On September 4, 1906, founders of the Lodge adopted a resolution to form Bagong Buhay Lodge; on September 16, 1906, Bagong Buhay Lodge UD elected and installed its first Lodge officers; on August 11, 1907, Bagong Buhay Lodge was officially constituted. It was chartered and numbered Lodge No. 291 under the jurisdiction of Gran Oriente Espanol and formally installed its officers; in 1912, the Lodge was re-chartered and renumbered to Bagong Buhay Lodge No. 17 under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands; on February 13, 1917, the Lodge was officially constituted and started to be referred as Bagong Buhay Lodge No. 17 under the unified Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands and became directly under the supervision of American Masons.
After almost 89 years (February 13, 1917 – September 9, 2006) of harmonious relationship, Bagong Buhay Lodge No. 17 with heavy hearts, had to break ties with the Grand Lodge of the Philippines, but the friendship or amity remains forever.
On September 10, 2006, Bagong Buhay Lodge No. 17, acting on resolution adopted in a regular stated meeting, declared its independence from the Grand Lodge of the Philippines and joined the regularly, legally and duly constituted Most Worshipful Independent Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippine Islands (IGLPI), re-chartered and renumbered to Bagong Buhay Lodge No. 4 under the jurisdiction of the IGLPI together with six (6) other century old and very old Lodges in the Province of Cavite, Republic of the Philippines, namely: Cavite Lodge No. 2 (retained its number, constituted on October 18, 1902); Pilar Lodge No. 3 (formerly No. 15, constituted on June 5, 1894); Emilio Aguinaldo Memorial Lodge No. 5 (formerly No. 31, constituted on December 21, 1915); Bagong Ilaw Lodge No. 6 (formerly No. 97, constituted on January 27, 1925); La Naval Lodge No. 7 (formerly No. 269, constituted on January 20, 1984); and Mendez-Nunez Lodge No. 8 (formerly No. 316, constituted on May 31, 1997); and later followed by Pintong Bato Lodge No. 9 (formerly No. 51, constituted on February 15, 1919) which was re-chartered and renumbered on January 5, 2007 during the Special Grand Assembly of the IGLPI.
The first candidates of Bagong Buhay Lodge No. 4 after the “Declaration of Independence and Constitution of the IGLPI”, despite the worrying situation but pursued their noble intentions to join the craft, were: Bro. Joseph Camato Macaraig and Bro. Picollo Chester M. Bulanhagui. They were initiated Entered Apprentice Masons on October 31, 2006, passed to the degree of Fellowcraft Masons on November 24, 2006 and raised to the sublime degree of Master Masons on December 6, 2006.
With the theme, “A Fresh Start for True Masonry”, Bagong Buhay Lodge No. 4 under the jurisdiction of the IGLPI, moves on and march forward, thus created and adopted three (3) resolutions with the concepts of recognizing the exemplary and outstanding performances and contributions of the brethren to the Lodge and Freemasonry as well as to the community and its inhabitants, bringing the brethren new and fresh ideas, and maintaining brotherly love, relief and truth:
RESOLUTION NO. 4, SERIES OF 2007 “A resolution creating the Bagong Buhay Lodge No. 4 F & A M Awards and approving and adopting the guidelines and criteria for the award hereto attached, and to bestow the Worshipful Master the authority to present and award to Master Masons in good standing who and which distinguished and excelled themselves by exemplary, meritorious and outstanding achievements or services rendered to the Lodge and Freemasonry as well as to the Community and its Inhabitants both in their public and private lives, and to non-Masons, either by an individual, group or associations who unselfishly rendered worthy contributions to member Master Masons, to the Lodge in particular and Freemasonry in general”
The Bagong Buhay Lodge No. 4 Awards were classified under the name of the prominent members of the Lodge and categorized according to their outstanding achievements and worthy contributions, to wit:
1) MWB Emilio P. Virata PGM Award (Masonic Services)
2) MWB Rafael Palma PGM Award (Government Services)
3) VWB Artemio A. Tadiar Jr. PGLO Award (Posthumous)
4) VWB Ricardo A. Alfaro PDGL Award (Sports)
5) WB Ladislao N. Diwa PM Award (Other Field of Services)
6) WB Jose A. Reyes PM Award (Individual, Group, Association, Master Masons or Non- Masons of worthy accomplishments and unselfish contributions rendered to member Master Masons, the Lodge in particular as well as to Freemasonry in general)
RESOLUTION NO. 5, SERIES OF 2007 “A resolution creating a newsletter and adopting the name “THE NEW LIFE”, as the official bulletin of Bagong Buhay Lodge No. 4 F & A M”
RESOLUTION NO. 6, SERIES OF 2007 “A resolution creating and adopting the new official “LODGE SEAL of Bagong Buhay Lodge No. 4, F & A. M.”
