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The International Order of DeMolay is a worldwide fraternal organization dedicated in preparing young men, from ages 12 to 21 years, to lead successful and productive lives by allow-ing and empowering them to develop their personal talents and leadership skills that are needed in everyday life. The International Order of DeMolay was founded by Dad Frank S. Land together with nine young men on March 18, 1919 in Kansas City, Missouri, USA. The name DeMolay was in honor of Jacques DeMolay, who was the last Grand Master of the Knights Templar and was burned at the stake for his fidelity on March 18, 1314. Some of the distinguished members of the International Order of DeMolay are Movie Producer Walt Disney, Oscar Awardee Actor John Wayne, U.S. Astronaut Frank Borman, Nobel Laureate and Pulitzer Prize Author John Stein-beck, and former U.S. President Bill Clinton, among others. To-day, the International Order of DeMolay is composed of about four million members coming from more than 1,000 Chapters worldwide.

It is believed that the DeMolay Movement reached the Philippines within three years after its founding in March 1919. This is a surprising feat considering of the travel limitations to distant locations during the period. It was not unusual for U.S. servicemen to be assigned in the Phil-ippines to serve for a specified period of time in any of its military installations in the country. These servicemen may have come from U.S. Navy cruisers and battleships. Thus, it would follow that the activities of this group of U.S. servicemen, who were DeMolays, may have grouped themselves into one or more DeMolay Chapters with limited scope of activities within their naval installations.

Most likely, the activities of this group of DeMolays may have been temporary and may be consid-ered as a roving Chapter. Being on board a naval fleet, the group may have done a lot of traveling within the Asia-Pacific region, staying only for a short period of time in one location. However, this group of DeMolays was not considered as the prototype of the local DeMolay Chapter since it failed to satisfy two important conditions: it must have Filipinos in its rolls and it must stay in one locality in the duration of its existence.

The International Order of DeMolay

The Start of the DeMolay Movement in the Philippines

THE ORDER OF DEMOLAY IN THE PHILIPPINES

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The Masonic Cabletow reports an exemplification of the DeMolay ritual and the initiation of Anthony Vincent Peck by the U.S. Asiatic Fleet Chapter, Order of DeMolay, which took place on February 15, 1930 at the Plaridel Temple and was witnessed by the members of Service Lodge No. 95 F. & A.M., the Chapter’s host. The U.S. Asiatic Fleet Chapter may have been one of those roving Chapters. Its Advisory Council consisted of members of the U.S. Asiatic Fleet Masonic Club (Cabletow, March 1930).

The Secret Works of the Order of DeMolay must have impressed the Filipino Master Masons, who witnessed it for the first time, as MW Reynaldo Fajardo, Past Grand Master of Masons, writes that other exemplifications were performed on later dates. The Filipino Masons “were deeply impressed with its possibilities and many expressed the hope that a Chapter would soon be es-tablished here.” (Cabletow, July 1986). The Cabletow further reports that on December 19, 1931, several members of this DeMolay Chapter visited the Masonic ward for crippled children at the Mary Johnston Hospital in Tondo, Manila. The Chapter also gave a trimmed Christmas tree, fruits, and toys to the children (Cabletow January 1932).

Cabletow tells us that the U.S. Asiatic Fleet Chapter met at the Plaridel Masonic Temple. The use of the Temple was offered to the Chapter in response to a request made by Dad B.W. Pittman, Master of Service Lodge, and Dad Byron Clark, advisor of the U.S. Asiatic Fleet Chapter. Dad Vi-cente Carmona, President of the Plaridel Association approved the request and allowed use of the temple for free (Cabletow November 1931).

We might gather from these that the way for establishing a DeMolay Chapter locally was paved by the exemplification performed by the U.S. Asiatic Fleet Chapter. While its stay in the country must have been short, its activities sparked the interest of the Filipino Masons on the tenets and precepts of the Order of DeMolay. It acted as a catalyst that led to the series of events that started with the formation of the first local DeMolay Chapter and culminated in the institution of the Supreme Council, Order of DeMolay of the Republic of the Philippines.

In witnessing the exemplification of degrees by the U.S. Asiatic Fleet Chapter, Filipino Master Masons, who were in attendance, were impressed by the potentials formed by the tenets of this new movement. Many expressed hope of establishing a local DeMolay Chapter. However, for the next 16 years, that goal remained a dream.

In 1946, MW Michael Goldenburg, Grand Master of Masons in the Philippines, was appointed Deputy of the International Supreme Council, Order of DeMolay in this region. Deputies served in much the same capacity as the Executive Officers of today. MW Goldenburg developed an abiding interest in DeMolay and it was under his leadership that the Order of DeMolay began to flourish.

In 1946, just after the Second World War had ended, Manila had been a fierce battleground between the American and Japanese military forces and the city had been devastated and lay in ruins. Despite this grim backdrop, a group of Filipino Master Masons decided to form the first DeMolay Chapter in the Philippines and the first in the jurisdiction of the Far East. The sons and nephews of Masons were the original members of this new organization. Some American ser-vicemen, who were still stationed as part of the occupation force in the Philippines, would also join them.

The U.S. Asiatic Fleet Chapter

The Local DeMolay Chapters in the Philippines

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On March 23, 1946, the first local DeMolay Chapter was formed and instituted in Manila. This DeMolay Chapter was named after the Honorable Jose Abad Santos, a Past Grand Master of Ma-sons and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines. Jose Abad Santos Chapter was sponsored by the Philippine Bodies of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rites of Freemasonry.

