BONIFACIO DAY - November 30, 2011

FIDAC No. 1

Pays Tribute to Our Dad Hero

ANDRES BONIFACIO

November 30, 2011

Bonifacio Day Floral Offering - November 30, 2011

TOUR OF DUTY - October 28-30, 2011

FIDAC No. 1 Supports

TOUR OF DUTY

11th Jurisdictional DeMolay Conclave and Congress

3rd Masonic Youth Sports Festival

Hosted by: Dionisio Gutierrez Sr., Chapter and Cotabato DAC No. 22

October 28-30, 2011

6ID Camp Siongco, Awang D.O.S. Maguindanao

Cotabato Conclave and Sportsfest - October 28, 2011 (Part 1)

Cotabato Conclave and Sportsfest - October 28, 2011 (Part 2)

Cotabato Conclave and Sportsfest - October 28, 2011 (Part 3)

The members of the Feliciano Iñigo DeMolay Alumni Chapter No.1 (FIDAC No. 1) and/or Feliciano Iñigo Chapter Order of DeMolay recently attended the 11th Jurisdictional DeMolay Conclave and Congress for Mindanao and 3rd Masonic Youth Sports Festival which was held at Camp Siongco, Awang, Maguindanao, last October 28-30, 2011,  hosted by the Dionisio Gutierrez Sr. Chapter, Order of DeMolay, Cotabato City.

FIDAC No. 1 was officially represented by the President, Bro. Bryant Go, Vice- President Bro. Kim Louis T. Ledesma, Secretary Bro. Al Karlus Piloton, and P.I.O. Bro. Leonides C. Ilagan. They were also accompanied by FIDAC/FIC active members, Bro. Ace Guerra, Bro. Jan Philip Yap, Bro. Jesse Valmores, Bro. Clemen Salvador, Bro. Syed Ampatuan, Bro. Desmond Montenegro, Bro. Noor Maglangit, and Bro. Stephen Pasawa.

On October 28, before heading to Cotabato City, the President, Bro. Bryant Go offered the brethren to have breakfast with his family in his hometown of Kidapawan City, North Cotabato. Upon arriving in Kidapawan, they picked up Sister Jaqueline Tomacmol, current Miss Job’s Philippines, affiliated member of Bethel No. 6, and daughter of Dad Jack Tomacmol, Past Chapter Advisor of B.A. Sabulao Chapter in Kidapawan City.  Brother Bryant’s parents, elder brother Brandt dee A. Go and local brothers warmly welcomed the DeMolays and Job’s daughter to their home and proper introductions were given. The weary travelers were famished after the early trip and were treated to a hearty breakfast composed of delicious home cooked food, courtesy of the motherly Bae Valeriana Abucejo Go and Datu Can dee bee Landas Go, and a generous serving of Durian fruits, courtesy of the ever reliable, Kidapawan residing brother, Bro. Ace M. Guerra. After the meal, a few burps and cigarettes, the parents wished their son and the brethren a safe trip for the rest of the journey to Cotabato City.

At around noontime, the DeMolays arrived in Cotabato City and immediately proceeded to the Masonic Lodge to register and to rest. They were welcomed by the host chapter and other delegates from the different chapters in Mindanao. The event kicked off with a motorcade around the city, starting from the Masonic Lodge along Sinsuat Avenue, and stopping by the Rizal monument at the City Plaza for the floral offering to our Dad Jose Rizal. The motorcade ended at the People’s Palace or the Cotabato City Hall to make way for the Mayor’s Night which also served as a courtesy call to the Mayor of Cotabato City, Hon. Japal “Jojo” J. Guiani, Jr., a proud member of the Order of DeMolay himself.

The delegates were treated with a little of what Cotabato City has to offer with a variety of dance and song numbers from various local artists and with local mouth-watering delicacies that surely were a must to complete the Cotabato City experience. A dance number was also given by some of the active members of the Dionisio Gutierrez Sr. Chapter, which further proved that, aside from being leaders, DeMolays are also very talented in terms of other skills and crafts. Notable dignitaries present included Dad Hector A. Emberga, Chapter Advisor of DGS Chapter and DeMolay Executive Officer for Region XI-B, Dad Van Cornelius Luspo, Grand Treasurer of the Supreme Council, Dad Emman Gonowon, Assistant Grand Secretary of the Supreme Council, Atty. Frances Cynthia Guiani-Sayadi, City Administrator, Dad Leopoldo P. Lugtu, Worshipful Master of Kutang Bato Lodge No. 110 F.&A.M., Dad Noel H. Nunez, Worshipful Master of Shariff Kabunsuan Lodge No. 266 F.&A.M., Dad Alexander U. Ampatuan, PDDGM and Worshipful Master of Bantugan Lodge No. 223 F.&A.M., Dad Anwar Hadjirul, Jr., Bro. Japal “Jojo” J. Guiani, Jr., Sis Jacqueline Tomacmol, and Bro. Edgardo C. Padolina, President of the Alumni Chapter in Cotabato City headed the lighting of the torches to officially open the 3rd Masonic Youth Sports Festival.

After the momentous evening, the delegates were instructed to proceed to their accommodations at Camp Siongco, but the FIDAC members were afforded the generosity of Bro. Bryant’s Law school fraternity brother, and long-time drinking buddy of the Ateneo DeMolays, Brother Atty. Kirby A. Matalam, PMC of DGS Chapter, to rest and shower in his apartment within the city. They were able to shower hassle-free in Bro. Kirby’s pad and were offered a few drinks to celebrate the reunion of good friends and brothers. After the brief gathering, the brothers were brought to Camp Siongco, to further socialize with the other delegates and to settle down in their afforded bunks to rest.

The next day, October 30, was the official opening ceremony of the 11th Mindanao Jurisdictional Conclave and Congress held at the gymnasium of the 6th ID Camp, headed by the Commander-in-the-East, Bro. Justine Fahd Masukat, PMC of the DGS Chapter and the Jurisdictional Master Councilor then, Bro. Indy Jose Mari O. Collado. The ceremony was graced by the presence of Deputy Grand Master of the Supreme Council, Dad Riezel SJ Reyes. After the opening ceremony, there was a roll call of chapters and their representatives, after which was followed by the individual chapter-reporting. The election for the new Jurisdictional Master Councilor for Mindanao was also conducted and with a display of unwavering and unanimous support of those present, Bro. Clyde Marion Vallejo, Jr. from Buenaventura A. Sabulao Chapter, Kidapawan City was elected and has vowed to uphold and pledged his commitment and desire to serve as the JMC-Mindanao for the next jurisdictional year. 

