The Sublime

Chapter LTC and Outing

2007-10-02T08:01:00.001-07:00

Last September 29-30, 2007 at Pansol, Calamba, Laguna we conducted our Chapters Leadership Training Conference and Outing.

We have 3 Speakers Namely:

Dad Eduardo G. Escano, COH, HLOH
Membership

Dad Ramil V. Huele, PMC
Basic Planning, Rituals, Parliamentary Procedures and Team Building

and

Me! Bro. Willardo S. Remo, Jr., PMC
Chapter Procedures - Chapter Reports to SCODRP

We have 3 Teams:

Team Spice Boys
Bro. Rhein Eros Gamueda, Team Leader
Bro. Benjamin Madamba
Bro. Wesley Valdez

Team Hearthrobs
Bro. Martin Yerro, Team Leader
Bro. Rodolfo Paras, Jr.
Bro. Ken Bryan Escano

Team Ba
Bro. Melchor Dilodilo, Jr., Team Leader
Bro. Rei Jal C. Obsum
Bro. Michael Anthony Tan

Other Active Bros:
Bro. Wilson Ching
Bro. Mark Gomez
Bro. Cedric Metro
Bro. Jomari Metro

With Seniors:
Bro. Leonardo Contreras, Jr., PMC
Bro. Dennis Sumage, PMC
Bro. Jesse Chriss Santos, PMC
Bro. Charles Joseph Jimenez
Bro. Percival Encarnacion
Bro. Lance Contreras

All in all, enjoy fun learning new things! Daming Pagkain!

Bonding! and Camaraderie asteeg!

Fraternally,

Bro. Ilad, PMC

P.S.

We conducted this activity for the outgoing and incoming Term 2007. We believe we need to have a good start to have a good and effective Term of Office. So far its a big success!

Day of Comfort, December 10, 2006

2006-12-06T19:33:00.000-08:00

December 7, 2006

Sublime Sirs, For your information. Thanks.

Ilad.

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Text Message from our Senior Councilor, AJ OBSUM:

Gud AM Brods! Sa Sunday Dec. 10 Day of Comfort sa KSG (King Solomon's Garden, BF Resort, LP). Magpapakain tayo ng Street Children, 3PM-5PM.

Call time 1PM, magaayos pa tau dun.

Dress code casual, as much as possible DeMolay T-Shirt.

Masaya yung activity na yun bro. Pero mas masaya pag nandun kau. Please pass.

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dogs and racial discrimination..

2006-08-25T00:25:00.000-07:00

taken from http://akosiryan.blogspot.com

so.. nung isang araw.. may nakita akong online bulletin.. suportahan daw natin.. pero.. pagkabasa ko sa mga comments.. tinitira tayo ng mga dayuhan.. bakit? basahin nyo..

*basahin nyo muna ung 'petiton url' so to speak.. yeah right..*
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/985195393

eto ung email ko sa kanila

to: petitions@earth.care2.com
subject: regarding the petiton Dogs are our best friends, not meat - Philippines STOP brutality against them!

petition url - http://www.thepetitionsite.com/signatures/985195393

sir/madam
i think that what youre doing for the good of all people is great and that it can really help us in the future.. unfortunatelly, after seeing this petition, i became somewhat disappointed because some people are becoming racist. i am a filipino.. proud and true... and i cannot stand this comments about our race being BARBARIANS, HEARTLESS, SOUL LESS, DISGUSTING PEOPLE... i mean.. HOW CAN YOU SAY THAT?! for your info... not all filipinos eats dog meat and 2nd of all.. almost half of filipinos are poor... have no shelter, no money.

our country might be poor and suffering from corruption.. but we want some dignity..we want our voices be heardinstead of blabing racial slurs about filipinos.. why not JUST help them? cant we do that?

we as humans eat different kinds of food right?.. we eat pork, chicken, turkey, beef, snakes etc.etc... but let me ask you this.. isnt it that they are living creatures too..
you may havent heard ... but every country has its own unique culture.. and with culture, you have different delicacies.. dogs happen to be one of them in the provincial (RURAL) parts of philippines. take note PROVINCIAL!. also.. there are stories that people eat other humans.. isnt that more SHAMEFUL, DISGUSTING AND BARBARIC?!?!

i speak for all filipinos when i say that, we also have our right to be heard. being the 'common race' doesnt give them the right to degrade other races. i have seen comments (from this particular petition) made by filipinos that were deleted the next day.. come on! what is that? where is the freedom?!?! how can we explain ourselves when we are barred from our rights? cant we prove our side FIRST! before being bombarded by racial slurs?

people shouldnt use helpless dogs to as an excuse to ignite anger of racists towards our country. it defeats the purpose of having a petition and supporting a cause.

thank you verymuch for your time and i hope that it open your eyes towards our country!

stop discrimination!
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mga brods.. kalat natin to.. importante to.. image ng pilipino ang nakataya

attention sublimesirs!

2006-07-05T19:20:00.000-07:00

ayan na! may bago tayong Mabini site. (bale.. pangatlo na to)
check nyo na lang click here!
gawa ni bro. MC, inayusan ko lang

un lang!
miss ko na kayo! haha!
-ryan dg

Winners of "Soundtrip for Charity" last March 26, 2006

2006-03-27T01:23:00.000-08:00

Listed below are the winners for A.Mabini's Fund-Raising Activity last March 26, 2006 held at the Philippine DeMolay Youth Center.

1st Prize iPod Nano - Bro. Alvin Cesar T. Flores

2nd Prize iPod Shuffle - Chrys Eien P. Bravo

Consolation Prizes (3) Generic Mp3 Players

- Gianella Nicole Amora

- Vander Anievas

- Cezar Cortez

Thanks to everyone who supported our activity!

Thank You...

2005-10-17T22:35:00.000-07:00

I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and everyone one for attending the 42nd Public Installation of Officers last Sunday, October 16. The event was a success amidst the downpour of rain during the said occassion.

I would also like to give a hefty thanks to all those whom whole-heartedly gave their support for the preparation of the Installation, without you, the occassion would not have been successful. I hope that the your support will continue during the term, and I think, this in turn, will truly make 2005 Term-B an exceptional term.

We as the newly installed officers, will do our very best to improve our chapter, and with your aid, we are sure that this not be impossible to attain.

Again, Thans to all of you! Long live A. Mabini, long live DeMolay!

......Rewind.....

2005-09-10T05:55:00.000-07:00

Wala lang....dito ako ngayon sa bahay.... binasa-basa ko ulit yung mga naunang nailathala dito sa blogspot ng Chapter natin.... at least dito sa bahay, mas mahaba oras ko mag internet.... hindi tulad sa labas, lulubusin ko yung bente pesos ko kada isang Oras... mahirap yun ah! Kapag may makita na akong mensahe sa Email ko, teka teka... forward messages.... teka mahaba ito ah!!!! napipilitan kong ibale-wala yung natanggap na Email, kadalasan nabubura ko lamang...sayang oras eh.... bahala na...

Pero ngayon, lahat ng E-mails na natatanggap ko, may oras na akong basahin at intindihin... Maganda kasi yung mensahe kahit forwarded messages lang, at minsan nagkakataon na kinakailangan mo ng mga Words of Wisdom during the times na deppressed ka o may problema ka... Kaya nawiwili din ako na i-forward ang mga trip kong Messages sa mga Kaibigan ko, sa mga Brods at sa iba pa....

Ngayon nga, nabasa ko muli ang mga post ng mga Brods... ang ganda ng mga mensahe.... maayos pa ang pagkaka-prisinta ng mga ideya... at sadyang makabuluhan hindli lamang sa mga brods, kundi pati sa iba...

Sadyang nagpapasalamat ako sa lahat ng natutunan ko sa kanilang mga post dito sa blogspot natin....

Para sa mga bisita dito sa Blogspot ng A. Mabini Chapter.... WELCOME!

Kindly read the post of kennethzky - Buhay DeMolay & Creed of Peace
daryll - Word....
Jacobus - Minsan sa Isipan ng Petitioner
Ivan - Dad, Da Vinci and Nicholas Cage
(arlo - Good of the Order - Protocol
sublimesir - Bibig: Sayang, Sipag, Talino, Tamad...
johnryan - Racing! zoooommmm!!!

Some of my favourite topics posted by my brother DeMolays.....

Inspiring, Comedy, and Dramatic post for all.....

Just read more and be inspired.... because I did.

Share your thoughts... dami kong natutunan sa inyo. . . and I do believe others will also appreciate it too.

More power to all...

For God, For Country, and For DeMolay!

Bro. Ilad

Early Announcement (Part 6)!: Advisory Council Term 2005-B

2005-09-08T23:24:00.000-07:00

ADVISORY COUNCIL

Chairman: Dad Hernani B. Lopez, PDDGM
Co-Chairman: Dad Mario C. Leopoldo, PM
Chapter Advisor: Dad Marco Antonio A. De Guzman, PMC
Consultant: Dad Eduardo G. Escaño, COH, HLOH

DESIGNATED ADVISORS

Chapter Procedures: Dad Alfonso Obsum, PM
Activities/Ritual: Dad Ramil V. Huele, PMC, JW
Scribe: Dad Roberto V. Maneze, PMC, PIKC-KT, CHEV., LOH
Finance: Dad Edwin P. Costes, PMC, PNMC, CHEV.
Audit: Dad Antonio V. De Guzman, PDGL
Civic Service: Dad Ramon Clavecillas
Membership: Dad Rosalio A. Quirante, COH
Masonic Relations: Dad Alexander Madamba, PDDGM
Jurisprudence: Dad Rommel Gabriel P. Carag, PMC
Athletics: Dad Mark Harris L. Dansal
Publications: Dad Geminiano V. Galarosa, Jr., PM

ASSOCIATE ADVISORS

Administration: Bro. Ramon S. Herrera, PMC-MSA, PNMC, CHEV., KT.
Finance: Bro. Kristoffer Don M. Cruz, PMC
Membership: Bro. Antonio S. Herrera, PMC
Special Projects: Bro. Alvin B. Pangilinan, PMC, CHEV.
Masonic Relations: Bro. Juan Antonio L. Escultura, PSC, CHEV.
Civic Service: Bro. Wilmer G. Alconera, PSC
Ritual: Bro. Willardo S. Remo Jr., PMC
Chapter Relations: Bro. Jeffery U. Villalino, PMC, KT.
Audit: Bro. Leonardo A. Contreras, Jr., PMC
Chapter Paraphernalia: Bro. Mark Lester B. Quirante, PMC
Publications: Bro. Ivan R. Galarosa, PMC, PIKC-KT., CHEV.
Athletics: Bro. Dennis G. Sumague, PMC
Records: Bro. Ricardo V. Chiu, Jr., PMC
Jurisprudence: Bro. Ruben Carlo G. Espejo, PMC, CHEV.
& Bro. Rey John Q. Lovendino, PSC

BOARD OF GENERAL PURPOSES

President: Bro. Hyram Azis L. Dansal, PMC
Members:Bro. Hernani John R. Lopez, PMC
& Bro. Billy James M. Cruz, PMC, NCS
Secretary: Bro. Jesse Chriss V. Santos, PMC

Early Announcement Po! Congrats Term 2005-A! Welcome Term 2005-B!

