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115th Independence Day Celebration, June 12, 2013

6/13/2013

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Grand Master Amorico Alvarez,  Grand Line Officers and President Emilio Aguinaldo Memorial Lodge No 5 led the parade of IGLPI member lodges in the celebration of the 115th anniversary of the proclamation of Philippine Independence Day held at the Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite.


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January 23 is Philippine Republic Day

1/20/2013

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Grand officers led by Grand Master Amorico Alvarez; District One officers and members commemorated Philippine Republic Day at the Barasoain church plaza in Malolos City, Bulacan.  Guest of honor was city mayor Christian Natividad.  This year's program was coordinated by Bro Venancio Cuvin, District Grand Supervisor and hosted by Barasoain Lodge No 12.  The republic was inaugurated in Malolos, then the national capital, on January 23, 1899 two days after the promulgation of a republican constitution, the first in Asia. January 23 was officially designated Philippine Republic Day through a proclamation signed by President Aquino on January 9 this year.

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Seventh Annual Grand Assembly

12/4/2012

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The Independent Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippine Islands held its seventh Annual Grand Assembly from November 29 to December 01, 2012 at the Cavite Lodge No 2 Masonic Center in Cavite City and Victoriaville Clubhouse in Bacoor. 

The assembly tackled fifteen resolutions referred to the Legislative Council during the year;  three from member lodges, one from the Council of Elders and the rest from the legislative agenda of the Executive Council.  Of the fifteen, ten were approved. 

Among the resolutions approved was the granting of Centenary awards to member lodges that had reached  their centenary year, complemented by the giving of centennial jewels to all surviving members.  IGLPI’s century old lodges are Pilar Lodge, first chartered by the Grande Oriente Español in1894; Cavite Lodge, chartered by the Grand Lodge of California in 1903; and Bagong Buhay, chartered by the Grande Oriente Español in 1907.  President Emilio Aguinaldo Memorial Lodge also chartered by the Grand Oriente Español will celebrate its centennial year in 2014. Also approved was the awarding of silver or gold service pins to Masons with 25, 50 and 60 years of service to the Craft.

The assembly also ratified the establishment of a Grand Temple Builders Council which shall replace the Temple Builders Association.  Another resolution approved was the ten percent donation to the temple trust fund from the net proceeds of all fund raising projects of member lodges, the districts and the Grand lodge.  Also approved was the granting of  the authority to newly chartered lodges to accept dual members from their roster of charter members and pre-determine their principal officers prior to their constitution and first election of officers.    

Grand election was held on December 01.  Elected were MW Amorico A. Alvarez, Grand Master, RW Javier del Rosario, Deputy Grand Master, RW Ruben Romanes, Senior Warden, RW Reynaldo Generillo, Junior Grand Warden, RW Abelardo Camahalan, Grand Treasurer, RW Armando Quion, Grand Secretary and RW Apolonio Toledo, Grand Auditor.  They were installed by MWB Roberto Landas, immediate Past Grand Master.  

Another highlight of the Annual Grand Assembly was the granting of a charter to Barasoain Lodge, U.D. of Malolos, Bulacan, thus officially naming it Barasoain Lodge No 12.  Constitution of the lodge shall be announced after the lodge has completed all requirements prescribed by the IGLPI Administrative Code. 

The host lodge of this year's grand assembly was Cavite Lodge No 2 of Cavite City.


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Lodge of Remembrance

11/2/2012

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Held on October 28, 2012 at Cavite Lodge No 2 Masonic Center in memory of all departed brethren.  WB Dwight Francis G. Jawid, Cavite Lodge No 2,  Presiding Master; WB Francis A. Gealogo, Bagong Buhay Lodge No 4, Senior Warden; WB Francis A. Dimaliwat, Freedom Lodge No 10, Junior Warden;  VWB Eduardo Victa, Emilio Aguinaldo Memorial Lodge No 5, Chaplain

               In Memoriam
Bro. Edgardo P. Pangco, Pintong Bato Lodge No 9; Bro Dominador P. Abello, Bagong Buhay Lodge No 4; VWB Bernardo E. Marges, Mendez Nuñez Lodge No 8; Bro Virgilio C. Del Mundo, Pintong Bato Lodge No 9; Bro Fred C. Manela, Emilio Aguinaldo Memorial Lodge No 5; Bro Glicerio E. Estrada, Cavite Lodge No 2


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IGLPI joins 114th independence day celebration

6/13/2012

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IGLPI Masons joined the nationwide celebration of the 114th anniversary of the proclamation of national independence on June 12, 2012.  A commemoration program was preceded by a parade which culminated at the Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite. 

