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Feliz cumpleaños Q.H. Manolo Merhan 🎂
13/08/2026

Feliz cumpleaños Q.H. Manolo Merhan 🎂

𝐀 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐭𝐲: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐚 𝐒𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐨 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝟏𝟗𝟐𝟓: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩...
08/08/2026

𝐀 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐭𝐲: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐚 𝐒𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐨 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨

𝟏𝟗𝟐𝟓: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

On December 26, 1925, the Supreme Council of the 33° for Spain and her Dependencies (under the Grande Oriente Español) convened and passed a historic accord:

“𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞 𝐄𝐬𝐩𝐚ñ𝐨𝐥 having resolved to grant full independence to the Gran Logia del Archipielago Filipino — so that it may henceforth stand as a free body with complete legal and Masonic personality, as a true National Grand Lodge — this Supreme Council hereby extends its formal CHARTER, attesting in perpetuity its regularity and legitimacy, to be recognized by all Regular Masons worldwide, by all Grand Orients and Grand Lodges, and by all regular Supreme Councils forming the Universal Confederation of Supreme Councils of the 33° of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite.”

True to this pledge, on December 31, 1925, the Supreme Council formally issued this Charter, elevating the Gran Logia del Archipielago Filipino as a PERFECTLY REGULAR, FREE, AND FULLY INDEPENDENT Masonic authority. The document was signed by:

- Illustrious Brother Enrique Gras, 33° – Sovereign Grand Commander
- Illustrious Brother Jose Lescura, 33° – Grand Chancellor and Secretary-General



𝟏𝟗𝟐𝟔: 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

The following year brought further confirmation of this sacred trust:
✅ January 6, 1926: Illustrious Brother Jose Lescura issued an official CERTIFICATE OF PERFECT REGULARITY, formally certifying the Grand Lodge’s unassailable standing in universal Freemasonry.
✅ May 7, 1926: The Federal Symbolic Grand Council of the Grande Oriente Español sent a formal communication, solemnly consecrating the Grand Lodge’s status as a regular, free, and independent national Masonic power.

✅ 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟓, 𝟏𝟗𝟐𝟔: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐨 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐍 𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐈𝐀 𝐒𝐎𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐀 𝐃𝐄𝐋 𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐏𝐈𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐆𝐎 𝐅𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐎. 𝐈𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐛𝐲 𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞 𝐄𝐬𝐩𝐚ñ𝐨𝐥 𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟑𝟏, 𝟏𝟗𝟐𝟓, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐓𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐞, 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐒𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐈𝐆𝐍 𝐁𝐎𝐃𝐘 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬.

The rest is history — a history we uphold with unwavering fidelity to our traditions, our origins, and the timeless principles of our Craft.


“𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 — 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐫𝐲, 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐜𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲.”

31/07/2026

Unity is not about being thesame; it is about standing together with one purpose. ☝
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Apolinario Mabini: Hermano Katabay – The Guiding Mind of the Philippine RevolutionOne of the rare surviving photographs ...
24/07/2026

Apolinario Mabini: Hermano Katabay – The Guiding Mind of the Philippine Revolution

One of the rare surviving photographs of Hermano Katabay, better known as Apolinario Mabini, was taken during his graduation from the University of Santo Tomas (UST) in 1894. Mabini had already been initiated into Freemasonry in 1892 at Balagtas Lodge No. 149, which worked under the jurisdiction of the Gran Oriente Español. Within the Craft, he was known by the symbolic name "Katabay," meaning "Guide," a fitting title for the man who would later become one of the foremost intellectual leaders of the Philippine Revolution.

Apolinario Mabini is widely remembered as the revolutionary statesman confined to a wheelchair and as a lasting symbol of resilience for persons with disabilities. However, he was not born with paralysis. According to historian Dr. Maria Luisa Camagay, Mabini contracted polio during the first quarter of 1896, at the age of 31, leaving him permanently paralyzed. The illness deeply affected him, particularly because it came at the height of his life when he was eager to contribute actively to the revolutionary cause. Despite his physical limitations, his intellect and unwavering patriotism enabled him to play a decisive role in shaping the nation's struggle for independence.

Following his arrest by the Spanish colonial authorities in 1896, Mabini traveled to Los Baños, Laguna, hoping to benefit from the therapeutic properties of its hot springs. During his stay, he continued his patriotic work by writing two of his most influential political treatises: El Verdadero Decálogo (The True Decalogue) and Ordenanzas de la Revolución (The Ordinances of the Revolution), works that articulated the moral and political principles of the revolutionary movement.

Mabini's brilliance eventually earned him appointment in January 1899 as the President of the Supreme Court (the equivalent of today's Chief Justice) under the First Philippine Republic. His appointment, however, was met with criticism from some members of the Malolos Congress, including Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista. Writing under the pseudonym "Zerzarian" in the September 1899 issue of La Independencia, Bautista questioned how a man with a physical disability could occupy such a prestigious office.

Mabini responded with remarkable clarity and conviction:

> "Does the job of Chief Justice of the Supreme Court require constant walking? No? Therefore, he can be a man without feet, as long as he possesses the brains and able hands for the office."

This powerful statement remains a timeless affirmation that leadership and public service are defined not by physical ability, but by intellect, integrity, and dedication. As Hermano Katabay, Apolinario Mabini truly lived up to his Masonic name—serving as the "Guide" and the "Utak ng Himagsikan" (Brain of the Revolution), whose wisdom helped shape the course of Philippine history and continues to inspire generations today.

23/07/2026

During the 162nd Birth Anniversary of "Hermano Katabay" G*t Apolinario Mabini 🌿
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Commemorating the 162nd Birth Anniversary of Hermano "Katabay"Apolinario Mabini.We also commend Logia Mabini Nu. 9 for t...
23/07/2026

Commemorating the 162nd Birth Anniversary of Hermano "Katabay"Apolinario Mabini.

We also commend Logia Mabini Nu. 9 for the donation and unveiling of the Apolinario Mabini statue at the Mabini Shrine, a lasting tribute to the life and legacy of our dear brother mason.

May his patriotism, integrity, and love of country continue to inspire us all.

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Feliz cumpleaños Segunda Vigilante Q.H. Marvin Tealban 🎂
21/07/2026

Feliz cumpleaños Segunda Vigilante Q.H. Marvin Tealban 🎂

20/07/2026

Unveiling Ceremony of Hermano Dimasalang (Dr. Jose P. Rizal) Bust Statue at Rizal Masonic Temple 1316 Cavite St. Tondo Manila 07/18/26🇵🇭

Ika-pitong Tenidang regular sa buwan ng Hulyo🌿🤝~Pagkakaisa sa kabila ng pagkakaiba~ 🇵🇭
19/07/2026

Ika-pitong Tenidang regular sa buwan ng Hulyo🌿🤝
~Pagkakaisa sa kabila ng pagkakaiba~

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Honoring our National Hero and Brother Mason🌿🇵🇭The unveiling of the Dr. Jose P. Rizal Bust Statue at the historical Riza...
19/07/2026

Honoring our National Hero and Brother Mason🌿🇵🇭

The unveiling of the Dr. Jose P. Rizal Bust Statue at the historical Rizal Masonic Temple in Tondo Manila, a meaningful contribution donated by our Lodge.

This enduring tribute honors the legacy of our beloved Brother Mason, Hermano Dimasalang (Dr. Jose P. Rizal), whose life exemplified patriotism, wisdom, courage, and service to our country. May this statue continue to inspire generations to uphold the principles of Liberty, Equality and Brotherhood.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude for everyone attended this historical occasion.

"Honor the past. Inspire the future."

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