2005-09-06T03:32:00.000-07:00

A. Mabini Chapter, Order of DeMolay
Sponsored by BF Parañaque Masonic Club
Stated Meeting Every 1st & 3rd Sundays of the Month · 1:00 P.M.
RECRAA Bldg., Vitalez Compound, Sucat Road, Parañaque City

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW SET OF OFFICERS!

Sublime Sirs, make yourself available on the Month of October, for there will be the Installation of Officers for Term 2005-B:

Last 04 September 2005, is the Stated Meeting and the Election of Officers.

Please see the attendance below:

Chapter Advisors Present:

Dad Eduardo "Ed" G. Escaño, COH, HLOH
Dad Mario "Pol" C. Leopoldo, PM - Pilar#15
Dad Ramil "Jacobus" V. Huele, PMC, JW - Pilar#15
Dad Marco Antonio A. De Guzman, PMC

Roll of Past Master Councilors:

Bro. Leonardo A. Contreras, Jr., PMC
Bro. Antonio S. Herrera, PMC
Bro. Mark Lester B. Quirante, PMC
Bro. Dennis G. Sumague, PMC
Bro. Kristoffer Don M. Cruz, PMC
Bro. Hernan M. Bernaldez, PMC
Bro. Willardo S. Remo, Jr., PMC
Bro. Jesse Chriss V. Santos, PMC

National DeMolay Congress:

Bro. Billy James M. Cruz, PMC, NCS

Active Voting Delegates: 19 Active DeMolays (Including Bro. Billy Cruz)

8 or more Active Non-Voting Delegates and 2 other Senior DeMolays in attendance.

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COMMISSION ON ELECTION:

Chairman : Bro. Antonio S. Herrera, PMC
Scribe : Bro. Willardo S. Remo, Jr. PMC
Marshal : Bro. Kristoffer Don M. Cruz, PMC

First, during recess, screening done by the PMC's to those Brother DeMolays who expresses their intention to run and to those who have been nominated. Then the Chapter proceeds to the Election Proper.

It is one of the toughest Elections I have witnessed in our Chapter.

There are so many qualified in all positions, and many are willing to be at service to our Chapter. (Nakakataba ng puso, that they run spite of the Challenges and Problems, they may experience as future Leaders of our Chapter.)

All of them are COMPLETE with their visual presentations, feasibility study of their proposed activities and Term Program if ever they will be Elected to their preferred positions. They even express their sincere leadership and participation to all DeMolay Activities in an open Bible.

After the crucial stage of question and answer portion, the following are the List of Elected Officers for Term 2005-B:

Master Councilor : Bro. John Ryan M. Rodriguez
Senior Councilor : Bro. Kenneth Paul A. Estaca
Junior Councilor : Bro. Joseph T. Calasanz
Treasurer : Bro. Alvin Cesar T. Flores

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To ALL Winners and to ALL other NOMINEES - CONGRATULATIONS!

We witnessed you petition to A. Mabini Chapter, passed the Written and Oral Examinations given by the Chapter, then Initiated the Degrees of DeMolay. We witnessed how you become a good follower in a Committee and eventually see you spearhead an Activity to make it a very successful one...

Words cannot express my Gratitude and Happiness, to you Active DeMolays, you have been continuously developing for the better you. In terms of winning from different Athletic and Ritual Competitions, you made this Chapter very proud. Now you want to hold an elected position in the Chapter as a token of your dedication, Thank you Very much!

Some of you may not be Elected today or tomorrow, or on the next DeMolay Term.... but it does not mean, no one appreciates who you are.... it does not mean that you are not qualified... or even that you are not worthy...

Brods... In DeMolay, we have been taught not to loose Faith in ourselves, even during we were still petitioners, akala natin Magaling na tayo, hindi pa pala, so we need to improve. OR akala natin hindi tayo papasa sa Standards ng Chapter na ito... But now you are a DeMOLAY! Because you have been strong to face the Challenges brought before you.... that is faith to win over trials.

Don't EVER loose HOPE my Brothers.

God is Loving to those who believe, SO believe in HIM, Pray for HIS assistance to your entire endeavor. In doing so, keep on practicing and developing your weaknesses so that you will be better.

To our New set of Officers, this Term is truly Challenging. Anticipate the unexpected problems our Chapter may encounter, and ACT fast to resolve those problems. And hoped you will be a good, diplomatic leaders of this Chapter, by being a GOOD Examples to your Members. I know some of you are very new to those positions... BUT it does not mean there will be Fewer Expectations to the Proper Performance of your DUTIES. We are here not to earn profit, but to loose some. And We are not here for prestige, but we will gain criticism for lack of improvement.

To all who have just first witnessed the Elections, May I repeat it once more, that ours is TRULY a Sacred Elections.

We Vote for the Good of the Order, and not because of RELIGION, MONEY, FAMILY RELATIONS, GENDER, POPULARITY, FRIENDSHIP, and POWER.

We need somebody who will be the Role model of the Members;

We need somebody who is reliable representative of our beloved Chapter.

To the Incumbent Officers of Term 2005-A, JOB WELL DONE! Congratulations Brethren!

My hopes are for the further Greater Improvement of our DeMolay Chapter and of the Members.

Let us KEEP our BURNING Desire to be GOOD DeMOLAYS today, and GREAT LEADERS Tomorrow.

Salamat!

For God, For Country and For DeMolay!

Bro. Ilad

***I'm Sorry po for mis-spelled names or names not included. Kindly Inform me for further revision of this Article.***

e2 ang kantang mtgal ko na di narrinig

2005-08-23T10:23:00.000-07:00

"Demons"My words confuse you
My eyes don’t move a blink
Cause it’s easier sometimes
Not to be sincere
Somehow I make you believe Believe
When I speak I cross my fingers
Will you know you’ve been deceived?
I find a need to be the demon
A demon cannot be hurt
Honest is easy
Fiction is where genius lies
Cause it’s easier sometimes Not to be involved
Somehow I make you believe Believe
When I speak I cross my fingers
Will you know you’ve been deceived?
I find a need to be the demon
A demon cannot be hurt
When I speak I cross my fingers
Will you know you’ve been deceived?
I find a need to be the demon
A demon cannot be hurt
When I speak I cross my fingers
Will you know you’ve been deceived?
I find a need to be the demon A demon cannot be hurt

Announcement Po! (Part 4) Conclave 2005

2005-06-18T06:14:00.000-07:00

With regards with the 9th National DeMolay Conclave, Congress and Olympics

held at Teachers Camp, Baguio City, hosted by Baguio Chapter, Order of DeMolay,

our fellow brothers from all over the Philippines have enjoyed the training,

ritual competition and the sports provided by the host Chapter

last May 25 to 29, 2005.

I am proud to announce to all Sublime Sirs the following active DeMolays who

participated to the said Conclave, Congress and Olympics:

Bro. Billy James M. Cruz, PMC
The Newly Elected and Installed National Congress Secretary,

Term 2005-2007
Champion – Flower Talk, 7th Preceptor

Bro. Hernani John R. Lopez, Jr., PMC
Champion – 4th Preceptor

Bro. Rizalino Antonio A. De Guzman, PJC
Champion – Master Inquisitor
Finalist – Ceremony of Lights, Jacques DeMolay and Orator

Bro. Wilmer G. Alconera, PSC
2nd Place – Chess

Bro. Jan-Alexander C. Wong
Champion – 3rd Preceptor, Marshal of the Commission
Finalist - 4th Preceptor

Bro. Ken Bryan B. Escaño
Champion – Guy of Auvergne
Finalist – 5th Preceptor, Junior Inquisitor
Participant – 7th Preceptor

Bro. Aikeen Lorenz D. Clavecillas, Treas.
Participant – 1st Preceptor, Lord Constable

Bro. Aaron Paul M. Borleo
Champion – Lord Constable
Finalist – 1st Preceptor, 2nd Preceptor, 3rd Preceptor, Senior Inquisitor
Participant - 7th Preceptor, Master Inquisitor

Bro. John Robert G. Escaño
Participant – 2nd Preceptor

Bro. Rei Jal C. Obsum, Scribe
Finalist – 3rd Preceptor

Bro. Hyram Azis L. Dansal, SC
Finalist – 5th Preceptor
Participant – 7th Preceptor

Bro. Ahl Joye C. Obsum
Participant – 2nd Preceptor

Bro. Alfon Jocel C. Obsum
Finalist – 1st Preceptor

Our Athletes:
Bro. Wilmer G. Alconera
Bro. Aikeen Lorenz D. Clavecillas
Bro. Billy James M. Cruz, PMC
Bro. Kristoffer Don M. Cruz, PMC
Bro. Hyram Azis L. Dansal, SC
Bro. Ramil V. Huele, PMC
Bro. Hernani John R. Lopez, Jr., PMC
Bro. Ahl joye C. Obsum
Bro. Alfon Jocel C. Obsum
Bro. Rei Jal C. Obsum, Scribe
Bro. Gino Carlos M. Paradero
Bro. Dennis G. Perez, (Tirso H. Gador Chapter)
Bro. Mark Lester V. Quirante, PMC
Bro. John Ryan M. Rodriguez, JC
Bro. Jesse Chriss V. Santos, PMC
Bro. Dennis G. Sumague, PMC
Bro. Jan-Alexander C. Wong

Over-all Champion, Olympics
Champion – Basketball, Tug-O-War

We are grateful to these Blessings earned by our Chapter,

to our Dear God, we will be ever thankful to all these achievements,

to all the teachings we’ve learned and to all brods na naka-jamming namin

during the Conclave. Thank you very much!

