History of
Pacific Masonic Lodge
The Pacific Masonic Lodge UD was originally named as REINA MASONIC LODGE; then it became REINAPOL MASONIC LODGE UD, until finally it was renamed PACIFIC MASONIC LODGE UD.
The PACIFIC MASONIC LODGE UD was established in Quezon Province particularly located at Purok Kapayapaan Brgy. Tongohin, Infanta, Quezon under MD R-IV Quezon – Marinduque.
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The Town of INFANTA is a First Class Municipality in the Province of Quezon. It is called the Gateway to the Pacific and located 144 kilometers North East of Manila. It is also the center of the economic activity in the Northern part of Quezon, It is bounded on the North and North West by General Nakar, on the East and South East by Polillo (Group of Islands) Strait and Lamon Bay. On the South by Real Quezon and on the West by the provinces of Rizal and Laguna.
The Municipality of INFANTA has a land area of 342.76 square kilometers and has 76,186 people in Population. It is composed of 36 Barangays. This town has been called BINANGONAN DEL AMPON by a visiting Frenchman in 1879. The name was later changed to INFANTA in honor of the eldest daughter of KING PHILIP II of Spain.
The name REINAPOL which is the former name of PACIFIC MASONIC LODGE UD, stands for Real, Infanta, Genaral Nakar, and Polillo Group of Islands, It was later on changed into PACIFIC MASONIC LODGE UD since the word PACIFIC is very relevant to the place.
Pacific Ocean on the other hand is the largest and deepest ocean on the planet. It was named by the explorer Ferdinand Magellan in 1520 as he sailed through a calm patch of water on the ocean. The name PACIFIC came from the Latin word “PACIFICUS” which means TRANQUIL or PEACEFUL.
Region IV-South Luzon Lodges where PACIFIC MASONIC LODGE UD will be under its jurisdiction has (7) seven Lodges namely: Rizal Masonic Lodge No. 20, Balintawak Masonic Lodge No. 28, Kalilayan Masonic Lodge No. 37, Tayabas Masonic Lodge No. 43, Plaridel Masonic Lodge No. 74, Moriones Masonic Lodge No. 399, and Filipinas Bondoc Peninsula Masonic Lodge No. 465.
The Petitioners (Charter Members) deemed it proper that a Masonic Lodge in the Municipality of INFANTA be organized and instituted for the benefit of Master Masons particularly those residing in that area and the whole of Masonry in general.
Map of Infanta, Quezon
THE SIGNIFICANT DATES AND EVENTS
The Conceptualization of PACIFIC MASONIC LODGE UD was started when a group of brethren created a Masonic Club under the name of REINA SQUARE AND COMPASS CLUB, it was composed of Master Masons residing within the area of REAL, INFANTA, GENERAL NAKAR & POLILLO GROUP OF ISLANDS. This Masonic Club was established in 2019.
October 3, 2019
The following brethren, Bro Dandy Aguilar of Balintawak ML 22, a former cop of Infanta Quezon, and Bro Orlando Cleofas visited Bro Froilan Macasinag in his residence to discuss the creation of REINA SQUARE AND COMPASS Masonic Club.
October 8, 2020
REINA SQUARE & COMPASS CLUB was created in FB Messenger Group.
December 5, 2020
When the Typhoon Ulysses hit Quezon Province and devastated the town of Infanta, Quezon, REINA SQUARE & COMPASS CLUB immediately responded by conducting a CHARITY PROJECT in cooperation with MAKATI SQUARE & COMPASS CLUB and Good Fellas Motorcycle Riders Club. A total of 1500 families/victims of Typhoon Ulysses from Brgy. Bantilan were given with relief goods.
October 10, 2020
At Gerry’s Grill Matalino Branch Quezon City, this was the first meeting when the REINA S&C members initially planned about forming a new Lodge in Infanta, Quezon, this was attended by Bro Froilan Macasinag , Bro Doc Ian Kenneth M. Closa, , Bro Elmer Cabello, and Bro Ceazar A. De Leon, Jr.
March 16, 2021
VW Bro Conrad Du announced in our FB REINA Groupchat that the Tayabas ML 43 confirmed their support and willingness to sponsor the formation of the new REINAPOL UD. Upon Knowing this VW Bro Juel B. Roldan immediately posted an announcement in the same Reina FB Group Chat stating that “Those who are interested to join in the on-going formation of REINAPOL UD may signify their intention by writing their names” in the thread, 33 members showed interest and responded positively.
March 17, 2021
While discussing in REINA FB Groupchat, Bro Froilan Macasinag suggested that we appoint a committee or core group to be assigned in the formation or creation of REINAPOL UD.
July 17, 2021
Bro Froilan Macasinag, while in a conversation at REINA GC suggested that we change the name of the lodge from REINAPOL UD to PACIFIC MASONIC LODGE UD. Bro Rene Casibang, VW Jason Mamenta and Bro Ira Cleofas and other brethren liked the new name and immediately approved the idea.
July 22, 2021
VW Bro Juel B. Roldan spearheaded all the Documentation. He initiated it by presenting to the group the Checklist of Requirements to form a new lodge and started gathering and preparing the necessary documents.
July 25, 2021
The date when the PACIFIC MASONIC LODGE UD Chatgroup in Messenger was created.
