CHARTER

THE GRAND LODGE OF FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF THE PHILIPPINES

TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

Greetings:

WHEREAS, It having been duly represented unto us that brethren of the Most Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons, residing on or near the ____________________ in the Province of ____________________________________, within our jurisdiction, have, heretofore, to wit: on ...................... day of ................................ A. L., ...................................................., received from our Most Worshipful Grand Master a Dispensation to assemble as a Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, for the purpose therein expressed; AND,

WHEREAS, it having been further represented that the said brethren are now desirous that their Lodge shall be duly chartered, constituted, and numbered upon our registry as a regular Lodge; and it appearing, after due examination, that they are well qualified and in all respect worthy to assume and fulfill the duties consequent upon the indulgence of their said desire; AND,

WHEREAS, it being believed that the advancement of Freemasonry will be encouraged, and the wise, moral, and beneficent purposes of our Ancient Craft be promoted by the constitution and permanent establishment of their said Lodge;

Now, THEREFORE, KNOW YE, That, we the Most Worshipful GRAND LODGE OF FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF THE PHILIPPINES, have authorized, constituted and appointed, and by this our WARRANT and CHARTER, do hereby authorize, constitute and appoint our trusty and well-beloved brethren .................................................. Master; ................................................... Senior Warden; and ................................................... Junior Warden; together with all such other true and lawful brethren as have already been or may hereafter be admitted to associate with them, to assemble and work as a regular Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, at the ................................................ aforesaid, by the name and designation of ...................................................