MDXI REPORT 2021-2022 Davao del Norte

Report DAVAO DEL NORTE DAVAO DE ORO DAVAO ORIENTAL MW Grand Master Rolen C. Paulino

Foreword 3 Acknowledgment 5 Grand Lodge District Officers (2021-2022) 6 Clear Vision of Masonic Harmony 7 In Memoriam of our Fellow Brethren 9 who Dropped their Working Tools Geographical Locations of the Masonic Lodges of 12 District RXI-Davao del Norte, Davao de Oro and 15 Davao Oriental 17 District and Lodge Officers (2021-2022) 34 Summary of District Activities and Initiatives 46 District Lodge Activities & Initiatives Plaques and Recognitions Given to All Partners and District Lodges 2

“A man's story It is with immense honor and privilege to be serving is worth telling the Masonic Community of District RXI-Davao del Norte, only if the truth Davao de Oro and Davao Oriental from West to East as your he discovers is District Deputy Grand Master (DDGM) for this Masonic greater than the Year 2021-2022. Indeed, the experiences I’ve had were quiet challenging and at the same time very meaningful pain that led considering of our limited movement and undertakings due him to seek it.” to the existing onslaught of COVID-19 pandemic in our — Alan Cohen respective Provinces. I was also challenged by the process of relaying information, conducting meetings, lectures, webinars and conventions because all of these were being held virtually, thus making it hard for me to explecitly adopt with the digital transformations under the new normal condition. On top of this, in pursuit of our strong charitable commitment, humility, and dedication that we ought to offer to our Divine Great Architect of the Universe (GAOTU), the Love for humanitarian service have greatly prevailed and influenced in each others Brethrens’ Lodges. In fact, I have seen how we elevated our spirit and fortified our steps as we carry and pursue our masonic goals and objectives. We have strive persevingly to enhance and strenghten our Masonic Brotherhood towards achieving the greater good amidst the threats of Covid-19. I can’t believe it’s already been a wonderful tenurial end of leading the district with a multitude of great brethren from all walks of life, and as astonished as I thought my life was very honored when we crossed-paths especially in various district activities and fellowships. It was also a great privileged to gain such fond memories with you all that are worth to keep like from sharing of thoughts and ideas which enlightens our hearts and minds, broaden our understanding and compassion to one another. Brethren, allow me to express my profound gratitude and unequivocal emotional feeling for your brotherly love, unsolicited support, dynamism, and exemplary leadership tendered althroughout my term. Not surprisingly, we have accomplished so many things beyond what we have planned and discussed. The depth with which we love and enjoy in our Fraternal Brotherhood is nothing short of inspiring. Let us continue to serve our fellowmen more importantly those that are in distress, in need, underprivileged, sick, deprived of liberty, hungry and among others for the general welfare. I’ll always believe that we have a heart that is really massive, compassionate and genuine. Seemingly, this 2021-2022 District Activity Report is just simple, humble and concise. This simply illustrated and summarizes our shared efforts that we value and transpire on our masonic mission of making good men better along with our philanthropic principles. Hence, our masonic efforts in this most trying times will never be in despair nor go unnoticed. 3

I thank the Supreme Architect for giving me the strength and courage to perform effectively and efficiently the sworn duties and responsibilities of being your DDGM and for making this journey special to me. I really owe all these to Him. Remember this my worthy Brethren, we are such an absolute blessing especially to your family and loved ones and to anybody else’s life. No amount of words can truly describe how grateful I was for giving me the opportunity that once in my life I get to know someone like you even in a very short and simple ways since I became a Mason up to becoming DDGM. Perhaps, we might be a time pass in each others life but it is with hoped that we shall be a heartbeat away to help and support all of our undertakings for the next masonic year and to all incoming district officers. Let us also continue to show warm support for our Incoming Most Worshipful Grand Master and the rest of the Grand Lodge Officers of the Grand Lodge of the Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippines. Rest assured that all your masonic efforts in line with extending our cable tow will never be in vain nor become nugatory. Now I’m left with Prayers to GAOTU that He will grant the greatest desires in our life, and I also pray for the good health and long life for every brethren. Daghang Salamat! VW BRO. EDGAR C. DE GUZMAN District Deputy Grand Master Masonic District RXI (2021-2022) 4

First and foremost, I would like to acknowledge our most omnipotent Great Architect and the Master Builder of the Universe-the principal source of everything, for His countless blessings, the provision of fathomless knowledge and wisdom, and the strength and courage that sustained my determination fo perform my duties and responsibilities as DDGM all throughout this Masonic Year 2021-2022 of Masonic District RXI – Davao Oriental, Davao del Norte and Davao de Oro. To my Beloved Family, for their unconditional love and unequivocal support, and for conveying the spirit of care and encouragement despite of my busy schedules. Our Grand Master MW Bro. Rolen C. Paulino of the Grand Lodge of the Philippines for the unflinching courage and guidance that inspires me to continue to share our quest for further light and better brethren. Lastly, I am also indebted mention and sincerely extend my warmest thanks to the following benevolent Brothers in Arms, Friends, Charity Partners and other Stakeholders and to those who in one way or another had contributed to the success of various district activities...Salamat...Salamat...Salamat! This District Report is fervently dedicated and offered to all of you! VW Joel Capalit VW Randolph Cadiogan Bro Michael Villalobos Bro Rolly Castillo VW William Angus VW Virgilio G. Cania Bro Roland Obero Bro Virginio Juan VW Rolly Tejada WM Bro Butch Kevi P. Rapiz Bro Gen. Michael Dubria Bro Michael Salarda VW Lorenzo Camayang SW Bro Edgar Fernandez Bro Emerjoy Madulara Bro Junas Padua VW Joselito B. Caballero WB Albert Y. Veloso Bro Markoper Javier Bro Jun Dalisay VW Micharl Q. Agustin WB Bebong Cartagena Bro Virgel Vallejos Bro Dennis Devilleres VW Ronald Cariaga WB Elmo Vasquez Bro Charles Galagala Bro Emmanuel Catalan VW Jun Cagas WB Mario Campaner Bro Albert So Bro Joselito Mandaya VW Dante de Castro WB Mark Prudencio Bro Ega Fernandez Bro Jonathan Rodriguez VW Rene Uy WB Bro Carlos Espero II Bro Edmark Wakan Bro Hilario Arao VW Julius Valdez WB Jerry Sy Bro Israel Damasco Bro Lawrence Dagdag VW Rico Ibonia WB Elmer Torres Bro Era Abaa Bro Dexter Cuevas VW Raf Erfe WB Bro Ramil Y. Tiu Bro Christian Avanceña Bro. Dean Ortiz VW Senen P. Abing WB Ramon Y. Tiu Bro. Jun Pacal PDEA Brethren VW Alan Sombito WB Antonio Rivera PCOl Bro Leonard Luna PCOL Bro Antonio Alberio, Jr VW Bernabe Cruz WB Ronnel Abrenica Col. Ronaldo Sarmiento, PA VW Anjong Lao WB Emilio Manantan 5 VW Titong Dalisay WB Jose Carumba VW Jeoffrey Manluyang WB Renal Bulseco VW Lito Luzon WB Rene Madrid VW Cirilo Lasaca WB Wilfredo Metucua VW Rufo Trocio WB Manolito Bongar VW Ega Lopez WB Kevin Rapiz VW Cirilo Valles Bro Rommel Rama VW Samuel Gadingan Bro JP Narisma, VW Franklin Buno Bro Franklin Atillo VW Virgilio G. Cania Bro Nonito dela Torre VW Lyndel Canda Bro Mike Agustin VW Arnold Ancog Bro Zee Pedro Bro Tembs Ponce DISTRICT REPORT 2021-2022 Masonic District RXI-DDN, DDO, DO