To our Mothers Club, Senior DeMolays and of course to our Advisors and

Members of the BF Parañaque Masonic Club, thank you very much!

Their full force participation to all the activities of our Chapter

and to the Conclave has greatly inspired the active Sublime Sirs.

With perseverance, practice, cooperation, and camaraderie of all the Brods,

and the ever loving support of our Parents in this Organization, what we always

hoped for a brighter tomorrow, will be achieved through DeMolay.

Lets Continue to be active in DeMolay…..

For God, for Country, and for DeMolay!

Bro. Ilad

(I am sorry for mis-spelled names, or names participated but not listed in this blog, etc., please inform me for proper changes to be made. Tnx.)

racing! zoooommmm!!!

2005-06-10T13:07:00.000-07:00

mali.. mali ang inaakala nyo.. hindi ito tungkol sa stats ng latest na kontest ng F1, drag race, o anu pa man. "Metaphor" lang po.. kung naexcite kayo sa title.. huwag kayo magmura at madismaya dahil lamang hindi tungkol sa racing ang sulat kong to, may matututunan din kayo dito! (sana.....)

Bakit nga ba racing? ano meron..? Ang sinusulat ko ay para sa pagiging lider.. Siguro naman ay kilala natin si Michael Schumacher.. Yung alemanyang hayop sa lupit magmaneho.. yung laging first place.. yung laging may tropeo.. yung laging nagbubukas ng alak pagkatpos ng karera.. Lider siya di ba? Lider, dahil halos xa parati ang 1st sa karera sa mundo ng F1.. Ihahambing ko lang ang pagkakapareho niya sa pagiging lider sa isang organisasyon..

Kung iisipin natin.. ang presidente ng isang organisasyon na "competitive" ika nga, ay laging nasa unahan; una sa desisyon, una sa kapangyarihan, at una sa sahod.. Kung ikaw ay isang lider, xempre gus2 mo ay lagi ka nasa una, hindi ba? ihambing natin xa sa karera, kapag asa una ka, ano ba ang aalalahanin mo? dalawang bagay.. ang kalsada sa harap mo, at ang humahabol sayo..Ang naisip mo ay ang hindi magkamali, para hindi madisgrasya.. at maunahan ng iba.. Ganun din siguro sa organisasyon, kung ikaw ay boss, gusto mo eh maganda ang pagpapatakbo mo, at syempre ang hindi masapawan ng nasa likod/ibaba mo.. magiging senyales ito ng kahinaan mo kung madadaigan ka ng nasa ibaba mo.. ang resulta? ang mga iba ay mawawalan ng tiwala sayo, na maaring magtungo sa pagkadiskaril ng 1st place award mo.. Isipin mo, kung ikaw ay lider, madami ka iniisip!! samantalang ang mga nasa likod mo.. isa lang ang gusto, ang madaigan at maunhan ka sa pwesto.. ang hirap hindi ba? para bang hinahabol ka ng mga aso na gutom at ikaw ay may nakataling karne sa iyong likuran.. Dito.. Dito.. Dito... Dito mo malalaman kung tunay kang lider o hindi..

Sa mga pressure na ito makikita ang galing at gilas ng isang tao.. kung pano nya didiskartehan para manatili sa taas.. May iba jan, na kapag may nakakapantay nanggigitgit, may iba nambubunggo, para manatili sa pwesto.. Hindi naman tama iyon.. kung may galing ka at may tiwala ka sa sarili mo.. bakit pa kelangan mandaya? ang tunay na lider, dapat matatag, may prinsipyo at may angking galing.. Sa daan natin ikonsentreyt ang oras natin.. Kung may mauna, bakit hindi? karapatan niya rin naman maging lider.. Dapat nga ay ikatuwa ang pagiging lider, dahil nagiging basehan ka ng pagiging magaling! hindi mo mararating ang puwesto mo kung wala ka naman ginawa.. At tandaan natin, na hindi ka habang buhay pwede maging lider.. darating ang panahon na oras naman ng iba.. hindi maiiwasan to.. Tulong.. Tulong.. Tulong.. Tulong ang dapat ialay ng isang taong naging lider sa lider ngayon.. bakit? kasi REPLEKSYON NG ISANG LIDER ANG MGA MANGYAYARI SA SUSUNOD NA KUKUHA NG PWESTO.. huhhhhhh?? bakit nga ba? E pucha kung tatanga tanga ang susunod sa'yo, ano ibig sabihin non? tatanga tanga rin ang pinalitan ng taong yon.. Tama ba? Hindi lang naman dun magtatapos ang pagiging magaling ng isang tao.. Tuloy tuloy.. Tuloy tuloy.. Tuloy tuloy dapat ang serbisyo..

Para sa mga naging lider na.. 1st place parin kayo.. dahil sainyo iba...iba... iba... iba ang buhay namin ngayon!

Good of the Order - Protocol

2005-05-20T13:52:00.000-07:00

Here is what I feel may be a 'fading art' in the stated meetings. I've noticed that the protocol for the good of the order has not been given enough value. And by protocol I mean the sequence in which individuals are given the chance to speak based on their rank and/or seniority.

"Why is this important?", you may ask. Two reasons:

1] Due respect
"And last but not least" is a common expression used to emphasize the introduction of the valued presentation or speaker in programs. This well accepted format also applies to the good of the order. That is, valued & mature messages are commonly saved for the later parts. So, by allowing the more learned participants to speak during this time shows that you respect them because you acknowledge them as being in positions capable of giving messages with such quality.

2] Mental excercise in public relations
specifically for the MC or whoever is presiding over the meeting. As I stated earlier this is an art. When guests are present it's not so easy to be mindful of who is in your chapter room aside from the chapter members, what their positions are, and what they have accomplished in the Order. One has to think on his feet in order to accomplish the appropriate due respect and also demonstrate command over the meeting and its participants. This is the case for the MC. For the rest it is a venue to critique not only the MC but also the meeting participants based on their accomplishments in the organization. Note that critisizm can be good as well as bad. I've actually found it a bit amusing to discover and deliberate individuals present in the meeting based on the protocol observed in the good of the order while I am in my seat.

Here then is my suggested sequence for the Good of Order, in chronological order. It is based on my personal experience with the Order. If you think otherwise then please do write me a comment. I'd be happy to receive others' opinion on this.

[01] Visiting brothers, active & senior
[02] Chapter members
[03] Senior chapter members, not former JC/SC/MC
[04] Junior Councilor
[05] Senior Councilor
[06] Senior chapter members, former JC/SC/MC
[07] National Congress officers
[08] National Congress officers, former
[09] Associate chapter advisors (presumeably an active or senior brother)
[10] Dad Masons
[11] Dad Masons, chapter advisors
[12] Dad Mason, Chairman - Sponsoring Masonic Body
[13] Dad Mason, Chapter Dad
[14] Dad Masons, Supreme Council members
[15] Master Councilor

Walt Disney

2005-05-11T05:13:00.000-07:00

His Life and his example, is our pride and glory.

Read who is Legionnaire Walt Disney, DeMolay Hall of Fame - November 13, 1986.

(From www.demolay.org - DeMolay Hall of Fames)

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Walt Disney - an icon for generations, a man with a vision, a self-made success who built an empire with his drawings - was first a DeMolay.

Disney was born in Chicago and raised in Marceline, Missouri. He spent most of his boyhood on a farm, often sketching illustrations of the animals. Later, the family moved to Kansas City, where Disney took a number of odd jobs to help support the family, including keeping a paper route for six years. At age 15, he dropped out of school.

By the fall of 1917, World War I was in full-force. Disney wanted to join the war effort, but he was only 16 and he was turned away. Determined to help, Disney traveled to France and became an ambulance driver for the Red Cross. Ever the vigilant artist, Disney's ambulance was not decorated with camouflage, but with his original drawings.

Disney returned to Kansas City in 1918, and became an artist. After working with a local advertising agency, Disney organized his own company. Once he decided to make cartooning his profession, Disney traveled to Chicago to attend the Chicago Academy of Art in the evening while working days. After several years, Disney moved to Hollywood.

In Hollywood, Disney formed a small company with his brother, Roy. He did a series of film cartoons that he called "Alice in Cartoonland." There he met Lillian Bounds, who later became Mrs. Disney. During the next ten years, Disney experienced more hard times than successes. Although some of Disney's creations were successful, his cartoons could not be called distinguished. It was not until sound broke in Hollywood that Disney came into his own, for in action, sound, and later color, Disney had the necessary tools to make his cartoons as he imagined them.

Mickey Mouse was Disney's first, and today, most widely known cartoon character. One success followed another, and before Disney's death in 1966, his small company had expanded to an empire with color, movies, television, and two theme parks. He produced full-length animated classics such as "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," "Pinocchio," "Fantasia," "Dumbo," and "Bambi." Disney, along with his staff, received forty-eight Academy Awards and seven Emmy's. He was also awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Disney's dream didn't end with his death. Even today, Disney is one of the most recognized names worldwide, and his empire continues to expand in the 21 st century. And it all began with a man and a dream...

Disney was initiated into Mother Chapter in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1920. He received the Legion of Honor in 1931. Disney was a member of the first class to be inducted into the DeMolay Hall of Fame on November 13, 1986.