After the ceremonies, the brethren were treated to the military tradition of meal sharing called, “boodle fight”, where eaters would share rice, and mixed food spread in a long banana leaf and eating with the hands instead of being served with individual plates and eating with utensils. The practice aims to promote camaraderie and unity among the brothers by sharing food with everyone gathered.

The rest of the day was left for the continuation of the 3rd Masonic Youth Sportsfest with different competitions for the participants to join, namely the Funshoot, the Paintball competition, the Obstacle Course, and the Basketball exhibition games. FIDAC No. 1 was represented in the Paintball and Obstacle Course but failed to win the events. The brethren came close in the Paintball, winning their first round encounter but lost to eventual champions, the Rio Grande Chapter of Kabacan City. Still, overall, the games reached its aim of inspiring fun and promoting sportsmanship among the DeMolays.

During the last night inside the camp, a fellowship was prepared by the host chapter to further strengthen the brotherhood between the delegates. The 6 ID stage band was tapped to perform for the night. The winners of the different events during the Sportsfest were announced and awarded during the night. Bro. Francis Buenafe, of Calilayan Chapter also spoke and invited all the delegates to attend the National DeMolay Conclave and Congress to be held at Lucena City, Quezon on May 17 – 20, 2012. Dad Van Cornelius Luspo also gave his message of challenge to those present, especially to the active members of DeMolay and to the host chapter. In conclusion, Dad Hector A. Emberga gave his message of thanks to the people who made the event possible and to the delegates who attended and gave their all-out support to the event. It was also announced that the hosting of the 4th Masonic Youth Sports Festival has been awarded to Rio Grande Chapter of Kabacan, North Cotabato, who were the overall champions of the concluded competitions.

Prior to leaving on the 30th, FIDAC #1 participated in the basketball exhibition game against the Senior brethren and Masons of DGS Chapter. They followed the basketball game with a last round of a friendly Paintball game among themselves, which generated a few heartwarming laughs and smiles. After everyone had taken their showers, it was finally time to say goodbye to the host chapter and to thank and congratulate them for a very successful Sportsfest and Conclave.

However, the trip wasn’t over yet as some of the FIDAC brothers decided to make one last side trip before going home to Davao. The brethren were treated to an early dinner at the house of Bro. Oscar ‘budz’ Presto Jr. of Rio Grande Chapter in Kabacan, and were warmly welcomed by his parents to their beautiful home. A few of the Kabacan brothers joined them for the small thanksgiving feast. After the meal, the DeMolays proceeded to Kidapawan City again to buy rations, food and drinks for their planned overnight stay to Lake Agco Hot Springs, near the foot of Mt. Apo, the tallest peak in the Philippines. They were joined by the Kabacan brothers, Bro. Oscar Presto, Jr., Bro. Kenth Agustin, Bro. Ralph Butch Garidan, and were later followed by the Kidapawan brethren headed by the new JMC for Mindanao, Bro. Clyde Austria and Master Councilor Dan Sabulao.

After stopping by again at the Go residence, the eager beavers began the 30 minute trip to the mountain of Apo Sandawa. Upon reaching the Jacuzzi resorts near Lake Agco, President Bryant Go introduced the brethren to his friends, relatives, and fellow Lumads who owned the resort. It was a small resort located at the hills but showcased a beautiful hot spring for tourists, and a small cave which served as a steam bath. Bro Bryant then afforded the brothers a quick tour of the place which left them shivering in awe. The brothers who mostly forgot to bring jackets and sweaters were shocked by the extreme cold atmosphere of the mountains, but it soon didn’t matter for as the night went on, they were kept warm by the grilled fish and pork, the joyous laughter from jokes, and of course the natural comfort provided by the spirits of alcohol. After the tiring events of the day, our travelers soon retired to the comfort of their beds, and snored away in the jungles of Apo.

The next morning, October 31, the rested DeMolays bathed in the hot spring Jacuzzi, sweated it out in the steaming cave, took pictures along the boiling muds of the area, and even jumped into a hidden waterfall they found at the base of the cliffs. Our nature loving boys were amazed at the beauty of such untouched wonders of the mountain and were very thankful to the owners and residents of the land for sharing this wonderful experience. Of course, the DeMolays were thankful to our very own President, Bro. Bryant Go, for imparting awareness of the gifts of nature and the importance of doing our part in its preservation and cultivation.

After exchanging pleasantries and thanking the residents, the DeMolays soon decided to catch the last trip home to Davao. The Davao, Kidapawan and Kabacan brothers bade their goodbyes, and with the promise of renewing old ties and the pledges of support to each chapter, soon parted with the bond of brotherhood and friendship brought by the 11th Jurisdictional DeMolay Conclave and Congress for Mindanao and the 3rd Masonic Youth Sportsfest.

As a final note, salute to our brethren from the Dionisio Gutierrez Sr., Chapter Order of DeMolay, DAAP Cotabato No. 22, Dad Hector A. Emberga, Executive-Officer RXI-B of the Supreme Council Order of DeMolay of the Republic of the Philippines, Hon. Brother Japal J. Guiani, Jr., City Mayor of Cotabato City, and BGen. Dad Rey C. Ardo, AFP Commander, 6th Infantry Division, PA, not only for a job well done, but, our deepest gratitude for the hospitality and warm welcome.

-FOR GOD FOR COUNTRY FOR DeMOLAY-

NATION OFFICERS MID-YEAR MEETING - October 22, 2011

FIDAC No. 1 Attends

DeMOLAY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES

National Officers Mid-Year Meeting

October 22, 2011

Hosted by: Dr. Filemon S. Pajares DAC No. 41

Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur

DAAP National Officers Mid-Year Meeting - October 22, 2011

SPECIAL CAUCUS - October 2011

FIDAC No. 1

SPECIAL CAUCUS

In re: Alteration of a Time-Tested Tradition and Suspension of the Three Lights of FIC

October 2011

Special Caucus - October 2011

BINGO FOR A CAUSE - September 2011

FIDAC No. 1 joins

BINGO FOR A CAUSE

Sponsored by: Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR)

Grand Regal Hotel, Lanang, Davao City

September 2011

Bingo for a Cause - September 2011

BRO. JESSE S. JALIMAO - August 2, 2011

FIDAC No. 1 and FIC

Bid Farewell

to Our Beloved Brother

BRO. JESSE S. JALIMAO

August 2, 2011

Beloved Bro. Jesse S. Jalimao - August 2, 2011

PLAQUE OF APPRECIATION - July 29, 2011

FIDAC No. 1

presents a

PLAQUE OF APPRECIATION

to the family of

DAD VIRGILIO M. ASUELO

(Posthumous)

July 29, 2011

Plaque of Appreciation - July 29, 2011

My Blood for Another: A DeMolay Way of Life - A blood letting activity - July 24, 2011 9:00am Davao Masonic Center, V. Mapa St., Davao City

DeMOLAY SPIRIT LIVES ON

The DeMolay spirit of volunteerism and public service had it again.

