Empowering Triskelions

as Future Leaders and

Catalysts of Change
A General Re-Orientation and
Leadership Seminar

Teacher’s Conference Center

Batangas City Council
July 1, 2018
 OBJECTIVE
I. To educate and correct
misinterpretations – bring back to the
original principles and ideals of the
fraternity/sorority.

II. To understand why the Tau Gamma Phi

Fraternity was founded.

III. To guide future leaders of the

fraternity/sorority to the right path and
equip then with skills and knowledge on
how to lead.
 OUTLINE
I. The Humble Beginning: The
Intervening Years before the
Foundation

II. U.P. Triskelions (Recent and

Current History)

III. The Extraordinary Leader

IV. Tenets of the Fraternity/

Code of Conduct
 MAIN SOURCES

I. The Humble Beginning – article

written by FF Rod Confesor

II. Triskelion International Kingdom

of Bahrain (TIKOB) Orientation
Module (Brod Vic del Castillo)

III. UP Triskelions Alumni, Inc.

• Activities, policies, decisions and
word of mouth from fellow alumnus
• Brod Ogie Orate, Leadership Module
 The

Tau Gamma Phi

was founded on
October 4, 1968
???????

in U.P. ???????
Diliman
Rodolfo Talek
Confesor Pablo

Roy Tito
Ordinario Venida

? Restituto
Alfonso ? Romeo
Fortes
 To REFORM the existing
fraternity system of endless
VIOLENT RUMBLES and
transform it into one where
fraternities, professing the
UNIVERSAL BROTHERHOOD OF
MEN, can live in PEACEFUL CO-
EXISTENCE and its members to
be the ROLE MODELS of the
PHILIPPINE SOCIETY.
Atty. Monching Ocampo, UP ‘71
The Humble Beginning:
The Intervening Years
before the Foundation
 The Humble Beginning
The Intervening Years before the Foundation
We all met during our sophomore year in the university. Classmates in a few general
curriculum courses as well as in some political science subjects, we were drawn together
by our common interests in political theory and philosophy and the intense desire to
make a mark in this vast academic community called UP.
We would often spend hours, in various spots all over campus, but often on the lawn area
outside the main library arguing and debating endlessly over theories of Machiavelli ,
Aristotle, Calvin, Aquinas or some forgotten philosopher. Mind you, we were not intellectuals,
just a bunch of guys fascinated by what countries and people do that eventually shaped this
world.
We came from different backgrounds. Resty (Alfonso), Tito , and Rod were Manila
bred guys while Talek, Roy, and Romy (Fortes) came from Midsayap, Cotabato,
Cardona, Rizal and Irosin, Sorsogon, respectively. All of us, I believe entered the
university as entrance scholars- the first and the last time any of us earned that
distinction.
It was a strong bond of friendship that over time extended to something more concrete,
acquiring a sense of purpose and mission that needed to be expressed.
 The Humble Beginning
The Intervening Years before the Foundation
“The Political Science Club-the nucleus”
By our 3rd year, we became part of a bigger group of political science majors that
included most of the Founders Batch and the future founders of Tau Gamma Sigma.
It was an expanded social circle of friends and acquaintances, mostly classmates, who met
quite regularly and frequently. Some of the senior members of the group were already part of
the Political Science Club - one of the biggest (numbering more than a hundred
members) and certainly one of the most influential student organization in Diliman
during our time. We were invited to join the club and join we did.

The” Poli Sci Club” was also a rich fishing ground for recruits. As such, we were
approached either individually or as a group by all of them. It was a struggle not to yield to
the promise of lifelong camaraderie and years of “pleasant existence” in the College of Law (
and within the university itself) that was being offered by each.

None of us were convinced, though tempted, to give in to the pressures. We

refused to lose our identity nor give up what we started together.
 The Humble Beginning
The Intervening Years before the Foundation

We knew what we wanted. We will build a new

brotherhood - an organization founded on a new
set of ideals, democratic in practice, liberal in
thinking, distinct but not elitist in its
perspective, rich in diversity, and most of all
open and tolerant in its views.
 The Founding Years
Foundation of Tau Gamma Phi in U.P.
Establishing the frat was, for most of us, a work in progress. The first two years were
the hardest. Designing the framework, defining the standards, and building the
structure took a toll on everyone. Day after day we would meet to continue where we left
off. Weekends were spent updating each other on the progress of individual assignments and
consolidating inputs. Talek’s dorm room and Romy’s apartment somewhere in
Anonas were turned into work shops cum sleeping quarters.