"I feel a great sense of obligation and gratitude toward the Order of DeMolay for the important part it played in my life. Its precepts have been invaluable in making decisions, facing dilemmas and crises. DeMolay stands for all that is good for the family and for our country. I feel privileged to have enjoyed membership in DeMolay."

Walt Disney, 1901-1966 (from www.demolay.org - DeMolay Hall of Fames)

Give..

2005-04-30T11:38:00.000-07:00

Read this wonderful insight from an unknown philosopher..napakaganda! Isapuso natin at tignan kung ano ang pupuede magawa nito sa buhay natin:

When we have trouble with the people in our life, it is almost always because we dont want to give them something. The giving does not necessarily mean material things. It means we dont want to give them a genuine acknowledgment of their being, their position, their understanding. We hold back, because we tell ourselves that they dont deserve it, or that we will lose something by acknowledging them for something, or we insist on seeing the shallowest part of their character, refusing to see the darkness, ignorance, confusion or suffering that lies behind it. In short, we judge, and when we cannot give, we are the ones who suffer the most from this psychic blockage. In giving, we can lose nothing, except the limitations of our personal sense of self.

Farewell Pope John Paul II...

2005-04-03T06:49:00.000-07:00

"It is love which converts hearts and gives peace"

It is your Holiness, John Paul's words resonated through the square when an archbishop read his text prepared for the Sunday after Easter... Many wept when the words were read.

That is the time, my Brothers, when he is already in the state of pain, that lead to his passing yesterday...

We may never really know who is Pope John Paul, but his example, his mission, his love to all people will forever be remembered in our hearts...

Let us all join in prayer for our Pope, and let us strive to follow his good example...

Truly, it is painful for most of us, but at the same time, I feel happy that he deserves his rest, to be with our Creator, for he already gave his 26 and more years of his life, as servant to our Dear Lord and for the people all over the world...

"Pope John Paul II, farewell! and Congratulations to a wonderful Journey with our Dear Father! Thank you very much!"

Announcement Po! (Part 3) D' New Website!

2005-03-29T06:43:00.000-08:00

Brother Pilantods!

Am proud to say that our Webmaster already uploaded our Chapters Newest Website! (Please visit: http://www.mabinidemolay.cowk.com )

New image, features and other cool stuff (kinda interACTIVE daw po like the new Forum/Chat panel dun sa main page...basta tingnan niyo bros...!)

With this advancement in information technology - let us further promote our Organization through the internet, participate in sharing ideas through the Forums and explore the DeMolay Knowledge in our Website...

Okay brods! Kita-kits...

Keep up the good work!!!

Bro. Ilad

No. 86

2005-03-16T06:14:00.000-08:00

Number 86 is truly a significant number to most of us....

This is the number of years our profound Organization existed and have help mould 3 and half Millions of young men to be better man, citizen and leaders of tomorrow....

I hope, in our simplest effort, we could celebrate and be proud that this year is the....

86th Anniversary of the

International Order of DeMolay

I pray for the future of our ORDER....

a BETTER tomorrow...

a RICHER heritage...

and a STRONGER Brotherhood to all! God Bless!

Bibig: Sayang, Sipag, Talino, Tamad...

2005-03-03T01:36:00.000-08:00

Paumanhin, mga brods at mula nung inumpisahan ito'y wala pa akong napopost...

Paumanhin rin, mga brods na ang bago kong artikulo ay hindi na talaga bago... hango lamang sa noy101... pero gusto ko lang mabasa ninyo... Paumanhin:

Sayang, sayang, sayang...

Discussion sa klase, hindi ka masyadong nag-aral, bad trip talaga o, pero biglang nung nagtanong yung teacher, sabi sayo ng utak mo "SHET! ALAM KO YUNG SAGOT!", nagdalawang isip ka, yun nga ba? Baka magtaas ako ng kamay mali pala, sigurado ba ako o hindi? kelangan tama pagnagsalita ako... Taas ang kamay ng kaklase mo, sinabi yung sagot mo, tama... Sayang. Hindi ka naman talaga nag-aaral sa subject na yun eh... alam mo pa naman....

Group project, pumipili kung sino gagawa ng kung anong trabaho, may ipinapaayos na interview, nagtatanong ang groupmates kung sino gagawa... eto na naman... "May kakilala ako eh, pwede", nagdalawang isip ka... teka lang, baka sabihin nila epal ako, o baka magcommit ako pero hindi ko magawa, sayang rin panahon ng gimik no, parang hindi ko na nga ata kaya, kaya ko ba? Biglang salit yung isa, siya ang gumawa, palpak, late, panget, sira ang grade niyo... Sayang, hindi naman madalas ang ganong pagkakataon, kaya mo pa naman...

May matagal ka nang katrabaho at kaibigan, at may gawain siyang hindi mo talaga masikmura... maliit na bagay pero lagi-lagi nalang niyang ginagawa, kelangan mo nang sabihin sa kanya, eto na, pero teka... nagdalawang isip ka... maliit na bagay lang naman eh, grabe naman ang pasensya ko kung di ko mapagbigyan.. baka masira lang... lumipas ang panahon, sa sobrang hindi mo gusto unti-unting hindi mo nalang siya kinagimik, kinabarkada, kinasama... Sayang, di naman dapat siya masasaktan eh, sasabihin mo lang...

Pansinin natin, ilang pagkakataon na sa buhay natin ang nasayang natin...

Ang hindi talaga maalis-alis sa utak ko ay ito... marami na akong kakilalang tao sa buhay ko, wala ni isa sa kanila ang matuturi kong bobo... walang alam... marami na akong nakikilala sa buhay ko pero wala pa akong nakikitang taong tunay na masama... Ano ba ang nagpapaiba sa bobo at magaling na tao, sa masama at mabuti?

Sayang... madalas nga naman nating sabihin sa iskuwela dati, ok lang na ganito grade ko, alam ko naman yan kung aralin ko lang eh, mas mataas naman yang grade na yan kung pinagmabuti ko lang eh... laging alam natin na kaya natin di ba?

Ang galing... ngayon nga naman ang mga nakikita kong naging matagumpay sa buhay ay hindi yung mga matalino nung high school, hindi rin naman yung mga nagkakakaso, hindi mo maikakahon sa isang kategorya, halu-halo, chop suey... Pero may napansin ako sa kanila, may isang bagay na pare-pareho sa kanilang lahat: Hindi sila nakontento sa salitang SAYANG... Eto yung mga taong natutong sumagot sa klase kahit alam nilang pwedeng maging mali ang sinasabi nila, eto yung mga taong tanggap nang tanggap ng trabaho at kasabay nito ang pagtanggap ng responsibilidad kung sakali mang hindi matagumpay ang naging resulta ng kanyang pamumuno, minsan nga lang natatalo, dahil sinisigurado niyang panalo... Eto yung mga taong hindi makatulog sa gabi kakaisip kung paano sasabihin sa kaibigan ang hindi maganda sa kanyang ugali upang mapaunlad ang sarili, kahit gaanong puyat ay bukas gagawin niya ito...

Madalas nating naririnig ang mga kuwento ng mga taong hindi magtagumpay tagumpay kahit na anong negosyong pasukin, stuck sa iisang trabaho habambuhay. Nagkaroon ba kayo ng pangarap na mapasok sa isang linya ng trabahong parang mailap sa buhay ninyo? pag-aartista, musikero, manunulat, negosyante, restaurant owner, napakarami... Nagkaroon na ba kayo ng ideya na sobrang ganda at hindi kayo makatulog sa gabi kakaisip? Negosyo, trabaho, buhay... Alam kong malabo pero alam niyo na ang mga sinasabi ko... mga panahon sa buhay na nabubulaga tayo ng mga kaisipang hindi pa natin naeenkwentro kahit kelan... mga bagay na madaling mabaon sa pagdadalawang isip...

Sabi sa akin ng kapatid ko dati... kapag hindi ka makatulog sa gabi kakaisip sa "eureka moment" mo, huwag na huwag kang gumising na wala kang gagawin... dahil aminin man natin o hindi, hindi lang ang tagumpay at pagkabigo ang mahalaga sa buhay... kung paano natin dinanas ito, isa sa mga pinakaimportante ang paraan ng pagdanas... Minsan ang sarap ng pagpunta sa Baguio ay ang mga tanawin na nakikita mo sa oto, mga kinakainan niyong stopover, yung picture niyo sa tabi nung malaking leon... Masarap pumuntang Hongkong, pero yung paraan kung paano magcheck-in sa airport, kung paano pumila sa immigration, kung paano hanapin ang gate, kung paano magantay, yung mga yun ay dadalhin natin kahit kung sa America, sa Europe, o sa Namibia man tayo pumunta... Minsan talaga... sa takot natin tungkol sa isyu ng tagumpay at pagkabigo, nakakalimutan natin na mahalaga rin pala yung pinagdadaanan natin, manalo man o matalo... Sayang...

Bakit nagiging matagumpay ang isang tao? Dahil ayaw niyang naririnig ang sayang. Dahil alam niya na pagkatapos ng lahat, hindi talino lang ang magpapapanalo sa buhay, hindi lang ito ang bibilangin.

Pag nasabi na ang lahat ng masasabi, ang pinakamahalaga ay hindi pa rin nasasabi, nagagawa lamang ng kaloobang mapagkawang gawa... Maaari kang manalo sa anumang debateng salihan mo sa tambayan, sa bahay, sa inuman, pero saan ka pupulutin pagkatapos ng ilang taon... sa mga panahong hindi na mahalaga kung sino ang may tamang sagot...

Sayang... Salitang Pilipino... Walang diretsang kapalit sa Inggles, bakit kaya?

Generation Discrimination

2005-02-15T06:08:00.000-08:00

Can you still remember the Seniors students in high school? Have you noticed that they tend to compare their generations to ours…that they will boastfully recognize the many achievements of their batch...that they have best high school life ever in your school?

