MAKAHAMBUS NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 2026

THE SQUARE

TheinstallationofnewofficersinaMasoniclodgeis morethanaceremonialtradition itisarenewalof commitment to the Craft. Each officer, whether elected or appointed, carries the responsibility of guiding the brethren, preserving the lodge’s heritage, and ensuring that the fraternity remains vibrantandrelevantintheyearahead.

For the Masonic year 2026–2027, we proudly welcomethefollowingofficers:

ster: Edward James “Ace” Go

den: Bro. Jon Michael Ang

n: Bro. Christopher Eric Lim

er: Bro. John Martin Go

: WB Ivan Lloyd Tan-Leh

WB Jesus Chan, PDGL

er: WB Francis Balabat, PDGL

Bro. Rommel Collnates

hall: Bro. Derek Co

on: Bro. Al Vincent Corretas

acon: Bro. Samuel Rollo

rd: Bro. Galen Clyde Gordiel

ard: Bro. Emmanuel Sia, Jr.

ro. Terrence Clyve Chiong

ro. Ralph Martin Rafanan

: WB Aldrich Uayan

tor: Bro. PJ Oran III

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THEME: ACE – ADVANCING THE CRAFT, ESTEEMING GENERATIONS AND ORIGINS

This year’s theme emphasizes that progress is meaningful only when anchored in respect for the past. Senior members safeguard origins, youngermembersdriveadvancement,andtogethertheyensurecontinuity. By esteeming origins, the lodge avoids losing itself in novelty, ensuring that advancementremainstruetoMasonicideals.

A YEAR OF RENEWAL

With wisdom and care, the newly installed officers carry the sacred duty of guidingthelodge.Bypreservingtradition,fosteringharmony,andengaging in service, they ensure that Makahambus Lodge No. 315 remains active, meaningful,andtruetoMasonicidealsthroughouttheyear.

As Makahambus Lodge No. 315, F&AM turns the page to a new Masonic year, we pause to honor the steady hands that have guided us and the fresh leadership that now takes the gavel.

Editorial

BRO. Mike Mendoza Editor-in-Chief

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Worshipful Master Aldrich Uayan, whose stewardship during 2025–26 ensured that our Lodge remained vibrant, united, and forward-looking. His unwavering support for our official newsletter, The Square, and for our digital home at www.makahambuslodge315.com, has strengthened our bonds and amplified our voice within the fraternity and the wider community.

Now, as we welcome WB Edward James “Ace” Go as Worshipful Master for 2026–27, we look with confidence to the future. His reputation for dedication and vision assures us that the Lodge will continue to flourish, both in our labors within the Temple and in our outreach beyond it.

The newsletter and website are more than platforms; they are living records of our journey, reflections of our harmony, and instruments of Masonic education. They thrive only through the collective support of our officers, brethren, and families.

As the new Board of Directors and members take their places, we earnestly hope they will continue to uphold and enrich these endeavours, ensuring that The Square and our website remain enduring pillars of communication, history, and fellowship. In unity, let us carry forward the light of Masonry ever mindful that our words and works today will inspire the brethren of tomorrow.

2025:AYEARINREVIEW

Theyear2025markedaseriesofsignificantmilestonesand achievementsforMakahambusLodgeNo.315underWorshipful MasterAldrichUayan,reflectingsteadygrowth,deepappreciation forlong-standingservice,andanunwaveringcommitmenttothe principlesofFreemasonry.

Oneofthemostnotable developmentscameinMay,when theLodgelaunchedits firstofficialwebsiteat Makahambuslodge315.com. Thisnewdigital platformhas greatlyimprovedaccessibilty, givingbothmembersandthepublicacentralizedplace toexploretheLodge’shistory,upcomingevents, activities,andguidingvision. A particularly moving moment occurred when the Lodgehonoredeightbrethrenfortheirremarkable 25 years of dedicated service by conferring Lifetime Membership A ards The recipients VW , .