From among the group, it was Resty Alfonso who took on the task of working on
the framework and standards that will ultimately define the organization. His
keen mind and sharp intellect made him the most suited for this role.

While Resty was neck deep in research, Talek, Roy, Romy, Tito, and Rod were
working feverishly to attend to the details of organizing. The design of
recruitment procedures, membership guidelines, initiation and
indoctrination processes as well as rituals made our heads spin. The organizational
structure from the head of the frat down to the lowest ranking officer had to conform to the
overall scheme of things. The devil is in the details, so the saying goes, and for all of us it
seemed like we would spend eternity figuring how to make sense of everything.
 The Founding Years
Foundation of Tau Gamma Phi in U.P.

After months of research and countless meetings, Resty finally presented to us his opus- The
Tenets and the Code of Conduct. It was then, and still is now, a superbly written
doctrine that defines with utter simplicity and yet profoundly deep in meaning and
value what to us was the proper representation of true brotherhood.

He also introduced to us the Triskelion - a figure that showed three running legs
radiating and connected from a common center, which is symbolic of all the
dynamic forces in physics and from an Asian standpoint, a symbol that represents the three
aspects of dependent relationships which give existence to all functioning things. It was both
a fitting symbol and portrayal of our philosophy-encompassing the entire spectrum of our
beliefs and ideology.

Soon after, it was adopted unanimously by all six of us as our seal and emblem.
 The Founding Years
Foundation of Tau Gamma Phi in U.P.
 The Founding Years
Foundation of Tau Gamma Phi in U.P.

Fraternal Order
of the
UP Triskelions
 The Founding Years
Foundation of Tau Gamma Phi in U.P.

Triskelions’
Grand Fraternity

Tau Gamma Phi

 The Founding Years
Foundation of Tau Gamma Phi in U.P.

The Founding Batch (Founder’s Batch 68)

1. Rolando “Rolly” Bayan
2. Gerardo “Gerry“ Dacanay
3. Cesar “Cid” Diomampo
4. Alvin DeVeza
5. Benjamin “Benjie “ Tagayuna
6. Jesus "Jun“ Rodriquez Jr.
7. Eduardo "Ed” Conde
8. Alfred Fajayan
9. Alfonso Fajayan
The Founding Years:
Foundation of Tau
Gamma Phi/Tau
Gamma Sigma in U.P.
 The Founding Years
Foundation of Tau Gamma Sigma in U.P.

January 17, 1969

1. Rosmari "Rory" D. Carandang
2. Victoria "Vicky" Sisante - Bataclan
3. Lucila "Babes" G. Rodriguez
4. Teresita Aguinaldo
5. Mila Garcia-Mesina
6. Rowena "Weng" Celino - Alfonso
7. Erlinda G. Arabejo
8. Emily Sibulo-Hayudini
9. Flerie Tesorero-Tesado
10. Luzviminda G. Tancangco
 The Founding Years
Foundation of Tau Gamma Sigma in U.P.

In 1972, Martial Law was declared in the Philippines, some university-based organizations
became targets of military harassment. The U.P. Tau Gamma Sigma struggled to balance
the continuous decline in recruitment against meticulous selection of recruits,
graduating members, and members who went somewhere else to finish college.

By early 1973, the sorority suddenly faded away from the campus scene. The relations
between U.P. Tau Gamma Phi and U.P. Tau Gamma Sigma became less enthusiastic. By 1974
the consensus of U.P. Tau Gamma Phi was to fill in the void left by the Lady
Triskelions.
 The U.P. Sedarum Saudara (UPSS)
Formed in September 4, 1974
……malay origin meaning “Altogether Friends”
1. The first leader of the group was Jennifer "Jenny" Dumo
Alvarez as the 1st "Supreme Saudari" (74-75) with Juliana
"Julie" Torres as the 2nd "Supreme Saudari" (75-76) and
Charisse “Ayit” Gonzalez-Tootel (76-77) as the 3rd.
2. Became one of the most popular among sororities in UP.
Composed of the "beauty and brains" of the UP Diliman
campus' female students.
3. Popular Sedarum Saudara members: Maria Lourdes Carlos-
Fernando, Lilibeth Ranillo and Suzette Ranillo.
 The U.P. Sedarum Saudara (UPSS)

UPSS changed their constitution prior to

1981 to maintain friendly relations as
opposed to brotherly relations with Tau
Gamma Phi, the fraternity leadership
decided to revive the Tau Gamma Sigma.
 The Founding Years
Foundation of Tau Gamma Sigma in U.P.