Provincial Government of Davao del Norte BRETHREN OF: Mati Aurora Masonic Lodge :: 190 Provincial Government of Davao de Oro Shangri-La Masonic Lodge :: 196 City Government of Tagum Tagum Masonic Lodge :: 204 Philippine Red Cross Panabo Dalisay Lodge :: 237 Philippine National Police AFP 10th ID, 1101st, 60IB, 28th IB, 25th IB Don Salvador P. Lopez Masonic Lodge :: 276 Davao de Oro Masonic Lodge :: 443 Governor Kuya Edwin I. Jubahib Vice Governor Rey T. Uy Hon. Robert So DISTRICT GRAND LECTURERS (DGL) VW JEOFFREY C. MANLUYANG VW RONALD B. CARIAGA VW BERNABE G. CRUZ GRAND LODGE INSPECTORS (GLI) VW LITO S. LUZON Mati Aurora Masonic Lodge No. 190 WI RENAL V. BULSECO Shangri-La Masonic Lodge No. 196 WI MARK JOHN B. PRUDENCIO Tagum Masonic Lodge No. 204 WI RONNEL O. ABRENICA Panabo Dalisay Masonic Lodge No. 237 WI MANOLITO BONGAR Don Salvador P. Lopez Masonic Lodge No. 276 WI ELMER V. TORRES Davao de Oro Masonic Lodge No. 443 “A Man only learns in two ways, one by reading, and the other by association with Smarter People” -Bro. Will Rogers DISTRICT REPORT 2021-2022 6 Masonic District RXI-DDN, DDO, DO

DISTRICT REPORT 2021-2022 7 Masonic District RXI-DDN, DDO, DO

The MASONIC DISTRICT RXI-Davao del Norte, Davao de Oro and Davao Oriental would like to sincerely express its warm thanks and gratitude to all Frontliners for Serving the Filipino Nation in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic. DISTRICT REPORT 2021-2022 8 Masonic District RXI-DDN, DDO, DO

“What we have done for ourselves alone, dies with us; what we have done for others and the world, remains and is immortal.” -Bro. Albert Pike VW PRECIOSO M. ABRASALDO, PDGL VW ELMER P. ALIAS, PDDGM Panabo Dalisay Masonic Lodge No. 237 Tagum Masonic Lodge No. 204 January 10,1951-January 1, 2021 March 27, 1950-April 21, 2021 VW FRANCISCO G. RIVERO, PDDGM WB EMETERIO G. MADULARA, PM Tagum Masonic Lodge No. 204 Shangri-La Masonic Lodge No. 196 October 4, 1941-May 25, 2021 March 3,1940-June 20, 2021 DISTRICT REPORT 2021-2022 9 Masonic District RXI-DDN, DDO, DO

“I hope I shall always process firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man.” -Bro. George Washington WB GERARDO A. ABRINA WB MARIANO M. DELA CRUZ, PM Shangri-La Masonic Lodge No. 196 Mati Aurora Masonic Lodge No. 190 October 2,1942-June 23, 2021 May 24,1930-June 26, 2021 VW ROGER A. MALALIS, PDGL VW EDGAR M. TAN, PDDGM Tagum Masonic Lodge No. 204 Don Salvador P. Lopez Masonic Lodge No. 276 September 12, 1967-June 28, 2021 July 4,1963-September 14, 2021 DISTRICT REPORT 2021-2022 10 Masonic District RXI-DDN, DDO, DO

“A sound head, an honest heart, and a humble spirit are the three best guides through time and eternity.” -Bro. Walter Scott VW DR. SALVADOR G. DOCE, SR, PDGL WB PATERNO S. LIMBING, PM Shangri-La Masonic Lodge No. 196 Don Salvador P. Lopez Masonic Lodge No. 276 June 15, 1931-October 5, 2021 October 23,1951-January 17, 2022 DISTRICT REPORT 2021-2022 11 Masonic District RXI-DDN, DDO, DO

Amongst the Masonic Lodges in the Legend: three Provinces, the Mati Aurora Masonic Lodge No. 190 is the oldest DAVAO DEL NORTE Masonic Lodge situated in Mati City, DAVAO DE ORO the capital city of the Province of DAVAO ORIENTAL Davao Oriental where Don Salvador P. (Provinces) Lopez Masonic lodge No. 276 is also located. In the Province of Davao del Norte, three blue lodges were establised namely: Shangri-La Masonic Lodge No. 196 and Tagum Masonic Lodge No. 204 both in Tagum City, the capital city of the Province, and the Panabo Dalisay Masonic Lodge No. 237 is also stationed therein. The sixth blue lodge of the district is the Davao de Oro Masonic Lodge No. 443 positioned in Nabunturan, the capital municipality of Davao de Oro Province, which interim convenes at the Tagum Masonic Temple considering that the construction of its 3-storey temple in Nabunturan, is still ongoing. Ø SHANGRI-LA MASONIC LODGE NO. 196 Ø TAGUM MASONIC LODGE NO. 204 Ø PANABO DALISAY MASONIC LODGE NO. 237 Ø DAVAO DE ORO MASONIC LODGE NO. 443 DISTRICT REPORT 2021-2022 Ø MATI AURORA MASONIC LODGE NO. 190 Masonic District RXI-DDN, DDO, DO Ø DON SALVADOR P. LOPEZ MASONIC LODGE NO. 276 12