Last Sunday, July 24, 2011, the Feliciano IñigoDeMolay Alumni Chapter, NO.1 (FIDAC No. 1)/Feliciano Iñigo Alumni Chapter, Inc., (FIACI) in cooperation with the Davao Masonic Center Foundation Incorporated (DMCFI) and the Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC) conducted a preliminary Bloodletting Activity entitled: “My Blood for Another: A DeMolay Way of Life” participated by our brethren and held at the Davao Masonic Center (DMC), V. Mapa St., Davao City.

Brethren came and submitted themselves for examination and inquiry by a PNRC Physician. Unfortunately, a lot of our brethren were denied the privilege of donating their blood for good cause since they had been travelling out of the country early this year for business or pleasure. Anyhow, as expected, we DeMolays still managed to obtain the number of donors required by the PNRC. We DeMolays indeed offered and gave our blood for another.

As a result of our brethren reaching out to the community, the event was still considered a successful and fulfilling community activity. In fact, the PNRC requested us DeMolays to hold another Bloodletting Activity this coming December, which I believe we can do before our Annual Reunion. This time, we will again donate and make sure to bring more friends, relatives and Good Samaritans willing to donate their blood for a good cause.

In another light of the event, the DeMolays not only managed to pull off a Bloodletting Activity, but also a successful DeMOLAY FEED THE CHILDREN ACTIVITY at Barangay 12-B, V. Mapa St., Davao City. Not only did DeMolays give their blood for another but also gave their services and opened their hearts for another.

After the Bloodletting Activity, DeMolays gathered together and went to the said Barangay to implement the DeMOLAY FEED THE CHILDREN ACTIVITY in the said community. Truly, the smiles on the children’s faces and the warmth in our brethren’s hearts in giving food to the children in the society, is a picture worth a million words.

Indeed, nothing can compare to the Spirit of DeMolay. The spirit of our Order keeps on glowing as the 7 candles are lit to shine even in the darkest of nights. For the brethren who are in attendance and for those who wish to have been there on the said memorable date, but were unable to come as previous commitments prevented them to do so, I give my thanks and congratulations.

Also, to the Active DeMolays, headed by MC Leo Otero and SC Marlou Cagas, we give our congratulations and gratitude. The presence of the Active DeMolays will surely guarantee the DeMolay Alumni Program and Projects will continue and further be enhanced by their presence.

Above all, SALUTE TO DeMOLAY FOR THE SPIRIT THAT LIVES WITHIN US, LIVES ON.

(Special mention to Brother Lemuel Clark Camayang for the sumptuous lugaw, Brother Bimbo Calolot for the Tarpaulin, Brother Eric Saludo, Brother Al Karlus Peloton, and Brother Gary Datuon for the early birds who extended early assistance, Bros. Stephen Angala, Jan Yap, Jac-B, Justin, Kim, and all brethren, though not mentioned, who are indeed worthy of commendation).

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DANCON - May 20, 2011

The THREE MUSKETEERS

of FIDAC No. 1/FIACI:

On a JOURNEY

By: Bro. Bryant A. Go

It was not too long ago that, during one of our membership drives early of this year, a brother asked Kim, Al and Bryant about some controversies and issues that have been hovering over the DeMolay Alumni Association of the Philippines (DAAP). In fact, such inquiries have already been brought to the attention of some members of the Alumni Chapter here in Davao City.

Such a pertinent question by a brother DeMolay, coupled with other concerns of the Alumni Chapters, led the three (3) musketeers and House of Delegates of the Feliciano Iñigo DeMolay Alumni Chapter No. (FIDAC No.1), legally known as the Feliciano Iñigo Alumni Chapter, Incorporated (FIACI); namely Bro. Kim Louis T. Ledesma, Bro. Winston Randolph B. Gamir and Bro. Bryant A. Go, to pack their luggage and set on a journey to the 14thDeMolay Alumni National Congress (DANCON), hosted by our brethren from the Acacia DeMolay Alumni Chapter No. 35 and the Graciano Lopez Jaena Chapter Order of DeMolay, to once and for all, personally see and hear the true and real story behind the controversies that beset the DAAP.

Relatively, on the 20th of May 2011, the three musketeers headed towards Iloilo City via Cebu bringing with them the hope of our brethren that QUESTIONS be addressed, ANSWERS be given and CHANGES be implemented.

Our flight to Cebu was okay despite the turbulence and horrible landing by the pilot. However, it was the flight going to Iloilo which made a lot of difference to the term ‘easy ride’. It was actually a small plane with two propellers, and Bro. Kim Ledesma even made a joke that the said propellers were ‘jump started’ by a man using a ‘good morning towel’ as a device to start the propellers turning, such as a string is used to spin a top. Such an idea made me and Bro. Randy laugh our hearts out. 

What was worse was when the plane was in the air. Its air conditioning system was set above the normal temperature making the flight a sweat-fest instead of a comfortable ride. We even concluded that there were actually non-air planes, just as there were non-air taxis. Nevertheless, brother Randy Gamir had a good nap during the flight, while I was sweating bullets on my side and could not take a rest.

To make myself pass the non-airconditioned state of the flight, I took some photos, just the same as Bro. Kim, during the flight, and was amazed by the topography and aerial scenes from the skies above Iloilo. From the aerial photography, Iloilo’s grandeur was in its agricultural state. This, however, is only my opinion, considering that we were not able to visit the tourist spots or attractions of Iloilo because of shortness of time. This only means that we need to go back and revisit the place again

Moreover, upon the arrival of the three musketeers at the Iloilo Airport, we proceeded immediately to the Iloilo Grand Hotel where the 14th DANCON was being held. When we arrived at the venue, we went directly to the 2nd Floor to register, and were a bit hesitant to go inside the hall considering that we were actually late due to the delay of the flight to Iloilo.

To our surprise, we were actually on time. The formal session had yet to start, and we still managed to eat our lunch. Mind you, my brethren, the food was excellent and delicious, exceeding our expectations that Iloilo was not only well-known for its beautiful, loving and “malambing na mga kapatid nating Ilongga”, but, for the cuisine as well.

Thereafter, the officer of the DAAP declared a recess in order for the body to prepare for the proper ceremony, wherein we are taken aback considering that it was already late in the afternoon.

Nonetheless, the 3 Musketeers went straight to their room bearing No. 444 and prepared themselves for the proper ceremony. Kim and I wore a barong while brother Randy wore his semi-formal attire, bringing with us the hope of enlightenment that would soon be properly laid down by the August Body.

