Kabagtas

He later served as Lodge Secretary during the term of Worshipful Master Enerito Lebeco. 

In this role, he contributed to the administrative work of the Lodge, recognizing the importance of transparency, accurate records, clear communication, and continuity in its proceedings.

For the years 2026 and 2027, he serves as Lodge Treasurer, entrusted with responsibilities that demand diligence, accountability, and careful stewardship of the Lodge's resources.

Though each office carries different duties, they share a common purpose: to help maintain the strength, stability, and continuity of the Lodge. For Hermano Karlo, these responsibilities are not merely positions to hold, but opportunities to serve the brethren and contribute to the institution he values.

A Professional Life Built on Relationships

Outside the Lodge, Hermano Karlo works in the software industry for a New York-based software company, specializing in business development, partnerships, and relationship management.

His professional experience involves building relationships, finding common ground, and helping people work toward shared objectives. These experiences complement the lessons he values in Freemasonry: trust must be earned, commitments must be honored, and meaningful accomplishments are often the result of cooperation and consistent effort.

Preserving the Memory of Bathala

One of Hermano Karlo's continuing commitments is the preservation of the history of Bathala Lodge No. 1.

Through the Bathala Lodge No. 1 Historical Archive project, he seeks to document the Lodge's history, organize its records, preserve historical photographs, and give proper recognition to the brethren whose lives and service have shaped its story.

For him, historical preservation is more than collecting old documents or photographs. It is an effort to ensure that future generations understand the men behind the records—their service, their sacrifices, their accomplishments, and their contributions to the Craft.

A Lodge's history is not preserved by documents alone. It lives through the stories of its brethren and the lessons passed from one generation to the next.

A Legacy of Stewardship

Hermano Karlo's Masonic journey continues to evolve through the responsibilities entrusted to him and his work to preserve Bathala's heritage.

His service as Almoner, Secretary, and Treasurer reflects a commitment to different but connected aspects of Lodge life: charity, administration, and financial stewardship. His work on the Historical Archive extends that commitment into the preservation of the Lodge's institutional memory.

Ultimately, he hopes his contribution will help ensure that the history of Bathala Lodge No. 1 remains accessible to its brethren and future generations—and that the men who helped shape the Lodge will not be forgotten.

For Hermano Karlo Cuevas, Kabagtas, preserving the legacy of Bathala is itself an act of service: honoring the brethren who came before, supporting those who serve today, and leaving a clearer record for those who will follow.

This biography is part of “THE MEN WHO HELPED SHAPE BATHALA,” a continuing series by the Bathala Lodge No. 1 Historical Archive dedicated to documenting the lives, service, and Masonic journeys of its brethren.

Preserving Our Brethren, Our History, Our Legacy.