Anyway, I think that they are obliged to do so. Being proud and happy with what they have experienced before is what they consider highlights of their life, their treasure for ever. That is why each batch will do their best to be better than the others…“Pagalingan na lang tayo!” can be their motto. So far, I could not see any negative about that scenario. But what if in a DeMolay Chapter, will it have the same outcome?

Others may think this kind of topic is not a big deal, but don’t you think simple conflicts could easily lead to a complicated relationship if it will not be resolved?

I think I have to share this short short (not a true to life) story, for us not to commit a mistake others may have done in the future…

One time, a senior brod (SB) met three or four active brods (AB) of his chapter…since the SB have been inactive to the chapter for several years, he is very happy and enthusiastic meeting the brods and share his life when he is still an active DeMolay. After, that SB left. And I noticed one of the AB that he is “asar” to the Seniors who boast with their past, “kung gusto niya magkwento-ng-magkwento about it, he should talk to his fellow Seniors…”

After that, I do really feel disappointed and pity what he just said. Basically brethren, when you reach majority, all the privilege of an active DeMolay will diminish. And what we Senior DeMolays can only do is to share our ups and downs, our experiences when we are still in the Chapter rooms… when we are still performing our Ritual works, when we are still maintaining the standards of the Order, for it will be the source of knowledge of the next generation.

I could still remember what Dad Jojo Javier told us, (the Speaker of one of the Seminars conducted by our Chapter – 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, correct me if I’m wrong - I think it was 1997, alam niyo ito!) that as a person we should react proactively to circumstances we might encounter in our lives… (Actually that is not what he exactly told us, pero yun yung essence ng message.)

Going back to the given situation that a person always has two choices, and it is his own discretion if he will choose the right or wrong. But don’t you think, as a DeMolay, we should always look for the right decision? I think we should not get “asar” with our Seniors, but be more proud and privilege to entertain them, and hear what they have been doing in the early years of our DeMolay Chapter. Magkakapatid tayo! At dapat hindi iba ang trato natin sa isa’t-isa.

Active DeMolays may also experience when we commit mistakes…Seniors would say “Kami noon ganito…blah blah blah, etc!” Minsan pang-asar hindi ba? Nagkamali ka na lahat, may kasama pang sermon. Again, this is part of the training in our Organization, that this kind of challenges should not be disregarded; if you fail now, try it again and again. And don’t FEAR what others may tell to you, it is because we are brothers by Obligation and Fate that makes the Seniors and Dad Advisors constantly reminding us of what mistakes committed - it should not be repeated again, because their concern is our greater improvement in life.

So what do you think, do discrimination in "generation" exist in a DeMolay Chapter? Or, it is simply juz a misunderstanding of what these seniors wanted the active to realize...to continue to achive what we call a greater improvement of oneself? You decide po...

“Look always to the brighter side of each contradictions of Life…it will help you to be stronger and vigilant to face and solve every trials you will encounter!”

“Have fun while still young! DeMolay is truly a good teacher for us young leaders of tomorrow!”

Bro. Willardo “Ilad” S. Remo Jr.

Dad, Da Vinci and Nicholas Cage

2005-02-14T08:44:00.000-08:00

By: Ivan R. Galarosa
Senior DeMolay, A. Mabini Chapter
(Translated to English by Dad Geminiano V. Galarosa Jr, Past Assistant Chapter Advisor)

It was in year 1989 when Dad came home one day. He called a family meeting. Mom’s eyes were already red from tears. Mom, my sister and myself were the only other persons in the house then and so the family meeting started easily. Dad begun by saying: “Children, I just lost my job. But let us not lose hope. Let’s just help each other so that we can return to our normal lives.”

Dad having said that, I suddenly lost my uneasiness. When Dad tells us not to worry, I don’t worry. I knew Dad is good at facing life’s adversities. So when he says everything will be okay, I believe him. Dad was jobless for a month but he did not just sit in the house watching opportunity pass by.

He approached many of his friends and relatives from whom he can ask for help, neither to borrow nor beg for money, but to ask for a job.

I really believe in Dad! And it’s because it has never been his habit to borrow money. What he wants is earn it; just give him the opportunity.

At this time also, in addition to looking for a new job, he mentioned something that has occupied him. He said he will be joining an organization that may change his life, and probably ours as well. That was the time Dad became a Mason.
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Dad finally got a job, but that was not what caught my attention. Simultaneously with his new job was his acceptance as a member in a nearby Masonic lodge (chapter).

I thought, if Dad is already a Mason, would he still believe in God? Would we still go to church every Sunday? Well, it is because of what I’ve heard, that Masons don’t believe in God. I told myself “Dad is also a character, he lost his job and when he found another, he distanced himself from God. Until finally, I could no longer contain myself and so asked him why he joined Masonry at that particular time.

“Dad, will we still go to church each Sunday?” I asked. He replied as if wanting to hit me at the back of my shoulders. “Eh, what a smart aleck you are. It is you who is too lazy to join us in going to church whenever I ask you!” he replied. “Well, will you still take your communion now that you have become a Mason?” I barked back. “And when did you ever see me take communion? I never took one, even before I became a Mason” was his instantaneous reply almost laughing. And so I finally blurted out and asked him pointblank: “Is it really true you no longer believe in God?”

“Son,” he said, if a Mason does not believe in God, has it ever occurred to you I won’t waste my time joining them?!” was his quizzical reply.

But of course! If Dad’s objective was only to turn his back at God, why would he still waste his time joining an organization and pay its exorbitant fees. He’ll just turn his back and cease going to church, period!! I did not ask him anymore.

I reckon Dad is really queer. He immediately got a job and became a brother to Rizal, Bonifacio and Mabini, all in a period of only four months. Many years passed and he sort of made Masonry his career. He enthusiastically accepted various lodge positions and other tasks outside of it. And he even became a Masonic writer and historian. Terrific, huh!!

Just the other day, I watched a movie alone. I saw the movie titled “National Treasure” because they say it was about Masonry and the lost treasurers of the knights during the Middle Ages. I said to myself, what crazy ideas would the movie impart about Masonry? Would it impress upon the moviegoers (again) that Masons don’t believe in God? In fairness, the movie did nothing of that sort.

But I felt something different inside while I was watching the movie, the same feeling that I’ve felt when I read the books “The Da Vinci Code and Angels and Demons.” I again felt the hairs of my skin stand meanwhile my mind was reeling from the question: “Is Masonry this influential it is now often the subject of literary works, be it on books and in movies?” One thing more, if Masonry has a secret that involves riches ( like the Holy Grail of the Lost Treasures of the Knights Templars) are they teaching these to all their members? Is there something Dad knows about these treasures that he must have stumbled upon in his researches?

In my view, the hidden treasures of the Masons, whether in the Philippines or in other countries, are far more valuable than the those found by Ben Gates (Nicholas Cage) in the movie. In my opinion (well, I can but opinionate as I am not a Mason), having a broader mind, “religious tolerance”, love for peers (or neighbors), the never-ending search for truth and their strong faith in God, are the hidden treasures of Masonry. These riches, I believe, are what they forcibly try impress upon their people, only, "one has to display his worth to be able to show that he can handle the daunting task of keeping these 'treasures'". I think it is not material wealth but the spiritual and intellectual riches that they conceal. But again, this is but a personal assumption.

And why do I believe these are what they hide? Because these are the treasures that Dad has kept on passing to me as I grow up ever since he became a Mason in 1989. There was never a time when he has not inculcated upon me the value of these treasures, and I presume, and this presumption is solely mine, that Dad has already shown me the well-kept hidden cache of wealth that Masons are hiding from public view.

Someday, I will still find out whether my assumptions are true.

(If you want to read some of the articles that were written by Dad on Masonry, just follow the link http://www.glphils.org/index-page.htm)

Announcement Po! (Part 2)

2005-02-04T06:24:00.000-08:00

This introduction for this Announcement Po! (Part 2) will be much more difficult to express.

Why? Two reasons why... First, it is because I knew this person only for 7 years of my life, for others it is 20 Years or more! Second, I have little knowledge of where he studied or where he was born, etc. (Personal Background)

But this person are well-known to every DeMolay and Dad Masons alike. (Naku! nauubusan na ko ng ideas!)

Hmmmm....Ok for my point of view na lang... it is my priviledge to introduce this person as how I knew him for the last 7 years...

Well, He was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason at Araw Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippines. He was also been the Chapter Advisor of Loyalty Chapter, Order of DeMolay, in 1980's. And it was in 1980's-1984 when the B.F. Parañaque Masonic Club was organized, and he was there all the time with the Founding Father MW Dad Rosendo C. Herrera, PGM and company formed and Instituted a DeMolay Chapter in Parañaque, named after a brillant man and a national hero of our Country, who achieved greatly to promote the Freedom for all the Filipinoes - Apolinario Mabini.

Since that time, with his help, he provide guidance and lessons to all DeMolays which improved their skills as an individual. With his profound dedication to the Order, he showed great advices and constantly demonstrate to all DeMolays good example for them to follow. That is the kind of Dad all DeMolay Chapters need, Dedicated to the purposes of our Order, equiped with great knowledge in handling a DeMolay Chapter, and of course sincere Understanding.

Because of that dedication, he was given by the Supreme Council, Order of DeMolay, Republic of the Philippines the CROSS OF HONOR and HONORARY LEGION OF HONOR.

Now, as the Congress Advisor of the National DeMolay Congress, Republic of the Philippines, he remains to be true to his obligation. He continues to spread the great lessons of the Order, and maintains the high standards to which a young man should be trained.

In spite of his SERMONS! (Especially kapag MC ka!) he is our Dad...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PO DAD ED! YOUR THE BEST!

Naku Dad, 21 years old ka na!!! God Bless Po! And may you have more Birthday, and more Jug-a-Lug to come!

Bro. Ilad

Announcement Po!

2005-02-04T05:11:00.000-08:00

CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU BROTHER DeMOLAY!