Brethren, it is always worthy to give honor and show our deepest respect to our Past District Deputy Grand Masters (PDGGM’s) and District Grand Lecturers (PGL’s) since Masonic Year 1978 to 2021 for their significant contributions and undying legacies that made our Masonic District more animated and emblazed with strong brotherhood and for instilling the foundations of being a true masons from our great forefathers. Moreover, this data is kept updated and was taken from the 2019-2021 District Report of PDDGM VW Bro. Joel A. Capalit in which he stated that most of the information in the following table were based on the unpublished compilation of VW Bro. Benjamin C. Rodriguez, Sr. of Mati Aurora Masonic Lodge No. 276, before he go out of existence on year 2019. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND DISTRICT GRAND MASONIC TERM MASTERS LECTURERS Masonic District 32 VW Socrates G. Cesar VW Sergio F. Dalisay 1978-1979 VW Socrates G. Cesar VW Sergio F. Dalisay 1979-1980 VW Rodolfo G.Soledad VW Sergio F. Dalisay 1980-1981 VW Rodolfo G.Soledad VW Claudio G. Guerrero 1981-1982 VW Rodolfo G.Soledad VW Claudio G. Guerrero 1982-1983 VW Socrates G.Cesar VW Claudio G. Guerrero 1983-1984 VW Claudio G. Guerrero VW Llewelyn M. Mangilit 1984-1985 VW Cirilo R. Valles, Sr. VW Llewelyn M. Mangilit 1985-1986 VW Cirilo R. Valles, Sr. VW Benjamin C. Rodriguez, Sr. 1986-1987 VW Amado F. de Borja, Jr. VW Nelson A. Sison 1987-1988 VW Amado F. de Borja, Jr. VW Eugenio R. Valles 1988-1989 VW Nelso A. Sison VW Eugenio R. Valles 1989-1990 VW Edgardo A. Lopez VW Edgar V. Grapa 1990-1991 VW Celestino Q. Untal VW Elmer A. Alias 1991-1992 VW Eriberto S. del Pilar VW Raul L. Failma 1992-1993 VW Rico O. Ibonia Masonic District 42 VW Rafael I. Erfe VW Marcelino Z. Claudio 1993-1994 VW Edgar M. Tan VW Antonio M. Legazpi, Jr. VWJesse G. Chiongson 1994-1995 VW Isidro R. Valles, Jr. VW Edgar M. Tan VW Virgilio G. Cania 1995-1996 VW Melchor S. Perdido VW Virgilio G. Cania VW Rodolfo P. Naromal 1996-1997 VW Melchor S. Perdido VW Franklin B. Buno 1997-1998 VW Elmer P. Alias VW Melchor R. Ocdenaria 1998-1999 VW Fortunato G. Cagas, Jr. VW Romeo R. Torres 1999-2000 VW Resuldo D. Malintad VW Marcelino Z. Claudio VW Salvador G. Doce 2000-2001 VW Eugenio D. Resabal VW Antonio M. Lagunzad VW Arnold O. Ancog 2001-2002 VW Alan R. Sombito VW Alan R. Sombito VW Ursulino S. Nolasco 2002-2003 VW Dante P. de Castro VW Resuldo D. Malintad VW Ursulino S. Nolasco 2003-2004 VW Francisco G. Rivero VW Leo P. Cauilan VW Lito S. Luzon 2004-2005 VW Jose A. Cruz VW Rico O. Ibonia VW Lyndel G. Canda 2005-2006 VW Cirilo M. Lasaca DISTRICT REPORT 2021-2022 Masonic District RXI-DDN, DDO, DO 13

DISTRICT DEPUTY DISTRICT GRAND MASONIC TERM GRAND MASTERS LECTURERS Masonic District RXI-B VW Lyndel G. Canda VW Joselito B. Caballero 2006-2007 VW Francisco G. Rivero VW Senen P. Abing, Jr. 2007-2008 VW Arnold O. Ancog VW Francisco M. Abrasaldo 2008-2009 VW Senen P. Abing, Jr. VW Alberto L. Cainghog 2009-2010 VW Julius S. Valdes VW Wee Chee Y. Tom VW Don F. Donalvo VW Noel L. Pineda VW Don F. Donalvo VW Anold O. Lao 2010-2011 VW Joselito B. Caballero VW Edward R. Sevilla 2011-2012 VW Randolph M. Cadiogan VW Feliciano A. Yamas 2012-2013 VW Lorenzo A. Camayang VW Nicandro R. Suaybaguio VW Arturo B. Ladera VW Lorenzo A. Camayang VW Rolando Y. Tejada 2013-2014 VW Ellsworth B. Bandoquillo VW Samuel B. Gadingan VW Reinaldo M. Uy 2014-2015 VW Lito S. Luzon VW Rolando Y. Tejada VW Leoncito B. Hernaez, Jr. 2015-2016 VW Romeo R. Torres VW Julius S. Valdez VW William C. Angos 2016-2017 VW Felix V. Luchavez Masonic District RXI Davao del Norte, Davao de Oro and District Oriental VW William C. Angos VW Leo C. Baal 2017-2018 VW Franklin B. Buno VW Joel A. Capalit 2018-2019 VW Joel A. Capalit VW Felicito Dalisay 2019-2020 VW Alberto Resurreccion VW Edgar C. De Guzman VW Micharl Q. Agustin VW Rufo Trocio VW Joel A. Capalit VW Edgar C. De Guzman 2020-2021 DISTRICT REPORT 2021-2022 14 Masonic District RXI-DDN, DDO, DO

