Worshipful Master: Edward James “Ace” GoSenior Warden: Bro. Jon Michael AngJunior Warden: Bro. Christopher Eric LimTreasurer: Bro. John Martin GoSecretary: WB Ivan Lloyd Tan-LehAuditor: WB Jesus Chan, PDGLHarmony Officer: WB Francis Balabat, PDGLChaplain: Bro. Rommel CollantesMarshall: Bro. Derek CoSenior Deacon: Bro. Al Vincent CorretasJunior Deacon: Bro. Samuel RolloSenior Steward: Bro. Galen Clyde GordielJunior Steward: Bro. Emmanuel Sia, Jr.Almoner: Bro. Terrence Clyve ChiongOrganist: Bro. Ralph Martin RafananTyler: WB Aldrich UayanOrator: Bro. PJ Oran IIIThe installation of new officers in a Masonic lodgeis more than a ceremonial tradition—it is arenewal of commitment to the Craft. Each officer,whether elected or appointed, carries theresponsibility of guiding the brethren, preservingthe lodge’s heritage, and ensuring that thefraternity remains vibrant and relevant in theyear ahead.THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF MAKAHAMBUS LODGE NO. 315, F&A.M. THE STHE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER VOL 01 NO.001 | FEBRUARY 2Advancing the Craft, Esteeming Generations and OriginsINSTALLAT For the Masonic year 2026–2027, we proudlywelcome the following officers:FEBRUARY 2026 | VOL 1MakahambusLodge No. 315WelcomesWorshipfulMasterEdwardJames “Ace”Go.[cont. to page 2]
Now, as we welcome WB Edward James “Ace” Go asWorshipful Master for 2026–27, we look withconfidence to the future. His reputation for dedicationand vision assures us that the Lodge will continue toflourish, both in our labors within the Temple and in ouroutreach beyond it.FEBRUARY 2026 | VOL 1Editor’s We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Worshipful MasterAldrich Uayan, whose stewardship during 2025–26ensured that our Lodge remained vibrant, united, andforward-looking. His unwavering support for our officialnewsletter, The Square, and for our digital home atwww.makahambuslodge315.com, has strengthened ourbonds and amplified our voice within the fraternity andthe wider community.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 freshleadership that now takes the gavel.BRO. Mike MendozaEditor-in-ChiefThe newsletter and website are more thanplatforms; they are living records of our journey,reflections of our harmony, and instruments ofMasonic education. They thrive only through thecollective support of our officers, brethren, andfamilies.As the new Board of Directors and members take their places, we earnestlyhope they will continue to uphold and enrich these endeavours, ensuring thatThe Square and our website remain enduring pillars of communication, history,and fellowship. In unity, let us carry forward the light of Masonry—ever mindfulthat our words and works today will inspire the brethren of tomorrow.THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF MAKAHAMBUS LODGE NO. 315, F&A.M. EDITORIAL STAFFBRO. Mike MendozaChairmanCONTRIBUTORSWM Aldrich UayanWB Johnny LuWB Ivan Lloyd TanLehBRO. Erwin CulanagBRO. Romeo Asne (Photos)2
[cont. from page 1]With wisdom and care, the newlyinstalled officers carry the sacredduty of guiding the lodge. Bypreserving tradition, fosteringharmony, and engaging in service,they ensure that MakahambusLodge No. 315 remains active,meaningful, and true to Masonicideals throughout the year.This year’s theme emphasizes A YEAR OF RENEWALthat progress is meaningful onlywhen anchored in respect forthe past. Senior memberssafeguard origins, youngermembers drive advancement,and together they ensurecontinuity. By esteeming origins,the lodge avoids losing itself innovelty, ensuring thatadvancement remains true toMasonic ideals.THEME: ACE – ADVANCING THECRAFT, ESTEEMINGGENERATIONS AND ORIGINSTHE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF MAKAHAMBUS LODGE NO. 315, F&A.M. FEBRUARY 2026 | VOL 1Bro. John Michael AngSenior WardenBro. Edward James “Ace” GoWorshipful MasterBro. Christopher Eric LimJunior Warden3
THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF MAKAHAMBUS LODGE NO. 315, F&A.M. FEBRUARY 2026 | VOL 1In recognition of his dedication, Ace now steps forward as theWorshipful Master of Makahambus Lodge No. 315, FAAM, for the year2026–2027. His vision is clear: to “bring back the Glory Days ofMakahambus Lodge No. 315,” strengthening unity, tradition, and vitalitywithin the lodge.Our 2026– Edward Edward James “Ace” Go was born in Cagayan deOro City and continues to reside in MontierraSubdivision, CDOC. At 54 years old, he remainsdeeply connected to his hometown and proud ofhis family heritage as the son of VW James C. Go.Ace is a graduate of Xavier University, where heearned his Bachelor of Science in Marketing. Hisprofessional journey reflects discipline, creativity,and a commitment to excellence, qualities thathave carried over into his Masonic service andcommunity involvement.PERSONAL BACKEDUCATIONAL A 2026-27 Worshipful MaEdward James S. GInitiated into Freemasonry in May 1995, Ace has faithfully servedMakahambus Lodge No. 315 for three decades. He currently holds theoffice of Senior Warden, where he is providing guidance and support tohis brethren. He joined the fraternity because of its timeless principles ofbrotherhood, integrity, and service.Ace lives by the guidingprinciple: “If you can’t comeon time, come early.” Thissimple yet profound mottoreflects his belief inpreparedness, respect, anddiscipline. He also treasuresthe wisdom of time — one ofthe “Three T’s” — as areminder of patience andperspective in life andMasonry.Initiated into Freemasonry in May1995, Ace has faithfully servedMakahambus Lodge No. 315 for threedecades. He currently holds theoffice of Senior Warden, where he isproviding guidance and support tohis brethren. He joined the fraternitybecause of its timeless principles ofbrotherhood, integrity, and service. 4
The year 2025 mar achievements for Master Aldrich Uay appreciation for lo commitment to th 2025: AYEAR IN REVIEWThe official website of Makahambus Lodgmakahambuslodge315One of the most notabledevelopments came in May,when the Lodge launchedits first official website atMakahambuslodge315.com.This new digital platformhas greatly improvedaccessibilty,giving both members and the public a centralizedplace to explore the Lodge’s history, upcoming events,activities, and guiding vision.A particularly moving moment occurredwhen the Lodge honored eight brethren fortheir remarkable 25 years of dedicatedservice by conferring Lifetime MembershipAwards. The recipients—VW Jesus Chan, VWRamil Acol, VW Francis Balabat, VW JoseLeonard Gille, VW Logencito Oran, Bro. PatrickSylee, Bro. Gomer DyAldrich M. UayanWorshipful Master 2025 - 2026Another highlight was the formal induction offour brethren into the Mindanao Shrine Club –Cagayan de Oro Chapter at Harbour LightsHotel. [cont.to page 9] 5THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF MAKAHAMBUS LODGE NO. 315, F&A.M. FEBRUARY 2026 | VOL 1