Year 2012 also marks the 120th year of the establishment of a first truly Filipino  Masonic Lodge in the country.  The plan was conceived by Marcelo del Pilar, Father of Filipino Masonry during the pro-Filipino movement in Spain that preceded the 1896 revolution. The organization of the first lodge called Nilad, chartered in 1892 by the Grande Oriente Espanol, led to the founding of more Filipino lodges and the establishment of the first national organization of Filipino Masons; the Gran Consejo Regional de Filipinas in 1893.  

The significance of year 2012 is underscored by this year's IGLPI Masonic theme: "Pagpupugay sa Malayang Kaisipan ng Malayang Pilipino; "Pagpupugay sa ika-120 taon ng Malayang Masoneryang Pilipino, 1892-2012."  (Homage to freedom of thought; homage to the 120th year of Filipino Freemasonry).

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Masonic District One Annual Convention

5/16/2012

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Host lodge is Cavite Lodge No 2 
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The Sixth Annual Convention of Masonic District One opens on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at the Cavite Lodge Masonic Center, Cavite City.  Host Cavite Lodge No 2, shall be opened at six o’clock in the morning by ceremonial officers representing member lodges of the district.  Plenary session to be presided by VW Crisostomo Mira, District Grand Supervisor follows after the opening and preliminary proceedings. 

The district convention is one of the venues for the exercise of legislative powers of lodges.  The convention considers two types of legislative proposals, through resolutions:  proposals for the benefit of the district which may include supplementary provisions or amendments to the existing district by-laws; and proposals for consideration of the Grand Lodge during its annual grand assembly held in the last week of November.  District level resolutions consistent with the IGLPI constitution and its various codes, when approved become part of the District Council’s governing rules or policies.  Grand Lodge level proposals on the other hand are subject to the endorsement of the district before these are submitted to the Legislative Council for considertion during the annual grand assembly. 

Under the IGLPI Administrative Code Section 3, Article III - Legislative Powers, one of the means to enact new laws and amendments to the Constitution, enabling codes and all existing legislations is:

(3.1)  "By resolution of the member lodges through their District Council, passed and recommended by the Legislative Council, and adopted by the Grand Assembly."

The district convention  is also expected to formally announce the host lodge of the 2013 Annual District Convention and endorse three recommendees for District Grand Supervisor for appointment by the next by the Grand Master.


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Admnistration of Lodges, Program Level 2

3/28/2012

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FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GRAND LECTURER

The next Grand Lodge of Instruction for the month of April will be held on April 15, 2012 at Pilar Lodge No 3 Masonic Center in imus, Cavite. 

Title: Administration of Lodges Program Level 2.

Topics:

1. Powers, Duties and Responsibilities of Lodge Elective Officers
2. Powers, Duties and Responsibilities of Lodge Appointive Officers

Lecturers will be the Grand Lecturer and the Grand Inspector General. Registration starts at 8:00 A.M., and lectures at 8:30 A.M. (SHARP).

Reminders:
Please bring your own Philippine Masonic Law Book, pen and notebook.
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143rd Birth Anniversary of Gen Aguinaldo

3/22/2012

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IGLPI Joins Celebration
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GM Roberto Landas and Grand Officers at the wreath-laying ceremonies
IGLPI Masons joined the Aguinaldo family, the National Historical Commission and the  local government of Kawit in the celebration of the 143rd birth anniversary of General Emilio Aguinaldo on March 22, 2012
at the Aguinaldo Shrine.  Guest speaker was Secretary Jesse Robredo of the Department of Local Government.

