"Cavite Lodge No 2 was originally organized on October 18, 1902 with a dispensation from the Grand Lodge of California (GLC); with WM Bro Michael E. Mason as its first Worshipful Master.
On October 15, 1903 its charter was signed in San Francisco, California, USA and the lodge was numbered Cavite Lodge No 350 (GLC).
The lodge was formally constituted on November 24, 1903. It joined with Manila Lodge No 342 and Corregidor Lodge No 386; both also under the Grand Lodge of California, in organizing the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands (GLPI) on December 12, 1912.
Cavite Lodge was given a new charter as Cavite Lodge No 2. WM Bro Burton Whitcomb was the lodge Worshipful Master at that time.
MW Bro Eugene Stafford was the GLPI first Grand Master. By 1917 the GLPI, with GM MW Bro William H. Taylor and the Gran Logia Regional de Filipinas (GLRF) of GM MW Bro Teodoro Kalaw united and merged to form the Grand Lodge of the Philippines (GLP) with ten lodges from the GLPI and 27 lodges from the GLRF.
Cavite Lodge No 2 retained its original name and number, after it joined and was rechartered under the Independent Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands (IGLPI) on September 10, 2006 with WM Bro Danilo B. Florendo, the incumbent Worshipful Master.
(Also see related November 3, 2007 article: "Cavite Lodge No 2 105th Anniversary", by clicking here.)
The above article was from the Cavite Lodge No 2, IGLPI. It must be stated that there is another Cavite Lodge No 2 under the MW Grand Lodge of the Philippines (GLP).
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Lodge History of Jacques DeMolay Memorial Lodge No 305
History of Jacques DeMolay Memorial Lodge No 305 *
"Sometime in the summer of 1991, a group of young Masons from various Blue Lodges in Manila and the provinces gathered to put together the fruit of their dreams. Being mostly Senior DeMolays, they envisioned a Masonic Lodge bearing that indelible name that has become part of their years of youth. A name that reflects the glories of martyrdom and heroism.
Named after Jacques DeMolay (1244 - 1314 AD), the last Grand Master of the Order of the Knights Templar, the symbol and personification of all DeMolays.True to ancient Masonic tradition, as in the early part of the 18th century,this great and important undertaking has its noble beginnings in; of all places, a pub house. There amidst the clink of striking beer mugs the foundations of this vision took its first steps to reality.
First Lights: On October 8, 1992, dispensation was granted by the incumbent Grand Master, MW Agustin V. Mateo. MW Mateo would later become one of the new Lodge's Charter Members. This dispensation was given expiry on the 31st of March 1993 before the Annual Communication as required by the Masonic Constitution.
The Lodge members appointed WB Evaristo Leviste, PM (Worshipful Master); WB Francisco Lovero, PM (Senior Warden) and Bro. Albert Tan (Junior Warden) to its first set of Lights. They were assisted by WB Macario Ramos and Bro. Jose Tan Erandio as Secretary and Treasurer, respectively.
On the 28th of December 1992, the Lodge was instituted by MW Agustin V.Mateo, assisted by prominent members from the Grand Lodge of the Philippines. MW Rosendo Herrera, PGM assisted by VW Alberto Reyes installed the first set of officers.
On the 22 of January 1993, the Lodge conferred the 1st Degree of Masonry upon Bro. Fernando Rahon, the first regular member. On the 22nd of April 1993, during the Annual Communication in Davao City, the Committee on Charters declared valid and official the membership of Lodge No. 305.
A few months later, on the 17th of June 1993, MW Rizal Aportadera, constituted Lodge No. 305, from then on to be known as Jacques DeMolay Memorial Lodge No. 305 of Free andAccepted Masons, Republic of the Philippines. That same evening, Junior Grand Lecturer VW Paul Lasam assisted by Junior Grand Deacon Fernando Mariano installed the first set of officers:
Worshipful Master - WB EvaristoLeviste
Senior Warden - WB Francisco Lovero
Junior Warden - Bro. AlbertTan
Secretary - WB Macario Ramos, Sr.
Treasurer - Bro. Jose Tan Erandio.
