The Ladies of IGLPI "Operation Medya Noche"

Our Lodge was blessed enough last December 29, 2008 wherein the Ladies of IGLPI chosen to held their "Operation Noche Buena" which benefited the less fortunate of our town.

On that day the weather was very cold but the ladies were warm in preparing the bags of goodies for the distribution. Observing them the smile and joy in their hearts as they know that this will be a great help to our kababayan in Mendez.

Our Worshipful Master Ferdie Aure gave a Certificate of Appreciation to the Ladies of IGLPI and encouraged them to continue this charitable work.

The activity was a success and as always there's the reason for a celebration by having a superb lunch prepared by our wives...

A heartful thanks to the Ladies of IGLPI.......

Brother Jose Rizal and Kuyangs of Mendez Nunez Lodge # 8

Dawn of December 30, 2008, when brethren of Mendez Nunez Lodge # 8 showed their respect to Bro. Jose Rizal as they offered flowers to remember the heroism of a brother mason to our beloved country.


With mga Kuyangs:
Kuya Boy Ramos ,Kuya Bernard Marges,
Kuya Tony San Juan, Kuya Pol Toledo,
Kuya Nonong Madrazo, Kuya Rodel Mabaquiao,
Kuya Kuya Gary Quinones, Kuya Ramil Mabaquiao
Our WM, Kuya Ferdie Aure
(not in the picture are Kuya Ricky Maranan & Kuya Bombet Vidallion)




This is our 11 th year and counting…….

Thanks to Kuya Nonong for the great breakfast…..


See you next year same time and place…..

A salute to our 2008 Worshipful Master

In behalf of the brethren of Mendez-Nunez Lodge # 8 (IGLPI), we would like to say "Many Thanks" to our dear Worshipful Master Manuel A. Madrazo in governing our Lodge in Masonic Year 2008 as he ended his term and passed The Gavel to WB Fernando R. Aure.


Let me share how VW Manuel Madrazo or Nonong lead and guided us as we travelled the 2008 Masonic Year .........


First, by adopting the theme "Remember Kuya Rolly", as he preserved Kuya Rolly's legacy of Harmony among Mendez Nunez Brothers by being True Masons of Upland Cavite...

Second, as he strengthened our organization by supporting the growth of our GRAND LODGE - IGLPI - as we attended the institutions of our 2 newly member lodges namely, Freedom Lodge U.D. in Clark Field, Pampanga and Amity Lodge U.D. in Taguig...

Improving our Masonic Leadership by attending seminars/workshops in Lodge Management and Leadership as well as the rituals and floor works...

Raising of Two Quality Members - Bro Ramil Mabaquaio (yours truly) & Bro Waldy Carbonell, as the brethren observed strictly the standard for admission...

Third, developing inter lodge relations and fellowships, playing GOLF "Rain or Shine" with brethren of EAML#5.Supported the 1st VW Rolly Sarmiento Golf Cup as part of the 2nd IGLPI Founding Anniversary...

Fourth, building of Public Image by participating the civic parades such as Rizal Day in Mendez Plaza, Independence Day in Kawit, Cavite and Bro. Aguinaldo's Birthday in Kawit...

Fifth, outreach activities as we co-sponsored the local government activities and answer the call for Volunteerism for " Ang Balite ng Mendez".Supported the Outreach Medical Program of IGLPI - "Flu vaccine"...

Sixth, extending our Cable Tow to distressed brethren and family - To Sister Aurora Ramos and to the family of VW Apolinio S. Toledo...

Seventh, homage to departed brethren as we celebrated the 1st death anniversary of Kuya Rolly in our lodge and participated the Lodge of Remembrance last October 2007...

Eight, our lodge number... Strengthening our Family of Masons...being the Lead Lodge to the IGLPI Summer Family Camp in Indang Cavite last April 2008.

This is a Big WOW for 2008 Masonic Year.........................................
.......................................a job well done VW Nonong...

But this is just the beginning of our continuing journey as our incoming WM Fernando "Ferdie" Aure and brethren of Mendez Nunez Lodge # 8 steps to the next level as we will be hosting the 3 major masonic activities, the 3rd District Convention, Lodge of Remembrance in October and the 3rd Annual General Assembly in November...

Again, a Salute to the 11Th Worshipful Master Manuel "Nonong" A. Madrazo

Remembering Kuya Rolly Sarmiento.......

