The Andres Bonifacio Lodge No. 199 celebrated its Golden Lodge Anniversary at the Tejeros Hall of the AFP Commissioned Officer Club in Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo in Quezon City on November 30, coinciding with the Andres Bonifacio Day.
The Lodge, which was authorized to be formed in October 1973, was constituted as a Regular Lodge by Most Worshipful John O. Wallace, the last of the American Grand Master elected, almost a year after.
Its initial domicile was at Caloocan City and had since established its residence at the Capitol Masonic Temple in Barangay Central, Quezon City.
On its 50th Charter Year, the Lodge remains committed to the Masonic Tenets with the theme: “One Lodge Stronger Together.”
The Andres Bonifacio Lodge No. 199, led by its Worshipful Master, Reynante B. Peña, together with Bro. Hendrix B. Mangaldan and Bro. Malvin M. Malanom, Senior and Junior Warden respectively, now has listed 94 regular members and 21 lifetime members, including 2 dual members, and 23 honorary members.
During the event, the Lodge bestowed upon the Golden Apron to VW Methusael Casul for his faithful 50 years as a Mason. Additionally, the Silver Apron was also bestowed upon Bro. Regino Domingo for his faithful 25 years as a Mason.
This momentous occasion was also graced by one of its very distinguished members, Right Worshipful Vicente C. Sotto III, and the Grand Master of Masons, Most Worshipful Ariel Cayanan. Godofredo L. Señires III
