Gat Andres Bonifacio, Hero and Mason

As a yearly Masonic activity, Gen. Artemio Ricarte Lodge No. 322 commemorated at Libingan ng Mga Bayani, Fort Andres Bonifacio, Taguig City, Metro-Manila on November 30, 2021 the 158th birth anniversary of Gat Andres Bonifacio, a mason and “the only other Filipino currently given implied recognition as a national hero.” “Bro. Andres Bonifacio’s support of the masses and civic and moral duties of the Craft are as predominant in showing our love for country, and practicing the principal tenets of Freemasonry,” remarked VW Crisostomo Gregorio L. Cayabyab, District Deputy Grand Master (DDGM) of Masonic District NCR-G. In the reading of the biography of the Brother Andres, Brother Rodrigo D. Bonifacio of Lodge Perla Del Oriente no. 1034 S.C. and a descendant of the Filipino hero, described him as “hardworking, intelligent, and well-read.” Guest of Honor & Speaker was Bro. Ricardo B. Jalad, Administrator of the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) and Executive Director of the National Risk Reduction and Management Council (NRRDMC), who was introduced by Worshipful Master Hubert Acierto. Brother Jalad expounded on the character and sacrifices of Brother Andres that made him worthy of recognition as a hero. Incumbent Junior Warden VW Danny Espiritu, Past District Deputy Grand Master (PDDGM) delivered the welcome remarks. A wreath-laying ceremony was conducted with the participation of the brethren of the Lodge and guests. (VW Nathaniel James G. Buno, PDGL)

Gen. Artemio Ricarte Lodge No. 322 commemorated on November 30, 2021 the 158th birth anniversary of National Hero Gat Andres Bonifacio, a brother mason, at Libingan ng Mga Bayani, Fort Andres Bonifacio, Taguig City, Metro-Manila.