PA G K A K A I S A LO D GE N O . 2 8 2 , F . & A . M .

T R OW E L

the SEPTEMBER 2014 ISSUE

BRO ALI PEEK OF PAGKAKAISA LODGE NO. 282

TESTIMONIAL DINNER

VW Oliver V. Yabut, Junior Grand Lecturer

DART CHAMPION 2ND RUNNER-UP BOWLING

BRO YAHYA YUSUP BRO ARNEL F PILAPIL BRO NOEL F YUMUL DART CHAMPION JW NORWARE V. TAMBARA & BRO YAHYA B. YUSUP

NCR-G SPORTSFEST FOR BOWLING, BILLIARD, AND DART

AT SM SOUTHMALL, LAS PINAS CITY

DDGM’S CUP BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

GRAND MASTER MW ALAN LA MADRID PURISIMA

DEPUTY GRAND MASTER RW TOMAS G. RENTOY, III

SENIOR GRAND WARDEN RW VOLTAIRE T. GAZMIN

JUNIOR GRAND WARDEN RW ABRAHAM N. TOLENTINO

GRAND TREASURER MW Rudyardo Bunda

GRAND SECRETARY MW Danilo D. Angeles

Asst Grand Treasurer VW Gamaliel E. Sarte

Asst Grand Secretary VW Ferdinando G. Sevilla

Grand Auditor VW Rico E. Puno

Grand Chaplain VW Samuel P. Fernandez

Grand Orator VW Inocencio B. Sagun, Jr.

Grand marshall VW Manolo M. Mercado

Grand Historian VW Alejo C. Antonio

Senior Grand Deacon VW Andres Merlin M. Bernardo

Junior Grand Deacon VW Reynaldo J. Pine, Jr.

Grand Standard Bearer VW Virgilio O. Domingo

Grand Sword Bearer VW Roberto B. Fajardo

Grand Bible Bearer VW Hernani T. Barrios

Senior Grand Lecturer VW Juanito B. Vano, Jr.

Senior Grand Steward VW Marionito DC Pacheco

Junior Grand Steward VW Pablo S. Chu

Grand Pursulvant VW Napoleon R. Estilles

Grand Organist VW Rolen C. Paulino

Grand Tyler VW Roberto L. Morales

Junior Grand Lecturers

NCR Soutth VW Edwin P. Costes

NCR North VW Oliver V. Yabut

VW Roseller M. Malabanan

Editorial Board

WM Gabriel C. Comia, Jr.

Adviser

VW Anel F. Pilapil

Editor-in-Chief

Contributors

VW Herbert P. Quimpo

WB Anfres S. Ramos

WM Gabriel C. Comia, Jr.

Bro Mark Anthony A. Pilapil

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International

USA

WB Epifanio A. Alcantara

VW Severino P. Estrella

Canada

Bro Gregorio R. Peregrin, Jr.

Australia

Bro Arthur S. Callanta

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Photographers

Bro Benjamin D. Ilaga

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Official Monthly Publication

Pagkakaisa Lodge No. 282

282 Acacia St.,

Belisario Subdivision

Pulang Lupa, Las Pinas City

ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICERS SEPT ISSUE

WORSHIPFUL MASTER’S

MESSAGE

WB Gabriel C. Comia, Jr.

Worshipful Master

SEPT ISSUE

GRAND LODGE OFFICERS

Dearest Brethren of Pagkakaisa Lodge No. 282

Greetings to All.

In line with the programs of the District, below is the sched-

ule of activities that transpired and to be undertaken during

the month of September 2014.

We have participated and have shown our skill and “husay

at galling” and sportsmanship in various tournaments. Kudos

Pagkakaisa !

09th August 2014, NCR G District Convention in-line with

Edict 268 with King Solomon Lodge No. 150, as host

lodge;

17th August 2014, Opening of Basketball Tournament

with Muog Lodge No. 89, as lead lodge;

24th August 2014, our District Bowling tournament with

Las Pinas Lodge No. 332 at SM South Mall Las Pinas, as

lead lodge;

11th September 2014, Golf Tournament at Navy Golf

Club with Kagitingan Lodge No. 286, as lead lodge;

26th September 2014, NCR Multi-District Convention in

Puerto Princesa, Palawan;

Congratulations to our Lodge, most especially to the Players

as well as the Supporters who contributed financial and ma-

terial resources.

Thank you and more Power. God Bless Us All.

Fraternally,

WM Gabriel C. Comia, Jr.

Worshipful Master

MASONIC DISTRICT NCR-G OFFICERS

VW Manuel Luis P. Idquival

District Deputy Grand Master

District Grand Lecturers

VW Emmanuel R. Bravo VW Arnel F. Pilapil

VW Johny S.. Camba VW Perfecto M. Pascua

VW Norman T. Tagum VW Jorge A. Manaog

Grand Lodge Inspectors

WI Yeshter Donn P. Baccay WI Sandro Jay C. Tafalla

WI Edito C. Granada WI Isabelo R. Banez 1V

WI Restituto M. Alcantara WI Dennis G. Burcer

WI Renato N. Narag WI Orlando M. Santiago

WI Florendo F. Regis WI Stanley B. Resurrecion

WI Ramon C. Cabal WI Raymond Fernandez

DISTRICT COUNCIL OFFICERS

Chairman VW Manuel Luis P. Idquival, DDGM

Vice Chairman VW Arnel F. Pilapil, DGL

Treasurer VW Edgardo M. Magpantay, PDGL

Secretary VW Xerxes S. Coronado, PDGL

Auditor VW Hernani B. Lopez, PDDGM

Chaplain Rev Bro Michael Xavier A. Arevalo

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STATED MEETINGS

BATONG BUHAY LODGE NO. 27 Every 3rd Fiday of the Month– 6PM

Jacobo Zobel Masonic Temple, Makati City ————————————

MUOG LODGE NO. 89 Every 3rd Saturday of the Month– 6PM

Bgy San Dionisio, Paranaque City ———————————————- KING SOLOMON LODGE NO. 150 Every 2nd Monday of the Month– 6PM

