAL AND DENTAL MISSION WITH THE CAf,HOtIC WOMEN'S LEAGUE AND SOLCOM

ast October 25, t998, at the com- chairman, Bro. Totoy Gomez, VW Willy pound of Saint Judet Parish Church Frondoza, WB lun Cagauan and myself. at Barangay Cotta, Lucena City, the Those who assisted in the project brethren of Kalilayan Lodge #37 con- were Bros. Raul Ibal, Danilo T. Tan, Cesar ducted a free medical.and dental mis- Tan and Boy Custodio, VWBros. Ric Tan sion in cooperation with the Catholic and Ramon Borja, and Bro. GaniAbaricia Women" League and a team from the as well as the DeMolays of the Kalilayan Southern Luzon Command headed by Chapter. Bro. Derick Orbase, AC7 of the SOLCOM. The Catholic Women's League was The brother doctors who helped in headed by Sis. Linda Gomez who prom- the affair were VW Bong Habito, VW ised to make this an annual affair to be > Willy Frondoza, Bro. Dion Morales and held every October. Sis. Edna Joyce S. Tamaray. The dental The fellowship was hosted by Bro. team was provided by the SOLCOM. Totoy Gomez at his Palay-Isdaan Res- The medicines were provided by the taurant at Talipan, Pagbilao, Quezon. CWL, Bro. Alex Cariaga as the projectt

The brethren of Kalilayan #3 headed by WM loselito P Tamaray to- gether with the Catholic Womenb League of Saint Jude Parish and the contingent from SOLCOM headed Bro. Derick Orbase.

The Catholic Womenb League with all smiles tqgether with 9ros. Alex Cariaga and Totoy Gomez, WM losetito P Tamaray, WB Jun Cagauan and Bro. Boy Custodio and the boxes of medi- cinbs ready for distribution.

Cabletow - 33 DOIIBI,E FEIE,OTrySHIP IN OCTOBER WITH BRO" VOLTAIRE GAZMIN

he newly installed cornmander of ship. the Southern Luzon Command Previous to the affair; Bro. Voltaire was invited to a fellowship with Gazmin hosted a fellowship for the the brethren of Kaiilayan Lodge #37 last brethren of Masonic District No. B last October 28, 1998 at Palay-Isdaan res- October 9, 1998 at the Officers'Club at taurant at Pagbilao, Quezon, owned and Camp Nakar; Lucena City. The affair was managed by Bro, Totoy Gomez, Bro. more of an acquaintance party because Voltaire Gazmin, who is a Major Gen- the locai brethren were able to meet eral in the AFP, an active member of most of the newly assigned officers of Maranaw #111(Iligan City), since 1983 the Southern Luzon Command. To our and a dual member of Palanyag Lodge, surprise, rnost of the senior officers of UD. Bro. Voltaire Gazmin are Masons which The other rnilitary officers, who are unites us into one sacred band, or Soci- also true-blooded Masons, joined the ety of Friends and brothers among affair, namely, Bros. Oscar Gonato of whom no contention should ever exist, Sibuguey #246, Derick Orbase of Naga but that noble contention, or rather #257, Cris Cristobal of M.S. Garcia Mem. emulation, of who best can work and #306 and Tony Taguibao of Tayabas best agree." #43. . Incidentally, Bro. Jimmy Caringal, It was a whole night affair full of the Provincial Director of the PNP of excitement and Masonic pleasantries. Quezon, also provided some surprise Majority of the members of Kalilayan numbers to the delight and excitement Lodge #37 and some brethren from of the brethren. Tayabas Lo$g" also attended the fellow-

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. KALI LAYAN BRETT{ REN CEI,EBRATE CHRISTMAS TOGETHER. UIITH TFTEIR FAMITIES

t\ecernber 12, 1998 was a red-let- cash gifts to the children of Masons. day for Masons Kalilayan The Masons sang passionate ! lter of sona- i 1l todge #37 for it rekindled the tas to their wives who in turn sang emo- joy of the Nativity when they held a tional love songs to their husb'anai. fne Christmas pafi at the Heritage Hall of affair turned sentimental when the the Halina Hotel, Lucena City. The spirit brethren gave a surprise number to VW of Christmas was greatly felt especially Ding Buendia and Sister Sonia. They with the presence of the families of the serenaded them with "He ain't heavy, brethren. he's my brother," a, very meaningful The occasion was overflowinj with melody which exemplified the tenets of love and camaraderie, with the spouses Freemasonry : Brotherty Love, Relief and children of Masons providing the and Truth. enteftainment, Everybody joined in the Ii a fun:frlled tosethel with ;;; set "Ulrttr merriment, including the parlor games. the brethren welcomirig ttre of our Bro. Marvin Llamas and Sister Grace Savior with ceremonial tosses and im- , were allagog giving instruction regard- promptu recitation of, Masonic. verses,, ing the mechanics of the games, while especialty the phrase, Together, Breth- Bro. Isagani Abaricia served as Santa ren!" Claus for he was assigned to dole out

The full complirhent of Kalilayan breth- ren, headed by WB J.P Tamaray serenad- ing VW Ding Buendia and Sister Sonia dur- ing the Christmas Party

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8ro. Marujn Llama€ explaining the me- chanio of the parlor games with the chil- dren of Masons intently listening.