MASONIC DISTRICT RXI OFFICERS Davao del Norte, Davao de Oro and District Oriental NAME POSITION/DESIGNATION VW BRO. EDGAR C. DE GUZMAN District Deputy Grand Master WB BRO. FRANKLIN ATILLO District Secretary WB BRO. JOSE CARUMBA District Treasurer WB BRO. CARLO I. ESPERO II District Auditor VW BRO. RAFAEL I. ERFE, PDDGM District Harmony Officer MATI AURORA MASONIC LODGE NO. 190 OFFICERS NAME POSITION/DESIGNATION WM BRO. BUTCH KEVIN P. RAPIZ Worshipful Master SW BRO. EDGAR FERNANDEZ Senior Warden JW BRO. JONATHAN RODRIGUEZ Junior Warden SHANGRI-LA MASONIC LODGE NO. 196 OFFICERS NAME POSITION/DESIGNATION WM BRO. ALBERT Y. VELOSO Worshipful Master SW BRO. RAMIL Y. TIU Senior Warden JW BRO. ROMMEL N. RAMA Junior Warden TAGUM MASONIC LODGE NO. 204 OFFICERS NAME POSITION/DESIGNATION WM BRO. CHARLIE L. ESPERO II Worshipful Master SW BRO. EMERJOY MADULARA Senior Warden JW BRO. JUNAS A. PADUA Junior Warden PANABO DALISAY MASONIC LODGE NO. 237 OFFICERS NAME POSITION/DESIGNATION WM BRO. JOSE C. CARUMBA Worshipful Master SW BRO. MARIO A. TENA Senior Warden JW BRO. MARKOPER P. JAVIER Junior Warden “Freemasonry is an order whose leading star is Philanthropy and whose principles inculcate an unceasing devotion to the cause of virtue and morality.” -Bro. Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette DISTRICT REPORT 2021-2022 15 Masonic District RXI-DDN, DDO, DO

DON SALVADOR P. LOPEZ MASONIC LODGE NO. 276 OFFICERS NAME POSITION/DESIGNATION WM BRO. WILFREDO L. METUCUA Worshipful Master SW BRO. ALBERT SO Senior Warden JW BRO JOSELITO MANDAYA Junior Warden DAVAO DE ORO MASONIC LODGE NO. 443 OFFICERS NAME POSITION/DESIGNATION VW BRO. JOSELITO B. CABALLERO Worshipful Master SW WB ANTONIO A. RIVER Senior Warden JW BRO. CHRISTIAN AVANCEÑA Junior Warden NNOUNCEMENT Pursuant to Circular No. 5 dated June 1, 2021 issued by the Grand Master Most Worshipful Rolen C. Paulino of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippines, as quoted hereunder: Ø \"The District Deputy Grand Masters (DDGMs) are hereby mandated and instructed to convene, physical/or virtual district assemblies for the purpose of conducting the election for the position of JGW on June 26, 2021 from 9:00AM to 2PM in their respective Districts. Ø The agenda for the District Assemblies is limited to the election of JGW\". Ø In view threof, we shall hold our District Assembly on the above date and time. Ø To maintain compliance on the protocols on physical/social distancing measures and venue capacity rule of the IATF and LGU only Registered and Qualified voters are allowed inside the venue. Ø Wearing of face mask and face shield is a must. Ø Assessment fee of One thousand (1,000.00) pesos per participant to cover the cost of Antigen rapid testing kit, food, drinks and other incidental expenses. Ø Car pooling is highly suggested. Ø Attire: Masonic üAll incumbent Officers shall be in full Regalia Ø Registration starts at 8:00AM Ø Please be guided accordingly. EDGAR C. DE GUZMAN District Deputy Grand Master Masonic District RXI Davao del Norte, Davao de Oro and Davao Oriental DISTRICT REPORT 2021-2022 16 Masonic District RXI-DDN, DDO, DO

INSTALLATION OF DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTER AND DISTRICT GRAND LECTURERS On April 23, 2021,VW Bro. Edgar C. De Guzman was installed as the District Deputy Grand Master (DDGM) for Masonic Year 2021-2022 under the jurisdiction of Masonic District RXI- Davao del Norte, Davao de Oro and Davao Oriental. Likewise, VW Jeoffrey C. Manluyang, VW Ronald B. Cariaga and VW Bernabe G. Cruz were also installed as the District Grand Lodge Lecturers (DGL). The district turnover ceremonies was done at Mati City, Davao Oriental DISTRICT REPORT 2021-2022 following minimum health protocols for Masonic District RXI-DDN, DDO, DO COVID-19. 17

2021 DISTRICT CONVENTION OF MASONIC DISTRICT RXI-- DAVAO DEL NORTE, DAVAO DE ORO & DAVAO ORIENTAL Brethren of Masonic District RXI gathered virtually during the Annual District Convention (DisCon) held on October 16, 2021. The plenary was presided by DDGM VW Bro. Edgar C. De Guzman. The DisCon is one of the avenues that exercises the legislative powers of every district lodges. The convention considers two types of legislative proposals, through resolutions: proposals for the benefit of the district which may include supplementary provisions or amendments to the existing district by-laws; and proposals for consideration of the Grand Lodge during its Annual Communication held every last week of the month of April. DISTRICT REPORT 2021-2022 18 Masonic District RXI-DDN, DDO, DO

2021 MULTI-DISTRICT CONVENTION HOSTED BY MASONIC DISTRICT RXI-DAVAO DEL NORTE, DAVAO DE ORO & DAVAO ORIENTAL No pandemic can stop the Masonic District RXI from hosting the 2021 Multi-District Convention which was held via Zoom Platform on November 13,2021. The occasion was duly presided by DDGM of MD RXI-Davao del Norte, Davao de Oro and Davao Oriental VW Bro. Edgar C. De Guzman. District brethren manifested their overwhelming virtual attendance as a courtesy to the host district and to MW Grand Master Rolen C. Paulino. DISTRICT REPORT 2021-2022 19 Masonic District RXI-DDN, DDO, DO