THE MAN AND BROTHER served as an inspiration and a model to the brethrens of Cavite of what is a TRUE MASON….

His Masonic Career…..

VW Rolly H. Sarmiento has lived a very dynamic Masonic life, as may be gleaned from the subsequent narration…..


1982, He knocks at the door of ARAW LODGE # 18 and the door of Masonry open to him as he was initiated (February 06, 1982), passed (March 06, 1982) and was raised in the sublime degree of Masonry on April 03, 1982.


On the same year, he was conferred the 32nd degree of the Luzon Bodies Scottish Rite.


In 1989, he was elected as Worshipful Master of Jose Rizal Lodge # 1172 under the Grand Lodge of the State of New York. This lodge is composed of natural-born Filipinos in a foreign Masonic grand jurisdiction.


1997 & 1998, He was the Worshipful Master of Mendez Nunez # 316 under the jurisdiction of Grand Lodge of the Philippines.



His other Masonic position in District # 2:

GLI 2000 - 2001
DGL 2001 - 2002
DDGM 2003 - 2004



His Masonic Dream……

It’s been his dream of forming a Masonic lodge in his hometown of Mendez, Cavite. After his long sojourn abroad he finally decided to take an early retirement in 1995 and settled back home permanently. He then started to work on the realization of his dream……forming a Masonic lodge in Mendez.

In 1996 his dream was realized with the help of some brothers and their first installation was held in Tagaytay Lodge. Their monthly meeting was later on moved to Indang Lodge. He also spearheaded the founding of Mendez-Nunez Masonic Temple in the year 2000. The land was donated by their mother Trinidad H. Sarmiento.


His Masonic Support…..

In 2006 when Mendez Nunez Lodge decided to join the Declaration of Independence and Constitution of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippine Island (IGLPI) with new charter number as Mendez Nunez Lodge # 8, he served as a guide and counselor to the brethren of Mendez Nunez during the first year of our masonic journey to the rough and rugged road of True Masonry.

HARMONY was his last wish to the brethren of MNL and as of to date we embrace this as this prevail in our masonic temple to show how we love and respect Kuya Rolly.

Lastly sharing to you the excerpt from his speech as DDGM in 2003 District Convention held in Mendez Nunez Masonic Temple.

“Let us not only be masons by name. But more importantly, let us be masons by heart, by words, and most of all, by deeds”.

-------VW Rolly H. Sarmiento

IGLPI - Celebrating the 139th Birthday of Bro. Emilio Aguinaldo in Kawit

In observance of the 139th birthday of Brother Emilio Aguinaldo (March 22), "Father of Philippine Republic", the Grand Officers and Members of MW IGLPI participated the ceremony in Kawit Shrine.

We thank the warm reception extended by the Aguinaldo's family to the IGLPI.

After the ceremony, we proceeded to E.A. Memorial Lodge No. 5 to continue the celebration by part taking the Filipino breakfast prepared by the brethrens.

Bro Mario Medina of MNL# 8 bridging IGLPI and Gran Oriente do Brasil

During our 20th stated meeting dated March 22, our Bro. Mario Medina who just arrived from USA on the same day shared to us his report regarding the recent events in Philippine Masonry to the brethren of Loja Templarios do Apocalipse no. 2973 , Gran Oriente do Brasil.

The brothers of Mendez Nunez Lodge # 8 as well as the visiting guests from other lodges: RW Cesar Go ; VW Crisostomo Mira ; VW Aldo Olaguer ; VW Teodoro Jewel ; VW Rae Jarden & Bro Bernardo Boado were all inspired to the Masonic experienced that Bro. Mario had with the Brasilian brethren from the moment He was received until the fellowship ended.

Below is the report of Bro. Mario :

To: Venerable Master, Officers and Members
Loja Templarios do Apocalipse no. 2973

19 February 2008 @ 2130 Hours

Subject: Report of Masonic Relationship to Gran Oriente do Brasil

Given by Bro: Mario B. Medina, 32º, MRS, Imus Bodies, Orient of Cavite, Philippines, A & A S R of Freemasonry

Venerable Maestros, Officers and members of the Loja Templarios do Apocalipse no. 2973, especially to Bro: Sergio Araujo Castiglioni a 1º Freemason of this lodge, whom I met and introduced me to the brethren. Good Evening.