Cabletow - 35 MUT R.V. BUNDI\, PGM AND PAST MASTER.S HONORED BY BAGONG ILAW I,ODGE #97 by WB Teddy P. Cleofe, PM

ast December 20, 1998, the of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Bagong Ilaw Lodge #97, spon- Masons of the Philippines, and the in- sored a testimonial dinner in honor cumbent Sovereign Grand Cornmander of MW Rudyardo V. Bunda, PGM a dis- of the Supreme Council of the Ancient tinguished son of Bagong Ilaw Lodge, and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freema- together with the Past Masters of the sonry of the Republic of the Philippines. said Lodge. A family Christmas pafi, held at in that occasion,, VW Nick G. Magdiwang Lodge compound in Ricafrente, PDGM and a Past Master of Noveleta followed the testimonial din- this Lodge delivered the testimonial ner. message. The officers and rnembers of In the morning of the same day, the the Lodge expressed their full recogni- Bagong Ilaw Lodge #97 distributed a tion of all the sacrifice that MW Bunda number of gift bags, consisting of rice has offered to his Mother Lodge, thus and assofted groceries, to indigent fami- making him feel his real importance to lies in Noveleta and Cavite City. The us. distribution of gifts was headed by WB MVV Bunda, is the first and only son Danny A. Vilda, Worshipful Master. The of Bagong ilaw Lodge who has given venue was the residence of WB Teddy honors to his Mother Lodge, not only P. Cleofe, PM, chairman of the project, here in the Philippines, but also abroad. in San Rafael I, Noveleta, Cavite. A Grand Master under the jurisdiction

Qvand ufiodge ot Jvee g- iAceepted {Y[asoos of tbe philippines 83rd ANNI]AI COMMUNICATION Apri/ 22-24, / 999 . General Santos Ci4t Ifost: MASONIC DISTRICT NO. 48

"FREEMASONRY Cradle of Heroes, Btrilder of Nations

ANCOM,99 REGISTRATION FEE - P2,000

ANCOM'99 SECRETARIAT Figueroa Buildrng Room 23 Cagampang - Westside Streets Tel. No. (083) 553-9731 9500 General Santos City Telefax (083) 553-9731 Cabletow - 36 SO TFIAT THE BRETHR.EN MAY KNOW by WB Gaudencio V. Fabroa, PM