BLOOD LETTING ACTIVITY YEAR 2021 “The hands that do and the hearts that The Masonic District RXI-Davao del dare, leave monuments upon the square.” Norte, Davao de Oro and Davao Oriental is incessantly organizing every year a -Bro. Palmer Cox Blood Donation Drive that aims to promote humanitarian act of donating DISTRICT REPORT 2021-2022 blood to ensure adequate, safe, Masonic District RXI-DDN, DDO, DO affordable and equitable blood supplies for indigent communities and for those that needs immediate blood transfusion. Aside from this, regular blood donation regenerate donors own blood and at the same time able to know his/her medical condition. Hence, said activity is also one of the opportune time to help save more lives. Hence, last year’s blood donation drive dubbed as “Dugong Alay, Dugtong Buhay” was held last August 30, 2021 at the Robinsons Mall of Tagum City of which the Lead Lodges are the Shangri- La Masonic Lodge No. 196, Tagum Masonic Lodge No. 204, Panabo Dalisay Masonic Lodge No. 237 and the Davao de Oro Masonic Lodge No. 443. A total of more or less 60,500 cubic centimeters or 121 quality blood bags were generated from various blood donors. The district is very grateful for the unfading support and cooperation of District Lodges more importantly for the strong collaboration and partnership with socio-civic organizations, government and non-government institutions, the PNP and AFP among others, which made the activity become successful. 20

CHARITY AT SITIO TAPAYANON, 21 KAPALONG, DAVAO DEL NORTE “Only by Giving are you able to Receive More than you already Have.” -Jim Rohn More than 200 hundred Indigeneous brothers and sisters including children from tribal village in Sitio Tapayanon, Kapalong, Davao del Norte received gifts from Brethren of Masonic District RXI- Davao del Norte, Davao de Oro and Davao Oriental with Lead Lodges: Tagum Masonic Lodge No. 204 and Davao de Oro Masonic Lodge No. 443 during the Gift Giving Activity entitled \"Gasa Alang sa atong mga Igsoon sa Barangay Tapayanon\" that concluded last October 30, 2021. The said activity brought smiles to the IP community and their children who received toys, bucket of goods, and were treated a simple meals together with their parents. Truly, it was a very heart-melting opportunity to see their happy faces through this simple gesture of sharing our blessings with them and in one way or another, we were able to help and make them feel that they are being loved and cared as our fellow countrymen. The acitivity was also in partnership with the 60th Infantry Battalion and 10th Infantry Division of the AFP. DISTRICT REPORT 2021-2022 Masonic District RXI-DDN, DDO, DO

“The meaning of Life is to find your Gift. The CHARITY AT BARANGAY DATU purpose of Life is to give it away.” -William Shakespeare DAVAO, LAAK, DAVAO DE ORO In remembrance of the martyrdome of our Philippine National Hero-Bro.Dr. Jose P. Rizal and as part of the fraternal ‘s Yuletide celebration, more than 300 families in Barangay Datu Davao, Municipality of Laak, Davao de Oro benefited the Christmas gifts initiated by the District during its annual\"Gasa Alang sa atong mga Igsoon sa Barangay Datu Davao\" undertaken last December 30, 2021. Held at Barangay’s Gymnasium, the activity was organized by the Davao de Oro Masonic Lodge No. 443 as the Lead Lodge, in coordination with other district lodges and stakeholders. It is the district beliefs that the gift-giving reflected the spirit of Christmas as a \"time for the family, thanksgiving and showing generosity and kindness, as it is the season for showing love and compassion to others\". The district also urged the district lodges to continue practicing compassion and generosity not only during holidays but as well as in regular days so long as it is being done in a masonic ways. DISTRICT REPORT 2021-2022 Despite the long-distance travelled road, Masonic District RXI-DDN, DDO, DO still the district pursued the means to make the Christmas celebration special for the less fortunate families and to personally meet and greet, and handover the different kinds of food packs and other goods to the beneficiaries. 22

1ST DDGM FUN SHOOT FOR-A-CAUSE 23 “We Masons are among the fortunate ones who are taught to meet together with others opposing convictions or competitive ideas and yet respect each other as Brothers” -Bro. Albert Pike Gun shooting enthusiasts and marksmen who have missed the activity due to the month-long quarantine were given the chance to showcase their practical shooting skills at the 1st DDGM R-XI Police Proficiency 2021 held on November 7, 2021 at Metro Tagum Shooters Firing Range, Tagum City, Davao del Norte. It is a Philippine Shooters and Match Officers Confederation, Inc. (PSMOC) assisted match which composed of seven stages, one short, two medium and two long courses, that is equivalent to at least 132 rounds PPC Pistol Match. The whole-day shooting tournament was participated by active policemen, private gun owners and Brethren from different district lodges in Region XI. The event is aimed at generating sufficient funds for the use of various district and district lodge projects and programs. An overwhelming support from kind- hearted sponsors and individuals who made this Fun Shoot For-A-Cause fun and memorable. DISTRICT REPORT 2021-2022 Masonic District RXI-DDN, DDO, DO

ROLL OF DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS BULLETIN PROJECT “A true Mason always carries his working tools everywhere.” -Bro. William Howard Taft The 2021-2022 Officers of the Masonic District RXI-Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental and Davao de Oro led by DDGM VW Bro. Edgar C. De Guzman has established its brainchild project which is the Bulletin for Roll of Distict Deputy Grand Masters from Masonic Year 1972 up to new generations of DDGM which will be updated over the coming years. This is intended to be installed at all Masonic Lodge Temples within the district. This project envisaged to make known to all Brethren to put premium importance in honoring and remembering the illutrious Past and Present DDGM’s with uttermost respect and honor, to whom sometime happened to be the pillars of our district’s cable tow. DISTRICT REPORT 2021-2022 24 Masonic District RXI-DDN, DDO, DO

TYPHOON ODETTE RELIEF 25 DISTRIBUTIONS FOR TYPHOON VICTIMS IN SURIGAO CITY “A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; An optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” -Bro. Winston Churchill When Typhoon Odette wreaked havoc in the islands of Visayas and Mindanao last December 16,2021, thousands of people had been severely affected, displaced and even killed hundreds of lives. The Provinces of Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur are reported to be the most devasted with death tolls when it struck. As an organization bounded by the principles of the Fatherhood of God and Brotherhood of Man, the Masonic District RXI-Davao del Norte, Davao de Oro and Davao Oriental together with the district lodges has initiated a massive relief operations with Panabo Dalisay Masonic Lodge No. 237 being the lead lodge, has initiated a Relief Operations for the benefit of the typhoon victims in Surigao City. The Relief Distribution was done on December 28, 2022 in cooperation with the Mt. Diwata Masonic Lodge No. 236 wherein around 500 affected victims in Surigao City received the relief which contains basic goods such as water, canned goods, noodles, rice and toiletries. Truly, all Brethren’s kindness and generosity mushroomed during this time of difficulty as we extended our massive aid and other support for our fellows in distress, needed and hungry. DISTRICT REPORT 2021-2022 Masonic District RXI-DDN, DDO, DO