The description and depiction of the new official seal of the Lodge are, as follows:
a. The boarder is an endless double-looped knot of a rope or cord represented in circular shape
b. The name of the Lodge and the year 5907-6007 Anno Lucis are inscribed inside the boarder and outside of the circle
c. The shield vertically divided in two sections are portrayed at the center of the circle
d. The first section consist of two segments of the same size shown at the inside upper portion of the shield while below is the second section of one bigger segment
e. The first segment feature the official flag of the City, the second segment inscribed the letters KKK adorned with laurel leaves, above the third and bigger segment depicted the All-Seeing Eye and below the Square and Compasses
The Lodge also recognized the Outstanding Masons of the Lodge:
Recipient of the First Hiram Award
a. VWB Ireneo I. Racimo (MD#2) - 1994
b. VWB Francisco E. Expectacion (MD#2) - 1994
c. VWB Armando L. Quion (MD#2) - 1994
Masonic District No. 2 Outstanding District Grand Lecturer
a. VW Jaime V. Bantolo (MD#2) - 2004
Masonic District No. 2 Most Outstanding Worshipful Masters
a. WM Edgardo N. Reyes (MD#10) - 1988
b. WM Jaime A. Ramos (MD#10) - 1989
c. WM Armando L. Quion (MD#10) - 1990
d. WM Artemio A. Tadiar, Jr. (MD#10) - 1991
e. WM Amorico M. Alvarez (MD#2) - 1997
f. WM Jaime V. Bantolo (MD#2) - 1999
g. WM Gorgonio V. Necessario, Jr. PM (MD#2) - 2005
Grand Lodge of the Philippines Most Outstanding Worshipful Master
a. WM Artemio A. Tadiar, Jr. (MD#10) - 1992
On August 11, 2007, Bagong Buhay Lodge No. 4 F. & A. M. celebrated its Centennial Anniversary. The memorable celebration started at 2:00 P.M. with a motorcade. There were about thirty (30) cars with balloons and streamers assembled in an open space at the Cavite Coastal Bay City, Dalahican District, Cavite City, and from thereat, passed the City’s major thoroughfares up to the Masonic Lodge Temple. Upon arrival, a Eucharistic Celebration by Rev. Fr. Rizaldy Arnaiz of San Antonio Parish Church, Philippine Independent Church was held at the Lodge Hall by 3:00 P.M.
A formal wreath laying and floral offering at the Masonic Lodge Memorial Marker was participated by the Guest of Honor and Speaker, widows and orphans of the deceased dearly departed brethren, members of different subordinate Lodges, sisters, sons and daughters of appendant bodies, distinguished guests, and friends of Masons. The program proper was held inside the VWB Gen. Artemio A. Tadiar, Jr. Hall PM, PGLO with Bro. Mayor Bernardo S. Paredes as the Guest of Honor and Speaker.
The highlights of the program are the reading of Resolution No. 07-081, “A resolution recognizing the exemplary, meritorious and outstanding achievements and worthy contributions extended by the Bagong Buhay Lodge No. 4 (formerly No. 17) under the auspices of the Most Worshipful Independent Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippine Islands (IGLPI) to the City Government of Cavite and its inhabitants” passed and adopted by the Cavite City Council on August 6, 2007, and the recognition and presentation of awards to the members and other prominent personalities who rendered exemplary, meritorious and outstanding achievements and worthy contributions to Bagong Buhay Lodge No. 4 F. & A. M.
The Centennial Major Awardees. . .
