VWB VIRGILIO F SARMIENTO, PRDGM GLP, was the Guest Speaker in the Second Public Installation Ceremonies of the Elected and Appointed Officers of Mendez-Nunez Lodge No. 8 IGLPI last September 22, 2007 at Mendez-Nunez, Cavite.
VWB VIRGILIO F. SARMIENTO, was a Past Regional Deputy Grand Master, GLP in 1998 under the term of MW Enrique L Locsin, PGM 1998. He covered the region of Southern Tagalog. In addition, VWB Sarmiento was a Past Junior Grand Deacon, GLP, Past Master of Tagaytay Lodge No. 165 GLP, and held numerous positions in the Masonic organization of the Grand Lodge of the Philippines. A very Illustrious Brother of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Freemasonry of the Philippines, he was always a distinguish member of many Conferrals in both Imus and Cavite Bodies. He was a very distinguish and brilliant Masonic Lecturer and illumined the minds of many on the better meanings and truths of Masonic principles.
We are always reminded of the humility of VWB Sarmiento, when he declined the appointment of DDGM of Cavite Masonic District Nr. 2 in 1990. His Lodge, Tagaytay Lodge No. 165, was NOT in turn for the hosting of the District Convention and which by virtue of the Cavite Covenant of 1987 should have come the DDGM. By his gracious act of fidelity to the Cavite Covenant, harmony prevailed in the District.This is always recorded in Cavite Masonic history.
The Lodge and the IGLPI are honored to have VWB Virgilio F Sarmiento , PRDGM as a lodge Guest Speaker. He spoke of Masonry as a way of life, which should always build bridges to unite all men into a Brotherhood under GOD regardless of religion, race, creed, etc. He also enlightened us once more on the true meaning and understanding of what and who is clandestine. He also mentioned that there are many Grand Lodges in the world not in fraternal relations with the GLP AND VICE VERSA.
There is a provision in the GLP Constitution for the Grand Master to create Regional Grand Lodges and to appoint Regional Grand Master. Except for the Regional Grand Lodge of Japan and the Regional Grand Lodge of Ryukyu Islands, which both no longer exist, no other Regional Grand Lodge was created. The first ever appointment of a Regional Deputy Grand Master could have been a step towards the fulfillment of the GLP Constitutional provision.
The IGLPI Constitution provides for the position of Regional Deputies covering a Region with several Districts under them. Another growth opportunitiy in the future awaits everyone..
“May Brotherly love prevail and every moral and social virtues cement us…”
September 30, 2007—Bro Jim Bantolo
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