The first organizational meeting of Jose Abad Santos Chapter was held in the premises of the Manila Blue Printing (now Floro Blue Printing) at Arlegui Street in Quiapo, Manila. The following became the Charter Members and recognized as the first DeMolays in the Philippines: Brothers Jose Abejo, Artemio Bayas, Mamerto Buenafe, Jr., Cenon Cervantas, Jr., Nicetrato Elvina, Francisco Floro, Francisco Gaitmaitan, Carlos Iñigo, Ernesto Lalorga, Nemesio Prudente, Ernesto Rivera, and Jesus Vergara, among others.

The first DeMolay batch was named, the “Andrew Gruber Class”, in honor of Dad Andrew Gruber, the Master Mason who spearheaded the formation and establishment of Jose Abad Santos Chap-ter. The first elected Master Councilor of Jose Abad Santos Chapter and of the Order of DeMolay in the Philippines was Brother Jesus Vergara, who later became President of the Philippine Appli-ance Corporation. Subsequently, Jose Abad Santos Chapter took on a missionary mission to help and put up new DeMolay Chapters in Cavite and Olongapo Cities.

Subsequently, MW Goldenburg reports on the 31st Annual Communication of Masons in the Phil-ippines that following its institution, Jose Abad Santos Chapter assisted in the establishment of the following DeMolay Chapters: M.H. Del Pilar Chapter in Malolos, Bulacan sponsored by Malolos Lodge No. 46; Emmanuel Baja Chapter in Cavite, sponsored by the Cavite Lodges; and Semper Fidelis Chapter, sponsored by Batangas Lodge No. 35. Also instituted were Loyalty Chapter in Ma-nila, sponsored by the Luzon Bodies, A. & A.S.R.; and Far East Chapter in Clark Air Base, Pampanga. In the Visayas, the first Chapter to be instituted was Catalino G. Aurelio Chapter (now Serafin V. Aguilar Chapter). This chapter was named after a Past Master of Kanlaon Lodge No. 64, who was killed by the Japanese while helping the guerrillas of Hinigaran, Negros Occidental. Installed as its first Master Councilor was the late Brother Rafael Salas of the United Nations.

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To Thee we pay a tribute with our voices loud & free,

Our heart & mind & spirit, all are one will ever be.

Thy Name will e’er unite us brothers one, in every strife.

Thy name will ever guide us, lead us live a manly life,

So shout our mighty BROTHERHOOD; were DeMolays, were ever stood.

In all our lives we will not fail as citizens, Leaders, and as MEN!

Written by: Bro. Amor Oribello - Jose Abad Santos ChapterMusic by: Bro. Jerry Dalap - Jose Abad Santos Chapter

DeMolay Hymn


The Supreme Council, Order of DeMolay of the Republic of the Philippines is an appendant body of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Masons in the Jurisdiction of the Philippines. The Supreme Council, Order of DeMolay is the sole and sovereign body that governs all affairs and activities of the Order of DeMolay in the Philippines and has jurisdiction over all DeMolay Chapters and Members in the country.

In 1975, during the 55th Annual Session of the International Supreme Council (ISC), Bro. Macario R. Ramos, Sr. had initiated some discussions with Bro. George A. Newbury, Chairman, ISC International Relations Committee.

In 1980, Bro. Macario R. Ramos, Sr. relayed the results of his continued discussions with the ISC to MW Jolly R. Bug-arin, then-Grand Master of Masons in the Philippines, who wrote an official letter to the ISC requesting that steps be initiated to create a Supreme Council of the Philippines. Bro. G. Welbur Bell, Chairman, ISC International Relations Committee, was quoted: “When deemed advisable by the Masonic Leadership of the Philippines, we anticipate a granting of a charter for the establishment of an autonomous Supreme Council in that country.”

In 1981, during the 61st ISC Annual Session held on April 5-6, 1981 at Cherry Hall, New Jersey, USA, the International Relations Committee submitted a resolution, quoted: “Be it resolved… recommend to the Grand Master of ISC that he authorize the Executive Officers of the Order of DeMolay of the Republic of the Philippines to take preliminary steps, in accord with the laws of the Philippines, to create a Provisional Supreme Council of the Order of the DeMolay to govern the affairs of the Order of DeMolay in that country.” Recommend further when appropriate steps have been taken that such proposed Provisional Supreme Council conforms to the landmarks of the Order of DeMolay, that the Grand Master shall take the appropriate steps to initiate the establishment of such Supreme Council.” The ISC unanimously adopted the report.

In 1982, during the 62nd Annual Session, ISC held on March 24, 1982 at Reno, Nevada, the International Relations Committee recommended, quoting: “the Provisional Supreme Council of the Philippines be empowered to elect its own set of officers and proceed with the organization of the Supreme Council as a step towards its eventual inde-pendence”. The ISC unanimously adopted the report.

In 1983, during the General Meeting of the Charter Members of the Provisional Supreme Council of the Philippines, which was held on March 5, 1983, the body elected its officers and adopted of the proposed Statutes.

On May 4, 1983, the International Supreme Council ordained and constituted the provisional Supreme Council of the Philippines. During the Grand Master’s Banquet of the International Supreme Council, Order of DeMolay held on that same evening, Grand Master Elect, Brother Macario R. Ramos, Sr., was duly installed as Grand Master of the Provi-sional Supreme Council, Order of DeMolay of the Republic of the Philippines. Grand Master Ramos was authorized to install the remainder of the provisional Grand Line Officers and to complete ordination and constitution of the Supreme Council, Order of DeMolay of the Republic of the Philippines.

On March 13, 1985, the formal presentation of the Charter of the Supreme Council, Order of DeMolay as an Auton-omous, Sovereign and Independent Supreme Council with full power and authority in all matters pertaining to the government of the Order of DeMolay in the Republic of the Philippines was held at the Midtown Ramada Hotel in Manila.

Supreme Council, Order of DeMolay of the Republic of the Philippines

“DeMolay is also well established in both Germany and the Philippines and discussions and correspondences have been had with their leaders, looking at the establishment of an autonomous and sovereign Supreme Council in these countries. We urge that these discussions and this correspondences be continued, looking to authorization for the establishment of such sovereign and independent Supreme Councils in these countries in the near future.”