This Brother DeMolay I am talking about is a member of the "SURVIVOR Batch", as the Batch Leader of 5 batchmates, they were conferred the Initiatory and DeMolay Degree on December 21, 1997 at the Grand Lodge of the Philippines, for their exemplary qualities. And because of his Leadership Skills mould by our Order in his being, he was Elected and Installed as the 30th MASTER COUNCILOR of our Chapter, Term 1998-B. He is also the WEBMASTER of our Website "mabinidemolay.cjb.net." He graduated B.S. Computer Science at Adamson University in Manila.

On October 2003, he was raised as a MASTER MASON in PILAR LODGE No. 15, Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippines with other 3 batchmates. They are the first Brother DeMolays of our Chapter initiated as a Master Mason.

And on February 5, 2005, after he was Elected, he will be Installed Junior Warden of their Masonic Lodge.

This Brother, which we all know, is Brother and Dad Ramil Valderama Huele, PMC...

Brother and Dad Ramil, in behalf of your Brother DeMolays here in A. Mabini Chapter, Order of DeMolay, Congratulations! and Hope you will maintain who you are well-knowned for, "A True Brother by Heart!"

Continue inspiring other DeMolays to follow your good example!

For God... For Country... and For DeMolay!

Bro. ilad

TABLOID

2005-01-29T06:30:00.000-08:00

Mga brods, nastroke ata tayo ah?Post lang tayo ng post..
For the meantime..ako muna..
Before i begin, NEWS muna!NEWS NEWS NEWS!Balitang sariwa pa..
Mga balitang sariwa na nagpapabulok sa ating bansa at sa atin lalo! :O
Whaddafhak! Nagsuggest na naman na magtaas ng taxes..ok whats new?
Lahat na lang tumataas, si Gloria na lang ang hindi..
Nagaaway na parang bata ang dalawang may katungkulan sa gobyerno
dahil diumano sa logging business ng isang senador..wala na saw silang ganoong
hanapbuhay sabi ng senador..
FOREIGN NEWS naman tayo!Marine copter crashes, 30 marines and 1 navyman killed..
Yeah boy, thats the price of "spreading freedom" throughout the world..
1 day left to go before the landmark elections in Iraq while insurgents are on the offensive,
killing and maiming tens of people..

"Lost but not forgotten.."
1LT Todd Bryant,23 yo., a Senior DeMolay, killed by IED in Fallujah..
PFC Jason M. Meyer, 23 yo. was killed by enemy fire, Senior DeMolay and Chevalier, member of Howell Lodge #38 F&AM, and member of Flint Chapter #138 Order of the Eastern Star..
They are just one of our dear brethren who were killed in the war in Iraq..
We salute you brothers for your unwavering spirit, your DeMolay spirit..

"Never quit and.."
"Quit ka na..pampadagdag ka lang sa mga malalakas kumain dito eh.."
A not so usual(?) sarcastic statement babbled by a sublime sir.. :D
Certain circumstances are made for us to try our fighting spirit, to try to make us quit..
Our petitioning period is like this,
the blacksmith hammers the iron then puts it back in the fiery coal, heats it until it glows red-orange, hammers it further 'til he gets rid of the imperfect shape and fashions a sword out of it..

We were once iron, but now we are swords..we are honed to possess the character and skill of an exemplary human being..We didnt matter how much our sublime sirs clobbered us by giving us hard times, what really mattered is how we would give our sublime sirs a really hard time by staying right on track!Right?It really wont matter now what and how you will flog me, because we are used to clobbering and we will never quit no matter what!
We are proud because we are DeMolays, and we never quit at what we do..
What we do, we do best!
Now thats a DeMolay spirit!

"..never squeal"
Traitors-in-development a.k.a. squealers, we should watch out for them..
Kaya mga petitioners pukpukin na ng pukpukin para ma-instill sa kanila ang virtue that we are upholding..

"..I will revere the memory of Jacques DeMolay, who gave up his life rather than betray his brethren and the trust they reposed in him.."

Minsan sa Isipan ng Isang Petitioner

2005-01-09T18:38:00.000-08:00

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One, Sublime Sir, I love DeMolay..

Two, Sublime Sir, I love DeMolay..

Nagalit na naman si Sublime Sir, si batchmate kasi hindi na naman nakapag-aral ng lecture na tinuro sa amin nung last week. Ewan ko ba dito kay batchmate, pareho naman kaming estudyante pero parang di sya makapagbigay ng oras upang makapag-memorize ng lecture namin. Eh, madali lang nman yung tinatanong ni Sublime Sir. Minsan tuloy naiisip ko na wala syang pagpapahalaga sa sa batch namin kaya sya ‘di nagsusumikap mag-aral. Pero alam ko sa loob-loob ko na hindi magandang nag-iisip sa kanya ng ganon dahil hindi ko naman sya nakakasama sa araw-araw kaya wala rin akong ideya kung anu-ano ang ginagawa nya sa pagitan ng mga araw bago kami magkita tuwing Linggo.

Kunsabagay, nakabubuti rin naman yung ganito dahil nakakapag-exercise kami kahit papano. Minsan kasi sa dami ng mga nangyayari sa buhay natin di mo na alintana ang bigyang-pansin ang mga simple pero mahahalagang bagay tulad ng paghehersisyo. Masyado ka ng nalulunod sa mga sitwasyong kinakaharap, mga suliranin at iba’t-ibang palabok ng buhay. Lulutasin mo ang isang problema pero bago mo pa ito ganap na magawa heto na naman ang isa pang problema at problema pa ulit. Hanggang sa magkapatung-patong na at hindi ka na magdatuto sa kahahanap ng solusyon o kung paano mo ito lulusutan. Ang resulta nalolosyang ka na sa pagbuno ng mga ito. Pag di mo naman na kaya at nagsusumigaw na ang utak mo na wala ka ng magagawa pa, heto ka na ngayon at maghahanap na ng mapagbabalingan ng sisi sa lahat ng mga nangyayari sa buhay mo. Magsisimula ka ng umiwas sa pagtuklas ng mga solusyon at magmukmok na lamang sa isang tabi. Sasagi na rin sa isip mo ang tumakas sa realidad at gumawa ng sariling mundo kung saan wala kang problema, payapa at magagawa mo ang lahat ng trip mo.

Mabuti na lamang at itinuturo sa DeMolay ang matutong makibaka at maging matatag sa lahat ng hamon ng buhay. Ang tumayo sa sariling paa at harapin ng may tibay ng isip ang mga problemang kinakaharap. Hindi iyong tipo na palagi ka na lamang umaasa sa lakas ng iba hanggang sa hindi mo na matutunan kung pano ang mag-isa at sumabay sa agos ng buhay. Ang maging parte ng solusyon sa halip na maging dahilan ng mga problemang unti-unting tumutupok sa lipunan. Mapabilang sa mga puwersang lumilikha ng mga progresibong pagbabago at kaunlaran. Ang mapahanay sa mga dakilang tao na nakapaghandog ng di-matatawarang kontribusyon sa ikagaganda at ikadadali ng pamumuhay.

Alam ko marami pa akong kakaining bigas upang maisakatuparan ang mga bagay na ito. Marami pang dapat alamin at maranasan upang makarating sa ganung antas. Naniniwala akong dito sa kapatiran ng DeMolay ko makukuha ang kinakailangang kong pundasyon upang makapagsimula. Darating din ang oras ko.

Tagaktak na ang pawis ko at marumi na rin ang kamiseta ko dahil sa manaka-nakang pagsayad nito sa semento. Pero ayos lang dahil madali ko namang mapupunasan ang mga pawis at maipapagpag ang dumi ng may tagong ngiti dahil sa ginhawang naranasan. Napalakas ko pa ang mga kalamnan at isip ko.

Balang araw ang mga lakas na ito ang tutulong sa akin upang tumayo pagkatapos madapa, pagpagin ang mga problemang kumapit sa akin at magpatuloy ng may sigla sa pagharap sa mga hamon pa ng buhay.

Sa ngayon siguro tatapusin ko muna itong hamon na bigay ni Sublime Sir at tulungan na lamang si batchmate sa mga lectures namin. Kunsabagay nasa amin pa ang biyaya ng panahon upang makapaghanda.

Three, Sublime Sir, I love DeMolay..

Four, Sublime Sir, I love DeMolay..

Kapatiran Sa Dalawang Ilog

2005-01-05T23:34:00.000-08:00

By Bro. Ramil Huele
Published in the Souvenir Program of the
7th National Senior DeMolay Congress at PDYC · April 11, 2003

Ilog ang sumisimbolo ng isang dalisay at tapat na hangarin. Ito rin ang sumasagisag ng makapangyarihang puwersa ng kalikasan sapagkat nadudurog nito ang anumang sumasalungat sa agos nito.

Maituturing na isang matandang kasabihan ang pamamangka sa dalawang ilog Isang kasabihang nagpasalin-salin na sa bibig ng ilan na ring henerasyon. Isang diwang nagpapahiwatig ng tahasang paglabag sa natural na tuntunin ng pisikal na batas. Batas na naglalayon ng iisang presensya sa iisang lugar at panahon.

Kaakibat na sa panliligaw o di kaya'y sa pag-ibig ang tema ng pamamangka sa dalawang ilog. Ang pagsuyo ng dalawang puso o ang pagdidilig ng dalawang hardin sa sabay na pagkakataon. Masasabi mang tuwirang naisasagawa ang ganitong uri ng pamamalakaya ang hatid naman nito sa huli ay kaguluhang walang pangalawa. Kaguluhang bunga ng kwestyonableng dedikasyong inuukol sa hindi iisang pag-ibig.

Ang pagpasok sa isang kapatiran ay tulad ng pagpapalukob sa pag-ibig. Sa tamis, saya at hapding mararanasan ang dalawa ay hindi naglalayo. Ngunit ano nga ba ang kapatiran? Ang pag-ibig? Sa paanong paraan ang pag-ibig at kapatiran ay nagiging magkatulad sa aspektong nasasakupan?