In duetime, Jacques DeMolay Memorial Lodge No. 305 became noted for its noble endeavors such as the Christmas Joy Through The Eyes of a Child. This affair with family members aims to share gifts and spread happiness to orphans during the yuletide season.
Jacques DeMolay Memorial Lodge No. 305 meets every 4th Friday of every month at the Scottish Rite Temple, Manila."
* This brief history is according to VW Sonny Leviste, PM as told to Bro.Raymond Saa. Some excerpts were lifted from the book "Philippine Lodges" by MW Reynold S. Fajardo and VW Geminiano V. Galarosa.
Via email by Bro. Joji Bulawin, PMJDML 305
http://www.jacquesdemolay305.org
"Sometime in the summer of 1991, a group of young Masons from various Blue Lodges in Manila and the provinces gathered to put together the fruit of their dreams. Being mostly Senior DeMolays, they envisioned a Masonic Lodge bearing that indelible name that has become part of their years of youth. A name that reflects the glories of martyrdom and heroism.
Named after Jacques DeMolay (1244 - 1314 AD), the last Grand Master of the Order of the Knights Templar, the symbol and personification of all DeMolays.True to ancient Masonic tradition, as in the early part of the 18th century,this great and important undertaking has its noble beginnings in; of all places, a pub house. There amidst the clink of striking beer mugs the foundations of this vision took its first steps to reality.
First Lights: On October 8, 1992, dispensation was granted by the incumbent Grand Master, MW Agustin V. Mateo. MW Mateo would later become one of the new Lodge's Charter Members. This dispensation was given expiry on the 31st of March 1993 before the Annual Communication as required by the Masonic Constitution.
The Lodge members appointed WB Evaristo Leviste, PM (Worshipful Master); WB Francisco Lovero, PM (Senior Warden) and Bro. Albert Tan (Junior Warden) to its first set of Lights. They were assisted by WB Macario Ramos and Bro. Jose Tan Erandio as Secretary and Treasurer, respectively.
On the 28th of December 1992, the Lodge was instituted by MW Agustin V.Mateo, assisted by prominent members from the Grand Lodge of the Philippines. MW Rosendo Herrera, PGM assisted by VW Alberto Reyes installed the first set of officers.
On the 22 of January 1993, the Lodge conferred the 1st Degree of Masonry upon Bro. Fernando Rahon, the first regular member. On the 22nd of April 1993, during the Annual Communication in Davao City, the Committee on Charters declared valid and official the membership of Lodge No. 305.
A few months later, on the 17th of June 1993, MW Rizal Aportadera, constituted Lodge No. 305, from then on to be known as Jacques DeMolay Memorial Lodge No. 305 of Free andAccepted Masons, Republic of the Philippines. That same evening, Junior Grand Lecturer VW Paul Lasam assisted by Junior Grand Deacon Fernando Mariano installed the first set of officers:
Worshipful Master - WB EvaristoLeviste
Senior Warden - WB Francisco Lovero
Junior Warden - Bro. AlbertTan
Secretary - WB Macario Ramos, Sr.
Treasurer - Bro. Jose Tan Erandio.
In duetime, Jacques DeMolay Memorial Lodge No. 305 became noted for its noble endeavors such as the Christmas Joy Through The Eyes of a Child. This affair with family members aims to share gifts and spread happiness to orphans during the yuletide season.
Jacques DeMolay Memorial Lodge No. 305 meets every 4th Friday of every month at the Scottish Rite Temple, Manila."
* This brief history is according to VW Sonny Leviste, PM as told to Bro.Raymond Saa. Some excerpts were lifted from the book "Philippine Lodges" by MW Reynold S. Fajardo and VW Geminiano V. Galarosa.
Via email by Bro. Joji Bulawin, PMJDML 305
http://www.jacquesdemolay305.org
The History of Siete Martires Lodge No 177 (GLP)
This will be a recurring post regarding history of Lodges. Especially for those lodges without a website, this will somehow "immortalised" the history of your lodge.