Jacobo Zobel Masonic Temple, Makati City ———————————————-

JACOBO ZOBEL MEM LODGE NO. 202 Every 3rd Monday of the Month– 6PM

Jacobo Zobel Masonic Temple, Makati City ———————————————-

PAGKAKAISA LODGE NO. 282 Every 2nd Saturday of the Month– 6PM

Pagkakaisa Masonic Temple, Las Pinas City ———————————————-

KAGITINGAN LODGE NO. 286 Every 2nd Tuesday of the Month– 6PM

Jacobo Zobel Masonic Temple, Makati City ———————————————-

GEN ARTEMIO RICARTE LODGE NO. 322 Every 3rd Wednesday of the Month– 6PM Jacobo Zobel Masonic Temple, Makati City ———————————————-

PALANYAG LODGE NO. 323 Every 2ndFiday of the Month– 6PM

King Solomon Garden, BFRV, Las Pinas City ———————————————-

LAS PINAS LODGE NO. 332 Every 1st Friday of the Month– 6PM

King Solomon Garden, BFRV, Las Pinas City ——————————————-

WENCESLAO TRINIDAD MEM LODGE NO. 365

Every 4th Fiday of the Month– 6PM Jacobo Zobel Masonic Temple, Makati City ———————————————-

HADJI ABDUL BAGUI RASUL MEM LODGE NO. 393

Every 4th Monday of the Month– 6PM Jacobo Zobel Masonic Temple, Makati City ———————————————-

MUNTINLUPA LODGE U.D. Every 3rd Fiday of the Month– 6PM

Victoria Homes, Muntinlupa City

WORSHIPFUL MASTER WM GABRIEL C. COMIA, JR. SENIOR WARDEN BRO NOEL F. YUMUL JUNIOR WARDEN BRO NORWARE V. TAMBARA TREASURER VW HERBERT P. QUIMPO, CDGL SECRETARY VW ARNEL F. PILAPIL AUDITOR VW JORGE A. MANAOG, DGL CHAPLAIN BRO CESAR T. GERENTE MARSHALL BRO JOHN GLENN A. SIGUAN SENIOR DEACON BRO MARK ANTHONY A. PILAPIL JUNIOR DEACON BRO ROMMEL D. TRIJO HISTORIAN BRO CARMELO M. MENDOZA ORATOR BRO DEXTER C. VERSOLA STANDARD BEARER BRO ANTHONY S. ALISING ALMONER BRO ARNOLD C. DUGAS SENIOR STEWARD BRO BENJAMIN D. ILAGA JUNIOR STEWARD BRO ALLEN P. LEABAN LECTURER BRO CRASSIUS C. PASCUAL SWORD BEARER BRO NORMAN A. ADRIANO ORGANIST BRO RONILO R. CAPISPISAN TYLER WB FLORENDO F. REGIS HARMONY OFFICER VW ISIDRO P. BANARIA, PDDGM

COMMITTEE CHAIRMANSHIP CUSTODIAN OF WORK & RITUALS WB ANDRES S. RAMOS WAYS AND MEANS VW ROSEADEL A. OCBINA, PJGS YOUTH AND SPORTS BRO SIMPLICIO R. YUTERO, JR. TEMPLE AND BUILDING BRO JOSEFINO TRINIDAD PUBLICATION, LODGE RECORDS & ARCHIVE VW ARNEL F. PILAPIL, DGL DISTRICT GRAND LINE OFFICERS MASONIC DISTRICT NCR-G DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTER VW MANUEL LUIS P. IDQUIVAL DISTRICT GRAND LECTURERS VW ARNEL F. PILAPIL VW EMMANUEL R. BRAVO VW JOHNY S. CAMBA VW PERFECTO M. PASCUA VW NORMAN T. TAGUM VW JORGE A. MANAOG GRAND LODGE INSPECTOR

ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICERS

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AGENDA - SEPTEMBER STATED MEETING

Opening of the Lodge 6:00 PM

Reception of Dignitaries

Presentation of the Flag

. Singing of Philippine National Anthem

- Panunumpa sa Watawat ng Pilipinas

. Singing of Grand Lodge March

Welcome Address .

. Acknowledgement of Past Masters

Reading of Minutes of the Previous Stated

& Special Meetings

Reading of the Financial Reports

. Secretaries Financial Report

. Treasurer's Financial report

. Almoner's Financial Report

Committee Report

. Sports Committee

. Sunshine

. Custodian of Work

. Multi-district Conventiom

Bills for Payment

. Liquidation Report

Reading of the Grand Lodge Circulars and Edicts

Masonic Education

. DGL Time

VW Emmanuel E. Bravo, DGL

New Business:

District Activities for the month of September

Blood Letting Project by October

Certificate of Recognition

Birthday Celebrants /Wedding Anniversaries

Bag of Fraternal Assistance

Other Matters:

. Acknowledgement of Visiting Brethren

DDGM Message

VW Manuel Luis P. Idquival, DDGM

Retirement of the Flag

Closing of the Lodge

Fellowship/Testimonial Dinner

- Director of Ceremonies

THE TRECE MARTIREZ

The official publication of MD NCR-G “ The

Trece Martirez” Newsletter was revived by

VW Manuel Luis P. Idquival, DDGM.

From his Message:

“My special thanks also to “Pagkakaisa Lodge

No. 282”, its WM Gabriel Comia, Jr. and Secre-

tary VW Arnel Pilapil, for spear-heading the re-

vival and re-issuance of our District Newsletter,

and to our District Secretary VW Xerxez Coro-

nado, who is always there to assist and serve,

too.”