December 14, 2021
At Grand Lodge of the Philippines, this meeting was attended by Bro Froilan "Puroy" Macasinag of Andres Bonifacio ML 199, VW Bro Jason Mamenta of Sierra Madre 181, VW Bro Lorenzo Javier, of Sierra Madre ML 181, PDDGM, Bro Butz MArtinez and yours truly VW Bro Juel B. Roldan of Pasig City ML 409. The agenda of the said meeting was to formally inform the Tayabas ML 43 through a letter requesting them for a sponsorship in creating and forming a new lodge in Infanta Quezon, under the name of Pacific ML UD.
April 4, 2022
The Core members of the Pacific ML UD during the meeting at Brgy. Abiawin, Infanta, Quezon while discussing other matters and details regarding our Temporary Lodge located at Brgy. Tongohin, Infanta, Quezon which was offered by Bro Rolando Cleofas for free use until such time that we have already acquired our own lodge. (From L-R): Bro Ceazar A. De leon, Jr. Bro Rolando Cleofas, Bro Froiland Macasinag & VW Bro Juel B. Roldan.
April 16, 2022
Meeting at Queen Cakes Infanta, Quezon attended by the following brethren, Bro Doc Marques of Tayabas ML 43, Bro Froilan Macasinag, Bro Elmer Cabello and Bro Rolando Cleofas. They were discussing about the sponsorship from Tayabas ML 43, which is one of the documents needed to pursue the application of Pacific ML UD.
This meeting came up to a decision to have a special Meet, Greet and Fellowship with the brethren of Tayabas ML 43 on May 28, 2022 at Infanta, Quezon. The PURPOSE of this meet up is to discuss the said requested sponsorship and to formally SEAL the FORMATION of this new lodge PACIFIC ML UD. The brethren of Tayabas ML 43 gladly accepted the invitation, and 13 of them signified their intention to join as CHARTER MEMBERS in the formation of Pacific ML.
The PACIFIC MASONIC LODGE UD Brethren in cooperation with REINA S&C brethren finally scheduled a MEET, GREET & FELLOWSHIP on May 28, 2022 at Infanta Quezon together with Tayabas ML 43 brethren and other guests to formally seal the Formation of this new lodge together with our special guest VW Bro Teodoro Kalaw IV, Asst. Grand Secretary, PSGL, PGO & PDDGM.
May 25, 2022
Prior to the Meet, Greet & Fellowship schedule, the Ad Hoc Committee held a Special Meeting for the purpose of Election of Officers for the Proposed PACIFIC MASONIC LODGE UD. This is in connection with the Grand Lodge of the Philippines requirements to form a new lodge. The result of the election is as follows:
Charter Master: VW Bro Bernard P. Villasor
Senior Warden: WB Roderick B. Kabigting
Junior Warden: WI Romeo D. Padernos, Jr.
Treasurer: WB Rosendo E. Mendoza
Asst. Treasurer : Bro Froilan Macasinag
Secretary: VW Bro Juel B. Roldan
Asst. Secretary :
Auditor: VW Bro Robert R. Saluta
Asst. Auditor:
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Attached herein the minutes of the Ad Hoc Committee Special Meeting.
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May 28, 2022
On this day held the successful “Meet, Greet & Fellowship” at INFANTA, QUEZON. It was attended by the brethren from different Lodges who are going to be the CHARTER MEMBERS of this Proposed Pacific Masonic Lodge. The success of this event became both memorable and historical for everybody since this was also the day when the Tayabas Masonic Lodge No. 43 formally agreed and signed to a SPONSHORSHIP for a FORMATION OF A NEW LODGE which is the PACIFIC MASONIC LODGE.
The highlight of the event was the Inspirational talk of one of the charter members / special guest no other than VW BRO TEODORO KALAW IV. One of the topics that he discussed was the “Three Temples in Masonry”, which is 1. Marriage, 2. Work and 3. Love for Mankind. He gives emphasis on balancing the loves of our lives appropriately. He also tackled the Importance of Three Steps in Masonry 1. Admit, 2. Enter, 3. Raise and lastly he congratulates the TAYABAS MASONIC LODGE NO. 43 for having a big part in the birth of PACIFIC MASONIC LODGE.
And lastly he congratulates the TAYABAS MASONIC LODGE NO. 43 for having a big part in the birth of PACIFIC MASONIC LODGE.
The Logo
The Rope which encircles the logo stands for the Cable Tow that symbolizes the NEVER ENDING UNITY & CONNECTION among the brethren of Pacific Masonic Lodge UD. At the Center of the logo is an image of SHIELD which represents PROTECTION and SHELTER. The Square and Compass is the official masonic logo of the MWGLP. The White upper portion symbolizes LIBERTY, EQUALITY and FRATERNITY. The Roman Numerals MMXXII stands for the year 2022 in which this lodge was formed and created by the brethren. The Blue triangle at the left side symbolizes PEACE, TRUTH & JUSTICE. The Red triangle symbolizes PATRIOTISM & BRAVERY. The lower part of the logo shows the Mountains covering / surrounding the Municipality of INFANTA, Quezon and it’s neighboring towns. It was facing the water which represents the Pacific Oceans with Coconut Tree at the center of the picture, being the primary product of Region IV particularly in the Province of Quezon.