At the start of the Congress late in the afternoon of May 20, 2011, as directed by the President Rudolph Cocjin, a roll call was made by the incumbent officers of DAAP through Bro. Bobby Ancheta, calling the attention of each House of Delegates present during the DANCON, and to determine whether a quorum was reached. Hence, the start of the 14thDeMolay Alumni National Congress (DANCON) came to pass.

The members of the Board of Directors, composed of Bros. Francis, Vincent and Bobby, were the ones presiding the session. At the start of the session, the agenda was announced and written down on the white board in front of the stage. One of the topics which were to be discussed was about the cases filed against a brother which fall under unfinished business.

When the topic about the reports of the national officers came up, accusations were thrown back and forth between bros Rudolph and Emman. In fact, words, such as “pagnanakaw” and “magnanakaw”, were spoken. Most, if not all, the brothers present were taken aback by the behaviour shown by the supposed national officers (the President and Secretary at that). The bickering was stopped by the presiding officer just in time before any brothers could react.

It was during the start of the program that a brother asked for the minutes of the last DANCON.Interestingly, the Incumbent Officer of DAAP called the attention of the House of Delegates of FIDAC No. 1/FIACI, asking the latter for the minutes of the 13th DANCON in Davao City which the FIDAC No. 1/FIACI could not produce considering that such a question should have been addressed directly to the SECRETARY OF THE DAAP and not to the FIDAC No. 1/FIACI.

Such an inquiry pointed to the House of Delegates of FIDAC No. 1/FIACI raised our eyebrows, yet we managed to relax and just set aside the inquiry made by the DAAP which should have been directed to the Secretary of DAAP. It made us wonder if the DAAP Secretary or any members of the DAAP Officers did in fact prepare the minutes during the 13th DANCON which was their responsibility in the first place.

Worse, when I inquired as to who among the officers of the DAAP were taking down notes of the proceedings or taking the minutes of the session, THERE WAS NO ONE, because the DAAP Secretary had resigned. The previous officers of the DAAP should have prepared for this considering that they had already known about the resignation. We did not even know about this development until that day.

The lack of personnel from the DAAP to take down the minutes of the Congress, in our opinion, resolved the inquiry first hurled to the House of Delegates of FIDAC No. 1/FIACI. The proper question should have been: Did the previous Secretary of the DAAP or any Officers of the DAAP during the 13th DANCON held in Davao City take down notes or the minutes of the Congress?

Moving on, the plenary session which included Chapter Reports/Presentation started late in the afternoon. Subsequently, each President of the Alumni Chapters made a report of their activities and plans during their term, in which the President of FIDAC/FIACI humbly presented the activities they had completed and planned for this year, to wit:


1. JANUARYOF 2011 - Installation on January 29, 2011 of the FIDAC No.1 Officers.

• Presenting the plans, projects, programsfor the whole year 2011
• Target for the Year and how to achieve it
• Website Creation that would be Business Oriented, and made exclusively for the Alumni Members.
• Creation of different committees to address the same;
• Officers Meeting every Friday of the 3rd Week of the Month;
• General Membership Meeting every Last Friday of the Month

2. FEBRUARY OF 2011–On February 11, 2011, the FIDAC No. 1 of Davao City was given a juridical identity or legal personality upon the approval and issuance of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Registration papers bearing Company Reg. No. CN201128679.

Notably, the name FIDAC No. 1 was not approved by the SEC in light of the fact that the “D” for FIDAC has a sound’s like name. So, the members decided to just use the FELICIANO IÑIGO ALUMNI CHAPTER, INCORPORATED or (FIACI) as it’s legal or SEC registered name, for the time being.

On a lighter note, the Director of SEC-DEO, and our Dad Mason Javey Paul D. Francisco advised the chapter, through Bro. Francis Joseph ‘bimbo’ Calolot, the SEC Registration Committee Head, to reapply again the name FIDAC No. 1 before the year end for it might then be approved by the SEC;

• Planned for the March 12, 2011 Juris Concert
• Start of Membership Drive headed by Bro. Kim

3. MARCH OF 2011–On March 12, 2011,1st Fundraising Activity headed by Bro. Randy Gamir was Concert for a Cause, showcasing Sis Juris Fernandez of the famed MYMP,which was successfully held by FIDAC No. 1/FIACI culminating the opening of the DeMolay Week and the Celebration of the 92nd Anniversary of the International Order of DeMolay.

The Two (2) Beneficiaries for the said event considering that the Alumni Chapter of Davao City were 2 non-stock/non-profit organizations:

a. Kythe Foundation (for Cancer Patient Children) and the
b. Balay Dangpanan (Half Way Home for Indigent and Indigenous People)

• March 16, 2011 – the Active DeMolay of the Feliciano Iñigo Chapter (FIC) Order of DeMolay and the members of FIDAC No. 1/FIACI joined the Parade of the Araw ng Davao.
• Motorcade celebrating the 92ndFounding   Anniversary of the International Order of DeMolay
• Sportsfest during the DeMolay Week.
• March 18, 2011 - Launching of FIDAC No. 1/FIACI Website = “fidacdavao.com”

4. APRIL OF 2011–Fund Raising Activity during the 94th Annual Communication (ANCOM) of the Free and Accepted Masons in the Philippines, assisting the Brother DeMolay Masons during the said activity.

• On April 29, 2011 FIDAC No.1/FIACI hosted a successful 1919 DeMolay Night 2011for the brethren all over the country from 6p.m. until the wee hours of the morning.

5. MAY OF 2011 – Continuous Membership Drive. To date, we are well within our projected target.

• Christmas Package Drive

6. JUNE OF 2011 – MID-YEAR Evaluation Meetings and supposed Blood Letting Program, which was cancelled per suggestion by the brothers in lieu of the Activity of the Mason.
- Continuation of the Membership Drive
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7. JULY OF 2011 – Blood Letting Program entitled:

“My Blood for Another”
 A DeMolay Way of Life

8. AUGUST 0F 2011–August 28, 2011 BINGO sponsored by PAGCOR

***NOTE: At this time, the report was ended since it had gone well over the allotted time. However, the following should have been conveyed to the brethren:

9. SEPTEMBER OF 2011 - Turned-Over the Benefits to the
Beneficiaries.

• Fund Raising Activity (Screening of __________)
• Feeding Program to Kythe Foundation
• Inquiry on the possibility of FIDAC No. 1/FIACI to have the initiative to Build an Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples School or Classroom Project with the assistance of Holcim Cement and other Business Establishment.

