In the mid 70's, a group of DeMolays studying in Metro Manila
with its Chapter Advisor organized a Manila-based extension
arm of the Serafin V. Aguilar Chapter. The purpose of the organization
was to continue in Manila, the camaraderie and fellowship established
in their Mother Chapter. The group was named " Escudo Group".

Escudo which means "shield", is an extension of a Knights Templar's
armament. It is recalled that Knights Templar were the elite group
of warriors during the time of the Crusader. It was here that the
Order of DeMolay was named after the last Grand Master of
Sovereign Order of the Knights Templar, Jacques DeMolay.

Thus, relevant to its mission, the group adopted the word Escudo,
signifying that the group would be an extension arm of the
S.V. Aguilar Chapter, and it vowed to protect or shield the
interest of the Order and its members.

Ten years later, in March 13, 1985, on the occasion of
the Charter Day of the National Supreme Council of DeMolay,
a group of Senior DeMolays from Region VI based in Metro Manila
were reunited. Moved and inspired by the historic event, the
group agreed to rejoin together and form the "ESCUDO CLUB".

During the Annual Meeting of the Club held in Makati Skyline in
October 29, 1991, two major resolutions were approved by the members:
1. To open the club membership to all Senior DeMolays
who are willing to be active members of the Club.
2.To seek affiliation with the DeMolay Alumni Association
of the Philippines (DAAP).

It is within the historic perspective that the ESCUDO
DeMolay Alumni Chapter No. 4, NCR was born
and instituted on December 14, 1991.