emorandum of Agreement on inked on the 1lh day of August 1995. Environmental Improvement Witnesses: Armando L. Polinag a and Protection Projects. This Brother Mason, Chief Administration memorandum of agreement is made and Officer, DAR, Region IV, Pasig City, Rizal; entered into by and between: The De- Vicente J. Mayoralgo, Jr., Maro, Real, partment of Environment and Natural Quezon detailed Regional DAR Region, Resources (DENR), represented by Hon. IV, Pasig,. City, Rizal, Notarized by: Atty. Secretary Angel C. Alcala, and the Grand Ma. Patricia M.P. Ruaco, Doc. No, 297, Lodge of the Phils., represented by Page 61, Book No. 11, January 27,1995, Grand Master Agustin V" Mateo referred Pasig City. to as the Freemasons of the Republic of A complete folder has been fur- the Philippines dated April 3, 1983 at nished to the Grand Lodge of the Philip- Camp Gen. Aguinaldo, Quezon City, pines to Most Worshipful Enrique L. Acknowledgement (notarized) dated Locsin, Grand Master of Masons of the April 6, 1993, Notary Public, Atty. Jose Republic of the Philippines. M. Dumangas, Doc. No. 319, Page No. 10, Book No. 10, Series of 1993. THE GRAND MASTER AS A "Hiram Lodge #BB Environmental MAN AND MASON Project" as an offshoot of the Memo- randum of Agreernent (MOA) mentioned After MW Enrique L. Locsin, Grand above, WB Gaudencio V. (Dodo) Fa[roa, Master, receiived lris personal fite of the PM of Hiram Lodge No. 88-Manila do- complete records of the mentioned Ma- nated his 47.88 hectares of mountain sonic Environmental Project, he imme- resort already surveyed by the DENR. diately ordered VW BJ Torres, AGS and With additionalone (100) hundred hect- WB G.V. Fabroa of Hiram Lodge #BB to ares from the Depaftment of Agrarian set a date for the visit of the project Reform (DAR) under Proclamation 196 site. by her Excellency Corazon Aquino to be December 27, t998 was the day of distributed to farmer beneficiaries at departure from Robinson's, Ortigas, Real, Quezon Province. WB Dodo Fabroa Quezon City. I informed the Grand Mas- as the founder and proponent of the ter that the proper time for departure mentioned project. All requirements should be 4:00 a.m. so that the project were furnished by the DAR through the site at the waterfalls, will be reached on Regional Director of Region IV Percival time. Later on, due to unavoidable cir- C. Daludug with the strong support of cumstances the departure time was Hiram Lodge #BB and the backing of moved to 6:00 a.m. The Grarid Master Grand Master Rizal D. Aportadera.in arrived next to VW Roy G, Azarcon, Jun- support of the environnTental preserva- ior Grand Deacon, and some employ- tion and wild life protection project. This ees of the Commission on Audit (COA), is a Memorandum of Agreement be- We waited for the DeMolay and the Rain- tween the Depaftment of Agrarian Re- boW volunteers who decided to go with form (DAR) and Hiram Lodge #BB was the trip with the desire to fulfilltheir com- Cabletow - 37 mitment of tree planting in the area. Ress/ we found t6e perseverance to con- Unfortunately, they did rrot arrive and tinue because of our commitment to the we left at exactly 6:20 a.m. passing schedule for the day. We were able to Antipolo, Rizal to Siniloan, Famy, cross- reach my rest house in Barangay ing the Sierra Madre mountains down Tagumpay at 11:30 a.m. 2 t/z kms from to Tignoan River/Bridge along the beach the site. The estimated time of arrival line of Real, Quezon, passing a fish port at the site, however, could not be met and buying some fish for our additional as we arrived late in my rest house. The meal, we arrived at Kinasumbahan. fish that we have earlier bought had Knowing that the Grand Master was not been our Iunch along with the lunch al- feeling weil, he waited down at ready prepareci for the group by my son. Kinalumbakan with his driver. I knew The Grand Master informed us that he that it would be hard for the new climb- will leave with Sister Susan and Norie. ers to trek to the destination. so I ad- I told him to join us in our lunch, but he vised all of them not to ask questions decided to just take their lunch when regarding distance. The climb covered they get down. A picture taking was 4 kilometers; in order to avoid frustra- done before their departure. tions and impatience, continuous stories Here a Grand Master with his wife were exchanged. As we were about to and Secretary with VW Roy Azarcon and leave, the Grand Master decided to go with some COAns has proven endur- with us. At first it was alright, then as ance, perseverance inspite of human we went along, human weakness was weakness, a commitment may be ac- felt by everyone including me, as i have complished. just been hospitalized with my umbra Attached pictures to proved the instability. Despite the impending weak-, events.

At Brgy. Knalunbakan beach the starting point of the climb to Brgy. Tagumpay, ffal, Quenn w/ the GM, Sis. Susan, Norie, Wg Azarcon, with the eiployees of the Commlssion on Audit (COA) Central Office

Cabletow - 38 ' At the rest house of WB Dodo, Brgy Tagumpay, Real, Quezon; The GM w/ WB Azarcon. WB Dodo hold- ing a pili seedlings for planting at the project site near the waterfalls.

This picture upon entering BrgY Tagumpay 1 Km still to climb, at this time 10:30 am. GM was getting faster and faster rn his climb a proof of re' covery from frustration fulftlled com- mitment.

The rest house of WB Dodo upon arrival from Brgy. Tagumpay.

Cabletow - 39 POLICE CAVALIERS INDUCTED

I ast November 10, 1998, the Offi- presently the Provincial Director of ! cers and Charter Members of the Zamboanga del Sur; Secretary, VW Po- l-police Cavaliers Square and Com- lice Superintended TEODORICO E. pass Club, Inc., Northern Mindanao CAPUYAN, DDGM of Distiict 30, pres- Chapter, were Inducted at Philtown Ho- ently Provincial Director of Misamis Ori- tel and Restauranty Cagayan de Oro City ental; Treasurer, Bro.. Police Superinten- by the Nation6l President of the Police dent JLIAN RATUNfiL, Bukidnon Police Cavaliers Square and Compass Club, WB Office; Auditor, WBPolice Chief Inspec- Reynaldo M. Acop, Police Chief Superin- tor JOSE GALARIO, JR., PM, COP, tendent and the incurnbent Regional Di- Valencia Pol Station; PRO,W}police Sul rector of Police Regional Office 4 in Camp peri ntenden t LYN DEL DESQ UfTA D O, Vicente Lim, Canlubang, Laguna. WB C, RIID, PRO 10 and Advise4 Bro. Acop also presented a letter of recogni- RUBEN V. CABAGNO[ Regional Di- tion to the Chapter, authorizing it to con- rector, Police Regional Office. duct business in accordance with the Aside from the officers, there were Constitution and by-laws of the mother also 58 PNP brethren coming from as club. far as Tandag, Surigao del Sur in the The newly inducted officers with East, Quezon; Bukidnon in the South; their respective position s were: Presi- Camiguin in the North and.Pagadian, dent, WB Police Senior Superintendent Zamboanga del Sur in the West, who CREDO B. RUBIO, PDDGMof District were inducted as Charter Members. 40, and presently the Deputy Regional The Chafter came into being when Director for Operations of Police Regional on the Tnof July 1992, VWB Rubio called Office 10; V-President, \AiVB Police Se- for an organization meeting at Camp nior Superintendent CARLITO V. Alagcar, Cagayan de Oro City. Twenty TABACIILDE, PDDGM of District #30, PNP brethren attended.