10. OCTOBER OF 2011 –Drink All You Can In cooperation with DENR and NGO

“Uminom Para sa Kalikasan”

• Culmination of the FIDAC No. 1/FIACI Business Oriented Website

11. NOVEMBER OF 2011 – FIDAC No. 1/FIACI Dental Program
entitled:

Payong DeMolay: ”Ngipin ay Pangalagaan
       ng ang mga Ngiti
     ay Lalong Kikinang”

12. DECEMBER OF 2011 – GRAND HOMECOMING and OATH TAKING OF FIDAC No. 1/
FIACIMEMBERSHIPS

• Distribution of FIDAC No.1/FIACI Identification Cards to Registered Members
• Distribution of Raised Funds to Charitable Institutions or Beneficiaries
• Distribution of Christmas Packages to Beneficiaries
• Feeding Program

Traversing therefrom, after the Chapter Presidents presented their reports to the Body,the President banged the gavel and declared the Congress in Recess.

A sumptuous dinner was served at the Buto’t Balat restaurant, and the fellowship followed. It was indeed an honour to mingle with brethren all over the country. Hearing their different stories made us more comfortable with each other, and we were humbled by their presence. More importantly, the knowledgeable and informative conversation I had with Bro. Onie Siega was worthy of commendation.

On the second day, May 21, 2011, the Three Musketeers proudly wore their Black Polo Shirts with the gold seal of the DeMolay Alumni to the Session Hall. When the 14th DANCON was continued by the President, Bro. Bobby Ancheta requested the different Alumni Chapters to submit their respective proposals to the Body so that the same could be addressed by the members of the DAAP.

FIDAC No.1/FIACI submitted the following proposals:

1. First, to layout the proper procedures or guidelines on amending our constitution and by-laws to properly address the issues and controversies raised before the August Body.
- Relative to our proposal, Bro. Atty. Onie Siega of LKC also suggested that in the absence of ground rules, an amendment committee should be created.

2. Secondly, a need for the creation and the composition of the grievance machinery or committee which will be responsible for setting up the rules and regulations on complaints filed against a member.

However, in light of the proposals, Bro. Bobby Ancheta recommended that since the scope or the subject matter of the amendments was too wide, why not select portions of the areas which must first be discussed.

Subsequently, the Treasurer of the DAAP presented his report to the brethren. As a result, opinions, inquiries, accusations and/or allegations came out in the open.I learned that Bro. Emman James Gonowon, Secretary of DAAP, whom I just met, had alreadyresigned. Bro. Rudolph Cocjin, President, and the Board itself conveyed their respective thoughts and answered the inquiries raised.

Disbursement of DAAP Funds, as well as the whereabouts of the money given by different Chapters was the main issue. A run-down was presented to the Body on the contributions given by different Alumni Chapters which were no longer in the coffers of the DAAP.

What was quite amazing was the fact that during the presentation of arguments, positions, opinions and questions, Bro. Emman James H. Gonowon gave us photocopies of the DeMolay Association of the Philippines Cash Flow and Operational Expenses with a balance of P1,015.55 prepared by Bro. Emman and audited by Jorgen Garcia (DAAP Auditor); an unsigned DAAP Visayas DeMolay Alumni Chapter Official Visitation, Secretary’s Financial Report, Summary of Expenses as of August 31, 2010 with a deficit of P124.00; Financial Statement of DAAP Special Session Collection as of 17 October 2009 amounting to P44,800 signed only by the Secretary;and Financial Statement of DAAP Special Session Collection as of 17 October 2009 amounting to P42,056.25 signed only by the Secretary.

From a careful perusal of the said documents, it could be deduced that it was actually a SECRETARY’S FINANCIAL REPORT.Correct me if I am wrong; is it not the duty and responsibility of the Treasurer to issue a Financial Report or Financial Statement and not the Secretary?  FINANCIAL REPORTS or FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, whether in business or in organizations are always duly prepared and signed by the TREASURER and audited by the AUDITOR. In fact, our supposed By-Laws explicitly stipulate the following, to wit:

“Section 10. Treasurer – The Treasurer shall have charge of the funds, receipts, and disbursement of the DAAP. He shall keep all moneys and other valuables of the DAAP in such banks as the Board may designate. He shall and have charge of the books of accounts, which shall be open for inspection by any member of the Board of Directors, and whenever required, an account of the financial condition of the Association and of all transactions made by him as Treasurer. He shall also perform such other duties and functions the Board may assign to him from time to time.”

“Section 9. Secretary – The Secretary shall give all notices required by this By-Laws and kept for the purpose. He shall keep the seal of the DAAP and affix such seal on any paper or instrument requiring the same. He shall have custody of the corresponding files and all other papers that are to be kept. He shall maintain the Member’s Registry, and have charge of the official publication and bulletin board at the principal office of the Association. He shall also perform all such duties and works as the Board of Directors may from time to time assign to him.”

From the aforementioned, it can easily be discerned whose duty it is to submit a Financial Report. Nevertheless, the Alumni Chapter here in Davao City does not mean any disrespect to any of the members of the previous officers of the DAAP, and definitely would not want to point a finger to any brother, and solely blame him for the fiasco. Simply stated, it takes at least two to tango.However, the question still remains, was there malversation of DAAP Funds? I believe, it is for every Alumni Chapter to decide or discern, nor would FIDAC No. 1/FIACIlike to pre-empt something which definitelyis notour cup of tea.

Besides, a brother should always be presumed innocent until proven otherwise. One thing is for sure: there have been a lot of irregularities committed whichhas led to the loss of funds from the coffers of the DAAP. This matter shouldn’t be taken lightly. Somebody or someone has to be held accountable for the loss of funds.

Unfortunately, the DAAP do not even have its own set of rules and regulations.It’s Constitution and By-Laws have not even been amended or revised. This is the precise reason why there have been irregularities committed. Thus, theprinciples of check and balance, transparency and accountability were not observed.

Nonetheless, despite the numerous statements made by the DAAP officers, it was the opinion of the Musketeers and some members of the DAAP that issues and questions were not directly and properly answered during the plenary session. It even added up to more dilemmas.

As a result, the Officers of the DAAP set aside the issue and moved on to the much awaited portion of the Alumni Congress; the ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

Mind you, my brethren, there were a lot of requests, suggestions, and even recommendations conveyed to us by our brothers before we even came to the Alumni Congress. However, we lived up towhat our Alumni Chapter expected of us. Let us not forget that a COUNTRY is a DEMOCRACY, and we intend to exercise our rightsin the way that our conscience and our hearts tell us.

Sadly, before we could even start the elections, there are questions that must be addressed first before an election can be had. One: IS THERE A QUOROM? But then again, if we delve ourselves into such a technicality, then we will not be able to have an election, which the majority will surely oppose.