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Hon. Edison Abella


Brother Edison Abella joined Jose Abad Santos Chapter, known as the first DeMolay Chapter in the Philippines, in 1990 under the batch name: “Oriental Knights 90-B”.

Brother Edison graduated from De La Salle University with a Degree on Management in 1992. He formed and ex-panded his own businesses on various industries relating to IT security solutions and telecommunications, among others, starting in 1994.

He is a Member of Jose Abad Santos Chapter Senior DeMolay Association; Life Member of the DeMolay Alumni Asso-ciation of DeMolay International (Kansas City, Missouri, USA); and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the DeMolay Alumni Association of the Philippines from May 2011 to 2015 and currently a member of the said Board from 2015 to the present. He is a recipient of the Legion of Honor Award and DeMolay Grand Cross conferred by the Supreme Council, Order of DeMolay of the Philippines.

He was raised as a Master Mason at Manila Mt. Lebanon Lodge No. 1 in 1995 and served as its Worshipful Master in 2004. He was awarded as the Most Outstanding Worshipful Master by the Grand Master of Masons of the Phil-ippines and Manila Mt. Lebanon Lodge No. 1 was recognized as the Most Outstanding Lodge by the Grand Lodge of the Philippines for Masonic Year 2004 during the 2005 ANCOM.

Presently, he is a member of the Pearl of the Orient Conclave No. 496; holds the position of Guide in the Pillars of the West Conclave No. 10, The Order of the Secret Monitor; and the Junior Warden of Baden Powell Lodge No. 929 of A.F. & A. Masons of Ireland.

He is married with two children, one of whom is a DeMolay under Gen. Douglas MacArthur Chapter.

Presently, the Honorable DeMolay Legionnaire Edison Abella is the Grand Master of the Supreme Council, Order of DeMolay of the Republic of the Philippines for the term 2017-2019.

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LOH, DGC Grand Master

2017-2019

Hon. Edison Abella


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Grand Auditor

Grand Senior Deacon

Grand Junior Deacon

Grand Senior Steward

Grand Junior Steward

Grand Chaplain

Grand Marshal

Grand Almoner

Grand Standard Bearer

Bro. Raymund Joseph Ian O. Mendoza, Chev.

Bro. Albert V. Manlulu, Chev.

Bro. Jonlanie E. Malones, Chev.

Bro. Isaias D. Ubana II, LOH

Bro. Rowan N. Labro, Chev.

Bro. Jhayson B. Albelda

Bro. Raymond Charles R. Anicete

Bro. Jose Avelino I. Magbanua, Chev.

Bro. Alexander C. Domingo, Chev.

Grand Orator

Grand First Preceptor

Grand Second Preceptor

Grand Third Preceptor

Grand Fourth Preceptor

Grand Fifth Preceptor

Grand Sixth Preceptor

Grand Seventh Preceptor

Grand Sentinel

Bro. Ericson B. Atanacio, Chev.

Bro. Giancarlo George V. Yorobe, Chev.

Bro. Jeffery U. Villalino, Chev.

Bro. Mark Henson S. Tio

Bro. Donnie P. Cordero

Bro. Paul V. Santos Estrella, Chev.

Bro. Rommel B. Desamero, Chev.

Bro. Emerson B. Atanacio, Chev.

Bro. Jian Carlo G. Kalaw, Chev.

Leg. Adriano B. DuranoChev. LOH

DEPUTY GRAND MASTER

Leg. Michael Francis M. PerezChev. LOH

GRAND JUNIOR COUNCILOR

Hon. Edison AbellaLOH, DGC

GRAND MASTER

Hon. Evaristo A. LevisteChev. LOH, DGC, PGM-SCOD

GRAND SECRETARY

Leg. Edward Y. ChuaChev. LOH, COH

GRAND SENIOR COUNCILOR

Hon. Rodel Riezl SJ. ReyesChev. LOH, DGC, PGM-SCOD

GRAND TREASURER

GRAND LINE OFFICERS


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Bro. Ericson B. Atanacio, Chev.

Bro. Giancarlo George V. Yorobe, Chev.

Bro. Jeffery U. Villalino, Chev.

Bro. Mark Henson S. Tio

Bro. Donnie P. Cordero

Bro. Paul V. Santos Estrella, Chev.

Bro. Rommel B. Desamero, Chev.

Bro. Emerson B. Atanacio, Chev.

Bro. Jian Carlo G. Kalaw, Chev.

PAST GRAND MASTERS

Hon. Macario R. Ramos, Sr. +HLOH DGC1983-1992

Hon. Roberto C. Reyes +HLOH DGC1992-1994

Grand Master Emeritus (SCOD)

Hon. Rosendo C. HerreraHLOH DGC1994-2006

Hon. Evaristo A. LevisteChev. LOH DGC

2006-2012 2012-2014Chev. LOH DGC

Hon. Rodel Riezl S.J . ReyesHLOH DGC

Hon. Victor Antonio T. Espejo2014-2016

HONORARY PAST GRAND MASTERS

MW Jaime Y. GonzalesHLOH DGC

Past Grand Master of Masons (GLP)

Hon. Van Cornelius D. LuspoHLOH DGC

Hon. Francisco M. LoveroChev. LOH DGC

MW Leon Angel P. Bañez, Jr.HLOH DGC

Past Grand Master of Masons (GLP)


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Luzon

Visayas

Mindanao

Region NCR North Region NCR South Region I-A Region I-B Region I-C Region II-A Region II-B Region II-C Region III-A Region III-B Region III-C Region III-D Region III-E Region IV-A Region IV-B Region IV-C Region IV-D Region IV-E Region V Region VI-A Region VI-B Region VII-A Region VII-B Region VIII Region IX-A North Region IX-A South Region IX-B Region X-A Region X-B Region XI-A Region XI-B Region XI-C Region XII Region XIII Region of Guam