Officers during their oath taking before WB Rey Acop.

Cabletow - 40 S$,hANNUAI CONVENTION OF MASONIC DISTRICT NO. 2

asonic District No, 2 held its 66s Costunes- Mt, Mainam #49; BestCon- Annual Convention at Taal Vista ferral Masteq l't degree- Bro. Medardo Resort Hotel last November 30, Cambaliza; Best Confermt Masteq l't 1998, with Tagaytay Lodge #165 as lead degree- Bro. Medardo Cambaliza; Best Lodge. The convention was well at- Conferral Maste4 Zd degree - Bro. tended and fruitfuJ pafticularly in terrns Danilo M, Vilda; Best Conferral Masteq of resolutions submitted, discussed and 3d degree - WM Ricardo R. de Jesus, approved. Pintong Bato #51; Best King Solomon- MW Enrique L. Locsin, Grand Mas- Bro. Raul M. Ejercito; Best Senior Dea- ter, in Silang - Dasmariffas boundary con, 7n degree - Bro. Roland.Garcia unveiled a Masonic marker, A short pro- (#69); Best Senior Deacon, ?d degree, gram was held in the town plaza where In section - Bro. G. Bergantin (#97); Mayor Ruben Madlangsakay gav€ a short Best Senior Deacon, P degree, 2d sec- talk. tion - Bro. Giovanni.Berlantin (#97); VW Nicolas Ricafrente, PDDGM, as- Best Senior Deacon, 3d degree, ln sec- sisted by two other PDDGMs - VWBros. tion - Bro. Noel Manimtim (# 765) Best Ruperto Sangalang and Valeriano Senior Deacon, 3d degree, ?d section Espiritu, took charge of presenting - Bro. Severino Angeles. plaques of appreciation to winners of the The convention was a complete suc- Degree Exemplification Competition, as cess. The programs were well prepared follows: Best Conferal Lodgq li degree and attended. Meal times were aiways - Primera Luz Filipina #69; Best Con- bountifuland prizes were being awarded ferral Lodge, 2d degree - Bagong ilaw all throughout the day. Magdiwang #97; Best Conferral Lodge,3d degree - Lodge #238 accepted the challenge of Pintong Bato #51; Best in Pageantry/ hosting the next district convention.

Cabletow - 41 DISTRIBUTIOI{ OF RELIEF GOODS TO VICTIMS OF TYPHOON ,,ILTAN G'' MASONIC DISTRTCT NO. 45 (NORTH ISABETA)

"Nagpapasalamat kami sa kaunting tulong na aming natanggap mula sa mga Mason. Kahit papaano ay makatutulong ito sa amin..." - Juanita Mdtusalem, 68, recipient

"Nagpapasalamat po ako ng marami sa mga Mason na nagbigay ng kaunting tulong sa amin," - Jovita Lumapad, 44, recipient

"Dakal nga pabbato-bato mi ta igga y allo na Dios."- Conchita Dumaua, 46, recipient *I wish to thank the Grand Lodge of Freemasons for the retief goods given to my barangay mates. May the blessing of God be with you always." - Dominga Gamiaq 4Q Brgy. Kagawad af San Antoniq Gbisera 10