To be honest, the majority of the House of Delegates wanted an election,which was actually proper at that moment, in lieu of the controversies that surrounded the previous administration. Absentee Voting and Nominations were also raised if it was allowed, since a lot of the brethren from different Alumni Chapters wanted Bro. Rodel Riezel Reyes to be the President. If brother Riezel only allowed himself to be nominated despite his absence, then surely we would have won the Presidency.

Surprisingly, when we were about to start the election process, Bro. Emman manifested before the members of the House of Delegates that it should be determined who amongst the Alumni Chapters actually registered before the DAAP, clearly suggesting that if you had not registered, then you technically had no right to vote.

Such a manifestation prompted the House of Delegates of FIDAC No.1/FIACI to vehemently react on the issue brought up by Bro. Emman. In fact, Bro. Randy Gamir, with the conformity of the House of Delegates of FIDAC No. 1/FIACI, immediately went to the microphone and declared to all Brethren, that if the registration of Alumni Chapters will be the test or requirement for a House of Delegates to exercise their right to suffrage, then FIDAC No.1/FIACI will no longer attend any DANCON and would surely walk-out from the Congress.

The emphatic reaction of the House of Delegates in Davao City did not necessarily mean that we do not want to pay the Annual Dues of the DAAP for all Alumni Chapters. We could actually, there and then, have remitted the amount, but, with all the anomalies and irregularities being committed, we would rather have had the election first and then pay later.

The House of Delegates of the Davao City just wanted to get their money’s worth, know where it was going, and who was going to disburse it and for what purpose. We did not want to re-experience the dilemma with respect to the funds of the DAAP.

We just wanted transparency and accountability for all actions with respect to the money which our brethren entrusted to the DAAP. If we allowed the same problem to come up again, then, what was the point of putting up DAAP in the first place?

Honestly, FIDAC No. 1/FIACI was more concerned on building and strengthening the Alumni Chapter and its membership again. We wanted to focus on our Alumni Chapter and on how we could revitalize its members in lieu of their many concerns; more importantly, the money they paid for the DAAP ID. It has been years, yet they were not able to see a single DAAP ID.

In light of the comment of Bro. Randy Gamir, the Board of Directors decided to have a recess and convene the Presidents of All Alumni Chapters to decide on the issue brought up by Bro. Emman, as well as the issue on who could actually vote.

After the meeting of the Presidents of All Alumni Chapters in attendance, the Body decided that All Alumni Chapters in Attendance should have the right to vote even if they had not paid their annual dues to the DAAP yet. Likewise, it was determined that only three members of the House of Delegates representing their Alumni Chapters should be allowed to vote, and there be no Absentee Voting.

Nominations then ensued for the Position of President. Bro. Ibarra “Barry” Poliquit was nominated by his Chapter Brother same as the incumbent President Bro. Rudolph Cocjin was nominated as President. Amazingly, our brethren from the Leon Kilat Chapter (LKC) nominated Bro. Bryant A. Go for the Position of President, which the latter declined in view of so many pending legal problems of the Indigenous Peoples in Mindanao, as well as the referred problems, which he needed to address and facilitate the resolutions thereof. As much as he wanted to serve the entire membership, his prior commitments must first be entertained. Moreover, he, along with his local brothers, had the FIDAC No. 1/FIACI membership that they needed to rejuvenate.

Bro. Rudolph Cocjin was disqualified since he is the incumbent President, and thereafter, Bro. Bobby Ancheta nominated Bro. Vince Villareal thus the position of President was between brother Barry and brother Vince. Consequently, Bro. Barry Poliquit(16 votes) won the election as the President with a slight margin against Bro. Vince (12 votes).

Subsequently, nominations for other positions of the DAAP followed. As a result, positions of officers of the DAAP had been filled, except the positions of Jurisdictional Vice President for Northern Luzon and Western Visayas which would soon be announced in the absence of the attendees from said Alumni Chapters. All three delegates of FIDAC No. 1/FIACI were nominated and elected to different positions, Brother Bryant Go – Board of Director at Large, Brother Randy Gamir – Board of Director for Mindanao, and Brother Kim Ledesma – Jurisdictional Vice President for South Central Mindanao.

After the elections, questions had yet to be answered. Was there a malversation of DAAP Funds? If there was, who were to be made accountable for it? Was there an impartial investigation to be conducted in lieu of the accusations being raised? These were just some questions that I believe the present administration should not take lightly.

Nonetheless, whatever judgment the present administration would take, let’s hope that it is the best course of action. So long as it is for the GOOD OF THE ORDER.

The experience the THREE MUSKETEERS had during the 14thDeMolay Alumni National Congress (DANCON) in Iloilo, somehow gave rise to the proposal for the amendments, revision or,if necessary a total overhaul of the existing DAAP Constitution and By-Laws. In addition, Committees should be formed, more importantly the following, inter alia:

1. AMENDMENT/REVISION COMMITTEE who will be in-charge to study the DAAP Constitution and By-Laws, and amend that which needs to be amended or revised or to totally change the DAAP Constitution and By-Laws;

2. GRIEVANCE MACHINERY/COMMITTEE who will handle all matters with respect to complaints filed against a brother and issue recommendations and disciplinary sanctions, bearing in mind the due process clause; who will probably set the rules and regulations appurtenant thereto;

3. ELECTION COMMITTEE who will set the ground rules on elections and all other aspects of the election process;

4. EMERGENCY AND DISASTER COMMITTEE who will monitor the status of different Order of DeMolay Chapters and Alumni Chapters whose member/s might be experiencing natural disasters or calamities that the DAAP, in cooperation with different Alumni Chapters in the Philippines and abroad, could actually lend a hand. Remember my brother, there are brothers who are in Distress but are reluctant to ask for assistance. Why not form a committee who will focus on coordinating with different chapters to ascertain this scenario.

5. INFORMATION COMMITTEE in coordination with the 9   JVP’s who will take the responsibility of knowing the individuals/brethren/dads/sisters, which should and must be invited, honoured and acknowledged in every DANCON Installation. This proposal came into being in light of the incident that transpired; wherein our sis ALMA RAFAELLA TAYO, PHQ and GRAND GUARDIAN of the Grand Guardian Council of the Philippines, and sis JHO ESTERON, PHQ and BETHEL GUARDIAN of BETHEL 4, who hailed from Iloilo City, where the 14th DANCON was held; were not properly informed of nor addressed atthe said Congress.

Although, this is not the usual practice of the DAAP, as mentioned by a brother, but this is a matter that should and must be addressed by the entire membership. We believe in our hearts that we belong to a Masonic Family. Yet, we cannot even do what is right and what is proper for members of the Masonic Family. I think, this is high time that we do something about this.