(Moderator)
"The Name: Siete Martires (Seven Martyrs)
This lodge was named in honor of the seven (7) martyrs who, in their fight against the tyrranical abuses of the "Guardia Civil" and "Cora Parrocos" during the Spanish regime, were discovered, arrested and executed at the Balaoan, La Union Cemetery. These martyrs are:
1. Luciano Ressureccion
2. Proceso Ostrea
3. Antonio Ostrea
4. Rufino Zambrano
5. Franco Ostrea
6. Patricio Lopez
7. Mariano Peralta
The Lodge: In October 1964, Bros. Federico P. Concepcion, Eleno O. Orallo, Castor Z. Concepcion and Juan O. Conception conceived the idea of establishing a lodge in Balaoan, La Union. On October 24, 1964, WB Castor Z. Concepcion invited all the brethren in Balaoan to an organizational meeting in his residence.
They chose WB Federico P. Conception to be the first Master of the proposed lodge, WB Eleno O. Orallo to be the first Senior Warden and WB Jesus L. Ostrea to be the first Junior Warden.
With the support and endorsement of Union Lodge ::70, the organizers obtained a dispensation to establish Siete Martires Lodge U.D. from Grand Master CharkesMosebrook on December 10, 1964.
The lodge immediately started to function and at the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of the Philippines (ANCOM GLP) in April 1965, the Committee on Charters recommended that it be granted a permanent charter and assigned number 177.
On July 10, 1965, the new Grand Master, MW Bro Serafin L. Teves, assisted by Bros Marcelino Viduya, Miguel Rilloraza, Doroteo A. Parong, Jack Gesner and other Masonic dignitaries opened a special communication of the Grand Lodge of the Philippines in ample form at Balaoan, La Union, for the purpose of constituting Siete Martires Lodge ::177.
After the constitution of the lodge, a program ensued. The Mayor of Balaoan delivered a welcome address and offered the facilities of his town to the distingish visitors from Manila.
RW Bro Mariano Q. Tinio then installed the officers of the lodge in public form. WB Federico P. Concepcion, the newly installed Master, delivered an address expressing his gratitude to the Grand Master and his party for their sacrifices in coming to Balaoan, La Union to constitute the lodge and install its officers.
Like all new lodges, Siete Martires ::177 had an itinerant existence. It first met at the residence of Bro. Esteban Viloria, Sr., then it moved to the residence of WB Leonides Basconsillo, Sr., and still later to the house of Bro Senator Gaudencio Antonino. There was a time too that the lodge met in a small, unventilated building made available through the benevolence of WB Ruperto Ledda.
In October 1989, a group of brothers led by their Worshipful Master, WB Dr. Arturo G. Llavore, organized the Square and Compass Society whose prime objective was to raise funds for the construction of an impressive Masonic edifice in Balaoan. In that same year, after a long drought, the members initiated, passed and raised five (5) new members.
The lodge was doing well up to 1994 when something went amiss that caused indifference among the members. Every succeeding District Deputy Grand Master (DDGM) tried to infuse new life into the lodge but all to no avail. At the start of the year 2002, however, under the firm and tenacious leadership of DDGM Bro Dr. Ralph A. Asuncion and the selfless cooperation of the members of Union ::70, Mayon ::61, Batong Buhay ::27, Angalo ::63 and Jose Rizal ::22, the lodge began to stir.
With a veteran lodge manager and a Past Master of Mayon Lodge, WB Cesar Lopez, as its new Master; the members are confident that their lodge is on its way to reclaim its former splendor and glory.
The Saga Continues: Under the reigns of WB Cesar Ostrea, WB Edgardo Orallo, WB Carlos Tayag, VWB Amerhassan "Wayda" Lucman with the support of the Lucman Clan, VWB Almerick "Mick" Phua Phee and of course, with the support of the Phua Phee family, our Lodge continue to prosper. The ever active participation of Union Lodge ::70, Baguio ::67 and La Trinidad ::344 with special mention of Bro Mariano "Kaw Bins" Sia cannot be highlighted enough for our continuing existence."
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Bro Pete M. Velasco, Jr.