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COMMITTEE REPORT COUNCIL OF PAST MASTERS

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1988 VW NORBERTO A. SAN MATEO, JR., PDGL

1989 VW DANILO S. TOBIAS, PDGL

1990 VW GREGORIO M. CAMILING, JR., PDDGM

1991 VW ISIDRO P. BANARIA, PDDGM

1992 -93 VW WILFREDO N. DELLOSO, PDGL

1993-94 MW ROBERTO Q. PAGOTAN, PGM

1995 VW DANILO D. LIM, PJGL

1996 VW ALFREDO B. ESPINO, PDDGM

1997 VW FELIX D. MENDOZA, PDGL

1998 VW ELIAS J. DELOS SANTOS, PDGL

1999 VW FERNANDO M. RODAS, PDGL

2000 VW RODEADEL A. OCBINA, PJGS

2001 VW LORETO R. VILLANUEVA, PDGL +

2002 VW MICHAEL V. CASIPIT, PDGL

2003 VW JAMES S. DE GUZMAN, PDGL

2004 VW SEVERINO P. ESTRELLA, PDGL

2005 VW QUIRINO S. CALONZO, PDGL

2006 WB RIZALDY S. MATITO, PGLI

2007 WB EPIFANIO A. ALCANTARA, JR., PGLI

2008 VW HERBERT P. QUIMPO, CDGL

2009 VW JORGE A. MANAOG, DGL

2010 WB ORLANDO M. SANTIAGO, PGLI

2011 VW ARNEL F. PILAPIL, DGL

2012 WB HERIBERTO D. TIU, PM

2013 WB FLORENDO F. REGIS, GLI

REGULAR MEMBERS

ABING, ROLITO A.

ADRIANO, NORMAN A.

ALCALA, WINFREDO A.

ALCANTARA, EPIFANIO A.

ALISING, ANTHONY S.

ALZAGA, DANIEL C.

ATANACIO, ENRIQUE S.

ATENCIO, JESUS RICO D.

ATENDIDO, HILARIO A.

AUSTRIA, ARTHUR I.

AUSTRIA, BEN O.

BACALLA, ARNOLD L.

BAGASIN, JEREMIAS, B.

BAGASIN, JOEL B.

BALUYOT, EFREN P.

BANARIA, ISIDRO P.

BASAS, JULIUS S.

BEJOSANO, MICHAEL PAULINE C.

BUNO SR, CONSTANTINO B.

CABUHAT, FRANCIS FROILAN C.

CALLANTA, ARTHUR S.

CALONZO, QUIRINO S.

CAPISPISAN, RONILO R.

CARISCAL, YUL P.

CAISIPIT, MICHAEL V.

CASISON, EDGAR M.

CHAVEZ, MICHAEL G.

CIRIACO, GODOFREDO T.

CHANCO, TYRONE

COMIA JR, GABRIEL C.

COT-OM, FERNANDO F.

DAGUDAG, ALFONSO P.

DAGUMAN, JOSE G.

DAVID JR., RICARDO A.

DE GUZMAN, JAMES S.

DE GUZMAN, MICHAEL S.

DE LEON, JUAN PAOLO B.

DELOS SANTOS, ELIAS J.

DELLOSO, WILFREDO N.

DIMAANO, EMMANUEL

DIOKNO, BAYAN E.

DUGAS, ARNOLD C.

DUREN, FERDINAND S.

EDRALIN, FAUSTINO T.

ESPINO, ALFREDO B.

ESPIRITU, RENE L.

ESPLANA, RAYMOND C.

ESTRELLA, SEVERINO P.

FABIAN, CHARLES P.

FERNANDEZ, ANTHONY L.

FLORES, SIMEON F.

GALVEZ, WILLIAM G.

GATBONTON, MANOLO G.

GERENTE, CESAR T.

GO, JAE D.

GONZALEZ, FEDERICO S.

GRIJALDO, CARLITO U.

GUEVARRA, PROTOM E.

ILAGA, BENJAMIN D.

JAUCIAN, CARL JOSEPH P.

LARA, DANILO

LAZO ll, ERIC A.

LEABAN, ALLEN JOSEPH P.

LEYSON, JAN CLYDE A.

LIM, DANILO D.

LUNA, MICHAEL E.

LUZTRE, GERARDO H.

MADRID, LEONARDO N.

MAHINAY, JOSE RAYNIL B.

MALIWAT, JONATHAN D.

MANAOG, JORGE A.

MANONGDO, RYAN L.

MANTAL, CARMELITO D.

MARIANO, RICARDO S.

MARTINEZ, EDGARDO A.

MATITO, JOSE RIZALDY S.

MEJIAS JR., VICENTE T.

MENDOZA, CARMELO M.

MENDOZA, FELIX D.

MILLAN, CHRISTOPHER R.

MIYASHITA, SHIGETO K.

MORELOS, RALPH LAUREN V.

NACIONAL, IAN GREG I.

NAVIDAD, REY MARC R.

OCBINA, ROSEADEL A.

ORTIZ, FRANKLIN O.

ORTUA, ORLANDO R.

PACIFICO, ANTONIO B.

PAGADOR, HAROUN C.

PAGOTAN, ROBERTO Q.

PASCUAL, CRASSIUS C.

PAZ, DARWIN CLARK B.

PEEK, ALBERT H.

PEREGRIN JR., GREGORIO H.

PILAPIL, ARNEL F.

PILAPIL, MARK ANTHONY A.

PRIETO, GERARD G.

QUIMPO, HERBERT P

RADOVAN, ANTONIO M.

RAFUSON, MEDEL R.

RAYMUNDO JR., GREGORION S.

RED. ARIEL REBANCOS

REGIS, FLORENDO F.