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MEMBERS• BRO. MELVIN V. ABALLE• WB. MANUELITO U. ACABAL, PDGGM• WB. RAMIL P. ACOL, PDGGM **• BRO. ARMANDO D. ADVIENTO **• BRO. FELIPE E. ALANO, JR.• BRO. RICO C. ALCANTARA• BRO. AVELINO Y. ANDILAB• BRO. FRITZ Y. ANG **• BRO. HEINZ Y. ANG• WB. JEFFREY T. ANG, PM• WB. JIMMY A. ANG, PM• BRO. JON MICHAEL ANG• BRO. RICHMOND LLOYD L. ANTINERO• BRO. HEATHCLIFF A. ARSENAS• BRO. ROMEO B. ASNE• BRO. BRIAN E. BACU• BRO. JASON T. BAJET• WB. FRANCIS R. BALABAT, PDGL **• BRO. FRANCO E. BALABAT• BRO. ALLAN S. BORROMEO• BRO. JOSE VINCENTE T. CABRERA, JR.• BRO. AL VINCENT E. CARRETAS• WB. NONITO G. CASTAÑARES, GLI• BRO. ALFREDO C. CHAN• WB. JESUS P. CHAN, PDGL **• BRO. MATTHEW BONN G. CHAN• WB. MICHAEL KING G. CHAN, PDGL• BRO. RECHEM L. CHAN• BRO. ADRIAN T. CHANG• BRO. MARK R. CHANG• BRO. NELSON T. CHANG• WB. ILDEFONSO L. CHAVES, PDGL• WB. KEVIN R. CHING, PDGL• WB. MICHAEL BRONSON R. CHING, PM• WB. STEPHEN Y. CHING, PM• WB. HENRY T. CHING TIU, PDDGM• BRO. MIGUEL B. CHIONG, JR.• BRO. TERENCE CLYVE A. CHIONG• BRO. HENRY L. CHIU• BRO. IAN GLENN L. CHIU• BRO. DEREK L. CO• BRO. RENE S. COLLANTES• BRO. ROMEL S. COLLANTES• BRO. BEN HUR S. CUDAL• BRO. ERWIN B. CULANAG• BRO. NOAH M. DIMAPORO• BRO. GOMER J. DY**• BRO. ROALD Y. DY• WB. ROBERT S. DY, PDDGM• BRO. FRANCISCO P. DYPICO• BRO. CHARLIE T. GENABE, JR.• WB. JOSE LEONARD U. B. GILLE, PDGL**• BRO. ALFONSO U. GO JR.• BRO. EDWARD JAMES \"ACE\" S. GO **• WB. JAMES C. GO, PGSB, PDDGM ***• BRO. JOHN MARTIN L. GO• BRO. LIAM ALDEN T. GO• WB. RICHARD T. GO, PDGL• BRO. RUBEN O. GO• BRO. VICENTE JR. T. P. GO• BRO. GALEN CLYDE D. GORDIEL• BRO. FRANCO E. GUDITO• BRO. GABRIEL L. GUINITARAN• BRO. CARLO JASON N. KHO• WB. CARLOS C. KHO, PDGL **• BRO. JEOFFREY C. KHO• BRO. ROLANDO A. LEE, JR.• BRO. DANILO A. LEE• BRO. LESLIE C. LEOCADIO• WB. LESTER LLOYD C. LEOCADIO, DGL• BRO. CHRISTOPHER ERIC U. LIM• WB. CONRAD P. LIM, PJGL• WB. JEREMY L. LIM LO SUY• MW. PETER U. LIM LO SUY, PGM ***THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF MAKAHAMBUS LODGE NO. 315, F&A.M. FEBRUARY 2026 | VOL 1** LIFETIME MEMBER*** HONORARY PAST MASTER[cont. to page 11] 10
2025 was a year of progress for Makahambus Lodge No. 315—modernonline presence, honoring service, regional Masonic fellowship, Shrineconnections, joyful bonds, and new brothers to carry tradition forward.As 2026 begins under Worshipful Master Elect Edward James Go, theLodge stands firm in the timeless ideals of brotherhood, virtue, relief, andservice to humanity.• BRO. ARWIN JOHN Y. SY• BRO. ANDRE JOHANN SYLEE• BRO. PATRICK JEREMY Y. SYLEE**• WB. MACDUFFIE A. TAN, PDDGM• WB. IVAN LLOYD D. TAN LEH• BRO. JOEL F. TEE• BRO. MICHAEL U. TING• WB. ALDRICH M. UAYAN, PM• WB. ANTONIO D. UY, PM• BRO. ERIC M. UY• BRO. MARK ANTHONY D. UY JR.• BRO. FRANCIS C. VELASQUEZ• BRO. PAUL MANOLO B. VILLACRUSIS• BRO. ARMAN L. WEE ENG• WB. RAY ATKINS E. ZAMAYLA, PDGL• BRO. EMMANUEL C. LIMBO• WB. ALI JOSEPH RYAN C. LLORREN, PDGL• WB. JOHNNY U. LU, PGO• BRO. ALLAN C. LUI• BRO. LLOYD B. LUMAGBAS• BRO. DENNIS T. MACKUN• WB. ROY A. MAGSALAY, PDGL• WB. MARK S. MCNEW, PM• BRO. AL MICHAEL T. MENDOZA **• BRO. EMMANUEL M. NAGASAN• BRO. RUTHERFORD T. ONDIN• WB. LOGENCITO P. ORAN, PDGL**• BRO. PASTOR A. ORAN III• WB. PASTOR P. ORAN JR.• BRO. TELESFORO M. PACULBA, JR.• BRO. VENER A. PARAGILI• BRO. ALBERT G. PASTOR• BRO. RALPH MARTIN G. RAFANAN• BRO. DENNIS L. ROA• BRO. SAMUEL E. ROLLO• WB. ERNESTO M. SANCHEZ, PDGL• BRO. ALDRICH ERVIN C. SI• BRO. EMMANUEL S. SIA, JR.• BRO. MANUEL BONCHA S. SIA, JR.• BRO. JOSE FELIX B. SUANTHE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF MAKAHAMBUS LODGE NO. 315, F&A.M. FEBRUARY 2026 | VOL 1** LIFETIME MEMBER[cont. from page 9 - A Year in R [cont. from page 10 - Members] 11
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