Executive Officers Bro. Dexter Y. Macrohon, Chev. LOH COHBro. Felipe C. Del Rosario III, Chev. LOHBro. Richard M. RhodesLeg. Melvin M. Calimlim, Chev. LOHBro. Rogelio T. TorricesBro. Floren L. AmbataliLeg. Isabelo E. Cabugao, HLOH Bro. Quintin S. BañezBro. Mabini R. Pulido, Jr., Chev.Leg. Ricardo D. Nabor, Chev. LOH Bro. Arthur Jerome T. Gan, Chev. LOH Leg. Raymund Gerard V. Flor Cruz, Chev. LOH Bro. Samuel S. Tan, Chev.Leg. Nestor V. Tampol, HLOH Leg. Joselito V. Maghirang, Chev. LOH Bro. Joseph Anthony Ronard Z. VillanuevaBro. Florante B. Comia, Chev.Bro. Ruben G. GuintoBro. Philip James D. BuenafeLeg. Jose Leo R. Contreras, HLOH Bro. Marcus Aurelian F. VaflorBro. Dennis M. SiclotBro. Frederick V. Matig-a, Chev.Bro. Edwin V. Chua, Chev.Bro. Richard C. Timosa, Chev. Bro. Rene Domingo O. QuinonesLeg. Jose Rizalino L. Ortega, Chev. LOH Leg. Quirino B. Parrilla, HLOH COHBro. Steven A. Co, Chev. Bro. Jess Zachael B. Espejo, Chev. MCABro. Hemington H. YapBro. Jimmy C. Andang, Chev. Bro. Kosain R. Maranda, Jr., Chev. Bro. Charlie D. Cinco, Chev.Bro. Gregory B. Blas

Leg. Romeo P. Ramos, Chev. LOH MCA Leg. Jeff Edward L. Pintac, Chev. LOH COH

Bro. Manuel Liam C. Garcia, Chev.

Jurisdictional Deputy Grand Masters


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Paolo Magbanua, PMC, IKC, Ebon - Jose Abad Santos ChapterBernard Emmanuel Dy, PMC - Graciano Lopez Jaena Chapter

Ryan Vincent Ancajas, PMC, KT - Loyalty Chapter Josephus Travero, PMC, KT - Lapu-lapu ChapterPaulo Buyan, PMC - Agusan Valley Chapter

National Master CouncilorNational Senior / Junior Councilor

Jurisdictional Master Councilor: Luzon / Acting Congress SecretaryVisayasMindanao

Jose Abad Santos (1984-1986)

A. Mabini (1986-1988)

Occidental Mindoro (1988-1989)


Gen. Douglas MacArthur (1991-1993)

A. Mabini (1993-1995)

Mt. Samat (1995-2001)

Sesinando Bugarin (2001-2003)

Baguio (2003-2005)

Wadih C. Saab (2005-2008)

Loyalty (2008-2010)

A. Mabini (2010-2012)

Kalilayan (2012-2014)

B. A Sabulao (2014-2016)


NMC Dag Q. Bawagan

NMC Ramos S. Herrera

NMC Vanjovic Cruz

NMC Julius Caesar L. Solis, Sr.

NMC Ericson B. Atanacio

NMC Edwin P. Costes

NMC Paulo K. Santos

NMC Jollie Ver E. Lasic

NMC Vittorio Jericho L. Cawis

NMC Rafael Henry E. Legaspi

NMC Bryan Paul T. Javier

NMC Ken Bryan B. Escaño

NMC Jan Erick J. Dizon

NMC Michael Patrick B. Valmores

NMC Paulo M. Magbanua

PastNationalMaster Councilors

National DeMolay Congress


DeMolayChapters

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A. Luzon Jurisdiction

1. A. Mabini Chapter (Paranaque City) 2 Abraham C. Domingo Chapter (Cauayan, City) 3. Ambrosio A. Flores Chapter (Quezon City) 4. Baguio Chapter (Baguio City) 5. Baybay Chapter (Paete, Laguna) 6. Bicol Chapter (Naga City) 7. Bontoc-Ato Chapter (Bontoc, Mountain Province) 8. Cagayan Valley Chapter (Santiago City) 9. Cosmo P. Antonio Memorial Chapter (Tarlac City) 10. Dad Macario R. Ramos, Sr. Chapter (Diffun, Quirino) 11. Diego Silang Chapter (San Fernando City, La Union) 12. Dr. Felipe C. Leaño Memorial Chapter (San Mateo, Isabela) 13. Dr. Roman L. Kamatoy Chapter (Sta. Cruz, Laguna) 14. Ernesto C. Mangahis Chapter (Naic, Cavite) 15. Emmanuel Baja Chapter (Cavite City) 16. Far East Chapter (Angeles City) 17. Gen. Douglas MacArthur Chapter (Manila) 18. Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo Chapter (Noveleta, Cavite) 19. Gen. Gregorio del Pilar Chapter (Bulakan, Bulacan) 20. Ilocandia Chapter (Vigan City) 21. Jose Abad Santos Chapter (Manila) 22. Jose Maria Panganiban Chapter (Daet, Camarines Norte) 23. Kalikasan Chapter (Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija) 24. Kalilayan Chapter (Lucena City) 25. Kapatiran Chapter (Cabanatuan City) 26. Lingayen Chapter (Lingayen, Pangasinan)*27. Lope K. Santos Chapter (Taytay, Rizal) 28. Loyalty Chapter (Manila) 29. Luzon Chapter (Manila) 30. Marcelo H. del Pilar Chapter (Malolos, Bulacan) 31. Meridian Heights Chapter (Balanga City) 32. Mount Mayon Chapter (Legaspi City) 33. Mt. Asog Chapter (Iriga City) 34. Mt. Makiling Chapter (Los Baños, Laguna) 35. Mt. Samat Chapter (Orani, Bataan) 36. Narra Chapter (San Jose City, Nueva Ecija) 37. Nueva Ecija Chapter (Guimba, Nueva Ecija)

