Yesterday, July 12, 2008, Jacques DeMolay Memorial Lodge No. 305, conferred the Second Degree of Masonry upon EAM Bro. Ferdinand John M. Gaerlan. Bro. Ferdie underwent and passed JDML 305's basic requirement for proficiency applied in all Degrees, that of committing to memory and reciting in an open lodge examination not only the CC, Obligation, (Apron lecture for the 1st degree) and Working Tools lecture, but also the full (all sections) lecture of the Degree.
The Second Degree conferral team was composed of the following: Bro.SW Francis Blanco, as Worshipful Master,Bro.JW Ariel V.Gumabon as Senior Warden and WM in the Second Section,Bro. Secretary Cris M. Gaerlan as Junior Warden and Senior Deacon in the Second Section,Bro. Angelo Verdadero as Senior Deacon, Bro. Manny Gudito as Junior Deacon, VW Jojo Javier Treasurer, WB Manny Valloso as Tyler and the Working Tools lecture, Bro. Eric Henares as closing Chaplain, and WM Jonathan D.C. Cuezon gave the Charge. MD NCR-A District Grand Lecturers, VW Wilson Lee and VW Raymund Padua, witnessed and participated in the conferral ceremonies.
Following the ceremonies, the Brethren gathered for a fraternal banquet and fellowship at the AMOSUP Mariners Hotel in Malate, Manila.
MEMORIES ARE MADE OF THESE
Here's the photo montage-video of our 15th Anniversary celebration.
15 years...and counting!
JDML 305 15th Anniversary Celebration: Simple Pero Rock
JDML 305's June 27, 2008 stated meeting was not an ordinary meeting. It was occasioned for the commemoration of the Lodge's 15th Anniversary and highlighted by the attendance of the Lodge's most prominent dual member - the sitting Grand Master of Masons of the Philippines, MW Pacifico B. Aniag.
Not only was it his Official Visitation in his capacity as Grand Master, but GM Aniag said, that he chose to attend the meeting because he is a founding Charter and active dual member of the Lodge, and wanted to be with the Brethren in celebrating the Lodge's Fifteenth Anniversary. Brethren from various Lodges, notably those from Masonic District NCR-A, also came to bring felicitations and glad tidings to the Lodge.
Taking cue from WM Jonathan D.C. Cuezon, the Lodge received and welcomed the Grand Master and his Party with Grand Honors. The Grand Master's party was composed of the Officers of Masonic District NCR-A, led by DDGM VW Joselito Bulawin, DGLs VW Wilson Lee and VW Paul Ibasco and Grand Lodge Inspectors, WI Reynaldo M. Tomampo Jr., WI Manuelito O. Valloso, VWI Charles Agar.
After the regular transaction of Lodge business, GM Pacifico Aniag was given the floor for a speech. Starting off with a congratulatory message to the Brethren of the Lodge, GM Aniag then proceeded with an inspirational address.
BRETHREN OF JACQUES DeMOLAY MEMORIAL LODGE No. 305 F.& A.M.
If within the length of your Cabletow, you are hereby summoned to attend our Stated Meeting for this month, June 27, 2008, 7:00 PM at Eugene Stafford Hall, Scottish Rite Temple.
This Stated Meeting is marked by the commemoration of our 15th Anniversary and will be graced by an Official Visitation of the Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippines, Most Worshipful Pacifico B. Aniag.
After our stated communication, a fraternal banquet for the celebration of our 15th Anniversary and in honor of our Past Masters, will follow.
BRETHREN, FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER, PLEASE MAKE YOURSELVES AVAILABLE AND BE PART OF THIS IMPORTANT MEETING AND FELLOWSHIP OF YOUR LODGE. HOPING TO SEE YOU THERE, ON TIME.
W.Bro. JONATHAN DENVER C. CUEZON Worshipful Master
Check out the Agenda for the Stated Meeting at the Activity Calendar
GM Aniag's Independence Day Speech
MASONRY IS A WAY OF LIFE
MW PACIFICO B. ANIAG Grand Master
(Delivered during the Grand Lodge of the Philippines Independence Day Program) June 12, 2008
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From accounts of several Filipino historians, we learn that it was on June 5, 1898 when Bro. Emilio Aguinaldo issued a decree setting aside June 12 as the day for the proclamation of Philippine Independence. At the same time, he commissioned Julian Felipe to prepare a composition which would be adopted as the official march of the Philippines during the independence ceremonies in Kawit, Cavite. On June 12, 1898 the Marcha Nacional Filipina was played for the first time. Doing the honors was the band of San Francisco de Malabon.
For more than a year, that anthem, or march, remained without words. Towards the end of August 1899, a young poet-soldier from Bayambang, Pangasinan, named Jose Palma (younger brother of MW Rafael Palma, PGM) wrote a Spanish poem entitled Filipinas. This poem expressed in elegant verses the ardent patriotism and fighting spirit of the Filipino people. It was unanimously acclaimed as the fitting lyrics for that Marcha Nacional Filipina.
In the 1920s, it became necessary to translate those Spanish lyrics to English and the American colonial government commissioned a Filipino writer, Camilo Osias (who would eventually become Grand Master of Masons), and an American, A.L. Lane to do the translation. There are still some of us here who belong to that generation of Filipinos who thus grew up singing the National Anthem in English.
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JDML 305's June 27, 2008 stated meeting was not an ordinary meeting. It was occasioned for the commemoration of the Lodge's 15th Anniversary and highlighted by the attendance of the Lodge's most prominent dual member - the sitting Grand Master of Masons of the Philippines, MW Pacifico B. Aniag. 
MASONRY IS A WAY OF LIFE