RELANO, MICHAEL ANGELO A.

REYES JR., SALVADOR T.

REYES, SHERWIN B.

ROBLES, MICHAEL B.

RODAS, FERNANDO M.

RODAS, JOSEPH R.

ROSALES, ROSAURO J.

SABAL, SAMID A.

SALES, ROBERT B.

SAMPAGA, GLENN C.

SANTIAGO, ORLANDO M.

SANTOS, JESSE G.

SANTOS, JESSE CHRISS V.

SIERRA, REONEL B.

SIGUAN, GLENN A.

SILVAN, RICHMOND B.

SOMREMISANA, ROMMEL P.

SOLERO, MARLO N.

SOLIS, BERNABE AUGUSTUS

SULIT, JANDALE I.

TABA, ALGEN A.

TABANCURA, LITO S.

TAMBARA, NORWARE V.

TILAON, JERIC M.

TIU, HERIBERTO D.

TOBIAS, SEBASTIAN B.

TOLENTINO, ROWEN S.

TORRES JR., ERNESTO C.

TRIJO, ROMMEL D.

TRINIDAD, ELPEDIO Y.

TRINIDAD, JOSEFINO R.

UY, RAMON L.

VALDEHUESA, MARJON L.

VALENZUELA, ARNOLD P.

VERSOLA, DEXTER C.

VIGO, RICARDO L.

VILLAMOR, JONATHAN D.

VILLANUEVA, OLIVER A.

VILLARUEL, RYAN P.

VILORIA, NELSON S.

YUMUL, NOEL F.

YUSUP, YAHYA B.

YUTERO JR., SIMPLICIO R.

HONORARY MEMBERS

VW MANUEL LUIS P. IDQUIVAL, DDGM

VW HORACIO GONZALEZ, PDDGM

WB ANDRES S. RAMOS, PM

CUSTODIAN OF WORK AND RITUAL SPORTS ACTIVITIES

DISTRICT ACTIVITIES

CHARITY AND OUTREACH PROGRAM

A monetary token of appreciation was

extended by Pagkakaisa Lodge No. 282

through the courtesy of VW Arnel F. Pi-

lapil, DGL to Jason Chiba for being a good

concerned citizen of Belisario Subdivision

by helping the Brethren to locate the

whereabouts that lead to the arrest of the

notorious side mirror gang .

MD NCR-G District Convention was held on

August 9, 2014 at Jacobo Masonic Temple

and attended by all the Lodges for the Elec-

tion of the Nominated Junior Grand Warden.

VW Danilo D. Lim, PJGL and Past Master of

Pagkakaisa Lodge No. 282 won the election

together with VW Fernando Pacua, DGL

Likewise, all the Lodges presented their com-

pleted activites, charity programs, and accom-

plishments.

1st Degree Conferral upon: Bro Dainis Amu-

guis, Bro Gideon Genato, , Bro Francis Decena

on Aug. 23, 2014

2nd Degree Conferral was conducted upon Bro

Karlo Cortez, Bro Camlon Nazdoman, and Bro

Glenn Quinay on Aug 16, 2014

DDGM’S CUP BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

Pagkakaisa Lodge No. 282 joined the DDGM’s

Cup Basketball Tournament Opening Ceremo-

ny held at Camp Aguinaldo on August 17,

2014 Sunday which was lead by District Offic-

ers VW Manuel Luis P. Idquival, DDGM; VW

Arnel F. Pilapil, DGL; VW Hernani Lopez, PDGL;

This was spearheaded by Muog Lodge No. 89.

First game won by Pagkakaisa Lodge No. 202

against General Ricarte Lodge No. 322.

MD SPORTSFEST BOWLING, BILLIARD AND DART

TOURNAMENT at SM SOUTHMALL

Pagkakaisa Lodge No. 282 was awarded

Champion on the Dart Category. 2nd Runner

Up on the Bowling. The event was spearhead-

ed by Las Pinas Lodge No. 332

VW Arnel F. Pilapil, DGL was nomi-

nated as District Deputy Grand

Master for the 2015-2016

In a resolution made at the District

Convention last August 9, 2014, It

was moved and seconded that VW

Arnel F. Pilapil, DGL incumbent of

MD NCR_G , be as one of the nom-

inees for the position of District

Deputy Gand Master of MD NCR-G

by the year 2015-16. This was

approved by VW Manuel Luis P.

Inquival, DDGM.

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SEPT ISSUE SEPT ISSUE

RECOGNITION TRESTLE BOARD

PAGE 19

A. FELLOWCRAFTS

QUINAY, GLEN PNP

NASDOMAN, CAMLON PNP, LT Col

CORTEZ, KARLO TOYOTA

B. ENTERED APPRENTICE MASONS

MANLAPAZ. JEFFREY PNP

MAGLEO, ROMMEL PNP , LT COL

AMUGUIS, DAINIS PNP, CAPT

DECENA, FRANCIS PNP,PO3

GENATO, GIDEO NAIA

C. FOR 1ST DEGREE CONFERRAL

PABONITA, SAM PNP, LT COL

D. FOR BALLOTING

ILAGA, ALEN Feb-2013 Shell

ANDULAN, BRYAN Jan-2013 PNP, Capt

RICARDO, ARNEL Jan-2013 Seaman

IGNACIO, ROLANDO.JR Jun-2013 Businessman

GARCIA. MARLON Aug-2013 Businessman

BAGIS, AYAN S. Feb 2014 PAF 1st Lt.