It is my great honor to be here with you tonight and gave a chance to speak in the presence of your District Officers and newly Entered Apprentice Masons. Though my travel in the West is quite roughed and rugged, in search of the Master’s Lost Word, finally landed to this far side of the globe. I’m really impressed upon entering into your lodge, the hospitality, fraternidad, warm welcome and good sense of humor given to me was very meaningful and much appreciated. Freemasonry is like a thunder that strikes and penetrates deep into every Mason’s heart or any person been initiated, passed and raised to our ancient fraternity. Our generations of this time, still carries the ancient charges which I carries wherever I go. And with an aid of Masonic “cabletow “that binds every brethren wither-so-ever dispersed, I’m here with you tonight to spread the NEWS of PHILIPPINE MASONRY.

The new born Independent Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands under the helm of MWB: Jaime V. Bantolo, as our first Grand Master. Eighteen months of challenges to various aspects of Masonic endeavor for the bright, carry and spread the true meaning of brotherhood. Eight ( 8 ) lodges around the district of Cavite province, voluntarily declared independence from the Grand Lodge of the Philippines ( GLP ) in many reasons which later you’ll understand the roots of it by sending your correspondence to RWB:. Joseph A. Capuyan, Senior Grand Warden (IGLPI), e-mail address: cq_law@pldtdsl or josephcapuyan@yahoo.com. who will legally and crystal clear explains to you all details , why Philippine Masonry was disturbed nowadays especially in our district of Cavite province. Members of this newly formed I G L P I is mostly a “GLP “Past Grand Lodge Officers, District Officers, Lodge Officers and dedicated members of the Craft for so many years. Mostly Masonic scholars and proficient in the lectures of the Blue Lodge Masonry as well as members of Appendant bodies i.e. Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite Freemasonry, Royal Arch Masons, The Grand Council of Royal & Select Masters, The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar, Knights of the Red Cross of Constantine, Knights of the York Cross of Honour, The Royal Order of Scotland, Ancient and Arabic Order of the Nobles of Mystic Shrine, Order of Eastern Star, Order of the Amaranth, Order of the De Molay and etc. Assembled and declared independence from the Grand Lodge of the Philippines at The Aguinaldo Shrine on September 10, 2006
(Sunday), a famous site in the province of Cavite, where the Philippine Flag was first raised and proclaimed Philippine Independence against Spain. Harmony prevail to those so called “ Clandestine Masons “ or suspended brethren from the eight ( 8 ) lodges around the province. They proved the strength of their dedication to the craft by strictly adhere the writings of the Volume of the Sacred Law, “the BIBLE “. Grand Lodge of the Philippines suspended these Freemasons who joined to the newly formed Independent Grand Lodge of Philippine Islands without due process of Masonic law. Whereby, we’ve been known each others for so many decades, seeing each others not only in Masonic functions but also from other social or political activities around the province. As far as I’ve understand in Masonry, hypocrisy and deceit are unknown among us, sincerity and plain dealing distinguished us and with heart and tongue, we join in promoting each others welfare and rejoicing in each other’s prosperity.

Brethren, Humble to say that tonight please allow myself to introduce as a bridge of Masonry between the Independent Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands and Grand Oriente do Brasil thru Loja Templarios do Apocalipse no. 2973. Let’s unites and strengthen our relationship. Long live Masonry under the Fatherhood of GOD and the Brotherhood of Men.

Again, Venerable Maestro, Officers and members of this Loja, thanking you in opening the door of Masonry to the traveler like me, seeking the light and true pathway of life.
Together brethren.

Brethren of MNL# 8 supported the "NO HOST - FELLOWSHIP"

Last March 13, 2008 - Thursday, a new journey in the history of Philippine Masonry as the brethren from Mendez Nunez Lodge # 8 graced the "NO HOST - FELLOWSHIP" which was initiated by Kuya Ben Apacible.



It was a long trip from Mendez, Cavite to Intramuros, Manila but the kuyangs were very excited to be part of this event as we believe that this will be the start of HARMONY in Philippine Masonry.



That night we witnessed the sharing of brothers from different Grand Lodges as they speak about what is a Mason....how we were made a Mason......

Next Steps.....The FreeMasons......looking forward this coming May 2008......


Thanks a lot Kuya Ben....


Bro. Ramil