38. Occidental Mindoro (San Jose, Occ. Mindoro) 39. Pangasinan Chapter (Dagupan City) 40. Pedro Abad Santos Chapter (San Fernando City, Pampanga) 41. Pinatubo Chapter (San Narciso, Zambales) 42. Ricardo P. Galvez Chapter (Iba, Zambales) 43. San Pedro Chapter (San Pedro, Laguna) 44. Semper Fidelis (Batangas City) 45. Sesinando Bugarin Chapter (Calapan, Oriental Mindoro) 46. T. de Leon Chapter (Ilagan, Isabela) 47. Teodoro R. Yangco Chapter (Olongapo City) 48. Tirso H. Gador Chapter (Tuguegarao City) 49. Villaverde Chapter (Bayombong, Nueva Viscaya) 50. Virgilio E. Bunao Memorial Chapter (Mabalacat, Pampanga) 51. Werner P. Schetelig Chapter (San Pablo City) B. Visayas Jurisdiction

52. Dagohoy Chapter (Tagbilaran City) 53. Datu Sawili Chapter (Lapu-Lapu City) 54. Dr. Manuel S. Bernardo Chapter (Tacloban City) 55. Eugenio A. Antonio, Jr. Chapter (San Carlos City, Negros Occ.) 56. Graciano Lopez Jaena Chapter (Iloilo City) 57. Isla del Fuego Chapter (Larena, Siquijor) 58. Justice Calixto O. Zaldivar Chapte (Buenavista, Antique) 59. Lapu-Lapu Chapter (Cebu City) 60. Leon Kilat Chapter (Dumaguete City) 61. Santiago L. Chua Memorial Chapter (Tacloban City) 62. Serafin V. Aguilar Chapter (Bacolod City) C. Mindanao Jurisdiction

63. Agusan Valley Chapter (Butuan City) 64. Apolinario A. Corpuz Chapter (Midsayap, North Cotabato) 65. B.A. Sabulao Chapter (Kidapawan City) 66. Daguma Mt. Range Chapter (Tacurong City) 67. Dalisay Chapter (Tagum City) 68. Datu Mansur D. Baulo Chapter (Islamic City of Marawi)


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69. Dionisio Guttierez, Sr. Chapter (Cotabato City) 70. Feliciano Iñigo Chapter (Davao City) 71. Gat Andres Bonifacio Chapter (Malaybalay City) 72.James J. Wilson Chapter (Zamboanga City) 73. Jolo Chapter (Jolo, Sulu) 74. Koronadal Chapter (Koronadal City)*75. Linabo Peak Chapter (Dipolog City) 76. Misamis Chapter (Ozamiz City) 77. Mt. Apo Chapter (Digos City) 78. Mt. Matutum Chapter (Gen. Santos City) 79. Mt. Musuan Chapter (Musuan, Bukidnon) 80. Oroquieta Chapter (Oroquieta City) 81. Pagadian City Chapter (Pagadian City) 82. Rio Grande Chapter (Kabacan, North Cotabato) 83. Sheik Makhdum (Tawi-Tawi, Sulu) 84. Sibugay West Chaper (Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay) 85. Sibugay Valley Chapter (Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay) 86. Timberland Chapter (San Francisco, Agusan del Sur) 87. Tomas L. Cabili Chapter (Iligan City) 88. Wadih C. Saab Chapter (Cagayan de Oro City) D. Chapter Overseas

89. Guam Chapter (State of Guam, Micronesia)

Note: * for presentation of Letters Temporary and institution of the DeMolay Chapter

38. Occidental Mindoro (San Jose, Occ. Mindoro) 39. Pangasinan Chapter (Dagupan City) 40. Pedro Abad Santos Chapter (San Fernando City, Pampanga) 41. Pinatubo Chapter (San Narciso, Zambales) 42. Ricardo P. Galvez Chapter (Iba, Zambales) 43. San Pedro Chapter (San Pedro, Laguna) 44. Semper Fidelis (Batangas City) 45. Sesinando Bugarin Chapter (Calapan, Oriental Mindoro) 46. T. de Leon Chapter (Ilagan, Isabela) 47. Teodoro R. Yangco Chapter (Olongapo City) 48. Tirso H. Gador Chapter (Tuguegarao City) 49. Villaverde Chapter (Bayombong, Nueva Viscaya) 50. Virgilio E. Bunao Memorial Chapter (Mabalacat, Pampanga) 51. Werner P. Schetelig Chapter (San Pablo City) B. Visayas Jurisdiction

52. Dagohoy Chapter (Tagbilaran City) 53. Datu Sawili Chapter (Lapu-Lapu City) 54. Dr. Manuel S. Bernardo Chapter (Tacloban City) 55. Eugenio A. Antonio, Jr. Chapter (San Carlos City, Negros Occ.) 56. Graciano Lopez Jaena Chapter (Iloilo City) 57. Isla del Fuego Chapter (Larena, Siquijor) 58. Justice Calixto O. Zaldivar Chapte (Buenavista, Antique) 59. Lapu-Lapu Chapter (Cebu City) 60. Leon Kilat Chapter (Dumaguete City) 61. Santiago L. Chua Memorial Chapter (Tacloban City) 62. Serafin V. Aguilar Chapter (Bacolod City) C. Mindanao Jurisdiction