SUNE, HELMAR A. June 2014 PNP PO1

CRUZ, ERINN T. July 2014 Pharmacist

TOTAL = 17

VW ISIDRO P. BANARIA, PDDGM

COMMODORE OF THE PHIL NAVY (RET) VW QUIRINO S. CALONZO, PDGL

COMMANDER AFPRESCOM, GENERAL (RET)

BRO ROWEN S. TOLENTINO

COLONEL, PHIL ARMY

BRO EFREN P. BALUYOT

COLONEL, PHIL ARMY

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RECOGNITION ENLIGHTENMENT BY WB ANDRES S. RAMOS, PM

WHERE CAN YOU FIND PEACE?

Peace emanates from soul and is the sacred inner

environment in which the happiness unfolds.

Through meditation one can experience a stable,

silent inner peace that can be a permanently

soothing background for all harmonious or tri-

alsome activities demanded by life’s responsibili-

ties. Lasting happiness lies in maintaining this

evenly peaceful state of mind. Everything you do

should be done with peace. That is the best medi-

cine for your body, mind and soul. It the most

wonderful way to live.

There is a cause for stress. Calmness is the ideal

state in which we should receive all life experienc-

es. Nervousness is the opposite of calmness and

its prevalence today makes it very nearly a world

disease. The best cure of nervousness is the culti-

vation of calmness. One who is naturally calm

does not lose his sense of reason, justice, or hu-

mor under any circumstances.

Poise iss a beautiful quality. We should pattern

our life by a triangular guide. Calmness and sweet-

ness are the two sides, the base is happiness

whether one acts quickly or slowly, in solitude or

in the busy minds of men, his center should be

peaceful, poise. Christ is an example of that ideal.

Everywhere, in demonstrated peace. He passed

through conceivable test without losing his poise.

Live in the divine consciousness of your soul. We

are soul –eternal, immediate-made in God’s im-

age of immortal bliss. Our lives should continuous-

ly reflect that ever new self. I never let anyone

take away my inner happiness, and you too should

learn that art of intrepid soul living yjat can smile

away whatever trouble may come.

The true state of the self, the soul is bless, wis-

dom, love, peace. It is to be happy that no matter

what you are doing you enjoy it. Isn’t that much

better than to blunder through the world like a

restless demon, unable to find satisfaction in any

things.

Calmness is the breath of immortality.

Those who deeply meditate feel a wonderful inner

BRO PSUPT CARLITO U. GRIJALDO

PROMOTED TO POLICE SUPERINTENDENT

BRO P/CINSP MARLO N. SOLERO

SERVICES AND ACHIEVEMENTS

BRO ERNESTO C. TORRES, JR.

COLONEL, PHIL ARMY

quiet calmness in one of the attributes of the

immortality within you. When you worry, there

is a static coming through our mind radio.

God song is the song of calmness. Nervous-

ness is the static, calmness is the voice of

God speaking to you trough the radio of the

soul.

Nervousness is the handmaiden of change

and death. When you are calm, even death

cannot frighten you, for you know you are

God.

Calmness is the living breath of God’s immor-

tality. The more you feel peace in meditation,

the more closer you are to God. He moves

nearer and nearer to you the deeper you en-

ter into meditation, the peace of meditation

is the language and embracing comfort of

God.

Learn to live in that eternal happiness and

peace which is God.

Make life an enjoyable experience of the

soul.

Practice eve minded calmness all the time.

Become a King, an absolute Monarch, of your

own mental realm of calmness. Let nothing

disturb your peaceful kingdom of calmness

night and day. Carry with you the joy of peace

of God which passeth all understanding.

This even mindedness when maintained be-

yond deep meditation, removes the boredom,

disappointments, and sorrow from every life,

making it instead a very interesting and en-

joyable experience of the soul.

- - -

WB Andres S. Ramos, PM, presently the Cus-

todian of Work and Ritual is a practitioner of

Eastern Philosophy and Meditation, a Yogi

and a Vegetarian.

He was born when the Sun was in Aquarius

in the Year of the Metal Goat of the Chinese

Zodiac. BRO P/INSP MEDEL R. RAFUSON

PROMOTED TO POLICE INSPECTOR

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RECOGNITION

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SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAY CELEBRANTS

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRETHREN:

01: BRO. FERNANDO F. COT-OM

20: WB MANOLO G. GATBONTON, PM

20: BRO. CARMELO M. MENDOZA

25: BRO. SHIGETO K. MIYASHITA

25: BRO. TYRONE R. CHANCO

25: BRO. REY MARC R. NAVIDAD

28: BRO. SALVADOR T. REYES, JR.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SISTER:

01: SISTER CATHERINE H. BEJOSANO

12: SISTER HELEN CASIPIT

29: SISTER LEONORA P. QUIMPO

29: SISTER JOHANNA K. GALVEZ

HAPPY WEDDING ANNIVERSARY:

20: BRO. ERIC & SISTER IMELDA LAZO

A man is walking through the recreation ground of his local park when he notices a huge

fight in full fury on the football pitch he is passing.

"What's going on?", he asks a spectator watching from the side-lines.

The other replies "It's a match between the Masons and the Knights of St Columbus."

"What's the score?" asks the first man.

"I don't know, it's a secret.

* * *

A ragged tramp stopped a Mason on his way home from the lodge and asked him for

money for food. “I’ll do better than that!” said the Mason. “Come into the pub, and I’ll buy

you a drink!” “Thank you!” said the beggar. “But I’ve never drunk and I never will!” “Well,

let me buy you some cigarettes then!” said the Mason. “No, thanks!” said the tramp, “I’ve

never smoked and I never will!” “Okay”, said the Mason. “Come back to the lodge with me

and I’ll see you get a meal!” “No, thanks”, said the man. “I’ve never entered a masonic

lodge and I never will!” “Right, then”, said the Mason “Will you please come home with

me and meet my wife!” “Why?” asked the tramp. “Well”, said the Mason. “I just want her

to see what happens to a guy who doesn’t drink, doesn’t smoke and hasn’t joined the

Masons!”