MWB EMILIO P. VIRATA AWARD (Masonic Services)
a. MW Jaime V. Bantolo GM
b. RW Nicolas G. Ricafrente DGM
c. RW Manuel L. Carranza, Jr SGW
d. RW Joseph A. Capuyan JGW
e. RW Armando L. Quion GS
f. Bro. Mayor Bernardo S. Paredes
MWB RAFAEL PALMA PGM AWARD (Government Services)
a. Bro. Mayor Bernardo S. Paredes
b. VWB Councilor Amorico M. Alvarez
VWB ARTEMIO A. TADIAR, JR PGLO AWARD (Posthumous)
a. VWB Ricardo A. Alfaro PDGL
b. WB Raul A. Patricio PM
c. Bro. Alberto B. Ramento
d. Bro. Nilo P. Ramos
VWB RICARDO A. ALFARO PDGL AWARD (Sports)
a. Bro. Magno C. Herradura
b. Bro. Lyndon D. Torres
WB LADISLAO N. DIWA (Other Field of Services)
a. VWB Amorico M. Alvarez AGS
b. VWB Edilberto D. Esperat GBB
c. WB Gorgonio V. Necessario, Jr. PM
d. Bro. Lamberto A. Aquino
WB JOSE A. REYES PM AWARD (Masons, Non-Masons, Associations or Group)
a. VWB Petronilo M. Bulanhagui DGL
The important event of celebrating the 100 years existence of Bagong Buhay Lodge No. 4 became more memorable when the affair was graced by the presence of the brethren under the jurisdiction of Gran Logia Nacional de Filipinas led by its Grand Master, Most Worshipful Victor Valdez.
There were about two hundred twenty five (225) members, sisters and guests attended the successful affair who also participated in the fellowship, ballroom dancing and raffles that went to the wee hours.
As of December 2006, Bagong Buhay Lodge No. 4 had member Master Masons of 202; Dual Members 3; and Life Members by Longevity 80 with a total strength of 285 Master Masons in good standing (Philippines and Foreign Countries).
Through the years, it has remained steadfast to its chosen name “New Life”. It has honorably and faithfully discharged its duties to the Fraternity and maintained its prestige and good name by adhering to the ancient landmarks of the institution.
New members come. Old members laid down their working tools. Others simply fade way. But Bagong Buhay Lodge No. 4 will stand like a beacon light, diffusing its rays to light up the part of that grand ideal of establishing a Universal League of Mankind under the Fatherhood of GOD.
“Despite the long, rough and rugged journey, the Lodge moves on, and brethren march forward”
- TRUST IN GOD, FEAR NOT WHAT MEN CAN DO, AGAINST US -
Bro. Ric Alvarez
Bagong Buhay Lodge No. 4
After almost 89 years (February 13, 1917 – September 9, 2006) of harmonious relationship, Bagong Buhay Lodge No. 17 with heavy hearts, had to break ties with the Grand Lodge of the Philippines, but the friendship or amity remains forever.
On September 10, 2006, Bagong Buhay Lodge No. 17, acting on resolution adopted in a regular stated meeting, declared its independence from the Grand Lodge of the Philippines and joined the regularly, legally and duly constituted Most Worshipful Independent Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippine Islands (IGLPI), re-chartered and renumbered to Bagong Buhay Lodge No. 4 under the jurisdiction of the IGLPI together with six (6) other century old and very old Lodges in the Province of Cavite, Republic of the Philippines, namely: Cavite Lodge No. 2 (retained its number, constituted on October 18, 1902); Pilar Lodge No. 3 (formerly No. 15, constituted on June 5, 1894); Emilio Aguinaldo Memorial Lodge No. 5 (formerly No. 31, constituted on December 21, 1915); Bagong Ilaw Lodge No. 6 (formerly No. 97, constituted on January 27, 1925); La Naval Lodge No. 7 (formerly No. 269, constituted on January 20, 1984); and Mendez-Nunez Lodge No. 8 (formerly No. 316, constituted on May 31, 1997); and later followed by Pintong Bato Lodge No. 9 (formerly No. 51, constituted on February 15, 1919) which was re-chartered and renumbered on January 5, 2007 during the Special Grand Assembly of the IGLPI.
The first candidates of Bagong Buhay Lodge No. 4 after the “Declaration of Independence and Constitution of the IGLPI”, despite the worrying situation but pursued their noble intentions to join the craft, were: Bro. Joseph Camato Macaraig and Bro. Picollo Chester M. Bulanhagui. They were initiated Entered Apprentice Masons on October 31, 2006, passed to the degree of Fellowcraft Masons on November 24, 2006 and raised to the sublime degree of Master Masons on December 6, 2006.