63. Agusan Valley Chapter (Butuan City) 64. Apolinario A. Corpuz Chapter (Midsayap, North Cotabato) 65. B.A. Sabulao Chapter (Kidapawan City) 66. Daguma Mt. Range Chapter (Tacurong City) 67. Dalisay Chapter (Tagum City) 68. Datu Mansur D. Baulo Chapter (Islamic City of Marawi)

an edifice that extends DeMolay’s service to the youth

THE PHILIPPINE DeMOLAY YOUTH CENTER

KnighthoodOrder of

Priories A. Luzon Jurisdiction

1. Thomas Michael Sherry Priory (Manila)2. Nicasio F. Villareal, Sr. Priory (Naga City)

B. Visayas Jurisdiction

3. Juan K. Causing Priory (Cebu City)4. Santiago L. Chua Priory (Tacloban City)


The DeMolay Alumni Association of the Philippines or DAAP is the national organization governing all rec-ognized DeMolay Alumni Chapters in the country and abroad with the purpose of promoting the principles and ideals of the Order of DeMolay and supporting the various programs, projects and activities that would empower the youth to become better sons, good citizens and able leaders, which are in accordance with the Statutes of the Supreme Council, Order of DeMolay. The DeMolay Alumni Chapters are composed of Senior DeMolays, who are over the majority age of 21 years old. Though the International Order of DeMolay was introduced in the Philippines way back in 1946, it was only in 1991 that the DAAP was formally organized. The DAAP is an appendant organization under the jurisdiction of the Supreme Council, Order of DeMolay of the Republic of the Philippines.

In early 1988, then-Grand Master Macario R. Ramos, Sr. of the Philippine Supreme Council, Order of DeMolay, noticed that a good number of DeMolays upon turning into the age of majority continue to hold their interest in the Order by supporting the projects and activities of their respective mother chapters. Some of the Senior DeMolays were appointed as Associate Advisors by the Advisory Councils of their chapters. Because of this, GM Ramos thought of gathering some of the Senior DeMolays at the DeMolay Headquarters in Manila and planned to formally organize the group into a national association.

On June 22, 1988, Grand Master Ramos issued Edict No. 02 (As Amended), Series of 1988, and quoted as fol-lows: “I, Macario R. Ramos, Sr., first Grand Master, Supreme Council, Order of DeMolay of the Philippines, with the powers and authority in me vested by the Statutes, do hereby decree, create and organize the DeMolay Alumni Association of the Philippines under the direct supervision of the Supreme Council, Order of DeMolay, Philippines whose membership shall compose of Senior DeMolays, Advisory Councils, Mothers’ Club members, Master Masons and friends of DeMolay, to pursue the legacy left by Frank Sherman Land, Founder of the Order of DeMolay; further declaring that the Headquarters of this Association shall be located in the office of the Philippine Supreme Council and that various chapters of the association be likewise established in the different places of the Philippines.”

In November 1991, during the Annual Session of the Philippine Supreme Council, Order of DeMolay, at the Scottish Rite Temple in Manila, the DeMolay Alumni Association of the Philippines was formally organized.

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Senior DeMolays within the jurisdiction of Metro Manila convened for the first time at Dreamhaus Diners in Taft Avenue, Manila. The said gathering was historically considered as the first official meeting of DAAP, wherein Brother Ernest L. Castaneda, a member of Baguio City Chapter and a dual member of Jose Abad Santos Chapter (Manila), was chosen as the first President of DAAP.

In November 1992, during the DeMolay Alumni Homecoming held at the Scottish Rite Temple in Manila, Brother Joel C. Lamangan, a member of Emmanuel Baja Chapter (Cavite City) and a renowned movie director of Philippine cinema, was elected as the second President of DAAP.

During this time, GM Ramos issued a Circular to all DeMolay Chapters within the jurisdiction of the Phil-ippine Supreme Council, Order of DeMolay, to affiliate and collaborate with the DAAP. The stated Circular paved the way for the establishment of Feliciano Iñigo DeMolay Alumni Chapter (Davao City) as the first DeMolay Alumni Chapter in the country. Subsequently, other DeMolay Alumni Chapters in the other parts of the Philippines and abroad were formed and established.

In May 1997, the 1st National Senior DeMolay Congress was held at Buenos Aires Resort in Bago City, Negros Occidental. During the Congress, Brother Alan A. Javellana, a member of Serafin V. Aguilar Chapter (Bacolod City) and the Founding President of Escudo DeMolay Alumni Chapter No. 4 (NCR), was elected as the third President of DAAP.

Subsequently, the annual gathering of Senior DeMolays, now known as the DeMolay Alumni National Con-gress (DANCON), which takes place in various locations and hosted by the concerned DeMolay Alumni Chap-ter in the locality, are held in the month of May of every year. Notably, the 17th DeMolay Alumni National Congress, with the theme: “One DeMolay: Working Together Across Generations”, was hosted by Garde du Corps DeMolay Alumni Chapter No. 11 (Bacolod City) and co-sponsored by Desert Knights DeMolay Alumni Chapter No. 40 (Jeddah, Kingdon of Saudi Arabia) and held on May 17, 2013 at L’ Fisher Chalet Hotel, Ba-colod City. The event was highlighted by the presence of the Honorable Vice President of the Philippines, Brother Jejomar C. Binay, a member of Loyalty Chapter (Manila), who was the joint Guest of Honor and Speaker for the 17th DANCON and 13th National DeMolay Conclave, Congress and Olympics.

“I, Macario R. Ramos, Sr., first Grand Master, Supreme Council, Order of DeMolay of the Philippines, with the powers and authority in me vested by the Statutes, do hereby decree, create and organize the DeMolay Alumni Association of the Philippines under the direct supervision of the Supreme Council, Order of DeMolay, Philippines whose membership shall compose of Senior DeMolays, Advisory Councils, Mothers’ Club members, Master Masons and friends of DeMolay, to pursue the legacy left by Frank Sherman Land, Founder of the Order of DeMolay; further declaring that the Headquarters of this Association shall be located in the office of the Philippine Supreme Council and that various chapters of the association be likewise established in the different places of the Philippines.”