Ang kapatiran sa tuwirang pagpapakahulugan ay isang samahan ng mga indibidwal na pinagbubuklod ng isang paniniwala o interes. Kung saan ang proseso ng pagiging miyembro ay nakapaloob sa tuntuning itinakda ng bumubuo nito. Maaring ang grupo ay para lamang doon sa may mga piling katangian o maaari din naming ito'y makamit sa pamamagitan ng pagmamana nito sa mga naunang miyembro ng pamilya. Sa kabila ng lahat ng katangian na maaring magbigay-daan upang maging kasapi ng isang kapatiran, iisa ang mamumutawing katotohanan, ang pagpasa sa mga pagsubok na bigay ng samahan ay ang malinaw na susi upang mapabilang rito.

Ang kapatiran sa tunay nitong kahulugan ay tumatagos sa harang na likha ng pagkakaiba sa relihiyon, kulay ng balat, tradisyon at nakagisnang paniniwala. Lumalampas ito sa hangganan ng isang simpleng pagkakaibigan. Pinagsasama nito ang mga indibidwal na pinagbukod ng pagkakaibang dikta ng lipunang ginagalawan. Mistula itong isang bigkis na nag-uugnay sa bawat tao. Pangunahing layunin nito ang mapagsilbihan ang takdang interes at maibahagi ito sa iba para sa malawakang pagpapatupad ng pinaniniwalaang misyon. Ipinagtatanggol nito ang kanilang simulain maging ang mga miyembrong nagpapatupad nito.

Bawat kapatiran ay may kanya-kanyang hain ng katotohanan. Ang bawat isa ay may sariling pagtingin sa pangangailangan ng isang ideyal na lipunan. Kadalasang ang kanilang obhektibo ang hain nilang kasagutan sa mga problemang kinakaharap ng lipunan. Na kung tuwirang maisasagawa sa puro nitong layunin ay malaki ang maitutulong sa paglutas ng pangmasang suliranin.

Isang mabuting halimbawa ang kapatiran ng DeMolay kung saan ang pagpapanday sa mga kabataan na maging isang ulirang anak sa pamilya, paaralan at pamayanan kasama na ang paghubog ng isang mahusay na pinuno ang pinaniniwalaang matibay na pundasyon sa paghahangad ng isang progresibong bansa. Pinaninindigan
ng DeMolay na ang pagtuturo sa mga kabataan na maging pinuno ng kinabukasan ang siyang susi ng kanilang matagumpay na buhay. Masasabing hindi ito naiiba sa ipinahayag ng ating pambansang bayaning si Gat. Jose Rizal.

Upang magampanan ng isang kapatiran ang tungkulin nito sa lipunan, mangangailangan ito ng isang matibay na istruktura at makinaryang magpapalaganap ng kanyang interes. Kung susuriin, ito ay pinakikilos ng tatlong elemento - ang prinsipyo, sistema at tao. Ang prinsipyo ang siyang pinakapuso ng samahan, ito ang nagtatakda ng sistema at ang sistema naman ang siyang nagdidikta sa kilos ng tao. Kung mawawala ang kahit isa sa mga elementong nabanggit hindi maipaglilihi at maipanganganak ang isang kapatiran.

Sa usapin ng istruktura at makinarya, tao lamang ang maliwanag na bumubuo nito. Sa pagkamit ng estado ng pagkakaroon ng isang ideyal na istruktura't makinarya, isang purong dedikasyon, paniniwala at paninindigan ang kakailanganing manggaling sa bawat miyembro ng samahan. Dahil tao ang makinarya, ang mga naibigay na katangian ang siyang magsisilbing gatong sa pagkilos nito para sa grupo.

Ang pagsapi sa isang kapatiran ay kahalintulad ng sa pag-ibig. Pareho itong nangangailangan ng ibayong tiyaga, tibay at pagpapamalas ng walang katulad na dedikasyon upang makuha ang inaasam na pag-ayon. Tulad ng sa pag-ibig, ang kapatiran ay naghahangad ng solong pagmamahal, ng lubusang pag-uukol ng simpatiya at pananalig. Hindi ito isang pulubi na lumilimos ng nalabing oras ng bawat kasapi. Hindi rin ito naghihintay lamang ng pagkakataon upang bigyang pansin at kalingain. Ang pagrnamahal na nais nito ay yaong may paninindigan sa sinumpaang obligasyon, maaasahan sa mga binitawang salita at may katapatan sa kapwa kapanalig. Isang pag-ibig na nakapaloob sa konteksto ng mga sinumpaang gawain. Marahil mahahatulan na mapaghanap ang ganitong uri ng pag-ibig subalit ito ay para lamang doon sa mga may kakayahang yumakap sa ganitong uri ng paghamon. Sa simula't-simula pa ay ito ang mga bagay na dapat tanggapin sa pagpasok sa isang kapariran. Kaya't masasabing wala ng urungan pa kung ang isa'y nakapaloob na dito. Walang mabuting gawin kung hindi yakapin, panindigan at magpakalulong sa alok nitong glorya. Hindi dapat ipagkamali na ang pag-ibig na binabanggit dito ay yaong hindi para sa pangkalahatang tema ng pagmamahal. Tinutukoy dito ang pag-ibig na ipinapadama sa isang nililiyag, sa isang pinipintuho ng lalaki o babae bilang katipan. Sapagkat ang pag-aalay ng sarili sa isang katipan ay tulad ng pag-aalay sa isang kapatiran. Kung saan isang dalisay, mapagbata ng hirap at walang katuwang na pagmamahal ang ipinapamalas.

Ang kaguluhang dulot ng dalawang pag-ibig ay tulad ng pagpalukob sa dalawa ring kapatiran. Kung saan ang pagiging tapat sa isa ay mangangahulugan ng kataksilan sa pangalawa. Ang pagpapaamo sa una ay pagpapagalit sa huli. Dahil di iisa ang sinusuyo, hindi maiiwasan ang pagkakataon na magkulang sa pagbibigay ng atensyon sa bawat panig. Mistulang nasa pagitan ng dalawang batong nag-uumpugan ang ganitong sitwasyon.

Kaya't masasabing ang pamamangka sa dalawang ilog ay imposibleng makalikha ng balanseng kapaligiran sa tema ng pag-ibig at kapatiran. Darating ang sandali sa hingi ng mga pagkakataon na ang taong nagmahal ay mag-ukol ng higit na oras at pagmamahal sa isa sa kanyang pinagsumpaan ng pag-ibig. Sapagkat hindi man tahasang aminin, ang bawat taong nakatali sa sitwasyon ng pagsisilbi sa di iisang pag-ibig ay may higit ng pinapaboran sa likod ng kanyang isip. Ang bawat panig ay tiyak namang may nakahihigit ng aspekto sa isa't-isa at hindi rin manhid ang kanilang mga pakiramdam o paghahatol na di ito mapagtanto.

Maaaring masabi na ang bawat kapatiran ay may isang landas na tinatahak. Isang landas na patungo sa maayos at mapayapang lipunan ngunit ang bawat isa ay may siguradong kanya-kanyang pamamaraan o sistema upang makamit ang inaasam na estado. Ang mga ito ay may kinagisnang tradisyon na nagsisilbing pagkakakilanlan ng kanilang samahan. Sa ganitong senaryo ng depinidong pagkakakilanlan ng bawat kapatiran, hindi maiiwasan ang pagkakaroon ng pagkakaiba o hindi pagkakasunduan sa anong sistema mas nababagay na palaganapin ang kani-kanilang interes.

Dapat isaisip ng bawat bangkero ang kumplikasyon ng pagpasok sa ganitong uri ng sitwasyon. Na ang kapatiran ay hindi isang laro o tulad ng pagsubo ng mainit na kanin na kapag napaso ay maari mo na lamang iluwa. Ito ay seryosong pagganap sa responsibilidad ng samahan na nangangailangan ng tuwirang pag-aalay ng dedikasyon at pagsasakripisyo. Hindi maaring ipansagot ng isa pang kapariran ang kakulangan ng isa ring kapatiran. Ang higit na naaapektuhan ay ang mga pinasukang grupo sapagkat likas nga sa mga ito ang ipaglaban at ipagmalaki ang kakayahan ng bawat isa. Dahil kinakain ng sistemang naipundar ang bawat panig, wala itong magagawa kung hindi gawin ang mga inaasahan — ang paglalaban at pagrnamatigasan. Maliwanag na walang patutunguhan ang sitwasyong nabanggit. Magdudulot lamang ito ng kasiraan sa imahen at pagdududa sa tunay na layunin ng organisasyon.

Darating ang pamimili ayon sa tawag ng sirkumtansya at pagkakataon. Katalinuhan at katwiran ang dapat panaigin upang ang pagsisisi ay maiwasan..®

Leaders Among Us

2005-01-04T05:23:00.000-08:00

It was November 1996 when my older brother forced me to join this organization… medyo istorbo nga siya sa pag-lalaro ko ng SNES nun… but now he still forced me…hindi para sumali but to stop attending the meetings…sobrang active naman daw kasi ako eh. J

Kidding aside… maybe most of us who really enjoyed their membership here in DeMolay could find difficulty to stop attending the functions and/or any activities we have. Knowing that this profound organization has opened our eyes to a reality that our training here… could really make a difference in the world we are about to encounter at our maturity.

That is what I do believe…hindi lang yung mga natutunan nating mga malalalim na ENGLISH WORDS (which greatly helped me make speeches in school)…or how it encourages us to study more… memorize more and to understand what we have read…. ANG talagang naitulong ng fraternity na ito sa ating lahat….KUNDI the time spent and the effort shared by each and every brother DeMolay‚ AND the timeless Teachings of our Order‚ na talagang umukit sa ating mga puso’t isipan‚ which eventually developed our character for the better.

Brethren‚ that development in our character‚ will enhance our leadership skills‚ that when time passes by‚ hindi natin napapansin na tayo na pala ang namumuno sa Chapter‚ and or ang President ng isang bigating Corporation!

We may not see the big picture… but among us are the future leaders of the society. As long as each and every brod will maintain the great status ng Chapter… continue that legacy set before by our Senior DeMolays… promote the Ethics and Virtues of the Order and strengthen the communication and camaraderie ng isa’t-isa…we will never fail of our purposes as DeMolays.