6. MENTORING COMMITTEE of the DAAP who is responsible of creating or establishing ways and other method on how to develop the Chapters of Active DeMolays all over the Country, if possible in coordination with the members of the Advisory Councils.

To determine the limitations of the participation of the DeMolay Alumni to the Active DeMolay Affairs, which should then be incorporated with the DAAP Constitution and By-Laws.

This scheme would harness the relationship between the Alumni DeMolay Memberships and the Active DeMolay Memberships. It bears to note, that the Active DeMolays will soon become Alumni DeMolays. Thus, it would be more advantageous if the Active DeMolays will know how the Alumni DeMolays work in terms of developing the Active DeMolay Memberships.

Having said the foregoing, let us keep in mind that, despite all of the financial and administrative controversies and problems surrounding our brotherhood and Masonic family, we must be vigilant in preserving our ideals and spirit of brotherhood. Nevertheless, we must not ignore and disregard the concerns of our brothers nationwide. We still need to make those accountable fess up to their responsibilities, as brothers Demolay, and to regain the trust reposed by our brothers.
What we experienced during the 14th DANCON has opened our eyes. It has made us realize that we, FIDAC/FIACI, should seriously look into our own situation and come up with the best association set up if we ever want our own chapter to flourish.
Finally, let the newly elected officers of the DAAP keep the seven candles burning, and make the light of Demolay shine brighter in all that they do, especially among other Demolays so that they may, once again, be proud of their leaders.

P.S. The Feliciano Iñigo DeMolay Alumni Chapter No. 1 (FIDAC No. 1) /Feliciano Iñigo Alumni Chapter, Incorporated (FIACI) would like to extend our congratulations to the Acacia DeMolay Alumni Chapter #35 and the Graciano Lopez Jaena Chapter Order of DeMolay of Iloilo for hosting a successful 14th DANCON. Our congratulations go to our Iloilo brethren. Likewise, our thanks go to Bro. Tommy Garagan for the accommodations and transportation, and to Sisters Alma and Jho, rest assured that your case will not falter.


CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEWLY-ELECTED OFFICERS of the DAAP for Term 2011-2013:

President: Bro. Ibarra “Barry” Poliquit
Executive Vice-President: Bro. Anwar Hadjirul
Jurisdictional Vice-President
• Northern Luzon: (to be announced)
• Central Luzon: Bro. Jodan Bonifacio
• National Capital Region: Bro. Benito Dionson, Jr.
• Southern Luzon: Bro. Romulus Catipon
• Eastern Visayas: Bro. Prudencio Sirilan
• Western Visayas: (to be announced)
• North-Eastern Mindanao: Bro. Benjie Lasam
• North-Western Mindanao: Bro. Patrick Paul Tan
• South-Central Mindanao: Bro. Kim Ledesma
Secretary: Bro. Robert Peter S. Ancheta
Treasurer: Bro. Vincent Joseph
Auditor: Bro. Jeff Edward Pintac
Public Relations Officer: Bro. Alvin Llanderal
Chaplain: Bro. RenjieEstrella
Board of Directors:
At Large:
• Bro. Edison Abella
• Bro. Johnny R. Delgado
• Bro. Bryant A. Go
Director Representing Luzon: Bro. Emman James Gonowon
Director Representing Visayas: Bro. Oni Siega
Director Representing Mindanao: Bro. Randy Gamir

DeMolay Night at Level Up Restobar - April 29, 2011

1919 DeMOLAY NIGHT 2011

An Awe Inspiring Fellowship Night

By: Bro. Bryant A. Go

It has been said that once a brother calls and an invitation is conveyed, brethren will listen and they will come. 

Indeed, on the night of April 29, 2011, brethren from all over the country came and shared their passion of fellowship and camaraderie with fellow DeMolays at our DeMolay Night, hosted by the Feliciano Iñigo DeMolay Alumni Chapter No. 1 (FIDAC No. 1) which is now legally known as the Feliciano Iñigo Alumni Chapter, Incorporated (FIACI), a non-stock/non-profit organization duly registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), in cooperation with the Feliciano Iñigo Chapter (FIC) Order of DeMolay. 

Despite the hectic schedule of our brethren and brother masons, who attended their 92nd Annual Communication here in Davao City, many still managed to take time off and come from afar to share a single memorable night with brother DeMolays.

A roll call was made and brethren as far as Cabanatuan City showed hands.  After the roll call, FIDAC President 2011 Bro. Bryant Go welcomed the visiting brethren.

Indubitably, the night was not only made memorable by the presence of DAAP Officers headed by its President Bro. Rudolph Cocjin, PSC Senior Grand Councilor Bro. Gigi Ancajas, the members of the Advisory Council for FIC, brother DeMolays from different chapters and the FIC, which made the event a momentous occasion. However, the brilliance of said night was made unforgettable due to the presence of DeMolay Alumni, namely: Bro. Alfredo ‘Torchie’ Asuncion, Bro. Jhonnie Garzon, Bro. Leo Estores, Poy-poy & Julius Madrazo,Bro. Rey Guttierez, and Bro Alex Macaraeg who started it all. They are just a few of our dedicated brethren who are responsible for establishing our DeMolay Alumni. 

These men are the pillars and beacons that continue to harness the spirit of being a DeMolay. They already set a standard for brethren that, once a call has been made and an invitation sent by a brother, DeMolays will hear and come. They are our foundation that will continue to enhance the heart of DeMolays.

It was also pleasant to see some members of the long lost flock of FIC like Bros. Jonathan Modo, Raffy Ubaldo and Stephen Angala, Dave Villagomeza and Ronel Reyes.  

 Clearly, the success of the DeMolay Night last April 29, 2011, which lasted until 3:30 in the morning, would not have been possible if not for the efforts of the officers and members of the FIDAC No. 1 / FIACI headed by its committee chairperson Bro. Leo C. Ilagan, assisted by Bro. Randy Gamir, as well as the versatile officers and active members of FIDAC No. 1 / FIACI. 

Noteworthy to mention, a deep gratitude is hereto expressed to Dad Gerald Co for sponsoring the cocktails, DAAP PP Bro. Alex Lara for the raffle items and Bro. Danny Ayad for the sumptuous lechon, Bro. Peter Wee for his continued assistance, and Bro. Leo Ilagan for the entertainment.

Finally, the triumph of hosting a successful DeMolay Night not only strengthens the ties that bind DeMolays, but it solidifies, once and for all, the brotherhood. It puts a mark in the world that the International Order of DeMolay will live now…..  and forevermore. 

We hope that the Mt. Asog Chapter of Camarines Sur, the winner of the ANCOM 2012 sweepstakes, will also host a DeMolay Night for 2012.  

