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Part of the crowd that graced the Public Installation of Worshipful Master Ignacio Abe and the Officers of Jose Rizal Lodge 1172.Keynote Speaker was GM Chibu Uson, Immediate Past Grand Master of F&AM of Manitoba, Canada.

Summer Issue Vol. 30 No. 1eNewsletter of Jose Rizal Lodge No.1172

Thank you everyone for honoring

us with your presence and

wishing us a successful Masonicyear. To all who labored hard to

make our Public Installation a

personally meaningful and

awesome event, our eternal

gratitude. My wife Mely,

daughters Katrina, Karessa and

Kirsten, join me in wishing you aHappy and Safe Summer!

-Bro. Ige Abe, WM

Salamat Po!

the TAMBULI

WM Ige Abe takes oath in impressiveceremonies in SRO crowd

Bro.Ige Abe taking Obligation upon the Holy Bible

Inside the hallowed walls of the American Room with

every seat occupied and guests leaning against the walls and

crowding the doors, Bro. Ignacio Abe took his obligation as

the 30th Worshipful Master administered by Installing

Master, WB Hernane Castro, and Past Master of Jose Rizal

Lodge #1172. Giving the Masters Charge was RW Bro.

Val Chua, also a Past Master of the Lodge.

Preceding his installation, the other officers were installed

starting from the Tiler, Masters of Ceremonies, Stewards,

Deacons, Treasurer, Secretary and the Wardens. Acting as

the Installing Marshal was WB Edward Usita, Past Master

who came all the way from Virginia. VW Mon Cruz, AGL,

assisted also in the installation. (A complete list of the new

officers are listed elsewhere in this issue.)

Keynoting the event was the Most Worshipful Chibu Uson,

immediate Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of

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F&AM of Manitoba, Canada. His beloved wife, Mae and his

two children accompanied him. He spoke on being steadfast

in keeping the faith in Masonry because it is a way of life.

He was introduced by VW Cecille Abbott, Grand Director of

Ceremonies. Dignitaries representing the Grand Lodge of the

State of New York, the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of the

Philippines, the Order of the Amaranth, Order of DeMolay

and the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls were

present. A number of past DDGMs, current and past masters

in the 4th Manhattan District and New Jersey, as well as

brothers from the Grand Lodge of the Philippines attended to

bring felicitations and good wishes from their respective

Lodges and organizations. RW Carlito Gallardo, DDGM, 4 th

Manhattan District, brought greetings on behalf of the Most

Worshipful James Sullivan, Grand Master of Masons of the

State of New York.Following the installation of JRL officers,

Sr. Jean Almiron, immediate past First Lady presented the

Perpetual Ladies Cup to First Lady Mely Abe, together with

replica cups to Sr.Gigi Repil (WM Arvin) and Sr. Ellen

Guillen (WM Luis) in absentia. The Past Masters apron was

also presented to the immediate Past Master, Bro. Sylvester

Almiron Jr. Adding a deeply touching moment was the

presence of the three lovely Abe daughters. As Karessadedicated a violin piece to her father, Sr.Mely was seen to

wipe a tear as she held on to her bouquet of red roses

presented by WM Abe. WB Boy Iriberri,DSA, was Master of

Ceremonies.

Happy Birthday!

July, 2012

02 Bro. Dino Villareal

05 WB. Tom del os Reyes

08 WB Amando Santos

10 Bro. Manuel Vales

17 RW Alfred Dais

17 Bro.Melanio Aquino Jr

17 WB Marcelino Samson24 Bro. Victor Complido

24 Bro.Ronald Magno

28 Bro. Wendel Tominbang

29 Bro. Andre Molina

31 Democreto Pasco

August, 2012

03 RW Valentino Chua

04 Bro. Dan Jason Velez

12 WB Jun Almiron

15 Bro. Rodene Ivan Cortes

15 WB Dave Ignacio

19 WB Augusto Forbes

21 Bro. Edwin Leonardo

22 Bro. Ericson Alaman24 Bro. Bartolome Matela

28 Bro. Allen Alejandro

FAMILY PICNIC

When: 9 AM 4 PM

Saturday, August 18, 2012

Where: Liberty State Park in N.J.

Who: Family and Friends

How to get there: Google or GPS

What to bring: Food to share, musicalinstruments, and kindred spirit!

In-charge: WB Arvin Repil, Bro. Rodene Ivan

Cortes, Bro. Kristian Francisco

Shootfest in the PoconosFor the first time in the history of Jose Rizal Lodge

#1172, there will be a Shootfest at the Poconos in

Pennsylvania on Oct. 6, 2012. The Shootfest is not

exclusively male; ladies are welcome to participate.

As of press time and still three months away, over

55 brothers and guests have already confirmed their

participation. It is expected that more will sign upas we move closer to the date.

Pistols will be supplied at the shooting range. Afellowship hour will conclude the event in a

restaurant on site. Bro Manny Nerona, coordinator

of the event will announce details..

Cont. from page 1Public installation

Introducing Agent Double 172 in his Worshipful JRLodges service


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Hoopsters Sign Up for

Basketball TourneyEager to covert stored to kinetic energy, thereby

reaping the many benefits of exercise, WM Ige Abe

announced the formation of an Intra-Lodge basketball

tourney. He also expressed the hope that brethren from

other Lodges can join Jose Rizal Lodge or form their

own teams for an eventual Inter-Lodge League. Hardly

had the announcement hit the waves when brothers

started signing up. Within hours after the cyber release

of the initiative, over 15 brothers signed up; thus

confirming that a lot of brothers are ready to go back

to their dunking and lay-up days. Coordinating

the initiative is Bro Kristian Francisco who will

announce the time and place of practices. So standby

for further details. As a piece of information our

Bro. Willy Apo, was a professional basketball player in

the Philippines who played with the San Miguel

Brewery team. He played with such greats as Carlos

Loyzaga and Jaworski

among others. He now

sings with the Grown

Up Band, led by

brother, Bro. Pete

Decena. The Grown

Up band regularly visits

nursing homes in the

Staten Island area and provides cheer and

entertainment to the residents as their way of rendering

community service.