Feliciano Iñigo DAC No. 1 Davao City

Agusan Valley DAC No. 2 Butuan City

Zamboanga DAC No. 3 Zamboanga City

Escudo DAC No. 4 NCR

Gen.Douglas MacArthur DAC No. 5 Manila

Mt. Matutum DAC No. 6 Gen. Santos City

Diego Silang DAC No. 7 San Fernando City

Dr. Roman L. Kamatoy DAC No. 8 Sta. Cruz, Laguna

Fidelity DAC No. 9 Batangas City

Dagupan DAC No. 10 Dagupan City

Garde du Corps DAC No. 11 Bacolod City

Jose Abad Santos DAC No. 12 Manila

Loyalty DAC No. 13 Manila

Dad Macario R. Ramos, Sr. DAC No. 14 San Jose City

Espada DAC No. 15 Ozamiz City

East Visayas DAC No. 16 Tacloban City

Baja Knights DAC No. 17 Cavite City

Cebu DAC No. 18 Cebu City

Bulawan DAC No. 19 Cagayan de Oro City

Baguio Centennial DAC No. 20 Baguio City

Rio Grande DAC No. 21 Kabacan, North Cotabato

Cotabato City DAC No. 22 Cotabato City

Makiling DAC No. 23 Los Banos, Laguna

Teodoro R. Yangco DAC No. 24 Olongapo City

Cagayan Valley DAC No. 25 Santiago City

Dad Gervacio J. Riconalla DAC No. 26 Iligan City

Mt. Apo DAC No. 27 Digos City

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Maayad Ha Sulod DAC No. 28 Malaybalay City

Katabay DAC No. 29 Parañaque City

Werner P. Schetelig DAC No. 30 San Pablo City

Far East DAC No. 31 Angeles City

San Pedro DAC No. 32 San Pedro City

Dalisay DAC No. 33 Tagum City

Honorable Sires Guild DAC No. 34 Quezon City

Acacia DAC No. 35 Iloilo City

Bicol DAC No. 36 Naga City

Kalilayan DAC No. 37 Lucena City

Panggilak Sagdagan DAC No. 38 Oroquieta City

Novo Ecijano DAC No. 39 Cabanatuan City

Desert Knights DAC No. 40 Jeddah, KSA

Dad Filemon S. Pajares DAC No. 41 Pagadian City

Tatlong Krus DAC No. 42 Paete, Laguna

Desert Chevaliers DAC No. 43 Dubai, UAE

Leon Kilat DAC No. 44 Dumaguete City

Jolo DAC No. 45 Jolo, Sulu

Filipinio DeMolay Singapore DAC No. 46 Singapore

Sultan Kudarat DAC No. 47 Tacurong City

Sesinando Bugarin DAC No. 48 Calapan City

Royal Guardsmen DAC No. 49 London, UK

Kalikasan DAC No. 50 Muñoz City

Kingdom Knights DAC No. 51 Al-Khobar, KSA

Dad Kosain D. Maranda, Sr. DAC No. 52 Marawi City

Rinconada Oragon DAC No. 53 Iriga City

Datu Sikatuna DAC No. 54 Tagbilaran City

Mt. Musuan DAC No. 55 Maramag, Bukidnon

Bataan DAC No. 56 Balanga City, Bataan

Riyadh DAC No. 57 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

C.M. Sabulao DAC No. 58 Kidapawan City

DeMolay Alumni Chapters Under Dispensation

Amir Legionnaires UD State of Kuwait

Nabingkalan UD San Carlos City, Negros Occ.

Chevalier Rene I. Colasino UD Naic, Cavite

Polaris UD Tuguegarao City

Maharlika UD Cauayan City, Isabela

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The Legion of Honor is the highest honor conferred by the Supreme Council, Order of DeMolay of the Republic of the Philippines to qualified and deserving Senior DeMolays and Master Masons. The Interna-tional Order of DeMolay (Kansas City, Missouri, USA) approved the Legion of Honor award in 1925. The Legion of Honor has two categories:

a. The Active Legion of Honor, with a red cord, is conferred by the Supreme Council, Order of DeMolay upon a Senior DeMolay, who has attained the age of 25 years old, for outstanding leadership in some field of personal endeavor, for selfless service to humanity, or for success in fraternal life, including con-tinued adult service to the Order of DeMolay.

b. The Honorary Legion of Honor, with a white cord, is conferred upon a Freemason of good standing, who is not a DeMolay and has attained the age of 30 years old, but has performed unusual and meritori-ous service in behalf of the Order of DeMolay, or who has evidenced a spirit of cooperation and support for the programs, projects and activities of the Order of DeMolay, in general, and the DeMolay Chapter, in particular.

No one may apply for this distinction and a nominee shall have no knowledge of the recommendation by the Advisory Council. Failure to observe secrecy in making this nomination subjects the nominee to penalty of not being considered. Upon receipt of the nomination, the Executive Officer shall endorse the nomination to the Supreme Council for approval. The Grand Master, upon the recommendation of the Honors and Awards Committee, approves the final selection of the nominee to the Legion of Honor.

The Supreme Council shall set the deadline for the submission of the nominations with the correspond-ing fee for processing and regalia.

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The Degree of Chevalier is the highest honor for distinguished and outstanding service to a DeMolay Chapter that can be awarded or conferred to qualified and deserving Active DeMolays by the Supreme Council, Order of DeMolay of the Republic of the Philippines. The Degree of Chevalier is a citation for outstanding and marked DeMolay activity and labor. This honor also may be granted to Senior DeMolays, as well.