MASONIC HUMOR

PSUPT MARJON LEGARDE VALDEHUESA

"Jon"

Born on 04 April 1970 and raised in Caga-

yan de Oro city.

EDUCATION:

Elementary in Agusan Elementary School.

High School at St Mary's High school in

Misamis Oriental.

Graduated college at Philippine Air Force

College of Aeronautics in 1991.

CAREER:

Joined the philippine National Police in

1996 and Became a police officer in 1999.

positions held:

-Logistics Officer of PNP AVSEGROUP

-operations officer

-admin officer

-intelligence officer

Schoolling/training:

-Graduated at Philippine Air Force Col-

lege of Aeronautics in 1991

- Public Safety basic recruit course in

1996

- Public safety officers orientation course

in 1999

- counter hijacking training in 2001

-basic pilot ground training

- Anti trafficking in person in 2007

-intelligence officers course

-hostage negotiation in 2010

- Logistics management course in 2013

AWARDS:

-kasanayan award

-papuri award

-pagllingkod sa luzon award

PROMOTED TO POLICE SUPERINTEN-

DENT ON MAY 2, 2014

PERSONAL:

Wife- analyn futalan valdehuesa

Daughter- jacquie -grade 1 Benedictine

FREEMASONRY

Became 3rd degree mason in 2005

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MYSTIC CORNER BY VW Herbert P. Quimpo, PM,CDGL

PAGE 16

FEATURE

Silence, A FRIEND OF A BUSY LIFE

If you are alone and direct your thought to your inner self, then you will find si-

lence around you.

It is like the soundless valley in the early morning sun full of greeneries.

It is like the ocean after the storm.

It is like with your friends in a conversation, wherein in a few moments there is

always stillness around you.

It is like in the desert after an evening bonfire.

Go deeply and you will start to hear the beatings of your heart and

nothingness will communicate to the Great One.

Your inner self will be feed with spiritual food. Then Peace will manifest within

you.

“Peace be unto you!”

* * *

Editors Note:

About the Author

VW Herbert P. Quimpo,CDGL is a contributor in the Cabletow Magazine published by the Grand Lodge of Free

and Accepted Masons of the Philippines.

He was awarded an Outstanding District Grand Lecturer of the entire Philippine Jurisdiction given at ANCOM

2013 in Iloilo City.

He is a 32º KCCH Scottish Rite Mason of the Manila Bodies, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Freemasonry,

Valley of Ermita, Orient of Manila.

A Wise Master of the 18th Degree of Manu Chapter of Rose Croix, A&A.S.R.

Practitioner of Eastern Mysticsm, Healing,

Colonel Ernesto Castro-Torres Jr “Jun”

Mother Lodge: Pagkakaisa Lodge No. 282

Born on 26 Jan 1967 and raised in Manila by Iloca-

no parents.

Elementary and High School education at University

of Santo Tomas. Completed 2yrs of Engineering at

UST prior to joining the Philippine MIlitary Academy

in 1985.

Position : Executive Assistant to the Commanding

General of the Philippine Army

Training : (Military and Civilian)

Graduated at Philippine Military Academy in 1989,

BS Military Science

Pistol and Rifle Marksmanship Trainors’ Course

Special Operations Training

Airborne Training

Intelligence Course

Master of Science in Mathematics DLSU - 1994

Basic and Advance Armor Courses

Training Development Course – Royal Military

College (Australia) - 2004

Doctrine Development Course - Royal Military Col-

lege (Australia)- 2004

Master in Military Arts and Science – Fort Leaven-

worth, Kansas - 2011

Command and General Staff Course – Fort Leaven-

worth, Kansas, USA - 2011

Positions held :

Platoon leader and Company Commander in Min-

danao 1989 to 1992

Academic Instructor, Tactical Officer, and Registrar

at Philippine Military Academy 1994 to 1997

Company Commander in Bicol

Operations Officer in Quezon and Bicol

Chief, Research and Special Studies Branch, Office of the Civil Military

Operations, OJ7, AFP

Operations Officer RP-US Balikatan Exercises 2001

Operations Officer in East Timor under United Nations Force 2001 to

2002

Intelligence Officer, Mindanao / Luzon

Attachment to the Australian Army in 2004

Chief, Office of the Army Public Affairs and Spokesperson 2006 to

2007

Chief, Armed Forces of the Philippines Public Affairs Office and Spokes-

person 2007 to 2009

National Disaster Coordinating Council Spokesperson in 2009

Chief, Civil Affairs Division, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Civil

Military Operations, AFP in 2010

Assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence, G2 of Mechanized Infantry

Division 2011

Battalion Commander, 3rd Mechanized Infantry Battalion 2011 to

2013

Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations, G3 of 7th Infantry Division 2013

Awards :

Distinguished Service Star Medals

Outstanding Achievement Medal

Gawad sa Kaunlaran Medals

Bronze Cross Medals

Silver Wing Medal

Military Merit Medals

Military Commendation Medals

United Nations Medal

Sagisag ng Ulirang Kawal Medals

Civic Action Medals

Mindanao Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal

Luzon Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal

Combat Kagitingan Badge

Presidential Unit Citation Badges

Parachutist Badge

Marksmanship Badge

Adjutant General Service Badge

Public Affairs Badge

Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation Ribbon

Plaques and Certificates of Appreciation and Recognition from

various government and civilian agencies and organizations.