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Sixth Annual Grand assembly

12/28/2011

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Freedom Lodge No 10, Clark, Pampanga is host
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The Sixth Annual Grand Assembly of IGLPI was held on November 25-26 at the Officers Club in Airforce City, Clark Freeport Economic Zone in Mabalacat, Pampanga.  Grand Lodge was opened by Deputy Grand Master RW Roberto Landas at nine o'clock in the morning.  After his reception, Grand Master Cesar Go received the Past Grand Masters and presided over the succeeding ceremonies.  A tribute to the flag was rendered  by  WM Rowelito M. Pallera of Pilar Lodge No 3.  VW Eduardo Victa in his grand oration revisited the history of true Philippine Masonry and the contributions of Filipino Masons in the struggle for independence. 

In the subsequent plenary session, the assembly approved a resolution proposed by President Emilio Aguinaldo Memorial Lodge No 5 which provided for at least quarterly regular meetings of the different IGLPI Councils: Executive, Legislative, Judicial and the Council of Elders. (Regular meetings were not prescribed in the Administrative Code.) A resolution revising the system of hosting and preparation for Grand Lodge and District events was also approved.  


Grand officers elected were MW Roberto A. Landas, Grand Master; RW Amorico M. Alvarez, Deputy Grand Master; RW Javier del Rosario, Grand Senior Warden; RW Ruben Romanes, Grand Junior Warden; RW Reynaldo Generillo, Grand Treasurer; RW Armando L. Quion, Grand Secretary and RW Roxy Sarmiento, Grand Auditor.  They were installed, together with Masonic District One officers, by MWB Cesar de Leon Go.


The Seventh Annual Grand Assembly in 2012 shall be hosted by Cavite Lodge No 2 and President Emilio Aguinaldo Memorial Lodge No 5
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Commemorating the Martyrdom of the 13 Martyrs of Cavite

9/14/2011

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Cavite Masons join City Government in commemoration activities
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Wreath laying/ PGM Ricafrente/ Masons portray the13 martyrs
Bagong Buhay Lodge No 4 led  IGLPI lodges and Masons in the observance of 115th anniversary of the martyrdom of the 13 Martyrs of Cavite on September 12, 2011.  Commemoration activities, under the auspices of the city government were held at the Martyrs' monument in Samonte Park and at the Garita Elementary School campus.
Guest speaker was Nicolas Ricafrente, Past Grand Master. 

Ten of the thirteen martyrs were Filipino Masons of Spanish Grand Orient Lodges in the country, charged with complicity in the 1896 revolution.
A re-enactment of their arrest and execution, annotated by Bro Francis Gealogo was performed by Masons from different IGLPI lodges of Cavite.  
RW Amorico Alvarez, Senior Grand Warden and Cavite City councilor chaired the 13 Martyrs Day  commemoration committee.  


IGLPI Fifth Founding Anniversary Medical & Dental Missions, September 10, 2011

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Freedom Lodge No 10 acted as host and coordinating lodge as IGLPI celebrated its fifth founding anniversary on September 10, 2011 by conducting medical and dental missions at the NHA (National Housing Authority) multi-purpose hall at the Northville Resettlement Center in Barangay Atlu Bola, Mabalacat, Pampanga.  Attending medical doctors were Benedict Iglesia and Sherwin Foronda of Pintong Bato Lodge;  Raymundo Mandigal of Freedom Lodge; and lady physicians Julieta Patani Toledo and Aileen Feliciano.  Dentists  were Doctors Joel Pingul and Arnel Paulino Maccay of Freedom Lodge; Major Nolasco Tiongson of Pinagkaisa Lodge (GLP) and Captain Jhun Gloriani.   The anniversary celebration started at 7:30 A.M with a thanksgiving mass followed by the welcome remarks of Bro Francis Dimaliwat, Senior Warden of Freedom Lodge and an inspirational message by Grand Master Cesar De Leon Go.  More than 200 beneficiaries were served and given free medicine donated by Unilab and Freedom Lodge. A luncheon-fellowship was held in the afternoon attended by member lodges and the Ladies of IGLPI.

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