Editorial

Incoming Grand Master Rolen C. Paulino gets a hand from spouse Sister Cynthia C. Paulino in preparation for his Grand Installation as head of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippines at Lincoln Masonic Temple in Olongapo City on April 23, 2021.

MW Rolen C. Paulino, together with RW Johny T. Pimentel, Deputy Grand Master-elect and RW Don Terng R. Uypitching, Senior Grand Warden-elect are received for the Grand Installation Ceremonies, as part of the 104th Annual Communication (AnCom) of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of the Philippines.

Grand Chaplain VW Rev. Wharton R. Chan lead the brethren and guests in the opening prayers of the Grand Installation Ceremonies.

The Installation of Officers of Masonic Year 20212022 was conducted in a “hybrid” manner, with a limited number physically present and the rest joining online, including dignitaries like Past Grand Masters (PGM) MW Santiago T. Gabionza, Grand Master of Ceremonies, MW Oscar Bunyi, Asst. Grand Master of Ceremonies and MW Reynato S. Puno.

MW Rolen C. Paulino in prayer before the altar, as is customary of Masons before any important or great undertaking.

MW Rolen C. Paulino takes his solemn obligation as Grand Master of all Masons under the Grand Lodge of the Philippines (GLP).

MW Rolen C. Paulino is bestowed the Grand Master’s Jewel.

MW Rolen C. Paulino is assisted to proceed to the Grand East.

MW Hermogenes E. Ebdane, Jr., PGM, hands over the Gavel, symbol of authority, to MW Rolen C. Paulino, to govern the Grand Lodge.

MW Abraham “Bambol” N. Tolentino, PGM, salutes the newly installed Grand Master, as did all Masons present during the installation ceremonies, as is customary.

MW Rolen C. Paulino, wielding the gavel, in his rightful place in the Grand East.

MW Rolen C. Paulino delivers his acceptance speech as Grand Master of the GLP, acknowledging and expressing his heartfelt appreciation to everyone who was with him in his journey to the Grand East. The Grand Master's Family

MW Rolen C. Paulino gives Sister Cynthia, the GLP’s “ First Lady” for Masonic Year 2021-2022, a buss as he was introducing his family to the brethren.

MW Rolen C. Paulino and other dignitaries in the Grand East during the Closing Prayer of the 104th Annual Communication (AnCom).

MW Rolen C. Paulino closes the labor of the 104th AnCom of the GLP.

The Brethren and guests join MW Paulino and the dignitaries in the Grand East in the Closing Prayer of the AnCom.

MW Rolen C. Paulino with Sister Cynthia, twin daughters Zaza (2nd from left) and City Councilor Tata (2nd from right), and In-Laws Mary Ann (left) and Danica (right).

MW Rolen C. Paulino with sons Bros. (from Right) Olongapo City Mayor Rolen “Lenj” C. Paulino, Jr., Francis Rollen C. Paulino, MW Rolen, Robert Reginald “RR” C. Paulino and Son-in-Law Juan Gabriel Peña.

Newly installed Grand Master MW Rolen C. Paulino (3rd from left) with (from right) MW Hermogenes E. Ebdane, Jr., PGM, MW Agapito S. Suan, Jr., IPGM, RW Don Terng R. Uypitching, Senior Grand Warden, RW Johny T. Pimentel, Deputy Grand Master, and MW Abraham “Bambol” N. Tolentino.

MW Rolen C. Paulino and Sis. Cynthia C. Paulino with Grand Installing Officer MW Hermogenes E. Ebdane, Jr., PGM.

MW Rolen C. Paulino with some Grand Line Officers and brethren (from right), namely, Grand Scribe and The Cable Tow Editor-in-Chief VW Vic V. Vizcocho, Jr., Grand Marshall VW Don Romeo M. Garcia, Junior Grand Lecturer VW Bayani C. Tierro, Grand Organist VW Pantaleon M. Besas, Senior Grand Lecturer VW John V. Aquino, MW Rolen, Grand Chaplain and chief of Staff VW Wharton R. Chan, Exec. Asst. to the GM Bro. Doroteo L. Roque, Jr., Senior Grand Deacon VW Luis B. Ramirez, Jr., Grand Cyber Warden VW Noel H. Yap, and the GM’s sons Olongapo City Mayor Bro. Rolen “Lenj” C. Paulino, Jr. and Bro. Robert Reginald “RR” C. Paulino, respectively.