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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,...

At its 36th installation rites, the time-honored Masonic ceremony of WB Esteban Nicanor Domingo handing over the leadership of Talavera Masonic Lodge No. 273. to WM Nerito Santos Jr. was presided by VW Manuel Palomo (Past Grand Orator) in the packed function hall of the Crystal Waves Events Center. The occassion was graced by VW Gov. Aurelio Umali who as the guest of honor and speaker expounded on the Masonic symbolism of the cable tow, a subject that was profounded by DDGM Rommel Angara of Masonic District Nueva Ecija East and Aurora in his closing message where he reminded the brethren on the imperative of maintaining harmony in the Lodge and among the brethren. WB Nerito Santos Jr. is the incumbent mayor of the Municipality of Talavera in Nueva Ecija. 

The 2023 installation season has begun and drawing first blood for Masonic District Nueva Ecija East and Aurora is Model Masonic Lodge No. 373 in Sto. Domingo, Nueva Ecija where WB Carlo Valmonte was installed as Master of the Lodge for Masonic Year 2023-2024. In his closing address, DDGM Rommel Angara reminded WB Carlo of his important role to serve as the mediator of the Lodge, to build bridges of friendship and tear down walls of animosity among the brethren as a fitting emphasis on an earlier message from PDDGM Dr. Jose Ravinar Austria, Chief of Medical and Professional Staff of the Dr. Paulino J. Garcia Memorial and Medical Center and the guest of honor and keynote speaker, for the Worshipful Master to use his heart in governing his Lodge. Amen to that and congratulations WB Carlo and the brethren of Model Masonic Lodge No. 373!   

On his 126th death anniversary, the legacy and heroism of Bro. Jose. P. Rizal was celebrated by the brethren of Masonic District Nueva Ecija East and Aurora with the Municipal Government of Talavera led by Bro. Mayor Nerito Santos Jr. and Sis. Vice-Mayor Nerivi Santos-Martinez. After the traditional wreath laying, the elected Worshipful Masters, Senior and Junior Wardens of Nueva Ecija East and Aurora's eight subordinate Lodges trooped to Talavera Masonic Lodge No. 273 for their required proficiency examination that was presided by District Secretary VW Edison Rivera and the District Grand Lecturers.    kkkk

There was of course good music from a live band that inspired everyone in attendance to dance. And a truckload of raffle prizes from DDGM Rommel Angara of Masonic District Nueva East & Aurora and his District Grand Lecturers. There was an abundance of festive food and as the brethren and families of Masonic District Nueva Ecija East and Aurora celebrated the Nativity of Jesus at the Baler Beach Club in Aurora Province, lucky winners were drawn who went home with a 55-inch Devant Smart TV, a Samsung washing machine and 8 Samsung A04 smart phones. Twenty-five lucky winners also won cash gifts of P5,000 each and 5 more went home with P3,000, while 70 others took assorted gift items.  And there was more to celebrate for Talavera Masonic Lodge No. 273, Palayan City Masonic Lodge No. 311 and Pantabangan-Bonari Masonic Lodge No. 203 who were pleasantly surprised with a cash gift of P30,000, P20,000 and P10,000, respectively, as the top three Lodges with the most attendees. Another P30...

Past DDGM Hossain Samsoddin Vostakalaei of Masonic District Nueva Ecija East and Aurora was nominated by a landslide as the top candidate for Junior Grand Lecturer of Central Luzon with a total of 131 votes. His nomination and that of VW Kenneth Yambao (72 votes) and VW August Roxas (51 votes) was the highlight of the 31st Central Luzon Multi-District Covention that was hosted by Masonic District Bulacan East and West in San Rafael, Bulacan.     Despite his busy schedule, DDGM Rommel Angara ensured that all voting delegates of  subordinate Lodges under the jurisdiction of Nueva Ecija and Aurora are in attendance to support the bid of PDDGM Hossain with the other three Masonic Districts of Nueva Ecija. Grand Master Johnny Pimentel graced the occassion with his presence as the guest of honor with Past Grand Master Pacifico Aniag and Junior Grand Warden Raul Canon also in attendance.  Before the convention proper, a Grand Master's Night was tendered by the host dis...