ABOUT IGLPI: INVITATION

ABOUT IGLPI: HAPPY NEW YEAR!

May this New Year brings you
Immense happiness in all you do
May the fireworks brings you
The sound of Victory in your ear
Wishing you Happy New Year! 

- From the Brethren of Cavite Lodge No.2, IGLPI

ABOUT IGLPI: Cavite Lodge No.2 Newly Installed Worshipful Master

CAVITE LODGE NO.2 NEWLY INSTALLED WORSHIPFUL MASTER

ABOUT IGLPI: IGLPI March

INDEPENDENT GRAND LODGE OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS MARCH

OF OUR OWN FREE WILL AND ACCORD

WE TROD OVER ROUGH AND RUGGED ROAD

WE SEARCH FOR LIGHT AND THE TRUTH

TO FOLLOW AND UPHOLD

IN THE PRESENCE OF ALMIGHTY GOD

WE LABOR TO DO OUR PART

HAIL INDEPENDENT GRAND LODGE

YOU ARE OUR GUIDING LIGHT

HAIL INDEPENDENT GRAND LODGE

YOU INSPIRE OUR WAY OF LIFE

WE PLEDGE TO USE OUR WORKING TOOLS

WITH HONOR AND WITH PRIDE

WE OBSERVE TREASURE OUR VOWS

AND KEEP OUR APRONS PURE AND WHITE

HAIL INDEPENDENT GRAND LODGE

BUILD TEMPLES IN OUR HEARTS

HAIL INDEPENDENT GRAND LODGE

OUR TEMPLE OF UNITY

WE BIND OURSELVES TO SERVE THE CRAFT

AND WORK IN HARMONY

YOUR MISSION IS OUR COMMAND

YOUR VISION OUR SHINING PATH

HAIL INDEPENDENT GRAND LODGE

YOUR WISDOM IS OUR MIGHT

HAIL INDEPENDENT GRAND LODGE

BUILD TEMPLES IN OUR HEARTS

ABOUT IGLPI: Masonic District One Annual Convention

Host lodge is Cavite Lodge No 2

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

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

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

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

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

ABOUT IGLPI: Bagong Buhay Lodge No.4; One Hundred One Years

Some members of the Fraternity who were remnants of a group of gallant patriots, of those who escaped unscathed with their lives; who surmounted great obstacles and sacrifices and risked their fortunes and their own lives and those of their loved ones; those who were survivors of a despotic government and its cruel officials, the bigots, tyrants and extortionist, who lorded over the lives, properties and the souls of the poor and enslaved people of these fair islands; those who, like the proverbial bees, active and industrious, fearless and decided champions of liberty, gathered together to build up the honey-comb with which to sweeten the arid existence of the suffering humanity in these valleys. And they founded a Masonic lodge so that its benevolent and radiant light could reach and brighten the nebulous and superstitious minds of men and be emancipated, freed from the mire of ignorance, fallacy and fanaticism in which they were sank. These brethren were the “First Filipino Masons in Cavite” during and after the Spanish domination, they having been initiated in the Espana en Filipinas Lodge and in other lodges abroad, in 1894 and 1895, under the jurisdiction of the Gran Oriente Nacional de Espana: The Founding Members of Bagong Buhay Lodge – HPS1946

Bagong Buhay Lodge is a century old lodge in Cavite .  It was organized in 1906 and constituted as Logia Bagong Buhay No. 291 under the Gran Oriente Espanol on August 11, 1907.  It affiliated with the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands on February 13, 1917 and became Bagong Buhay Lodge No 17.

On September 10, 2006, Bagong Buhay Lodge No. 17 together with seven (7) century old and very old lodges in Cavite declared their independence with the Grand Lodge of the Philippines (GLP) and formed a regularly, legally and duly constituted Independent Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippine Islands (IGLPI), in a fitting ceremonies held at the historic WB Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine, Kawit, Cavite, where the first Philippine National Flag was hoisted and the first Philippine National Anthem “Marcha Nacional Filipina” was played by San Francisco de Malabon marching band during the  declaration of independence on June 12, 1898.

Bagong Buhay Lodge No. 17 was re-chartered and renumbered to Lodge No. 4 in the jurisdiction of the Most Worshipful Independent Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands (IGLPI).

The Bagong Buhay Lodge No. 4 F. & A. M. has been true to its chosen name (New Life), a life of enlightenment and usefulness to communities and places wherever its members had migrated, lived and stayed for business, for work or for permanent residence. It has honorably and faithfully discharged its duties to the Fraternity; it has maintained its prestige and good name by strict adherence to the ancient landmarks of the Institution and the continued progress it has made from the time of its organization.

The lodge multiplied later and became a beacon-light within the sphere of its radiation. Members from Bagong Buhay Lodge, like crusaders or missionaries of the Golden Gospel, like harbingers of “ Liberty , Equality and Fraternity”, have been founders, co-founders or charter members of other lodges which bring glory to the Mother Lodge.

New members come, old members dropped their working tools. Others simply fade away. But Bagong Buhay Lodge No. 4 will stand like a beacon light, diffusing its rays to light up the part of that grand ideal of establishing a Universal League of Mankind under the Fatherhood of God.

“Despite the long, rough and rugged journey, the Lodge moves on, and brethren march forward.”

On August 11, 2008, another feather will be added to Bagong Buhay Lodge No. 4 when she celebrates its 101st Foundation Anniversary. The officers and members together with the brethren from other Member Lodges, widows and orphans, sisters, daughters and sons from appendant bodies, distinguished guests and friends of Masons in unpretentious but memorable event will celebrate her birthday.

(August 11, 2008 is Monday, the brethren of BBL4 decided to celebrate the anniversary on August 9, 2008 Saturday to ensure the attendance of the brethren, families and friends of Masons).

Please see attachment. Thank you.

IGLPI - R.I.C.

Bagong Buhay Lodge Masonic Center

Cavite City, Philippines

ABOUT IGLPI: Cavite Lodge No.2 Celebrates 105th Anniversary

CAVITE LODGE NO.2 CELEBRATES 105th ANNIVERSARY

Last October 18, 2007, Cavite Lodge Nr 2 (IGLPI) celebrated their 105th founding anniversary at their spacious lodge. Their theme was "A Renewed Quest for Truth, Peace and Harmony in Masonry". Their newly installed WM Antonio B. Nepomuceno led the celebration. A thanksgiving mass was celebrated by Rev Fr Rizaldy G Arnaiz. Bro Dwight G Jawid gave a powerpoint presentation of "Cavite Lodge Through the Years". Hon Mayor Bro Bernardo S. Paredes, as represented by VW Ric Alvarez AGS, gave an inspirational talk. SW Ariel Jawid introduced the Guest Speaker. Mrs Aurora B Aurellano, President of Quality Transcription Solutions and Training Inc gave a clear picture of the medical transcription industry which is creating jobs for Filipinos and earning dollars for the country. With more brethren arriving late in the afternmoon and evening, the affair lasted from 2:00 pm to late in the evening.
- MW Jimmy Bartolo
Originaly posted at West to East Yahoogroup
02Nov07