In the early 1930’s, Dad Frank S. Land, founding father of the Order of DeMolay, had been thinking of an honor that could be bestowed to Active DeMolays for outstanding service to the DeMolay Chapter. He wanted to honor the Active DeMolays now, instead of waiting for them to be nominated for the Legion of Honor in the years to come. He also wanted to honor Senior DeMolays who had been working with the DeMolay Chapters even though they are not Master Masons but had performed outstanding service to the DeMolay Chapter, in particular, and Order of DeMolay, in general.

In those days in the U.S., the Order of DeMolay was recognized by only about 50% of the Grand Lodges, thus, many Senior DeMolays were active in the affairs and activities of the chapters due to the lack of Masonic sup-port and involvement. In November 1936, Dad Frank S. Land, assisted by DeMolays Harold Bergstresser and John McKibben, proceeded to write a Ritual for the Conferral of the Degree of Chevalier, which was completed in March 1937. Thus, Dad Land started to nominate Active and Senior DeMolays for this distinguished honor. The first inves-titure for the Degree of Chevalier was held on June 2, 1937 at the Municipal Auditorium in Kansas, Missouri, USA. Forty-one DeMolays of the Mother Chapter in the U.S. were invested with the Degree of Chevalier. DeMo-lay John S. McKibben, Jr. was recognized as the first Chevalier.

The Degree of Chevalier cannot be applied for and the nomination is made without the knowledge of the DeMolay member to be honored. The Advisory Council shall recommend the nominee and the Executive Offi-cer of the Region shall endorse said nomination to the Supreme Council, Order of DeMolay for approval. The Grand Master, upon the recommendation of the Honors and Awards Committee, approves the final selection and election of the awardees to the Degree of Chevalier. The Supreme Council shall set the deadline for the submission of the nominations with the corresponding fee for processing and regalia.

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What isDeMolay

DeMolay is the premier youth leadership organization that builds the character of young men making them better people and able leaders.

Providing a program based on timeless principles and practical experiences, DeMolay strives not only to create an extraordinary leader, but a leader of character. DeMolays hold themselves to a higher moral standard, striving to constantly improve and become a better person every day.

DeMolay is a youth-led, adult-advised organization in which young men learn to plan, organize and facilitate their own projects. DeMolays take part in a wide-range of activities, from athletic competitions, to public speaking tournaments and to community service events. All activities are confines and interests of the local chapter. If you can dream it, you can do it in DeMolay.

DeMolay provides endless fun and friendships that last a lifetime, even with such a serious mission. When a young man joins DeMolay, he instantly gains over four million brothers across the globe. No youth organization provides such life-changing experiences like DeMolay.

But words are insufficient to describe DeMolay; it must be experienced. Give it a chance and we know you will discover what we already know; DeMolay is the greatest youth organization in the world.

Unscheduled, on-the -spot meeting, November 25 1996, Luneta Park for United States of America President Bill Clinton and the Supreme Council, Order of DeMolay of the Republic of the Philippines. He was presented with the Grand Master’s Maltese Cross Award by MW Rosendo C. Herrera, PGM, Grand Master of DeMolay. In attendance were DeMolay Albert K. Tan, Grand Junior Councilor; Mom Esperanza S. Herrera, President, Federated Mother’s Club of the Philippines, Order of DeMolay; Bro. Robert M. Robbins, Master Mason; and DeMolay Antonio S. Herrera.


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What TheDeMolayEmblem

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The Crown of Youth constantly reminds a DeMolay of his obligations and the seven precepts of the Order of DeMolay.

The Crown

Emblematic of Chivalry, without which there can be no fineness of character.

The Helmet

A sign of secrecy and constantly reminds a DeMolay of his duty never to reveal the secrets of the Order or betray the confidence of a brother.

The Crescent

Symbolizes the purity of your intentions to always remember the motto of the Order: “No DeMolay shall fail as a leader and as a man”.

The Five Armed White Cross

Denote justice, fortitude and mercy. They symbolize the unceasing warfare of DeMolay against arrogance, despotism and intolerance.

The Crossed Swords

Symbolic of hope and should always reminds us of those obligations and duties which one Brother of the Order owes to another.

The Stars Surrounding the Crescent

Honor the founder and the nine youths whose ties of friendship drew them together in the formation of the Order. The nine rubies are in memory of Louis G. Lower, the first DeMolay, together with the eight original boys, and founder Dad Frank S. Land.

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Briefly, Freemasonry in the Philippines flourished from the early 1800s, producing the noblest heroes and important personalities of Philippine history.

Many of the prominent Filipino nationalists and patriots, who dedicated and gave their lives to the cause of freedom and independence for the Motherland during the colonial era were Freemasons, notably Dr. Jose P. Rizal, national hero of the Philippines; Apolinario Mabini, brains of the Philippine Revolution; Andres Bonifacio, father of the Katipunan; Marcelo H. del Pilar, editor and co-publisher of “La Solidaridad”; Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo, First President of the First Philippine Republic; Juan Luna, National Artist and Painter, among many others.

During the Japanese occupation, Jose B. Abad Santos, Acting President and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, who was killed by the Japanese army in World War II, was a Freemason. Likewise, Manuel L. Quezon, Manuel A. Roxas, and Jose P. Laurel, all Philippine Presidents, were also Freemasons.

On December 19, 1912, three American Lodges that were chartered under the Constitution of the Grand Lodge of California finally succeeded in establishing the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippine Islands.

Eventually, on February 14, 1917, twenty-seven Masonic Lodges from the Gran Oriente Español joined and fused with the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippine Islands, now officially known as the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippines.

The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippines, composed of 425 Masonic Lodges all over the country, celebrated its Centennial Founding Anniversary in 2012. Its main offices are located at the New Plaridel Masonic Temple, #1440 San Marcelino Street, Ermita, Manila.

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