Probably‚ what I will forever remember‚ is seeing the active brods grow and lead the chapter by their own. Asteeg!

“Let us love what have bound us to be as One.”

Bro. Willardo “Ilad” S. Remo Jr.

Word...

2004-12-27T21:57:00.000-08:00

how important is our word? maybe we think that it is not that important, maybe we think that we can always get it back. but can we really get back what we have already said? hmmmm.... why is it that no. 7 in our code of ethics, as almost all of us say, is the most important... the most significant.
i'll just make my blog short and sweet so that you would not get bored reading it! our word is our bond. whatever comes out of our mouth... whatever we say... we should be true to it... we should follow it! that is why when we were petitioners, we have been told to always think twice before speaking once. have you ever wondered why? because whatever words we have uttered, we could not ever get back. it will stick in the mind or minds of whoever we have told it to!
that is why our word will always be our bond. it could make or break us! that is why we should stay true to whatever we say not just to our brethren but others as well. because we are members of DeMolay, and a Demolay's word is as good as his bond!

wala lang..

2004-12-26T10:36:00.000-08:00

do we really need to sacrifice something we love?follow up lang sa pinost ni bro.kenneth.. one thing ive learned sa 3 months ko na pagiging member ng DeMolay; learning how to budget my time and attention. sa pagsali sa DeMolay,or in any other organization, sobrang mag iiba ang way ng pamumuhay natin..mahirap magbalanse ng oras.. pero di ibig sabihin eh kelngan mong isacrifice ang isang bagay para mag give way sa isa pang bagay..kung hindi mo tlga maiwasan un, kelangan mong icpn kung ano mawawala sayo at kung ano ang makukuha mo sa sacrifice na ggwin mo; kung worth it ba o hindi..madali sbhin ang salitang sakripisyo, pero sa huli, nandun ang pagsisi kung hindi mo pinag isipan ng mabuti ang iyong desisyon..iba ang DeMolay, sobrang dami magagawa at matututunan..pero hindi naman lahat eh dun lang matututunan; kelangan din sumabak sa iba pang mga bagay bagay, dahil ang buhay ay isang siklo ng kaalaman..
katulad ng eskwelahan ang buhay, mga mahirap na subjects at mga teachers, maihahalintulad ang mga subjects sa mga iba-t ibang aspeto ng buhay at ang mga teachers naman ang mga taong tumutulong sa atin sa mga nasabing aspeto..kaya't kung titignan mo, bawat isa satin ay pwedeng maging teacher, sa sarili at sa ibang tao.. masasabi ko na ang org natin ay isa sa mga napakagaling ng prof ng buhay ko, na minsan ay terror at minsan mabait..madami tlga matutunan at di mo makakalimutan.. nagtrigger ang org natin sa pa2loy na pag22 ko sa buhay..mag bbranch off ang iyong mga kaalaman sa ibat iba pang bagay.. kunwari eh sa pag-aaral sa test, hindi lang yun ganun ka babaw,kaya ka nag aaral ay para hindi ka bumagsak, dahil responsibildad mo bilang isang anak na hindi waldasin ang pera ng magulang mo sa pagpapaaaral sayo at dahil rinerespeto mo ang paghihirap ng magulang mo sa pagiipon ng pera..teka nawawala na ako.. going back tothe topic(huwow english), 2ngkol sa sakripisyo.. kelangan tignan kung ano ba ang maidudulot ng sakrpisyo sa buhay natin..kung magiging maas ok ba o hindi..kc bilang tao, gus2 natin maayos at maganda ang lahat, walang pnproblema..pero sa isang banda, ang mga problema ang lalo humahasa sating pagkatao na lalong nagpapatibay satin..walang tao na walang problema, laging nanjan yan, na akala mo ay ok na, pero babalik at babalik yan.. kanina nasabi ko na na22 ako magbudget ng time ko at attention, madali sabhin at hindi imposible gawin, pero dahil tao tayo, hindi lagi ganon..lagi ka magkakamali at madadapa..
mahirap b tlga ang sakripisyo? masama ba itong salita o hindi?

hahah mas lalo ako naguluhan sa mga cnbi ko.. hehehe.. un lang mga brod.. post lang ng post!

The Word of the MC

2004-12-20T14:51:00.000-08:00

I couldn't remember who was the last person I heard uttering this statement, but the message of it was definitely clear - "The Word of the Master Councilor is Law!". His call for us to post articles the soonest possible time compelled me to write this article, with the fear of being declared an "excomunicado" by the Chapter if I don't follow his command.

It was almost 12 years ago when the idea of having a newsletter for the A. Mabini Chapter was hatched. It started as a challenge posed to me by the Dad Jun Galarosa who was then the Assistant Chapter Advisor (he also happens to be my biological father). He said he would fund the first few issues until such time that the Chapter would find means of managing it financially. I raised the motion in one of the stated meetings of the Chapter to finally kick-off this wonderful idea. Not surprisingly, it was unanimously approved by the brethren in attendance and each and everyone pledged his support for the cause. Dad Ed Escaño then suggested that we name it "The Sublime" which was the name of the original newsletter of the A. Mabini Chapter. "Oh!, so there was a newsletter back then?", I told myself. Thus, "The Sublime" was re-born. After the said stated meeting, I was approached by a newly-initiated brother back then by the name of Carlo Espejo and offered his services to be part of the Editorial team, an offer I couldn't resist since I felt I'm going to need all the help I could get. The weeks progressed and I was able to recruit Bro. Ricky Valero and Bro. Gerry Sarmiento to join the team. The maiden issue of "The Sublime" was released on May of 1993, and copies were distributed not only to the members of the Chapter but also to the brethren of other Chapters since we decided to give out copies during the 5th National DeMolay Conclave and Congress held in Baguio City.

And, as what other people would like to put it, the rest is history. (Bro. BJ - mission accomplished Bro. Master Councilor!)

2004-12-20T05:03:00.000-08:00

bro, post lang tayo ng post dito sa site na to kc atin tooo... wag kau mahihiya. at bro fyi, tau ln ang mei gn2 sa buong pilipinas.. lufeeeeeet.. bro mei ritual workshop pla tayo ng jan9 sa recraa.. tapos baka meron p uli8t sa february. kitakits evry sunday sa recraa.

BJ Cruz
Master Councilor

buhay demolay...

2004-12-19T10:25:00.000-08:00

dami ka maririnig sa mga brods na na mas madali pa pag petitioner kesa maging demolay..
totoo nga ba?sa akin totoo..haaaay buhay demolay..
pag peti ka pa lang..cge aral lang..memorize..isip ng sayaw..etc..
pag brod ka na ang daming responsibilidad..minsan naisip ko bakit nga ba ko napasok dito?
hindi naman ako nagsisisi, naisip ko lang yung mga araw na di pa ko demolay..
may mga nabago din kasi sa buhay ko..dati stay ka lang sa bahay pag linggo..
ngayon kinakain pa yung araw ng pahinga mo na lang sa buong linggo..
eto ang palagay ko na nakaka-relate ang mga brods na may gf..
oh di ba?kung maayos dati ang relationship niyo, ngayon tumatabingi na..at yung iba lubog na ang kanilang relationship..wala na talaga..
ganoon din sakin..muntik na kami lumubog, sa pagkaramdam ko palubog pa lang..tsk tsk
pumasok pa din ako knowing the consequences of my actions..ang unang naisip ko, when i want something i should give up something also, if it requires me..
mga brod, ginusto natin ang pagpasok sa demolay..wala namang namilit, hindi ka naman kinulit..
pinaku-quit nga tayo habang peti pa lang tayo di ba?
bakit nga ba tayo pumasok? kasi gusto natin..ganoon lang ba yon?..
may mga kaakibat na rason ang isa't isa sa atin..
kahit alam kong may mababago..sige tuloy pa din..kahit may magbago na pangit, alam kong may magbabagong maganda sa buhay ko..
"life is full of sacrifices.." ika nga..dito sa atin, halos puro oras ang kailangan natin ibigay..
mababawasan oras sa pamilya natin, sa mga gf natin, sa kung kani-kanino..sa huli malalaman din natin, yung mga oras na binigay natin tayo din ang makikinabang..
yung mga pamasaheng ginastos natin, yung mga gabing late na tayo nakakauwi, yung mga nakakabwisit na traffic na nadaanan natin, yung nakakapagod na biyahe, yung gasolina..
wag na natin pang isipin yung mga chong..
isipin na lang natin investment natin yun in the future..tayo din ang makikinabang..
lets see it this way brothers..
ngayon nagsakripisyo tayo..siguraduhin natin na di mapupunta sa wala ang mga paghihirap natin..
kung ano man ang layon natin sa buhay..pilitin natin makamit..
sa paghihirap natin tayo natututo..kung nadapa man tayo sa mga daan na tinatahak natin..tayo lang ng tayo..ang daan ng demolay ay malubak, mahaba, masikip, trapik, baha..lahat na
kaya kung pupukpukin natin ang mga sarili natin habang maaga, ang mga daan natin ay pawang kinumpuni na ng DPWH kahit hindi pa..sanayin natin ang ating mga sarili sa pagharap sa mga suliranin..balang araw, haharap tayo kay dad ed, dad pol at dad ramil..isang kapakipakinabang na tao..isang indibidwal na nabago sa kakapukpok at kakahasa..

sa lahat ng mga brods, lalo na sa a.mc..panatilihin natin ang kalidad ng demolay
ang patuloy na paghahasa sa sarili ay makakanda di lang sa atin kung hindi sa marami pang tao na balang araw pagsisilbihan natin..
ang buhay ay sadyang ganito, mahirap..
mas madami pang downs kesa sa ups..
kompetisyon eh..pag mahina ka, bagsak!
lahat ng mga downs natin sa buhay mga brods..
lessons lahat..panatilihin din natin nagiisip
kung posible kahit sa ating mga panaginip..