IGLPI Joins Celebration

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.

Freedom Lodge No 10, Clark, Pampanga is host

Barasoain Lodge U.D. of Malolos, Bulacan hosted a commemorative program for the 161st birth anniversary of Marcelo H. del Pilar, Father of True Filipino Masonry,  at the patriot’s shrine in Cupang, San Nicolas, Bulacan.  The program was highlighted by a lecture given by Bro Francis A. Gealogo, professor of History at the University of the Philippines and Ateneo de Manila, Senior Warden of Bagong Buhay Lodge No 4.  The activity was coordinated with the National Historical Commission of the Philippines by Masonic District 1 Supervisor Camilo Tabulinar.  
Grand Master Cesar Go led the grand officers  in a wreath-laying ceremony at the MH del Pilar monument.   

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A five-panel exhibit titled "Marcelo H. del Pilar, Father of True Filipino Masonry" was donated by IGLPI  to the MH del Pilar  Shrine in Cupang, San Nicolas, Bulacan, during the observance  of the patriot's 115th death anniversary on July 4.  The exhibit was prepared by the Philippine Center for Masonic Studies, in cooperation with the National Historical  Commission of the Philippines, Bulacan-Zambales Cluster.  

Click here to view exhibit slides

Grand Officers, Past Grand Masters, Officers of Masonic District One, Lodge Officers, Ladies of IGLPI and the brethren joined the nation in celebrating the 113th anniversary of the declaration of Philippine independence on June 12 at the Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite.  Guest speaker was President Benigno S. Aquino III.

The Fifth Masonic District One annual convention, hosted by Freedom Lodge No. 10,  was held at Xevera Mabalacat in Mabalacat, Pampanga on May 21, 2011.  Welcome ceremonies were held at the subdivision’s main plaza.  Guest speaker was Mabalacat Mayor Marino P. Morales who spoke on the role of Masons in nation building and the programs being undertaken by his municipality on its way to cityhood.  A short parade was held to the Xevera clubhouse, venue of the plenary session. 

Masonic District Supervisor VW Camilo Tabulinar called the convention to order at nine o’clock in the morning.  In the ensuing proceedings a proposal to redefine the term “suspension for non-payment of dues”,  amending section 3,Article XIV; Section 9, Article IV of the Uniform Code of By-laws for Member Lodges and their corresponding provisions in the Administrative Code was received for submission to the Legislative Council.  Another proposal, this time to revise the format of monthly lodge reports was remanded to the District Council for further study before it is endorsed to the Executive Council.  

The assembly also received  an update from MWB Manuel Carranza, Jr. PGM, chairman of the special committee on rituals.  MWB Carranza announced the assignments of Lodges chosen to exemplify the rituals of the three degrees, prior to their final approval during the Grand Assembly in November.  He also distributed soft copies of the proposed Manual of Works to all Masters of the Lodges.  In another development, MWB Joseph Capuyan, PGM briefed the delegates about his proposed Manual of Protocol which was likewise, subject for approval during the November Grand Assembly.  Grand Master Cesar Go concluded the proceedings with his short message and closed the convention at one in the afternoon.  Next year's convention host is Cavite Lodge No. 2, Cavite City.

A seminar on family life, titled “The Advocacy of Men Loving their Wives” was organized by Bagong Ilaw Lodge No. 6 with the sponsorship of Revicon Max, on May 13, 2011 from 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.at the Naval Training Facility at Sangley Point, Cavite City.  Part of  the lodge’s health and family advocacy programs, the seminar was attended by more than 150 navy personnel as well as brethren from IGLPI lodges in Cavite. 

Masons and their families celebrated IGLPI Family month with a two-day summer outing at the Hardin ng Postema Resort in Tanza, Cavite from April 9 to 10. The affair was highlighted by friendly competitions in darts, chess and tug-of-war.  There were also parlor games for children and parents. Another highlight was a surprise program for  Bro Evaristo and Sis Nene del Mundo who celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary,  and Bro Nicolas and Sis Cecil Ricafrente who celebrated their 38th, on April 9.   

Emilio Aguinaldo Memorial Lodge No 5 led Grand Lodge and District 1 officers; brethren and Ladies of IGLPI in simple commemoration rites for the 142nd birthday of Gen Aguinaldo on March 22, 2011 at the Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite.  A mass was celebrated by Rev  Fr Romeo Ner, parish priest of Kawit who in his homily defined the need for moral and spiritual change in the context of present day world events.  Grand line officers and Past Grand Masters joined the Aguinaldo family, provincial and local officials in the wreath laying ceremonies at the General's tomb.  Gen Aguinaldo  was made a mason at Logia Pilar No 203 in Imus, Cavite and later founded Logia Magdalo No 371 in Kawit, both lodges under the Grande Oriente Espanol.  Logia Magdalo is now the Emilio Aguinaldo Memorial Lodge No 5, IGLPI.  General Aguinaldo was the first president of the  Philippine republic.  

The First Cavite 3 and 5 kilometer Fun Run,  organized by Bagong Ilaw Lodge No 6 was held in Cavite City on March 13, 2011.  Participants included masons, children from lodge-adopted public schools, Ladies of IGLPI, naval personnel from the Philippine Navy, guests and city officials led by Cavite City Mayor Romeo Ramos.   The project was for the benefit of Porta Vaga  Elementary school and other Bagong Ilaw Lodge  charity projects.