THE TRESTLEBOARD

DDGM Rommel Angara and the District officers of Masonic District Nueva Ecija East and Aurora were in full force at Palayan City Masonic Lodge's 23rd installation of its elected and appointed officers that was held at the jam-packed Nueva Ecija Convention Center and graced by WB Michael Tagulao from the Grand Lodge of California who as the guest of honor and speaker reminded the brethren gathered on what a Mason should be. Before stepping down, outgoing WM Adriano Ramos presented a token of the Lodge's appreciation of DDGM Rommel's support to the Lodge who in his closing remarks and taking the cue from WB Michael reminded the brethren of their obligation to take care of one another, to provide relief in times of distress, and to speak good counsel in moments of doubts. After the installation rites, DDGM Rommel handed P30,000 to newly installed WM Ramon Mangalonzo in support of the Lodge's projects.   The installation rites was attended by a delegation from the subordiate

There was the usual tete-a-tete as guests mingle before the start of the 48th installation rites of Panatabangan-Bonari Masonic Lodge No. 203 --- DDGM Rommel Angara of Masonic District Nueva Ecija East and Aurora in an animated conversation with past DDGM Narciso Nieto who in his keynote speech reminded the brethren to be true Masons in their deeds, and a moment with Mayor Hanna Katrina Andres of the Municipality of Rizal who was the guest of honor and with WB Mayor Nerito "Kuya JR" Santos Jr. of Talavera the town and the Lodge.  With the Lodge's officers duly installed, DDGM Rommel was honored with a certificate of his honorary membership in the Lodge by immediate Past Master William Eder and a token of appreciation presented by newly installed WM Julius Ferrer, after which he delivered his closing remarks where he reminded the brethren that Masons are a cut above the rest and are expected to temper their actions with the fundamental Masonic principles of brotherly love,