Freemasonny History in Negros Oriental
Masonry, also known as Freemasonry, is a fraternal organization that traces its origins to the local fraternities of stonemasons, which were prevalent in Europe during the Middle Ages. The organization became more widespread in the 18th and 19th centuries, with the establishment of lodges in various parts of the world. In Negros Oriental, the first Masonic lodge was established in Dumaguete City in 1890. This was the Oriental Negros Lodge No. 33, which was under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Spain. The lodge was founded by a group of Spanish and Filipino Masons who were residing in the area at that time. In 1895, the Grand Lodge of the Philippines was established, and the Oriental Negros Lodge No. 33 became part of this new organization. Mt. Kaladias Lodge No. 91 is a Masonic lodge located in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines. The lodge is a part of the Grand Lodge of the Philippines, the governing body of Freemasonry in the country. The history of Mt. Kaladia...