DISTRICT FUND SUPPORT FOR DISTRICT LODGE PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES Over the past years, the six (6) blue lodges 1 of Masonic District RXI-Davao del Norte, Davao de Oro and Davao Oriental have always worked with the values of unity, synergy, camaderie and humility to make a difference and be the inspiration to the community. Significant accomplishments and landmark initiatives preludes upon each and every lodge. However, in spite of efforts tendered by these lodges, inadequate funds and/or budget seldom hinders some lodge to implement their plans and programs. 2 This situation has made DDGM VW Bro Edgar C. De Guzman to explore ideas and options towards a sustainable masonic harmony by creating a breakthrough of fund raising activities in order to strengthen the brotherhood amongst all brethren in the district. Hence, the proceeds of the 1st DDGM R-XI Police Proficiency 2021 (A Funshoot-for-a- Cause) held last November 7, 2021 were all allocated to district and lodge activities. 3 No less than DDGM VW Bro Edgar C. De 4 Guzman turned over a check worth (1) Php 32,000.00 to WM Bro Jose C. Carumba of DISTRICT REPORT 2021-2022 Panabo Dalisay Lodge No. 237, while SW Masonic District RXI-DDN, DDO, DO Bro Emerjoy Madulara from Tagum Masonic Lodge No. 204 also received a check worth (2) Php 24,000.00. Another checks were also given to the Mati Aurora Masonic Lodge No.190 worth (3) Php 10,000.00, and (4) Php 9,750.00 intended for Don Salvador P. Lopez Masonic Lodge No. 276. 26

DISTRICT FUND SUPPORT FOR DISTRICT LODGE CHARITIES AND OTHER PROJECTS “You can’t get very far until you start doing something for somebody else.” -Bro. Melvin Jones DDGM VW Bro Edgar C. De Guzman personnally handover a check worth Php 100,000.00 on February 5, 2022 to WM WB Albert Y. Veloso together with SW Bro Ramil Y. Tiu of Shangri-La Masonic Lodge No. 196, as the lead lodge to commence the construction of the Proposed Reading Center for Women at the Correctional Institution for Women located in Davao Prison and Penal Farm formerly known as Davao Penal Colony (DAPECOL), Sto. Tomas, Davao del Norte. The lead lodge also pledged to share worth Php 100,000.00 for such project to ensure its completion. DISTRICT REPORT 2021-2022 On the same day, DDGM VW Bro Edgar Masonic District RXI-DDN, DDO, DO C. De Guzman also turned over a check worth Php 64,200.00 to WM WB Albert Y. Veloso of Shangri-La Masonic Lodge No. 196, which is sourced out from the proceeds obtained during the 1st DDGM R-XI Police Proficiency 2021 (A Funshoot-for-a-Cause). The provision of checks taken out from the net proceeds of the the above- mentioned activity is definitely of great help and support for each lodge especially for their iniated lodge activities that are charity-centered and beneficial to their respective recipients. 27

READING CENTER PROJECT FOR CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION FOR WOMEN, DAVAO PRISON AND PENAL FARM, STO. TOMAS, DAVAO DEL NORTE “Education is what whole system of human training within and without the school house walls, which molds and develops men.” -Bro. W. E. B. Du Bois The Distict Deputy Grand Master VW Bro. Edgar C. De Guzman together with the Brethren of Shangri-La Masonic Lodge No. 196 (Lead Lodge) visited the Correctional Institution for Women located at the Davao Prison and Penal Farm, Sto. Tomas, Davao del Norte last February 1, 2022 for its “Proposed Reading Center for Women Project”. The proposed project aims to give hope and chance to the women deprived of liberty to get access to educational needs and continue their learning behind bars. Through this project, women PDL’s can reenter the community after their life in jail with confidence, renewed perspectives, and set of values deprived from the reading literacy they have and experienced through educators and students who would wish to volunteer to immerse and teach inside the PDL’s reading center. The total project cost is about Php 200,000.00 which includes but not limited to: building construction materials, chairs, tables, book shelves and reading materials. Donations of books and other reading materials from district lodges are also encouraged for the realization of this project as we strongly we believe that learning is a never-ending process. DISTRICT REPORT 2021-2022 28 Masonic District RXI-DDN, DDO, DO

FORMER CHIEF PNP 29 MEETS BROTHER MASONS “Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficult still, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.”-Bro. Benjamin Franklin On September 10, 2021, Former Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Police General Brother Guillermo Lorenzo T Eleazar visits the Davao Del Norte Provincial Office at Tagum City, Davao Del Norte. During his visit, all Brethren from the Masonic Distric RXI-Davao del Norte, Davao de Oro and Davao Oriental were invited in his sponsored CPNP Meet and Greet, and Fellowship Night held at the Clubhouse Davao del Norte Sports Complex. Bro. CPNP mingles with brethren emphasizing the time-honored masonic culture where masons always met on the level. As a Brother Mason, he seeks the brotherly support of all brethren in his desire to protect and serve the Filipino Nation until the last days of his term as CPNP, as he recognized the importance of fellow brothers in the Nation building and achieving peace and prosperity in the country. DDGM VW Bro Edgar C. De Guzman also delivered his utmost message of support and cooperation in behalf of the district to CPNP’s advocacies and programs. DISTRICT REPORT 2021-2022 Masonic District RXI-DDN, DDO, DO