Introducing our new brothers!!Leandro B. Lachica, Esq. Obtained his Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

and Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of thePhilippines. Admitted as a lawyer in New York (U.S.A), NewSouth Wales (Australia) and the Philippines. Practiced litigation atManalo, Puno, Jocson and Placido Law Offices in Makati and

Alabang. Consul and legal officer at the Philippine ConsulateGeneral in New York from 2006 to 2011. Previously assigned at thePhilippine Embassy in Canberra. Finished his MBA as a Nanyang

Fellow at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) inSingapore and Certificate in Executive Management at theMassachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Sloan School ofManagement in Boston. Completed his Diploma in Legal Practice

with Merit at the Australian National University (ANU) in

Canberra. Married to Melanie Marie Roxas, from Lilo-an, Cebu.Blessed with two daughters and a son, ages 10,6 and 4 years old.

Bro.Antonio Mendoza. 29 yrs. old, born on January 19, 1983.Parents: Antonio Julian Mendoza from Tarlac and Maria Adalia

Monleon from Manila .Raised in Baldwin, (Long Island) NY.Studied Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at the University ofBuffalo (SUNY). Certified Personal Trainer @ NY Sports Club.

Works with Highland Associates as a Mechanical Engineer; workingto obtain license as a Professional Engr. Grew up with Uncle PepeAquino, DSA, his sponsor and mentor. Still SINGLE, he is laboringhard for status change.

James Samonte.Business entrepreneur managing an AmericanCompany Healthcare that recruit highly skilled physical therapist foroutpatient facilities. Brings to the Craft an expertise in organizingfamily programs, such as sports & family vacations, that encourage

healthy and positive lifestyle changes.

Ralph Fornoles, Fellowcraft. Awaiting advancement to MasterMason. Freelance writer. Instructor, Hofstra U, Married to Ayda, a

pharmacist from Morocco. Good with computers. Described by thebrothers as cool. WELCOME, BROTHERS ALL!

EDITORIAL BOARD: Editor-in-chief: WM Ige Abe

Associate Editors: SW Tom Benolerao, JW Albert Inguito.

Contributing Editor: Bro. Jun. Almiron. Reporters: Jose

Rizal Lodge Brethren. Send comments and news to: The

Editor: [email protected]. THANK YOU.

Left :WM Ige Abe and his official family with GM Chibu Uson.Middle : GM Chibu Uson, PGM Manitoba, Canada, delivering his

speech.Above right: Miss Karessa Abe, Worthy Advisor of theInternational Order of the Rainbow for Girls, assisted by her sisterKristina Abe, playing a special piece for Dad, who is seen smiling

approvingly with joyful pride at the background.


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The Worshi ful Master s eaks

One of the best things that can happen to ones life is to have the love and support of the people you love. The strong and

unconditional support of my beloved wife, Mely and my daughters Katrina, Karessa and Kirsten, gives me courage and

inspiration to accept the responsibilities of a Worshipful Master. I reiterate my pledge to the brethren that I formally dedicate my

time, energy and utmost effort to the mastership of this great Lodge. I accept with gratitude and humility and face the future with

hope and optimism for what we together will accomplish in the months ahead. In serving we recognize a simple but powerful truth:

we need each other. And we must care for one another. I ask that we rededicate ourselves to the very idea of Masonry. Let us begin

with energy and hope with faith and discipline. Let us work until our work is done. From the mountaintop of celebration, we hear

a call to serve with brotherly love, relief and truth. And now, each to his own way with Gods help, we must answer the call.

By Ige Abe, Worshipful Master

TRESTLE BOARD-2012-13 OFFICERS OF JOSE RIZAL

LODGE NO.1172 2012-2013

Worshipful Master W..IgnacioAbe

Senior Warden Bro. Tom Benolerao

Junior Warden Bro. Albert Inguito

Treasurer WB Arthur Aurellano

Secretary WB David Ignacio

Chaplain WB Jun Almiron

Senior Deacon Bro. Harris PascualJunior Deacon Bro. Violeto Palmeri

Senior Master of Ceremonies

Bro. Amerigo Abonatilla

Junior Master of Ceremonies

Bro. Rodene Cortes

Senior Steward Bro.Edward Kho

Junior Steward Bro. Manny Nerona

Marshal Bro. Kristian FranciscoOrganist Bro. Jose Decena

Tiler Bro. Eman Hidalgo

Trustees WB Hernane Castro

WB Arvin Repil

Bro.Eduardo Lingad

COMMITTEES*

Ritual VW Mon Cruz

Membership WB Levy LavarinoWidows & Orphans Bro.Cesar Tipawan

Finance RW Dick TalusanBro. Violeto Palmeri

Brotherhood Fund Bro.Manny Nerona

Bylaws WB Dave Ignacio

Bro. Lindy Lachica

Audit Bro. Henry GarciaSpecial Events Bro. Kris Francisco

Bro.Rodene CortesSports WB Boy Iriberri

Bro. Dem Pasco

*The Degree Teams will be announced separately

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