n whatever dialect, the heartfelt Lodge distributed relief goods to eighty gratitude of those who have been (80) recipients of Sitio Puragid, Brgy. San helped in their time of need can Antonio, and Sitio Acacia, Brgy. San Jose, clearly be heard and the many "thank Roxas, Isabela in the morning of .Nov. yous" continue to echo in those who 14, 1998. Meanwhile, 100 recipients were actually there. November 14, L7 were handled byTumauini #25L in Brgy. and 26 of last year marked a very memo- Pilitan, Tumauini, Isabela in the after- rable day for our brethren in Masonic noon of the same day. Worshipful Mas- District #45 in Northern Isabela. In ter Ramon T. Lugo, VW Roger Z. those three days our brethren, carrying Guzrnan, DGL; VW Gualfredo C. with them the grace of the Grand Lodge Matinez, RGL; Hermanas and officers of the Philippines, served some 500 and members of the Lodge in coordina- people who were recently hit by the tion with Barangay officials participated wrath of typhoon "ILIANG". in this worthy endeavor. The group had Lodges like Mallig Plains #LgL, to cross the mighty Cagayan River to Tumauini #251, Isabela #60 and San reach the place, it being located in the Mariano #307 serued as the centers of western side of Tumauini town proper. distribution of relief goods. Barangay San Antonio, Cabisera 10, In Mallig Plains #191, the operation Iiagan, Isabela was the center of all was led by WB Hector B. Anagaran, WM, operations. Officers and members of VW Antonio Catembong, Jr., DGL, as- Isabela #50 led by WM Leopoldo p. sisted by VIV Gualfredo C. Martinez, RGL Jaramillo, assisted by VW Gualfredo C. and the officers and members of the Martinez, RGL, distributed relief goods Cabletow - 42 to four hundred (400) recipients last Nov, the lodge In San Mariano Lodge #307 17 from Brgys. Centro Bariki, Angasian, conducted relief operations and medi- San Antonio, Cabisera 23, Alinaguigan calmission in Brgy. Tappa, San Mariano, and tsaculod respectively. The gesture Isabela located in the mountainous east- of Freemasons was duly recognized by ern side of the town proper, accessible the residents of the barangays con- only by air transpoftation. The barangay cerned. residents were very grateful to the as- On Nov, 26, using a helicopter, cour- sistance given by the Grand Lodge of tesy of 51D, Gamu, Isabela, WM Rodel Free and Accepted Masons. Costales and ofiicers and members of

distribution of rellef goods sponsored by the Grand Lodge during the Uphoon lliang...

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'...more bags were distribute ... more people

Cabletow - 43 NEWS PICTORIALS...

MW Enrique L. Locsin delivering his messages last Nou. 28, 1998 when he was the Guest Speaker at the three- day-cetebmtion of Gat An dres Bon ifacio Day which started Nou. 28-30, 1gg8: The occasion was chebbed as "DAGUNDONG SA MARAGONDON," meaning, a ve1/ loud sound rn Maragondon, Cavite. This was held in Mt Hulog in Brgy 'Pinagsan han, Ma ragondon, Cavite, where our late hero was buried after his execution.

The GM and vw ER Manarin, DDGM of MD #2, receiving a warm welcome from the Honorable Mayor Teodorico C. Ramiez of Maragondon, Caite. pM, Looking at are wB Norberto Anloaque, at the right of the GM and vw At Dualan, PDDGM at the back. The bac(orou1d, 'ANG TAGLILITIS AT MMATA|AN NI GATANDRES BONIFACIq- rs a part of the celebratton. : Cabletow. 44 Holding thb strings of the capsule with pertinent documents on the pro- posed Andres Bonifacio National Shrlne and Park inside it are GM Locsin, Bro. Lodenilo del Rosariq SW of Mt. Mainam #49, opposite'the Grand Master and VW Serapin "Totay" Manain, DDGM of MD #2 at the center Assisting them are Congressman Nap Beratio of the 3rd District of Cavite' in checkered blue and,white polo shirt and VWGuillermo R. Naruaez, PDDGM, partly hidden a.t, the back of the GM wearing a "buntal" hat. Others in photo are the brethren from different Lodges and some Munici- pal and Barangay Officials.

A souvenier photo of the GM during the celebration of 'DAG|/NDONG SA MAMGONDON" taken at the site of the poposed ANDRES BONIFACIO NATIONAL SHRINE and PARK at Mt. Hulog in Brgy. Pinagsanhan, Maragondon, Cavite. At his right is W Totoy Manarin with Congressman Nap Beratio at his teft. Posing besides the Congressman is Bro. Severino B. Angeles, the Chaplain and Chairman, Committee on Andres Eonifacio National Shrine and park of Mt. Mainam Lodge #49. Sharing this momentous pictorial are Bro. Marcelino Gstor wearing his fauor- ite cap and Bro. Jun Montano giving his best smile.

Cabletow - 45 GM Locsin touring the proposed site of Andres Bonifacio Nationat shrine and Park in Mt. Hulog, Maragondon, Cavite. The GM was accompanied by VW Totoy Manarin at his right and WI Ric Alfaro with Bro. loshua Manarin behind him. The tourist guide was W Guillerrno R. Naruaez, PDDGM, wearing a',buntal,, hat wlth red, white and blue stripes.

They posed again for a souveneir photo right after the flonl offering of MA- soNS from all Lodges of MD #2 headed by Mt. Mainam #49 and sqlare and Compass Association of Maragondon, Cavite. Posing in front of the monument of Gat Andres are MW Locsin, Gl,l (centeQ, C-ong, lap Eeratio, W Totoy Manarin, WB Bert Anloague, WB iutirito J)vier, WB Ric Alfaro, wB charles Andrerson. w Guiltermo R. Naruaez, l//v Rafu vasquez, WB Rodrigo Naruaez bnd WB Pacifico Hintay among others.