P.S. The Feliciano Iñigo DeMolay Alumni Chapter No. 1 (FIDAC No. 1) /Feliciano Iñigo Alumni Chapter, Incorporated (FIACI) would like to extend our congratulations to the Davao Masonic Family for hosting a successful Masonic 92nd Annual Communication! Truly, the Davao Masonic Family is a force to be reckoned with. Our congratulations!!!!!!

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DeMolay Week Schedule

March 18, 2011 

8:30am   Assembly at DMC

9:00am   Motorcade starting from DMC

12:00pm Lunch at DMC

1:30pm   Resumption of Basketball game – Active vs. Alumni

5:00pm   Dinner/Fellowship

FIDAC Holds Successful Juris Concert to Mark 92nd Anniversary

FIDAC No. 1 started the DeMolay week with a bang as they brought in sister former Honored Queen Julie Iris Fernandez, more famously known as Juris, to SM cinema 1 for a pre-birthday concert for her fellow Davaoeños.

It was also the DeMolays’ pre-Araw ng Davao event that overshadowed the other concerts by other artists who were also here to mark Davao City’s 74th Araw ng Dabaw festivities.

Front acts included the celebrated duo “Mutya & Jonathan”, the enchanting “Gabby Sombilon Solo Act” and local hotshot band “Lizard Chips”.

Juris wowed the crowed with famous songs and some of her own original material and even added two extra songs to please her audience’ chants for yet another encore and were almost swarming up the stage when she sung her finale.

Immediately after the concert, she gamely posed for photos for the concert’s beneficiaries and sponsors including the children from the Kythe Foundation.

FIDAC 2011 President Bryant Go declared the project a resounding success and thanks the sponsors for bringing Juris back home and renewing her ties with her Davao fans.  Major and minor sponsors include Bro. Riezl Reyes and his Roadway Inn, EPSON, fellow DeMolay Hon. Suharto “Teng” Mangungudatu, Davao Panels Ent.,  Image World, Bro. Ryan Yu of YTELECOM, Kahirup Printers, Oreon Laboratory, DenPrime Home, BOYSEN Paints, Rep. Mom Luz Ilagan of Gabriela and Rep. Isidro Ungab of District 3, CTRES Buffet & Piano Bar, MAKRAN Diagnostic, The Fraternal Order of St. Thomas More (a fraternity co founded by the late Dad Larry C. Ilagan of Sarangani Lodge No. 50), MOR Davao 101.1 and DIATECH Laboratory Supplies.

President Bryant Go also thanks Director Bro. Winston Randy Gamir assisted by Bro. Kim Ledesma, Program Director Bro. Leonides C. Ilagan, Business, FIDAC Vice President Bimbo Calolot, Project Security Officer Bro. Jik Jik Maglalang, Sales Directors Bros. Al Piloton and Lemuel Camayang, Photography and Lay out Director Bro. Boboy Pacioles and current Master Councilor Audrey Clemen Salvador who manned the tables with fellow active DeMolays and Bro. Neil Pagcaliwagan for reigning in sponsors.

FIDAC No. 1 is geared for more projects that lean on charity and eco-consciousness as we head on towards the middle of the year.

Juris Concert - SM City Davao Cinema 1 on March 12, 2011

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FIDAC Officers 2011 Installed - January 23, 2011

FIDAC OFFICERS 2011 INSTALLED

Holds Regular Meetings Every Last Friday of the Month

The new officers of the Feliciano Iñigo DeMolay Alumni Chapter No. 1 were installed last January 23, 2011 at the Davao Masonic Center together with the officers of the Felciano Iñigo DeMolay Chapter of Davao City.

Installed were the following officers of FIDAC No. 1:

President: Bro Bryant Go
VP Internal: Bro Francis Calolot
VP External: Bro Kim Ledesma
Secretary: Bro Al Piloton
Treasurer: Bro Lemuel Camayang
Auditor: Bro. Leo C. Ilagan
PIOs: Bro. Alex Macaraeg and Bro. Leonides C. Ilagan

Installing officer for the alumni was Bro. Glenn R. Polinar, Past Master Councilor of FIC and a Past President of the alumni chapter.

Both chapters shared the message conveyed by Guest Speaker Deputy Grandmaster Riezl S. Reyes of the Supreme Council, Order of DeMolay of the Republic of the Philippines.  Bro. Riezl is a Past President of the Alumni Chapter and a staunch supporter of almost all appendant bodies in the district.

The newly installed president is encouraging all senior DeMolays to join their regular stated meetings held every last Friday of the month at Bro. Randy Gamir’s office at Door 3, Josie Apartment, Bo. Obrero Davao City (beside Boyd’s).  Bro. Randy Gamir is a Past President of the Alumni Chapter and volunteered his office as an intermediate base of operations for FIDAC.

The affair was also graced by Bro. Orlino Pacioles, current Webmaster of the Chapter and Advisory Council member and by Bro. Erick Saludo, current sports committee chairman and other supporting brethren.

FIDAC Reunion - Pards Restaurant - December 29, 2010

The FIDAC No. 1 had their annual reunion at Pards Restaurant, Quirino Ave., Davao City last December 29, 2010.

The reunion was organized by the 2009 officers led by Bro. Albhy Yu with the assistance of Bro. Bryant Go and Bro. Francis Calolot.

The event was a success with lots of prizes given away, outstanding intermission numbers from the Mindanao Dance Group, superb food and accommodations and of course the reunion had its serious and formal election of officers for 2011.

Attending Dad Masons, Active DeMolays and guests were present. (photos by Boboy Pacioles)

FIDAC Reunion - Pantawan Hall, Grand Mercure Hotel - December 27, 2009

The FIDAC No. 1 had their annual reunion last December 27, 2009 at the Pantawan Hall of The Grand Mercure Hotel, Lanang, Davao City.

Presiding over the affair was the incumbent president Bro. Jezachael Espejo and the FIDAC officers of 2009.

The event had its usual agenda with election of new officers and fellowship. With guests Dad Masons, Sister Jobies, Active DeMolays and friends, the event was a success.

It was a first time event to be held in Pantawan Hall, and we would like to thank the DeMolay Alumni, Active DeMolays, guests and the hotel staff for their support. (photos by Boboy Pacioles)

Welcome to Feliciano Iñigo DeMolay Alumni Chapter No. 1

The FIDAC team have created a blog, facebook page and group to interact actively with our brethren here in Davao and in other countries as well.

The official blog: fidacdavao.blogspot.com

The official facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Feliciano-Inigo-DeMolay-Alumni-Chapter-No-1-FIDAC/115077978564846

The official group: http://groups.google.com/group/fidac

If you need any questions, kindly email us at fidacdavao@gmail.com