CONSTRUCTION OF TWO-STOREY MASONIC TEMPLE OF DAVAO DE ORO MASONIC LODGE NO. 443 “Every Masonic Lodge is a Temple of Brotherhood, and its teachings are instruction that makes good men better.” A check worth Php 2,200,000.00 from district fund was turned over by DDGM VW Bro. Edgar C. De Guzman to VW WM Bro. Joselito B. Caballero of Davao de Oro Masonic Lodge No. 443 for the construction of the Two-Storey Masonic Temple of the Davao de Oro Masonic Lodge No.443 located at Barangay New Sibonga, Nabunturan which is now underway. The budget for the construction of the masonic temple was realized through the joint effort of DDGM VW Bro. Edgar C. De Guzman and WM Joselito B. Caballero and the brethren of Davao de Oro Masonic Lodge No. 443, and also by reaching out the brethren inside and outside the district. Because of their concerted efforts, they were also able to solicit construction materials including cash and in kind. This iconic masonic temple or hall is substantial to the lodge meetings, spiritual goals, masonic rituals and fellowships. Thus, it is a home to one or more masonic lodges and brethren. The construction of the said project is expected to be completed by year 2023. This temple will sooner proudly holds the distinction as one of the largest temple in Masonic District RXI where series of charitable events as well as historical and cultural activities that highlights the contribution of Freemasonry in the entire DISTRICT REPORT 2021-2022 Province of Davao de Oro can be Masonic District RXI-DDN, DDO, DO showcased inside the temple. 30

BLOOD LETTING ACTIVITY 31 YEAR 2022 “Blood Donation will cost you nothing, but it will Save a Life” As part of the annual district project, the Masonic District RXI with its Lead Lodge: Davao de Oro Masonic Lodge No. 443 conducted a Bloodletting Activity Year 5 (Dugong Bayani, Buhay para sa Bayan) held on February 10, 2022 at the PNP-Provincial Headquarters Covered Court. This activity is in partnership with the Davao de Oro Police Provincial Office headed by Provincial Director PCOL Leonard L. Luna, Philippine Red Cross Davao de Oro Chpater Blood Collecting Unit/Blood Station, Provincial Government of Davao de Oro, AFP 10th ID, 1101, 25th IB and 28th IB. The said blood donation drive was able to extract a total of 26,550 cubic centimeters or around 59 good blood bags from the blood donors of policemen and women of DDOPPO PHQ, Municipal Police Stations and PMFCs, personnel from AFP, DPWH and civilian volunteers who have undergone and passed the blood donor’s screening being done by a Demolay member in the person of Dr. Aldwin Rey Lopez. The extracted blood were deposited to the Davao de Oro Philippine Red Cross Blood Station to help patients in need of blood transfusion. DISTRICT REPORT 2021-2022 Masonic District RXI-DDN, DDO, DO

DONATED CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS FOR ARTIFICIAL CORAL REEF PROJECT OF LGU TAGUM CITY “Gradually the True Maso gains experience in using these working tools and can observe subtler and sublter indications of personal flaws.”-Bro. Theodore Roosevelt On February 23, 2022, DDGM Edgar C. De Guzman together with the brethren of Shangri-La Masonic Lodge No. 196 led by outgoing WM Bro Albert Veloso donated worth Php 19,000 of construction materials for the fabrication of Fifty (50) Artificial Coral Reef (ACR) Project which have long been supported by the lodge for 5 consecutive years now, in support to the Tagum City’s Integrated Management and Sustainable Environmental Approach to Coastal and Underwater Resources or I’M SEACURe Program. The said endeavor is only one of the environmental advocacies of Shangri-La in celebration of their 50th Golden Year Founding Anniversary. The fabricated 50-ACR’s will be installed/unloaded on March 19,2022 at the 22-Hectare Marine Protected Area of the City. Present also during the turnover of construction materials is the Chairperson of the Committee on Environmental Protection and Ecology-Hon. Rey Cyril T. Alba (City Councilor) and Engr. Vivian R. Bahalla, MSERM (City ENR Officer) of the local government unit of Tagum City. The MD RXI-DDN,DDO,DO and the Shangri-La 196 have been vital to the success of the I’M SEACURe wherein the program has been awarded by the CSC Pagasa Award on year 2019 and Galing Pook Award in 2021 of which the district and the lodge are one of the key partners in the said program. `1972 2022 1972 2022 `1972 2022 DISTRICT REPORT 2021-2022 32 Masonic District RXI-DDN, DDO, DO

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MATI AURORA MASONIC LODGE NO. 190 and don salvador p. lopez masonic lodge no. 276 The Mati Aurora Masonic Lodge No. 190 together with the brethren of Don Salvador P. Lopez Masonic Lodge No. 276 had jointly initiated an Inter- Organization Task Force for COVID-19 Frontliners and distributed assistance to various sectors and beneficiaries in the following areas, to wit: HEALTHCARE WORKERS OF DAVAO ORIENTAL PROVINCIAL MEDICAL CENTER, MATI CITY FRONTLINERS ALONG MATI CITY CHECKPOINT BORDERS PERSONS DEPRIVED OF LIBERTY (PDL) DISTRICT REPORT 2021-2022 34 Masonic District RXI-DDN, DDO, DO

SENIOR CITIZENS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITY (PWD) IN MATI CITY DISTRIBUTION OF GRAND LODGE OF THE PHILIPPINES NOTEBOOKS MANGROVE TREE PLANTING AT BRGY. BADAS, MATI CITY 2021 Wreath -Laying ceremony at Rizal monument , mati city DISTRICT REPORT 2021-2022 35 Masonic District RXI-DDN, DDO, DO

shangri-la MASONIC LODGE NO. 196 The Shangri-La Masonic Lodge No. 196 is the lead lodge of the District’s Bloodletting Activity dubbed as “Dugong Alay, Dugtong Buhay” held last August 30, 2021 at Robinsons Mall Tagum City. The activity was in partnership with stakeholders from City Health Office-Tagum City, PNP Davao del Norte Provincial Office through Bro. Dexter R. Cuevas, AFP from 10th ID and 60th IB of Bro Col Sarmiento of Biak na Bato Masonic Lodge No. 125 It has successfully extracted around 52,500 cubic centimeters or around 105 blood bags. A lodge charity held on September 25, 2021 through Grocery Giving for the identified less fortunate of Purok Gumamela, Barangay Bincungan, Tagum City, Davao del Norte On October 30,2021, the lodge participated the MD-RXI,DDN, DDO & DO Food Assistance for Ata Manobo Tribe at the Mun. of Talaingod, Davao del Norte in partnership with District Lodges and 60th IB. DISTRICT REPORT 2021-2022 36 Masonic District RXI-DDN, DDO, DO