Siete Martires Lodge :: 177 MWGLP (F&AM)
City of San Fernando, La Union, Republic of the Philippines
(Moderator)
"The Name: Siete Martires (Seven Martyrs)
This lodge was named in honor of the seven (7) martyrs who, in their fight against the tyrranical abuses of the "Guardia Civil" and "Cora Parrocos" during the Spanish regime, were discovered, arrested and executed at the Balaoan, La Union Cemetery. These martyrs are:
1. Luciano Ressureccion
2. Proceso Ostrea
3. Antonio Ostrea
4. Rufino Zambrano
5. Franco Ostrea
6. Patricio Lopez
7. Mariano Peralta
The Lodge: In October 1964, Bros. Federico P. Concepcion, Eleno O. Orallo, Castor Z. Concepcion and Juan O. Conception conceived the idea of establishing a lodge in Balaoan, La Union. On October 24, 1964, WB Castor Z. Concepcion invited all the brethren in Balaoan to an organizational meeting in his residence.
They chose WB Federico P. Conception to be the first Master of the proposed lodge, WB Eleno O. Orallo to be the first Senior Warden and WB Jesus L. Ostrea to be the first Junior Warden.
With the support and endorsement of Union Lodge ::70, the organizers obtained a dispensation to establish Siete Martires Lodge U.D. from Grand Master CharkesMosebrook on December 10, 1964.
The lodge immediately started to function and at the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of the Philippines (ANCOM GLP) in April 1965, the Committee on Charters recommended that it be granted a permanent charter and assigned number 177.
On July 10, 1965, the new Grand Master, MW Bro Serafin L. Teves, assisted by Bros Marcelino Viduya, Miguel Rilloraza, Doroteo A. Parong, Jack Gesner and other Masonic dignitaries opened a special communication of the Grand Lodge of the Philippines in ample form at Balaoan, La Union, for the purpose of constituting Siete Martires Lodge ::177.
After the constitution of the lodge, a program ensued. The Mayor of Balaoan delivered a welcome address and offered the facilities of his town to the distingish visitors from Manila.
RW Bro Mariano Q. Tinio then installed the officers of the lodge in public form. WB Federico P. Concepcion, the newly installed Master, delivered an address expressing his gratitude to the Grand Master and his party for their sacrifices in coming to Balaoan, La Union to constitute the lodge and install its officers.
Like all new lodges, Siete Martires ::177 had an itinerant existence. It first met at the residence of Bro. Esteban Viloria, Sr., then it moved to the residence of WB Leonides Basconsillo, Sr., and still later to the house of Bro Senator Gaudencio Antonino. There was a time too that the lodge met in a small, unventilated building made available through the benevolence of WB Ruperto Ledda.
In October 1989, a group of brothers led by their Worshipful Master, WB Dr. Arturo G. Llavore, organized the Square and Compass Society whose prime objective was to raise funds for the construction of an impressive Masonic edifice in Balaoan. In that same year, after a long drought, the members initiated, passed and raised five (5) new members.
The lodge was doing well up to 1994 when something went amiss that caused indifference among the members. Every succeeding District Deputy Grand Master (DDGM) tried to infuse new life into the lodge but all to no avail. At the start of the year 2002, however, under the firm and tenacious leadership of DDGM Bro Dr. Ralph A. Asuncion and the selfless cooperation of the members of Union ::70, Mayon ::61, Batong Buhay ::27, Angalo ::63 and Jose Rizal ::22, the lodge began to stir.
With a veteran lodge manager and a Past Master of Mayon Lodge, WB Cesar Lopez, as its new Master; the members are confident that their lodge is on its way to reclaim its former splendor and glory.
The Saga Continues: Under the reigns of WB Cesar Ostrea, WB Edgardo Orallo, WB Carlos Tayag, VWB Amerhassan "Wayda" Lucman with the support of the Lucman Clan, VWB Almerick "Mick" Phua Phee and of course, with the support of the Phua Phee family, our Lodge continue to prosper. The ever active participation of Union Lodge ::70, Baguio ::67 and La Trinidad ::344 with special mention of Bro Mariano "Kaw Bins" Sia cannot be highlighted enough for our continuing existence."
Shared via email by:
Bro Pete M. Velasco, Jr.
Siete Martires Lodge :: 177 MWGLP (F&AM)
City of San Fernando, La Union, Republic of the Philippines
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