VW DANILO D. LIM

Past Master, Pagkakaisa Lodge No. 282 , 1995

Past Junior Grand Lecturer, MWGLP

EDUCATION

*UP College Admission Test (UPCAT) Topnotcher

*UP Diliman (University Scholar- BS Chemical Engineering)

*Philippine Military Academy Class Topnotcher

*United States Military Academy (West Point) Graduate

*Command and General Staff College Class Topnotcher

*Scout Ranger Course (Graduated No. 1 out of 140)

*US Infantry School, Fort Benning, Georgia, USA (Graduated No. 1)

GOOD LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

*DEPUTY COMMISSIONER FOR INTELLIGENCE - BUREAU OF CUS-

TOMS

-The leader in the cleansing of this corruption-ridden agency

*COMMANDING GENERAL - FIRST SCOUT RANGER REGIMENT

-The leader of the toughest & most disciplined commandos of the AFP

OTHER FACTS

*This frontliner leader has been wounded in combat twice in Minda-

nao

*Recipient many military awards including the Gold Cross Medal for

gallantry in action

*Former Chairman - Young Officers Union (YOU)

*Former Spokesman - Reform the Armed Forces Movement (RAM)

*Member - Philippine Military Academy Alumni Association, Inc.

*Member - West Point Society of the Philippines, Inc.

*Convenor - November 29 Movement against Pres. Gloria Arroyo

*Member - Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of the Philip-

pines

*Supremo of the Guardians Fraternity

*Vice President for Military Affairs - Philippine Constitution Association

(PHILCONSA)

Brigadier General Danilo Lim belongs to a rare breed of scholar

soldiers. His first assignment after graduating from West Point was in

Mindanao where he was wounded twice in combat in Sulu. His divi-

sion commander, Brig. Gen. Emilio Luga jr., once described him as the

bravest lieutenant he has ever met. As a seasoned scout ranger

officer, he was long involved in anti-insurgency, anti-terrorism and anti

secessionist operations. Respected in military circles for his idealism,

integrity, expertise and bravery, he remains unstained even by the

slightest hint of corruption. Columnist Julius Fortuna wrote, “He is

probably the most credible military officer today.”

In a recent newspaper article, Alejandro Lichauco described him “as

one of the military figures today that so powerfully represents the face

of integrity and valor expected of the Nation’s soldier.” He added that

“Danny Lim represents moral rectitude in the Armed Forces.”

The roots of newly promoted Brig. Gen. Danilo Lim can be traced to

Xiamen, China, formerly Amoy. His father married a girl from Bohol but

Danny, as he is called by both friends and detractors, was born and

raised in Solano, Nueva Vizcaya. He is the youngest of five brothers.

He finished elementary and high school in Solano with flying colors.

He was in his first year at UP when he took the entrance exams to the

Philippine Military Academy. He topped the exams.

While a plebe, he took the entrance exam to the US Military Academy

at West Point, one of the world’s premier military academies. He

topped the exams.

After graduation, he returned to the country, took the Scout Ranger

Course where he graduated not only No. 1 but also led his team in

registering the only encounter of the class during their test mission. He

opted to be assigned to Jolo after that. He commanded the forward

Recon Unit of the 1st Infantry (Tabak) Division in Sulu where his name

became a byword due to his combat exploits. He was wounded twice

in combat.

Then AFP chief Gen. Romeo Espino noticed this officer and promptly

directed GHQ to transfer then Lt. Lim to his alma mater, PMA, for

instructor duty. He stayed for a few years then packed his bags again

for the US to take up the Advanced Infantry Course at the Infantry

School in Fort Benning, Georgia. He not only topped the course but

was also awarded the Distinguished Allied Student Award for that

year. When he returned, he joined the First Scout Ranger Regiment as

chief of operations.

Moving on with his life, Lim took the Command and General Staff

course which he again topped. He ran off with seven of the eight

awards given by the school. Only the physical fitness award called the

“Tarzan Award” slipped through his fingers and was given to a much

younger officer.

He later commanded the 42nd Infantry Battalion where he again

made a name for himself for the various combat accomplishments of

his unit. He also endeared himself to the Bicolanos in Camarines Sur

where his battalion was based. He then became deputy commander

of the First Scout Ranger Regiment and later regiment commander.

President Benigno S. Aquino III appointed General Lim to serve as

Deputy Commissioner for Intelligence of the Bureau of Customs, one

of the most corrupt institutions in this country. With Danny's corrup-

tion-repelling character, inspiring professional work ethics, and very

strong leadership abilities, he was able to start the significant cleans-

ing & reformation of this notoriously corrupt Philippine agency.

* * *

Last August 19, 2014 , VW Danny Lim was elected as Nominee to

the position of Junior Grand Warden during the Masonic District NCR-

G Convention held at Jacobo Zobel Masonic Temple.

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FEATURE

PAGE 10

FEATURE

BRO EFREN P. BALUYOT

Raised: December 28, 1998

Mother Lodge: Pagkakaisa Lodge No. 282

Promoted: Colonel, PA

COL EFREN P BALUYOT (GSC) PA

Chief, Logistics Management Division

Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Logis-

tics, J4

Armed Forces of the Philippines

MILITARY CAREER

The military career of Colonel Efren P. Baluy-

ot began in 1985 when he entered the Philip-

pine Military Academy. After his graduation in

1989, he volunteered to the Philippine Army

(PA) and was assigned in the 42nd Infantry

Battalion, 203rd Infantry Brigade, 2nd Infan-

try Division, PA in Bondoc Peninsula. He

spent his lieutenant years with 42nd IB highly

involved in the AFP campaigns against dissi-

dents at Southern Tagalog and Bicol regions.

After serving the Infantry, he then had a

chance to join the Cavalry service initially as

an Army Aviator and eventually as an Armor

Officer. He served as SGS, Commander of

6th Light Armor Company (Separate) and was

assigned in the different General staffs of the

Light Armor Brigade as branch chief and dep-

uty of G1, G3, and G4.

