Grand Lodge of the Philippines

What Grand Lodge of the Philippines does

The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippines is a non-stock, non-profit fraternal organization founded on December 11, 1912, in Manila. It serves approximately 21,000 active Freemasons meeting across more than 350 subordinate lodges within a Grand Jurisdiction that spans the Philippines, South Korea, the Marianas Islands, the Marshal Islands, the Ryukyu Islands, South Vietnam, and existing Lodges in Japan. The organization offers a structured three-degree Craft membership program (Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft, and Master Mason) open to men aged 21 or older who are of good character and acknowledge a belief in a Supreme Being. Membership is community-led: prospective members must seek admission by petitioning an existing Mason, with no active recruitment by the organization.

The Grand Lodge operates a portfolio of member services including the Financial Relief Assistance Program (FRAP) offering a Php 35,000 death benefit, Grand Guild of Past Masters benefits providing up to Php 40,000 death and Php 30,000 hospitalization benevolence, and the Grand Lodge Committee on Charity offering Php 20,000 death and Php 10,000 hospitalization benefits to brethren in good standing. Its charitable arm, the Masonic Charities for Crippled Children, Inc. (MCCCI), established in 1924, provides medical, surgical, and rehabilitation services to indigent children with orthopedic and craniofacial conditions, partnering with Smile Train, UP-Philippine General Hospital, and Mary Johnston Hospital. Revenue is generated through annual membership dues (set independently by each lodge), voluntary charitable donations, legacies, and member contributions to the financial relief programs.

In August 2026, the organization launched its official e-GLP Mobile Application to provide digital member access to Masonic resources and communications. The technology footprint is otherwise light: there is no disclosed use of AI/ML, and digital infrastructure is limited to the website, the new mobile app, the lodge locator, and digital editions of internal communications such as The Cable Tow newsletter and Grand Master's Circulars. The Grand Lodge maintains amity relations with over 150 Foreign Grand Lodges worldwide, enabling cross-jurisdictional recognition and fellowship for its members.

Name

Grand Lodge of the Philippines

Legal name

The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippines

Website

https://grandlodge.ph

Company type

Private

Founded year

1912

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Grand Lodge of the Philippines is a non-profit fraternal Masonic organization founded in 1912, serving approximately 21,000 active members across 350+ subordinate lodges in the Philippines and six international territories, offering three-degree membership programs, financial relief benefits, and pediatric charitable services through its MCCCI subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fraternal Membership Organization

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYFSAAANAI

Philanthropic & Charitable Trust Services

Financial & Insurance/Asset & Wealth Management/Trust & Fiduciary Services (Trust Companies, Estate & Custody Trusts)

SECONDARYBPAGAKAB

Community Foundations

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Philanthropy, Foundations & Grantmaking

Keywords

• Fraternal organization
• Masonic brotherhood
• Charitable programs
• Lodge membership
• Community service

Headquarters

HQ city

Manila, National Capital Region

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Annual Membership Dues: Members pay annual dues to their respective lodges, typically at the start of the fiscal year. The dues vary from lodge to lodge and members may join multiple lodges as their time and finances allow.
2. Charitable Donations and Legacies: The Masonic Charities for Crippled Children, Inc. (MCCCI) receives donations and legacies from Freemasons and supporters. The organization is a non-stock and non-profit corporation mainly supported by investment income and annual contributions.
3. Financial Assistance Program Contributions: Death benefits and hospitalization assistance provided to members in good standing, funded through member contributions and the Financial Relief Assistance Program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Grand Lodge of the Philippines is a fraternal Masonic organization that provides membership-based brotherhood services to men of good character across the Philippines. It operates more than 350 subordinate lodges with approximately 21,000 members, conducts traditional Masonic rituals and ceremonies, and runs charitable and community service programs through its lodge network.