Cabletow -'46 ...ne\,lls bits...news bits...news bits...news bits... GM'S SURPRISE BIRTHDAY PARry

n huge birthday cake surrounded by vigil candles and a rousing birthday song A is what greeted MW Enrique L. Locsin last Jan. ZB, 7ggg. He was met with I la surprise birthday pafi in the conference room of the GLp. The GM was greeted by birthday music as he walked towards the room while the Staff and the other guests hid behind the room. The event was planned by Exec. secretary Norie and Finance ofticer Ms. Nancy Que Hanko. There was of course,,a sumptu- ous luncheon that followed and well-wishers were welcomed to join in the party. It was indeed a very memorable and surprise-filled birthday for the GM.

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Cabletow - 47 SRM SANDI M. SMALLWOOD VISITS THE GRAND MASTER

ast January 16, 1999 at 9:00 otlock in the morning the Supreme Royal Ma- tron, Order of the Amaranth, Inc. HL Sandi M. Smallwood and pafi paid the Most worshipful Enrique L. Locsin, Grand Master, Grand Lodge of the philip- pines a courtesy call at hls office, As a tribute to his foreign guests and in line with Filipino hospitality, GM Locsin tendered a sumptuous iuncheon at the Club Intramuros. HL Smallwood in benatf of the group acknowledge with deep appreciation the generosity of the Grand Master and wish him success in his every endeavour,

Cabletow - 48 GLP C.HRISTMAS OTITREACH

ast November27,7998 the office of the GM played hostto a group of street children from the SERRA CENTER in Pasay city. The girls were welcomed to the GM's office by the GLP Staff. A program was prepared for them, a flower talk in Filipino was delivered by DeMolay Carlos Valencia. Carlos rendition was very emotionally-charged and highly impressive that it drew tears from the eyes of those present. TWo ladies from Bethel 22, Job's Daughters Hazel Lopez and Mary Grace Evangelista entertained the children by playing games and awarding the prizes. The afternoon ended with a delicious merienda-cena and the presentation of a ceiling fan donated by sK Fidel chua to sis. Graciana osR by Sis. susan Locsin. The girls went home with christmas stockings filled with goodies -- all's well that ends well!

Cabletow - 49 HUWARANG PAMITYANG PITIPINO

W Marcelino C. Cabucana, PDDGM for MD #51 and Past Grand Royal Matron of the Order of the Amaranth, and Sis. HL Zenaida C. Cabucana, past Grand Royal Matron of the Order of the Amaranth with their Children Edmar, Ma. sarah Laarni, Margaret Jean and Marcelino, Jr., was chosen as Huwarang pamilyang Pilipino for 1998. The awarding ceremonies were held at the Up Film Center in Quezon City last September 25, 1998.

VW Marcelino C. Cabucana Family, Santiago City

Bro. Quintino S. Castillo, Jr., Mayor, Talugtog, Nueva Ecija - Senior Deacon of Eulogio R. Dizon Lodge No.32L voted as Most Oustanding Mayor of the Province of Nueva Ecija and of the Re- gion.

Cabletow - 50 r(oRoNADAL #2O9 IO|NS GOVERNMENT OFFTCTALS OF KORONADAL, SOUTH CC'TABATO IN CETEBR^ATING RIZAL DAY \ en members of our Lodge joined the Municipal Officials and other entities in celebrating Rizal Day last Dec. 30, 1998 at the Rizal Park. After the program, the celebration was capped by the floral offering at the foot of the Rizal Monument. Shown in the picture: (L-R) WB A.A, Marinao; Bro. H.F. Faderan; WB L.R. Delizo, Jr.; VW A.E. Sarrosa, DGL; SW-elect S.T Mangudadatu; WM M.Ja. Amador; WM-elect J.Y. Ang; Bro. D.O, Riego de Dios; WM L.C. Hong and Bro. P.L. Padua.

WIFE OF DEPARTED BROTHER RECEIVES CHECK FROM AMASI

(R ir. Divina Togonon, wife of our departed brother Federico P. Togonon, Jr. who \died last Nov. 13, 1998, receives a check for P10,000 from Acacia Mutual Aid V Society, Inc. The check was presented by WM Manuel Ja, Amador during our Stated Meeting of Dec. 19, 1998. Picture shows Sis. Divina receiving the check while VW Antonio E. Sarrosa, DGL and Bro. Marshal Cesar D. Taleon looks on, Sis, Divina was also presented the Scroll of Remembrance.

