“The successful Revolution of 1896 was Masonically inspired, Masonically led, and Masonically executed. And I venture to say that the first Philippine Republic, of which I was its humble president, was an achievement we owe largely, to Masonry and the Masons.” - Bro. Emilio Aguinaldo y Famy, President of the First Philippine Republic

As a form of homage to these immortal words of our Illustrious Brother Emilio Aguinaldo, on June 12 each year, following a long established tradition, members of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippines, gather at the Rizal Park to commemorate Philippine Indepence Day.

This year's celebration was led by the Grand Master of Masons of the Philippines, MW Pacifico B. Aniag and the Grand Line Officers, followed by various Masonic appendant bodies and Blue Lodges.

Since its inception, Jacques DeMolay Memorial Lodge No. 305, follows this Grand tradition. This year's JDML 305 contingent was composed of WM Jonathan D.C.Cuezon, SW Francis E.Blanco, VW Jojo Javier, Bro.Cris M. Gaerlan, VW Gigi Ancajas, VW Albert Tan, VW Joby Magbanua, MD NCR-A DGLs, VW Wilson Lee and VW Paul Ibasco and MD NCR-A DDGM, VW Joji Bulawin. JDML 305's Entered Apprentice Masons, Bro. Ramon Bernal and Bro. Ferdie Gaerlan were also in attendance. 

The Brethren who made themselves available to this event can say that at least once in a year, together with the Brethren of our Grand Jurisdiction, we have given a portion of our time even for a few hours, to the duty we owe our country. A simple token of appreciation to the fact that the Freedom we enjoy today, we owe a lot to our Brother Masons of the past.

In affirmation...

According to VW Joji Bulawin, the "M" sign stands for Mason, not the McDo sign. JDML 305 conquers the Rizal Monument by planting the "M" sign on it, virtually proclaiming it as a Masonic spot. : )

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