The U.P. Tau Gamma Sigma was revived in 1981

1. After 8 years of hibernation, when the UP Tau Gamma Phi
decided to revive the Tau Gamma Sigma Sorority in UP. So in
December 1981 the revival batch of the Tau Gamma Sigma
Sorority were initiated. They are Dinky Ruivivar, Grace
Corachea, Macris Santos and UPSS Saudari Chloe Ceniza.

2. Saudaris were invited but only Sis Chloe Ceniza accepted.

The rest of the Saudaris graduated and eventually,
disbanded.
 The Founding Years
Foundation of Tau Gamma Sigma in U.P.
Foundation of Chapters
Outside U.P.
 Foundation of Chapters Outside U.P.

Philippine FEATI MAPUA Institute National

Maritime University of Technology University University of
Institute (April 1970; Santo Tomas
(March 5, 1970; (October 23,
(August 3, 1969) revived June 5, revived 1970) (March 1, 1971)
1975) December 2,
1973)

PSBA, Manila Manuel L.

Adamson University of the San Beda College
Quezon
University East, Manila (August 1974) (1974)
University
(July 8, 1973) (January 21,
(October 8,
1974)
1974)
 Foundation of Chapters Outside U.P.

San Sebastian Far Eastern Technological The University Central Colleges

College University University of the of Manila of the
(November 19, (July 27, 1975) Philippines (March 7, 1976) Philippines
1974) (Feb 22, 1976) (July 11, 1976)

Philippine Lyceum of the Gregorio Araneta

College Philippines University
Of Criminology (August 15, Foundation
(August 7, 1976) 1976) (October 15,
1976)
Foundation of Chapters Outside U.P.

De Ocampo Philippine Technological Mabini College

Memorial Christian Institute of the
(May 13, 1978)
College University Philippines
(August 30, (December 10, (December 16,
1977) 1977) 1977)

Eulogio “Amang” Philippine Air Philippine

Rodriguez Institute Transport and Merchant
Science and Training Marine School-
Technology Services Manila
(March 19, 1978) (September 5, (March 2, 1979)
1978)
Foundation of Chapters Outside U.P.

Formation of High School

(Junior Chapter)
 The Triskelion Hymn

Created in 1974 by Brod Ben Beltran

(UP ‘69) with Brod Toots Mijares (UP
‘69) and Brod Jojo Quimpo (UP ‘71)

Ang aking Mahal na kapatiran

Ang TAU GAMMA PHI
Ang siyang Patnubay sa Buhay
Ipagtanggol kung ang pangala’y inaapi
Bigyan siya ng Karangalan
At ng Kalingang di Magmamaliw
 Foundation of Chapters Outside U.P.

Triskelion Youth Movement (T.Y.M.)

was founded on April 6, 1977 in
Tejeron, Paco, Manila by 6 founders:
Foundation of Chapters Outside U.P.
 UP Triskelions

“One U.P., One Triskelion”

 U.P. Triskelion
One U.P., One Triskelion
1. UP Diliman (October 4, 1968)

2. UP Baguio (November 20, 1978)

3. UP Los Banos (August 20, 1981)

4. UP Tacloban (September 21, 1981)

5. UP Clark (July 28, 1986)

The U.P. Triskelions
Alumni, Inc.
The Presidents

• Dod Peralta (2000-2002)

• Bembot Aldecoa (2002-2004)
• Jun Zamora (2004-2006)
• Atty. Jay Carpio (2006-2008)
• Dong delos Reyes (2008-2010)
• Jonas Arellano (2010-2012)
• Atty. Louie Aseoche (2012-2014)
• Atty. Louie Aseoche (2014-2016)
• Atty. Jim Villanueva (2016-2018)
Vision