Cabletow - 51 (6rarrb prlge al lfr*:rnlr $,rcepte];Saxonr rf tlle fiJlflippinx PLARIOEL I*ASON'C TEMPLE 144C SAN MARCEI INO ST,. MANILA , n. *,,u.lrorn?3I#3 ur..rr.n, rAx No. (632) 52-22,18

CIRCULAR NO. 33 Series of 1998 - LOCSIN

TO: ALL MASTER MASONS WITHERSOEVER DISPERSED

SUBJECT : MRS. RUBY RAMOS

Let it be known to all under this jurisdiction that Mrs. Ruby Ramos who introduces herself as a Mason's wife has allegedly reneged on many of her obligations to deliver Masonic paraphernalia to Masons and Lodges after having collected payment therefor.. We have been informed that efforts to asceftain her whereabouts by those who entered into contracts with her have proved futile.

This information is disseminated to everyone that they may be aware of the need to take appropriate precautions when dealing with her.

This Circular shall be read in open Lodge at the Stated Meeting next following its receipt and duly recorded in the Minutes.

Given under my hand and seal of the Grand Lodge of the Philippines at the City of Manila this 4th day of January 1999.

(sgd) ENRIQUE L. LocSIN Grand Master

Attest:

(Sgd) REYNOLD S. FAJARDO, pGM, cMFt Grand Secretary

ELL/RSF/nem

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6rani prlge al S{rw xnlr $,rceytr} $atrnx of tle $t1tliyytxex PLARIDEL MASONIC TEMPLE I44O sAN MARCF,I,INO.5T,, MANILA

TEL. NoS.:524-32,65 . S23-27"S1 FAX NO. (632) 522_22_.18 CIRCULAR NO. 34. LOCSIN

TO : ALL GLOs, RDGMs, RGLs, DDGMs, DGLs, GLIs, Officers and Members of Subordinate Lodges in this Grand Jurisdiction

SUB]ECT : ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENTS APPROVED DURING THE 82nd ANNUAL COMMUNICATION HELD AT THE PLARIDEL MASONIC TEMPLE, APRIL 23.25, 1998TO BE IMPLEMENTED STARNNG IN 1999.

During the 82nd Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge which was held in Manila in April 1998, the assessment for the Grand Guild of Past Masters was increased from P30.00 to P50.00 per Master Mason and that for the Youth Fund was upped from P30.00 to P100,00 per Master Mason. These increases are effective this year, 1999.

By way of summary the following are the assessments payable for 1999-2000:

1. Per Capita ...... ,,.,,..,...... P200.00 (no increase) 2. Charity Fund ,.,..,...... P 10,00 (no increase) 3, Youth Fund ...... P120.00 (increased) 4. Masonic Charity for Crippled Children ,.... P 75.00 (no increase) 5. Building Fund ....,,...... P 10.00 (no increase) 6. Cabletow P 80.00 (local) ) $ 6,50 (foreign no increase)) 7. Grand Guild of Past Master P 50,00 (increased) 8. Library & Museum P 20.00 (no increase) 9. Grand Lodge Committee on Youth P 20.00 (no increase)

Total P585,00

Lodges which have paid their 1999 dues based on the old rates wifi still have to pay the additional charges.

This Circuiar shall be read in open Lodge at the Stated Meeting next following its receipt and duly recorded in the Minutes.

Given under my hand and seal of the Grand Lodge of the Philippines at the City of Manila this 15th day of January 1999.

(sgd) ENRIQUE L. LocsIN Gnnd Master

Attest:

(Sgd) REYNOLD S. FATARDO, PGM, GMH Grand Secretary

Cabletow - 53 6rani pirlga of S{rre xnb.Accepte}.dlfta*rxx cf t\r $Iftilippin*x plxnioe u M,A$oNtc TEMpLE 1{t SAN t1A!1CF].rNOoSI., MANTLA

T6L. N0S..524-32_63 . 523-27"S1 FAX NO. (632) 522-22_18

CIRCULAR. NO. 35 - LOCSIN

TO : ALL PAST MASTERS, INSTALLED MASTERS AND SECRETARIES

SUBJECT : PAST MASTER,S DEGREE

In conformance with our custom and tradition of conferring the Past Ma*er's Degree every Saturday of the Annual Grand Communications, I have instructed the Senior Grand Lecturer to confer the degree in full ceremonial form, In the past this degree has been conferred in a brief manner hence the impact of its importance has been taken for granted. A separate program for the conferral will be contained in the handouts during the ANCOM in General Santos City.

All incumbent Worshipful Masters and Past Masters who have not been conferred the Past Masters, or Installed Masters degree must register for the conferral. In addition to the usual ceftificate, a permanent wallet size certificate will be given to each of those who will receive the degree.

This degree is embodied in part II, Article XX, section 4(e) on page 63 of our Masonic Law Book.

This Circular shall be read in open Lodge at the Stated Meeting next following its receipt and duly recorded in the Minutes.