With the theme, “A Fresh Start for True Masonry”, Bagong Buhay Lodge No. 4 under the jurisdiction of the IGLPI, moves on and march forward, thus created and adopted three (3) resolutions with the concepts of recognizing the exemplary and outstanding performances and contributions of the brethren to the Lodge and Freemasonry as well as to the community and its inhabitants, bringing the brethren new and fresh ideas, and maintaining brotherly love, relief and truth:
RESOLUTION NO. 4, SERIES OF 2007 “A resolution creating the Bagong Buhay Lodge No. 4 F & A M Awards and approving and adopting the guidelines and criteria for the award hereto attached, and to bestow the Worshipful Master the authority to present and award to Master Masons in good standing who and which distinguished and excelled themselves by exemplary, meritorious and outstanding achievements or services rendered to the Lodge and Freemasonry as well as to the Community and its Inhabitants both in their public and private lives, and to non-Masons, either by an individual, group or associations who unselfishly rendered worthy contributions to member Master Masons, to the Lodge in particular and Freemasonry in general”
The Bagong Buhay Lodge No. 4 Awards were classified under the name of the prominent members of the Lodge and categorized according to their outstanding achievements and worthy contributions, to wit:
1) MWB Emilio P. Virata PGM Award (Masonic Services)
2) MWB Rafael Palma PGM Award (Government Services)
3) VWB Artemio A. Tadiar Jr. PGLO Award (Posthumous)
4) VWB Ricardo A. Alfaro PDGL Award (Sports)
5) WB Ladislao N. Diwa PM Award (Other Field of Services)
6) WB Jose A. Reyes PM Award (Individual, Group, Association, Master Masons or Non- Masons of worthy accomplishments and unselfish contributions rendered to member Master Masons, the Lodge in particular as well as to Freemasonry in general)
RESOLUTION NO. 5, SERIES OF 2007 “A resolution creating a newsletter and adopting the name “THE NEW LIFE”, as the official bulletin of Bagong Buhay Lodge No. 4 F & A M”
RESOLUTION NO. 6, SERIES OF 2007 “A resolution creating and adopting the new official “LODGE SEAL of Bagong Buhay Lodge No. 4, F & A. M.”
The description and depiction of the new official seal of the Lodge are, as follows:
a. The boarder is an endless double-looped knot of a rope or cord represented in circular shape
b. The name of the Lodge and the year 5907-6007 Anno Lucis are inscribed inside the boarder and outside of the circle
c. The shield vertically divided in two sections are portrayed at the center of the circle
d. The first section consist of two segments of the same size shown at the inside upper portion of the shield while below is the second section of one bigger segment
e. The first segment feature the official flag of the City, the second segment inscribed the letters KKK adorned with laurel leaves, above the third and bigger segment depicted the All-Seeing Eye and below the Square and Compasses
The Lodge also recognized the Outstanding Masons of the Lodge:
Recipient of the First Hiram Award
a. VWB Ireneo I. Racimo (MD#2) - 1994
b. VWB Francisco E. Expectacion (MD#2) - 1994
c. VWB Armando L. Quion (MD#2) - 1994
Masonic District No. 2 Outstanding District Grand Lecturer
a. VW Jaime V. Bantolo (MD#2) - 2004
Masonic District No. 2 Most Outstanding Worshipful Masters
a. WM Edgardo N. Reyes (MD#10) - 1988
b. WM Jaime A. Ramos (MD#10) - 1989
c. WM Armando L. Quion (MD#10) - 1990
d. WM Artemio A. Tadiar, Jr. (MD#10) - 1991
e. WM Amorico M. Alvarez (MD#2) - 1997
f. WM Jaime V. Bantolo (MD#2) - 1999
g. WM Gorgonio V. Necessario, Jr. PM (MD#2) - 2005
Grand Lodge of the Philippines Most Outstanding Worshipful Master
a. WM Artemio A. Tadiar, Jr. (MD#10) - 1992
On August 11, 2007, Bagong Buhay Lodge No. 4 F. & A. M. celebrated its Centennial Anniversary. The memorable celebration started at 2:00 P.M. with a motorcade. There were about thirty (30) cars with balloons and streamers assembled in an open space at the Cavite Coastal Bay City, Dalahican District, Cavite City, and from thereat, passed the City’s major thoroughfares up to the Masonic Lodge Temple. Upon arrival, a Eucharistic Celebration by Rev. Fr. Rizaldy Arnaiz of San Antonio Parish Church, Philippine Independent Church was held at the Lodge Hall by 3:00 P.M.