His knowledge on Internal Security Opera-

tions was further enhanced when he was

assigned in the AFP Special Operations Team

Center, which was under the functional su-

pervision of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations,

OJ3. From 2003 to 2009, he was able to serve as

administrative officer, operations and training of-

ficer, and assistant chief of the Center. His responsi-

bilities included the supervision and monitoring of

the effective implementation of the different SOT

concepts of the AFP and he directly worked in the

formulation of the SOT in White Area Concept. He

also commanded two (2) battalions: the 4th Mecha-

nized Infantry Battalion in Lanao Del Norte in Minda-

nao and Army Aviation Battalion in Ft. Magsaysay,

Nueva Ecija.

On logistics assignments, he was able to serve as a

Company, Battalion, Brigade and eventually Division

Logistics Officer of the Light Armor Division of the

Philippine Army. Now, he is presently serving as the

Chief, Logistics Management Division of the Office

of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, J4.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

He has received many recognitions and apprecia-

tions both from the military and the civilian sectors.

He is a recipient of one (1) Distinguished Service

Star, several Military Merit Medals and Bronze Cross

Medals, Military Commendation Medals, Luzon-

Visayas-Mindanao Campaign Medals, and other

military and civilian awards and commendations.

OTHER EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENTS

He is a graduate of the Command and General Staff

Course of the AFP and Masters in Public Manage-

ment Major in Development and Security from the

Development Academy of the Philippines.

FAMILY

He was born on March 04, 1967. He is happily mar-

ried to Charito A. Baluyot, a school nurse. Their mar-

riage is blessed with three (3) beautiful girls: Kate,

Katreena, and Karissa.

FREEMASONRY

As a mason, he is a proud member of the prestigious

Pagkakaisa Lodge 282. He passed the degree of an En-

tered Apprentice on October 24, 1998, as Journeyman or

Fellowcraft on December 5, 1998, and as Master Mason

on December 28, 1998. Due to the exigency of the military

service, he only performs his social involvement on mason-

ry as visiting brethren of other lodges in areas where he is

assigned and by contributing on the charitable functions of

his mother lodge.

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FEATURE LODGE’S ACTIVITIES

Pagkakaisa Brethren attended the wake of Bro Jandale Sulit’s Father in Tagaytay City. Aug 12, 2014

A monetary token of Appreciation was given by

VW Arnel F. Pilapil,DGL to Jason Chiba for helping

the Brethren in knowing the whereabouts of the

side mirror gang.

A cheque amounting P 10,000 was given to

Grace’Son in addition to high school scholar-

ship grant at St. Marks School.

Bro Rowen S. Tolentino

Colonel, Phil Army

Mother Lodge: Pagkakaisa Lodge no. 282

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH

COL ROWEN S TOLENTINO was born in Villam-

or Air Base, Pasay City on 02 March 1968. He

finished his elementary in Villamor Air Base

Elementary School and Secondary schooling in

Manila Science High School. He was appointed

as Second Lieutenant in 1989 upon gradua-

tion from the Philippine Military Academy.

He was immediately assigned with the 61st

Infantry Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division, PA in

Negros Occidental. In between this tour, he

took the Special Forces Operations Course.

In 1994, he was reassigned to the then Light

Armor Brigade and took up the Basic Aviator

Course and Basic Armor Officer Course. He

became the Company Commander of the 21st

Light Armor Company, 2nd Light Armor Battal-

ion in Maguindanao. In 2001, he took up the

Armor Captain Career Course in Fort Knox,

Kentucky, USA and eventually became the

Commandant of the Armor Service Extension

School, LABde in Capas, Tarlac. He also became

the Assistant Chief of Staff for Comptrollership,

G6 of LABde in 2003.

In 2004, he was moved up to the Headquarters

Philippine Army and assigned with the Assistant

Chief of Staff for Comptrollership, G6 as Chief of

the Management Branch. He was eventually

designated as the Chief Fiscal Operations Branch

of the Management and Fiscal Office. In his con-

current capacity, he was also appointed as Chair-

man of the Philippine Army Accountability Board.

While assigned with MFO, he attended the Pro-

gram Planning, Development and Management

Course at the Asian Institute of Management

(AIM) and finished his Masters in Business Ad-

ministration at the Ateneo Graduate School for

Business.

In 2008 he successfully completed the Com-

mand and General Staff Course after which be-

came the Battalion Commander of the 2nd

Mechanized Battalion in Maguindanao in 2009.

He also commanded the 3rd Mechanized Battal-

ion covering the area of Tarlac, Pangasinan and

Pampanga provinces. After which, he became

the Operations Officer of the Mechanized Infantry

Division until July 2012 where he was reassigned

to his current position as Executive Officer of the

Management and Fiscal Office of the Philippine

Army.

COL TOLENTINO is a recipient of a Distinguished

Service Medal, Gold Cross medal, two Bronze

Cross Medal, two (2) Military Merit medal with

Bronze Spearhead Device, various Military Merit

medals, Commendation medals, Plaques and

Letters of Commendations. He is married to Alma

C Abad and blessed with a son and daughter,

Reuel Louis and Mikaela Louise.

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LODGE‘S ACTIVITIES - MONTH OF AUGUST LODGE’S ACTIVITIES - MONTH OF AUGUST

PAGE 12

BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT OPENING AT CAMP AGUINALDO GYM AUG 17, 2014

1ST DEGREE CONFERRAL UPON DAINIS AMUGUIS, GUIDEON ENATO, & FRANCIS DECENA-AUG 16

SPORTSFEST FOR BOWLING, BILLIARD & DART AT SM SOUTHMALL, LAS PINAS CITY

Basketball Clinic with Bro Ali Peek 25th Year Pin Award for Bro Tyrone R. Chanco

Masonic District NCR-G Convention on Aug 9, 2014 at Jacobo Zobel Masonic Temple with VW

Danilo D. Lim, PJGL elected as Nominee to the position of Junior Grand Warden 2015.

2nd Degree Conferral upon Bro Camlon Nazdoman, Bro Karlo Cortez, and Brp Glen Quinay