Manila Provincial Grand Lodge of the Philippines
Who We Are
The Manila Provincial Grand Lodge of the Philippines serves as a regional governing entity for the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes (RAOB), formed during an important growth phase of the fraternity within the nation. As of November 2025, this organization functions under the authority of the Grand Lodge of Victoria Grand Lodge in England (GLE).
Provincial Grand Lodge Officer
For the 2026 term, the officers for the Manila Provincial Grand Lodge of the Philippines (Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes) were established during a late 2025 installation under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Victoria, Grand Lodge of England (GLE)

Rupert Corpuz
Provincial Grand Primo

Mark Louie Molina
Provincial Dep. Grand Primo

Nico C. Ortega
Prov. Grand Secretary

Ariel Matias
Prov. Grand Treasurer

Andrew Manimtim
Prov. Grand Chamberlain

Joel Nimene
Prov. Grand Registrar
Follow Us
Establishment
A milestone installation event for the Manila Provincial Grand Lodge was held in late December 2025.
Leadership
The current Provincial Grand Primo (PGP) is Rupert Corpuz, who oversees the regional administration
Affiliated Lodges
The Manila Provincial Grand Lodge supervises multiple local Lodges.
Expansion
By January 2026, the RAOB in the Philippines had already consecrated six lodges.