Cavite Masons help to save the environment

This is an on-going project of this Lodge spearheaded by VW Apolonio S. Toledo , Past District Supervisor with the support of the MW Independent Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippine Islands in coordination and cooperation with the Local Government specifically Bgy. Carasuchi,Indang Cavite headed by Chairman Bro. Alfonso P. Marges of Mendez Nunez Lodge # 8 in the effort to save the environment thru our continuing effort and support for water shed conservation and development of Ilog Siloy into an agro economic and resort complex .

Initial clean-up drive was conducted ,garbage were removed and the waterways were cleared of obstruction, several tree planting activities were conducted . Residents were oriented in the proper way of disposing the garbage and encouraged not use the river as a dumping site of their household waste.

Proposed picnic sites will be set-up and a swimming area will be provided in the near future. A hiking and mountain bike trail is being considered.

2010 MASONIC YEAR THEME & the Annual Grand Assembly

REAFFIRMING THE HONOR AND NOBILITY OF TRUE FILIPINO MASONRY

This is the theme for year 2010 which was reflected by MW Joseph A.Capuyan , Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Independent Grand Lodge of Free And Accepted Masons of the Philippine Islands during the 4th Grand Annual Assembly held last November 26-28,2009 at the Philippine Oasis Hotel and Resorts in Silang,Cavite.

Mendez Nunez No. 8 , hosted the District Convention last May 16,2009, the Lodge of Remembrance last October 25,2009 and the 3rd Founding Anniversary and the Annual Grand Assembly with the leadership of VW Apolonio " Pol" S. Toledo and WM Fernando Aure , all of the masonic event mentioned was successful because of the support of the 2009 Grand Lodge Officers with MW Manuel L. Carranza Jr. in the Grand Oriental seat and the District Officers, brethren and of course the Ladies of IGLPI.

Day 1- (Nov.26) Advance Registration
(Royal Tagaytay Golf & Country Club)
*Golf Tournament
**Practice of Outgoing Officers
Day 2- Registration (Phil Oasis Hotel)
Wreath Laying ceremony to the monument of Bro.Dr. Jose P. Rizal was done after the Flag Ceremony and courtesy call to the Office of Mayor Clarito Poblete.

The Brethren then marched from the Silang town plaza to the venue, Banda El Governador played the Grand Lodge March with the Grand Lodge Officers leading the parade followed by the Lodges in this jurisdiction.

The Grand Lodge was opened to transact business , the 3rd Annual Grand assembly reports were read and approved. Reports of the various committees and councils were presented. Resolutions were also presented and approved.

After the fraternal lunch , labor resumed with a masonic eduction , the topic was about the history of Philippine Masonry and IGLPI, the issue of multi jurisdiction, an open forum followed and issues were clarified and discussed.

Day 3. Labor resumed and the IGLPI Inc. Annual Grand Assembly Membership meeting was held. The Election of Grand Line Officers was conducted and the Installation ceremonies followed. MW Manuel L. Carranza gave his valedictory address and presented the awards . Installation ceremonies of elected and appointed Grand Line officers , with MW Nonoy as the installing officer.

Incoming Grand Master Joseph A. Capuyan gave his inaugural address, with emphasis on the above theme, he thanked all the brethren , especially the Grand Line Officers from Grand Logia Nacional Filipinas who attended the Installation ceremonies, also brethren from the Grand Lodge of the Philippines and brother Masons from abroad who supported IGLPI in this event.

Guest Speaker was Cavite Governor Ayong Maliksi who reported the current state of the province, its new heroes and the ongoing Cavite Revolution.

The Grand Lodge was closed and right after fraternal Dinner and fellowship with a live band, member lodge presentation , a short video presentation of IGLPI was shown, and the raffle draw by the Ladies of IGLPI followed.