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Last Saturday, July 3, 2010, VW Joel C. Laserna, District Deputy Grand Master, together with VW Glenn R. Polinar, District Grand Lecturer and some brethren of our District went to visit our Sagip Kalikasan tree planting site in New Loon, Mintal.

The one hectare land area is owned by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region XI, and last year, MDRXI-A, under the leadership of VW Jose A. Lim III, PDDGM, adopted the area and planted some hardwood plants, and we called the site "FREEMASON'S FOREST PARK" (FPP).

During the visitation we met with the caretaker, Mr. Desiderio F. Bendanillo.  He is a local resident in the area, and was hired by DENR to watch over FPP and their other properties within the vicinity.  We were also accompanied by Forester Rodrigo B. Balmocena, Chief of Ecosystems Research and Development Division of the DENR-RXI.  Most of the trees we planted last year survived, and some of it that did not were replaced by Mr. Bendanillo with new seedlings.  We have a good number of Narra and Lauan trees, and some Kamagong as well.

In attendance were: VW Danilo G. Siquioco, District Council Secretary, Bro. SW Luisito B. Fortich of Sarangani Lodge No. 50, WM Joseph Michael C. Sapaula and Bro. JW Javey Paul D. Francisco both of Datu Bago Lodge No. 197.

 

 

MDRXI-A hands a check to Mr. Desiderio F. Bendanillo for his services. In photo from Left to Right: Bro. JW Javey Paul D. Francisco, VW Glenn R. Polinar, Bro. SW Luisito B. Fortich, VW Danilo G. Siquioco (partly hidden), VW Joel C. Laserna, Mr. Bendanillo, Forester Rodrigo B. Balmocena and WM Joseph Michael C. Sapaula. (Photos courtesy of Bro. SW Luisito B. Fortich)

 

Greetings, Brethren of MD RXI-A, Sisters of the Order of the Amaranth and Order of the Eastern Star, DeMolays and Job's Daughters:

On June 19, 2010 at 7am, we will have another Floral Offering at the Rizal Park, Davao City to commemorate the 149th Birth Anniversary of our National Hero and Brother, Dr. Jose P. Rizal.  All MMs must wear their prescribed Masonic attire, appendant and concordant bodies in their regalia.  We, the members of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippines, will be the Lead Organization for this event, with Datu Bago No. 197 as the Lead Lodge.

We have invited RW Juanito P. Abergas, Deputy Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippines, to be our guest speaker.  

Let us assemble beside the Rizal Park stage, Bolton Street side at 6:00AM.
The program for the event are as follows:
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PROGRAM

6:55AM
BLOWING OF SIRENS
 - Bureau of Fire Protection - C. Bangoy Fire Station

INVOCATION
 - Bro. Javey Paul D. Francisco
   Junior Warden, Datu Bago Lodge No. 197

NATIONAL ANTHEM
 - PNP Region XI Band

PANUNUMPA NG KATAPATAN SA WATAWAT
 - WB  Joseph Michael C. Sapaula
   Master, Datu Bago Lodge No. 197

WELCOME REMARKS
 - VW Glenn R. Polinar
   District Grand Lecturer
   Masonic District RXI-A

INTERMISSION
(The Office of the City Administrator will take care of this)

INTRODUCTION OF THE GUEST SPEAKER
 - VW Ernesto N. Ortonio II
   Past District Deputy Grand Master
   Masonic District RXI-A

MESSAGE OF THE GUEST SPEAKER
 - RW Juanito P. Abergas
   Deputy Grand Master
   Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of the Philippines

VOLLEY OF FIRE AND TAPS
 - Davao City Police Office

FLORAL OFFERING
 - Davao City Government
   Diplomatic Corps
   Sponsoring Oganizations
   (Assisted by the Boy Scouts of the Philippines)

CLOSING REMARKS
- VW Joel C. Laserna
   District Deputy Grand Master
   Masonic District RXI-A

RECESSIONAL - TAYO'Y DABAWENYO
 - PNP Region XI Band

MASTER OF CEREMONIES
Bro. Rex A. Obcena
Senior Warden
Datu Bago Lodge No. 197

Brethren, Greetings!

I have been appointed by VW Joel C. Laserna, District Deputy Grand Master, to be the District Chairman of the Committee on Official Masonic Functions.  I am sending this email to all Lodges concerned about upcoming Official Masonic Events for your information.  These are the schedules of our annual Floral Wreath Laying Ceremonies.  Please bear in mind that the Lead Lodge assignments and respective dates are always the same every year.

1) April 9 (Araw ng Kagitingan) - Sarangani Lodge No. 50
2) June 12 (Independence Day) - Davao Masonic Lodge No. 149
3) June 19 (Birth Anniversary of Bro. Jose P. Rizal) - Datu Bago Lodge No. 197
4) August 30 (National Heroes Day) - Toril Lodge No. 208
5) November 30 (Bonifacio Day) - Beacon Lodge No. 213
6) December 30 (Rizal Day) - Podomo Lodge No. 294

I will be in charge in ordering the Masonic wreaths for each of these events.  We have always ordered our wreaths at Spring Flowers, Suarez Bldg., 28-B A. Pichon St., Tel. No. (082) 2263604.  The wreaths costs P1,500 and paid for by the Lead Lodge.

Brethren, please be reminded of our upcoming Floral Offering on June 12 in commemoration of our 112th Independence Day Celebration.  Assembly area will be at the Rizal Park, San Pedro Street at 6:30AM; program starts at 7:00AM.  Lead Lodge will be DAVAO MASONIC LODGE NO. 149, who will also be in charge in bringing the Aprons. We also encourage members of the Amaranth, Eastern Star, DeMolay and Job's Daughters to attend; you may wear your regalia or smart casual.  Masonic Attire for all Master Masons.

The program has been prepared by the Office of the City Administrator; please see attached file.

(Click here to download Program Independence 2010.doc)

Please mark your calendars, and hope to see you at our next public event.

Fraternally,

Bro. Joseph Michael C. Sapaula
Worshipful Master
Datu Bago Lodge No. 197