The Lodge has raised four (4) New Brethren who passed the initiation namely: Bro. Hilario V. Arao, Bro. Dexter R. Cuevas, Bro. Lawrence V. Dagdag and Bro. Israel M. Damasco. Site Visitation at the Proposed Reading Center for Women Project located inside the Correctional Institution for Women located, Davao Prison and Penal Farm, Sto. Tomas, Davao del Norte on February 1, 2022. Brethren of SML-196 actively joined the District Bloodletting Activity entitled “Dugong Bayani, Buhay para sa Bayan” of which the lead lodge was the Davao de Oro Masonic Lodge No. 443 on February 10,2022. 1972 2022 In celebration of the Lodge 50th Golden Year DISTRICT REPORT 2021-2022 donated construction Masonic District RXI-DDN, DDO, DO materials worth of Php 19,000 for its Artificial Coral Reef Project in partnership with the City Government of Tagum on February 23, 2022. 37

Homegrown Shangri-La Lodge 196 celebrates its 50th Golden Year on March 5, 2022 with the theme: “Striving for Nobler Deeds for Better Thoughts and Actions and for Greater Achievements for a Better Socitety.” Part of the golden year celebration activities is the Installation of Officers for Masonic Year 2022-2023 which was done at the Tagum Masonic Temple graced by DDGM VW Bro. Edgar C. De Guzman who is also from the Shangri-La Lodge No.196. Afterwards, the fellowship follows at the Arriesgado College Foundation Convention Center. It was also attended by brethren from different district lodges, partners, guests and other visitors. DISTRICT REPORT 2021-2022 38 Masonic District RXI-DDN, DDO, DO

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tagum MASONIC LODGE NO. 204 As a brotherly tradition of showing love and care, brethren of Tagum Masonic Lodge No. 204 visited its sick brother WB Nick Dawi and extended their cable to by giving financial support for his medication. Brethren of Tagum Masonic Lodge No. 204 is one of the Lead Lodges of the District Bloodletting Activity “Dugong Alay, Dugtong Buhay on August 30, 2021. In honor of the departed brethren, the Tagum Masonic Lodge No. 204 and Davao de Oro Masonic Lodge No. 443 serve as the lead lodge of the \"Gasa Alang sa atong mga Igsoon sa Barangay Tapayanon\" which is a district activity helt last October 30, 2021. DISTRICT REPORT 2021-2022 41 Masonic District RXI-DDN, DDO, DO

Around 100 Ata Manobo tribes including tribe childrens received gifts from the Tagum Masonic Lodge No. 204 led by WM Bro. Charlie L. Espero II during its 2021 Christmas Gift Giving Activity at the Municipality of Talaingod, Davao del Norte. DISTRICT REPORT 2021-2022 42 Masonic District RXI-DDN, DDO, DO

PANABO DALISAY MASONIC LODGE NO. 237 The Panabo Dalisay Masonic Lodge No. 237 together with the brethren of Shangri-La Masonic L o d g e N o . 1 9 6 a n d Ta g u m Masonic Lodge No. 204, actively participated in the district initiated Bloodletting Activity “Dugong Alay, Dugtong Buhay” held last August 30, 2021 at Robinsons Mall Tagum City. The Panabo Dalisay Masonic Lodge No. 237 has initiated Typhoon Odette Relief Operation for the typhoon victims in Surigao City in partnership with the AFP stationed at Panacan, Davao City. Despite of the CoVid-19 pandemic surge, the Panabo Dalisay Masonic Lodge No. 237 still continues to tender its cable tow by providing school supplies for the benefit of school children of Adecor Elementary School in Island Garden City of Samal, Davao del Norte as part of their Adopt-a- School Program. The lodge also provided help and support to healthcare workers and frontliners by giving food and water. Moreover, the lodge has Raised 2 Master Masons, 2 Fellow Crafts and 3 Entered Apprentice and made improvements on its Temple Mess Hall and Parking area including the installation of 1 unit TV with digi-box inside its lodge. More so, the lodge was very active in participating all district initiated masonic charities and fund raising activities. DISTRICT REPORT 2021-2022 43 Masonic District RXI-DDN, DDO, DO

davao de oro MASONIC LODGE NO. 443 The Davao de Oro Masonic Lodge No. 443 and Tagum Masonic Lodge No. 204 are the lead lodges of District Gift Giving Activity entitled \"Gasa Alang sa atong mga Igsoon sa Barangay Tapayanon\" held last October 30, 2021 at the tribal village in Sitio Tapayanon, Kapalong, Davao del Norte.The activity is in parthership with 60th Infantry Battalion and 10th Infantry Division of the AFP. Likewisie, the Davao de Oro Masonic Lodge No. 443 is designated as the lead lodge of the District Gift Giving Activity \"Gasa Alang sa atong mga Igsoon sa Barangay Datu Davao, Municipality of Laak, Davao de Oro\" held last December 30, 2021. DISTRICT REPORT 2021-2022 44 Masonic District RXI-DDN, DDO, DO

The ongoing construction of the Two- Storey Masonic Temple Project of the Davao de Oro Masonic Lodge No.443 located at Barangay New Sibonga, Nabunturan spearheaded by VW WM Bro. Joselito B. Caballero. The District also allocated a counterpart from the district fund through the initiative of DDGM VW Bro. Edgar C. De Guzman. Lodge Brethren had also manifested their support in providing cash donation and other construction materials that are needed for the development of the said temple. It is aimed to be completed and fully-functional by the end of the Masonic Year 2022. The Davao de Oro Masonic Lodge No. 443 is the lead lodge of the district Bloodletting Activity Year 5 (Dugong Bayani, Buhay para sa Bayan) held on February 10, 2022 at the PNP-Provincial Headquarters Covered Court n partnership with the Davao de Oro Police Provincial Office headed by Provincial Director PCOL Leonard L. Luna, Philippine Red Cross Davao de Oro Chpater Blood Collecting Unit/Blood Station, Provincial Government of Davao de Oro, AFP 10th ID, 1101, 25th IB and 28th IB. DISTRICT REPORT 2021-2022 45 Masonic District RXI-DDN, DDO, DO

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