A formal wreath laying and floral offering at the Masonic Lodge Memorial Marker was participated by the Guest of Honor and Speaker, widows and orphans of the deceased dearly departed brethren, members of different subordinate Lodges, sisters, sons and daughters of appendant bodies, distinguished guests, and friends of Masons. The program proper was held inside the VWB Gen. Artemio A. Tadiar, Jr. Hall PM, PGLO with Bro. Mayor Bernardo S. Paredes as the Guest of Honor and Speaker.
The highlights of the program are the reading of Resolution No. 07-081, “A resolution recognizing the exemplary, meritorious and outstanding achievements and worthy contributions extended by the Bagong Buhay Lodge No. 4 (formerly No. 17) under the auspices of the Most Worshipful Independent Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippine Islands (IGLPI) to the City Government of Cavite and its inhabitants” passed and adopted by the Cavite City Council on August 6, 2007, and the recognition and presentation of awards to the members and other prominent personalities who rendered exemplary, meritorious and outstanding achievements and worthy contributions to Bagong Buhay Lodge No. 4 F. & A. M.
The Centennial Major Awardees. . .
MWB EMILIO P. VIRATA AWARD (Masonic Services)
a. MW Jaime V. Bantolo GM
b. RW Nicolas G. Ricafrente DGM
c. RW Manuel L. Carranza, Jr SGW
d. RW Joseph A. Capuyan JGW
e. RW Armando L. Quion GS
f. Bro. Mayor Bernardo S. Paredes
MWB RAFAEL PALMA PGM AWARD (Government Services)
a. Bro. Mayor Bernardo S. Paredes
b. VWB Councilor Amorico M. Alvarez
VWB ARTEMIO A. TADIAR, JR PGLO AWARD (Posthumous)
a. VWB Ricardo A. Alfaro PDGL
b. WB Raul A. Patricio PM
c. Bro. Alberto B. Ramento
d. Bro. Nilo P. Ramos
VWB RICARDO A. ALFARO PDGL AWARD (Sports)
a. Bro. Magno C. Herradura
b. Bro. Lyndon D. Torres
WB LADISLAO N. DIWA (Other Field of Services)
a. VWB Amorico M. Alvarez AGS
b. VWB Edilberto D. Esperat GBB
c. WB Gorgonio V. Necessario, Jr. PM
d. Bro. Lamberto A. Aquino
WB JOSE A. REYES PM AWARD (Masons, Non-Masons, Associations or Group)
a. VWB Petronilo M. Bulanhagui DGL
The important event of celebrating the 100 years existence of Bagong Buhay Lodge No. 4 became more memorable when the affair was graced by the presence of the brethren under the jurisdiction of Gran Logia Nacional de Filipinas led by its Grand Master, Most Worshipful Victor Valdez.
There were about two hundred twenty five (225) members, sisters and guests attended the successful affair who also participated in the fellowship, ballroom dancing and raffles that went to the wee hours.
As of December 2006, Bagong Buhay Lodge No. 4 had member Master Masons of 202; Dual Members 3; and Life Members by Longevity 80 with a total strength of 285 Master Masons in good standing (Philippines and Foreign Countries).
Through the years, it has remained steadfast to its chosen name “New Life”. It has honorably and faithfully discharged its duties to the Fraternity and maintained its prestige and good name by adhering to the ancient landmarks of the institution.
New members come. Old members laid down their working tools. Others simply fade way. But Bagong Buhay Lodge No. 4 will stand like a beacon light, diffusing its rays to light up the part of that grand ideal of establishing a Universal League of Mankind under the Fatherhood of GOD.
“Despite the long, rough and rugged journey, the Lodge moves on, and brethren march forward”
- TRUST IN GOD, FEAR NOT WHAT MEN CAN DO, AGAINST US -
Bro. Ric Alvarez
Bagong Buhay Lodge No. 4
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