Quezon City Lodge No. 122 - Philippines

Named after Quezon City where it is located. The creation of Quezon City was the consuming dream of President Manuel L. Quezon. He picked the site of the city and did the entire spade work leading to its establishment. When the National Assembly enacted the law (Com. Act No. 502) in October 1939 officially creating the City, the lawmakers named it in honor of the Quezon in spite of his “obligations.” Quezon City officially replaced Manila as the capital of the Philippines form 1948 to 1976.