Product overview

The Grand Lodge of the Philippines operates as a unified Masonic organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of fraternal membership services centered on its Freemasonry program with three Craft degrees. The organization provides member benefits including the Financial Relief Assistance Program (FRAP), Grand Guild of Past Masters (GGPM) Benefits, and Grand Lodge Committee on Charity programs offering death and hospitalization benefits. The e-GLP Mobile Application serves as the digital access point for members. The Lodge Network Portal connects over 500 lodges across the Philippines and international jurisdictions. Supporting offerings include The Cable Tow publication, Masonic Education Resources, and the Masonic Charities for Crippled Children (MCCCI) charitable initiative providing medical assistance to differently-abled children.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Masonic Lodge Membership
• Masonic Degrees and Ritual Ceremonies
• Charitable and Community Service Programs

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Smile Train, Inc.-New YorkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006Partnership for cleft lip and cleft palate treatment. MCCCI partnered with Smile Train in 2006 to treat patients afflicted with these conditions.
• Grand Lodge of AlabamacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual recognition and amity relations between Masonic Grand Lodges, enabling fellowship and communication between Freemasons of both jurisdictions.
• Grand Lodge of AlaskacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual recognition and amity relations between Masonic Grand Lodges, enabling fellowship and communication between Freemasons of both jurisdictions.
• United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric relationship as UGLE was the first Grand Lodge founded in 1717, providing the model for Freemasonry worldwide. All regular Grand Lodges trace their lineage to British Isles Grand Lodges.
• Grand Lodge of ScotlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScotland established early lodges in the Philippines (Perla del Oriente No. 1034 and Cebu Lodge No. 1106) before the formation of the Philippine Grand Lodge.
• Grand Lodge of CaliforniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCalifornia established three American lodges in the Philippines (Manila Lodge No. 342, Cavite Lodge No. 350, Corregidor Lodge No. 386) which participated in the formation of the Philippine Grand Lodge in 1912.
• UP-Philippine General HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for pediatric orthopedic care. A 20-bed Masonic Children's Orthopedic Ward was inaugurated at UP-PGH on May 23, 2014.
• Mary Johnston HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric partnership since 1908 when Mary Johnston Hospital was established. The Masonic Ward for Crippled Children opened at this hospital on September 23, 1925.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lions Clubs International: Worldwide service club organization with local chapter structure, membership dues, and humanitarian charitable missions. Comparable as a peer service/membership organization competing for the same civic-minded adult demographic.
• Rotary International: Global civic service and fellowship membership organization with club-based structure (~35,000+ clubs), annual dues, and major charitable programs (e.g., polio eradication). Comparable service-oriented membership model without Masonic ritual.
• Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of New York: Major American state Grand Lodge with comparable governance structure, lodge network, charitable programs, and amity relations. Operates a parallel Freemasonry membership model with similar dues and benefits architecture.
• Knights of Pythias: A historic American fraternal order with lodge-based structure, ritual, mutual benefit insurance programs, and charitable work. Comparable to Freemasonry as a competing traditional fraternal organization with similar governance and dues model.
• Grand Lodge of California: The American Grand Lodge whose three constituent lodges (Manila 342, Cavite 350, Corregidor 386) directly participated in the 1912 formation of the Philippine Grand Lodge. Operates the same Freemasonry framework with similar charitable and educational programs.
• United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE): The first Grand Lodge in the world (founded 1717), serving as the constitutional model for all regular Grand Lodges including the Philippines. Operates the same Freemasonry membership, ritual, and amity structure across England and Wales with materially similar programs.
• Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF): A fraternal service organization with lodge-based membership, ritual-driven initiation, mutual benefit programs, and charitable activities. Highly comparable operating model to Freemasonry though with different fraternal lineage.
• Grand Lodge of Scotland: One of the two foundational Grand Lodges (founded 1736) and the entity from which the first Scottish-origin lodges in the Philippines (Perla del Oriente, Cebu Lodge) were chartered. Operates a structurally identical regular Freemasonry jurisdiction.
• Grand Lodge of Ireland: One of the historic 'old charges' Grand Lodges of British Isles Freemasonry and direct ancestor of the Anglo-American Masonic tradition. Operates the same fraternal membership model with craft degrees, charitable programs, and amity network.

Emerging players

• Shriners International: An appendant Masonic body directly affiliated with Freemasonry in the United States, operating a parallel fraternal membership program plus its own hospital network for pediatric care. Highly relevant given GLP's own MCCCI orthopedic pediatric hospital operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

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