05/07/2026
Aiming for Intellectual Liberty
On June 20, 2026, Jose Abad Santos Chapter No. 1 – Order of DeMolay successfully held its Fun Shoot Fundraising Activity: Aiming for Intellectual Liberty at the CG-K9 Firing Range, Coast Guard Base Taguig. Organized in support of the Chapter’s Scholarship Program, the event welcomed more participants than anticipated, with shooters competing in both the Tyro Division and the Open Division. The strong turnout and support from the shooting community made the activity a successful one and will help advance the Chapter’s efforts to provide educational assistance through its Scholarship Program.
The event was organized through the hands-on leadership of the Chapter’s Five Lights: Bro. Benito Emilio I. Sales IV, Master Councilor; Bro. Lance Benedict Bitara, Senior Councilor; Bro. Chryss Ignacio, Junior Councilor; Bro. Johann Jay Punzalan, Treasurer; and Bro. Christian Acob, Scribe. Their dedication and hard work made this activity possible.
Aiming for Intellectual Liberty also marks the final project of Master Councilor Bro. Benito Emilio I. Sales IV for Term 2026-A, bringing his term to a close with a project that will continue to benefit the Chapter’s Scholarship Program.
We were honored to welcome Atty. Marc Vincent D.G. Nieves, President of the Supreme Lex Fraternity Law Alumni Association, as our Guest of Honor and Speaker, who also assisted the Lights in planning the event.
We also extend our sincere gratitude to our sponsors for their generous support:
Masonic Lodges
• La Guardia Masonic Lodge No. 378
• Marikina Masonic Lodge No. 119
• Araw Masonic Lodge No. 18
• Sinukuan Masonic Lodge No. 16
• Labong Masonic Lodge No. 59
• Manaoag Masonic Lodge No. 487
• Cosmos Masonic Lodge No. 8
Dad Masons
• RW Hossain VC Shamsoddin Vostakalaei
• PDDGM Dad Paul C. Ibasco
• PDDGM Dad Nelson Yau
• Dad Sha-Hariyal D. Otto
• PDDGM Dad William Rojo Teng
• WB Dad Roger B. Bitara
• Dad Tyrone Valenzona
• VW Benito M. Lontok
• DDGM Dad Jose Justo S. Yap
• Dad Patrick S. Batungbakal
• Dad Alex De Guzman
Our thanks likewise go to:
• COMMO Antonio B. Sontillanosa Jr., PCG, Commander, CGK9-EOD Force
• CAPT Victorino Ronaldo Y. Acosta IV, PCG
Most importantly, we extend our deepest appreciation to Dad Peter Cabreros of La Guardia Masonic Lodge No. 378, Hon. Dad Benito Oliver A. Sales III of Laong Laan Masonic Lodge No. 185, City Prosecutor of the City of Ilagan, Isabela, Bro. Justin Craig David, PMC, KT, and last but not the least, our beloved Advisory Council and the Masonic Senior DeMolay Club. This activity would not have been possible without your guidance, encouragement, and unwavering support.
To everyone who participated, sponsored, volunteered, and supported this fundraiser, thank you for helping make “Aiming for Intellectual Liberty” a success.