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PASTMASTERS

1995–WBHenryChingTiu 1996–WBMacduffieTan 1997–WBRobertDy 1998–WBBronsonChing 1999–VWRichardGo 2000–VWIdelfonsoChaves 2001–WBAntonioUy 2002–WBCarlosKho 2003–VWJesusChan 2004–VWRamilAcol 2005–WBConradLim

2006–WBJoseLeonardGille 2007–WBKevinChing 2008–VWLeogencitoOran 2009–VWFrancisBalabat 2010–WBJeffreyAng 2011–VWAliLloren 2012–VWEduardoChiong 2013–WBManuelitoAcabal 2014–WBStephenChingTiu 2015–WBJeremyLimLoSuy 2016-WBJohnnyLu

2017–WBNonitoCastañares 2018–VWMichaelKingChan 2019–WBRayAtkinsZamayla 2020–WBIvanTanLeh 2021–WBIvanTanLeh 2022–VWLesterLocadio 2023–WBMarkMcnew 2024–WBPastorOran,Jr. 2025–WBAldrichUayan

Anotherhighlightwastheformalinductionoffourbrethrenintothe MindanaoShrineClub–CagayandeOroChapteratHarbo rLightsHotel

This step extended their Masonic journey into new opportunities for fellowship, enjoyment, and charitable service.

Theyearclosedonafestive,forwardlookingnote.AttheDecemberStated MeetinginMacalajarLodgeMasonic Temple,officersfor2026–2027were elected,ledbyWorshipfulMasterElect EdwardJamesGo.Thesessionwas followedbyajoyfulChristmas FellowshipatCountryVillageHotel, wherebrethren,families,andguests celebratedtheseason,reflectedon accomplishments,andexpressed gratitudeforWorshipfulMasterAldrich Uayan’soutstandingleadership.

TheLodgewasalsoproudtowelcome twonewbrethrenintotheCraft Galen GordielandSamSia,Jr. whose initiationensuresthatthelightof Freemasonrywillcontinuetoshinefor futuregenerations.

2025wasayearofprogressfor MakahambusLodgeNo.315— modernonlinepresence,honoring service,regionalMasonic fellowship,Shrineconnections, joyfulbonds,andnewbrothersto carrytraditionforward.As2026 beginsunderWorshipfulMaster ElectEdwardJamesGo,theLodge standsfirminthetimelessideals ofbrotherhood,virtue,relief,and servicetohumanity.

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Our2026–2027Worshipful Master: Edward James S. Go

EdwardJames“Ace”GowasborninCagayande Oro City and continues to reside in Montierra Subdivision, CDOC. At 54 years old, he remains deeplyconnectedtohishometownandproudof hisfamilyheritageasthesonofVWJamesC.Go.

2026-27WorshipfulMaster, EdwardJamesS Go

Ace is a graduate of Xavier University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Marketing. His professional journey reflects discipline, creativity, and a commitment to excellence, qualities that have carried over into his Masonic service and communityinvolvement.

Initiated into Freemasonry in May 1995, Ace has faithfully served Makahambus Lodge No. 315 for three decades. He currently holds the office of Senior Warden, where he is providing guidance and support to his brethren. He joined the fraternity because of its timeless principles of brotherhood,integrity,andservice.

In recognition of his dedication, Ace now steps forward as the Worshipful Master of Makahambus Lodge No. 315, FAAM, for the year 2026–2027. His visionisclear:to“bringbacktheGloryDaysofMakahambusLodgeNo.315,” strengtheningunity,tradition,andvitalitywithinthelodge.

Ace lives by the guiding principle: “If you can’t come on time, come early.” This simple yet profound motto reflects his belief in preparedness, respect, and discipline. He also treasures the wisdom of time one of the “Three T’s” as a reminder of patience and perspective in life and Masonry.

Initiated into Freemasonry in May 1995, Ace has faithfully served Makahambus Lodge No. 315 for three decades. He currently holds the office of Senior Warden, where he is providingguidanceandsupporttohis brethren. He joined the fraternity because of its timeless principles of brotherhood,integrity,andservice.

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To every brother, family member, and friend who shared in this remarkable year, thank you. Here’s to harmony, growth, and building better men for a betterworldahead.

LIFETIMEMEMBERS

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8.Go,EdwardJamesS. 9.Go,JamesC. 10.Kho,CarlosC.

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