Given under my hand and seal of the Grand Lodge of the Philippines at the City of Manila this 29th day ofJanuary 1999.

6gd) ENRIQUE L. LocSIN Grand Master

Attest:

(Sgd) REYNOLD S. FAJARDO, PGM, GMH Grand Secretary

ELL/RSF/nem Cabletow - 54 6rarri ffir'r\ge nf !{rru ar} $,cceptr};S*raxa o{ tfur S\ilippixrx ' PLANIDEL !,IASONIC TEMPLE 144r sAN MAtlCa:t INC .S1.. MANIl A .,u r *o* !,9oY!Iu'.03 ur.-rr-*, FAX N0 i632) 522-22-1A

CIRCULAR NO.36 - LOCSIN

TO : ALL GLOs, RDGMs, RGLs, DDGMs, DGLs, GLIs, Officers and Members of Subordinate Lodges in this Grand lurisdiction

SUB]ECT : THE BRETHREN

It has come to the knowledge of the Grand Lodge that some members entertain the belief that MW Reynold S. Fajardo, PGM, is receiving from the Grand Lodge royalties or some form of emolument from the proceeds of the sale of "THE BRETHREN." A few even go to the extent of charging that the Grand Lodge directed subordinate Lodges to acquire copies of THE BRETHREN for the purpose of generating royalties for MW Fajardo.

In the interest of truth, the Grand Lodge hereby states for the record that MW Fajardo has not received nor will he receive any royalty or payment from the proceeds of the sale of THE BRETHREN. MW Fajardo donated gratis et amore all his rights of authorship, including copyright, to the Grand Lodge. He wrote THE BRETHREN purely as a labor of love and not for any pecuniary motive. Hence all income derived from the sale of all copies go to the Grand Lodge and to no one else.

The Grand Lodge, for its part, required Lodges to acquire copies of THE BRETHREN for the purpose of insuring that all Masons in this jurisdiction will have access to information about the heroic role played by Masons in the attainment of Philippine independence a century ago.

This Circular shall be read in open Lodge at the Stated Meeting next following iG receipt and duly recorded in the Minutes.

, Given under my hand and seal of the Grand Lodge of the Philippines at the City of Manila this 10th day of February 1999.

(ssd) ENRIQUE L. LocsIN Grand Master

Attest:

(Sgd) REYNOLD S. FAIARDO, PGM, GMH Grand Secretary

Cabletow - 55 TR.ECE MARTNR.ES DE BAGII&fBAYAN

(Speech delivered by MW Enrjque L. Locsin, Grand Masteq during the Unveiling of the Marker for the 13 Martyrs of BaEumbayan in Japanese Garden, Luneta Park last Febru- ary 2Z 1999).

foday, we celebrate the unveiiing them to adhere to the precept of the t of this marker to perpetuate the Fraternity - is the love for fl:eedom. I mernory of the galiant group of On this spot 13 patriotic Filipinos men who like our Brothers .Jose Rizal, were executed on January 11, 1897. Of Andres Bonifacio, Marcelo H. del Pilar these, 10 were members of the Masonic and others sacrificed their lives for the Fraternity, Numeriano Adriano, Jose sake of freedom for the Filipino people. Dizon, Domingo Franco, Eustacio Unlike our known national heroes, Mafralac, Geronimo Cristobal Medina, the 13 Martyrs of Bagumbayan save that Ramon Padilla, Antonio Salazar, Moises of their collective fame, were the least Salvador, Luis Enciso Villareal, and known individually. I guarantee each Faustino Villaruel. The non-Masons were one of us who are here this morning to tsenedicto Nijaga, Braulio Rivera, and name the names of these illustrious Francisco L. Roxas. countrymen of ours and I would con- The 13 Martyrs of Bagumbayan sider it a very high score if one of us were among the most patriotic Filipinos can even name five of them. This who gave all that man could be called Marker is intended to perpetuate their upon to give that their country and memory especially among our youth. people would have freedom to enjoy Very little is writLen in our history books peace and happiness. They are the about their exploits that deserved their Masonic Martyrs who, innocent of what place in our history. It is hoped that would be considered a serious crime in our youth through this marker will en- any other civilized nation, were impris- courage them to study more about their oned, toftured, and made to suffer the lives. ignominious death of a traitor by being What is noteworthy with these Mar- shot in the back. Having died for a noble tyrs is that 10 of them were Masons. It cause, they live in the hearts of their is not far fetched that what motivated grateful countrymen.

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Cabletow - 56 UNVEILING MAR.KER OF TRECE MARTIRES Japanese Gorden, Luneta Park Qranf Lofge of fru aruf Accepte[ Masons of tfie ?frifippinu PIARIDEL MAS0NI( It[4Ptt 1440 SAN MARCtl.ll,l0 SI., IRIflTA, MAN|l.A, PHtt|PPINES D.Z80t