Masons To Hold 3-Day ANCOM Event In Clark

Masons in the Philippines are gearing up for their 107th Annual Communications (ANCOM) to be held in Clark from April 25 to 27.

A replica of the Plaridel Masonic Temple has been erected at the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons in the Philippines, serving as the venue for the gathering, which is expected to draw over 10,000 delegates. I Photo: Stephen Pamorada Wikimedia Commons

This event marks a significant milestone in Freemasonry, bringing together members from various lodges, including those from foreign countries, to deliberate on shared values and principles.

A replica of the Plaridel Masonic Temple has been erected at the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons in the Philippines, serving as the venue for the gathering, which is expected to draw over 10,000 delegates.

Members of Freemasonry from around the world have been invited to participate in the event, underscoring its international significance.

The ANCOM marker for this occasion was unveiled on March 15 in a grand ceremony led by Grandmaster MW Don T. Ramas Uypitching, marking a pinnacle moment in Masonic tradition.

Uypitching currently presides over the Grand Lodge Officers of the Masons in the Philippines, alongside other officials such as deputy grandmaster RW Ariel T. Cayanan, RW Raul Canon Jr., RW Robert Joseph Moran, MW Juanito Espino, and MW Danilo Angeles.

Freemasonry is founded on principles of brotherly love, relief, and truth, with disputes typically resolved amicably within the lodge.

Rooted in the stonemason guilds of the Middle Ages, Freemasonry serves as a system of moral and ethical teachings, aiming to foster personal development, community involvement, and social unity.

Contrary to misconceptions, Freemasonry is neither a religion nor a secret society. It encourages members to practice charity, uphold moral values, and promote learning, with a universal morality applicable to all regardless of race or creed.

Freemasonry espouses no specific doctrine but focuses on truths that contribute to the betterment of humanity, aiming to create a world of better, happier, and wiser individuals.

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