The UP Tau Gamma Phi

Triskelions are the keepers
of the Triskelion
flame. We are the bastion
of the true Triskelion
where the original ideals of
the fraternity are
expounded and followed,
devoid of any self-interest
Changes
• Standardized everything
across UP units but respects
the distinct culture differences
• One batch name across units
decided by the GTs during
every GT summit.
• Initial discussion about the
initiation process started in
reference to RA 8049 or Anti-
Hazing Law
• Triskelion Cares program
• No contact policy advocacy
Events that pave the way for the
no contact policy advocacy
• 1st GT Summit, purpose is we go
back to the original principles
• Different IR for each unit
• 1968, Founders Batch, no physical
contact
• 1969, Charter Batch, introduced the
paddle.
• Adopted 22.
• Revisit IR in 2014 due to
unfortunate events
• Explored the possibility of revising
the initiation procedure to be
compliant with RA 8049
 Rationale and justification
in revising the IR
• RA 8049 otherwise known as the Anti-Hazing Law
• Adapt to change, traditions that are no longer appropriate and especially
prohibited may be revised/changed.
• Our belief in the principles expounded by the Tenets and Code of Conduct
bind us together, that’s why we are brothers/sisters, Triskelions.
• To become a member, understanding and embracing the Tenets and COC
should be indoctrinated.
• Indoctrination via pain is similar with torture.
• The paddle is just a tool, there are other ways to indoctrinate.
• UP - original ideals of the fraternity are expounded and followed, devoid
of any self-interest.
• To do what is right, good for the fraternity in the long-run.
NO CONTACT POLICY
UP Triskelions Alumni, Inc. released a policy statement (July 2014)
UP Triskelions conducted an Anti-Hazing Summit (August 2, 2014)
“Primum nil Nocere:"Upholding the Principle through
RA 8049-compliant Initiation Procedure"
UP Triskelions met with
other school-based
chapters, the NCP Core
Group was formed.
(November 2014)
The NCP Core Group met several times to plan for the
NCR No Contact Policy Convention
The UP Triskelions Alumni, Inc. released the Pahayag
(January 2015)
The NCP Core
Group released a
Statement of
Support and
Commitment
(February 2015)
No Physical Contact General Framework Convention
March 21, 2015
No Physical Contact
General Framework
Convention In
Baguio City
March 28, 2015
UP Triskelions Alumni with the NCP Core Group
The NCP Core Group participated in the
Walk for Peace (August 1, 2015)
The NCP Core Group met at Brod Jun Zamora’s residence to
discuss the strategy to roll out the NCP advocacy (May 2015)
VARIOUS GENERAL ORIENTATION,
LEADERSHIP SEMINAR AND NO
CONTACT POLICY CONFERENCE
MMRC PHI OFFICERS LEADERSHIP TRAINING
(December 3, 2016)
 RIZAL PROVINCIAL COUNCIL
NO CONTACT POLICY CONFERENCE
(March 4, 2017)
VALENZUELA LADY TRISKELIONS COUNCIL
NO CONTACT POLICY CONFERENCE
(July 29, 2017)
 PARANAQUE CITY TRISKELIONS COUNCIL
GENERAL ORIENTATION AND LEADERSHIP SEMINAR
(August 5, 2017)
 P. GUEVARRA CHAPTER, SAN JUAN
GENERAL ORIENTATION AND LEADERSHIP SEMINAR
(September 3, 2017)
 ZAMBALES PROVINCIAL COUNCIL
GENERAL ORIENTATION AND LEADERSHIP SEMINAR
(September 9, 2017)
 UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS CHAPTER
GENERAL ORIENTATION, LEADERSHIP AND NO CONTACT POLICY SEMINAR
(November 13, 2017)
 Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina Chapter
GENERAL RE-ORIENTATION AND LEADERSHIP (November 18, 2017)
 Taiwan National Council
GENERAL RE-ORIENTATION (December 10, 2017)
Trainers Training
(January 13, 2018)
NCP Gathering
(January 13, 2018)
 UP Triskelions already produced
112 Triskelions via NCP from 2010-2017
TOTAL
UNIT PHI SIGMA TOTAL
UPT 13 19 32
UPD 8 15 23
UPB 4 18 22
UPC 5 9 14
UPLB 7 14 21
TOTAL 37 75 112

CHIMAERA, APOLLO, BRIZO (2010-2012) DEUCALION (2014) EUNOMIA (2015) FURIES (2016) GAIA (2017)
UNIT PHI SIGMA TOTAL UNIT PHI SIGMA TOTAL UNIT PHI SIGMA TOTAL UNIT PHI SIGMA TOTAL UNIT PHI SIGMA TOTAL
UPT 0 0 0 UPT 3 9 12 UPT 5 10 15 UPT 3 0 3 UPT 2 0 2
UPB 0 0 0 UPB 1 0 1 UPB 2 12 14 UPB 1 6 7 UPB 0 0 0
UPC 0 0 0 UPC 1 2 3 UPC 4 3 7 UPC 0 4 4 UPC 0 0 0
UPLB 0 0 0 UPLB 0 0 0 UPLB 3 0 3 UPLB 3 8 11 UPLB 1 6 7
UPD 0 11 11 UPD 0 2 2 UPD 0 0 0 UPD 8 2 10 UPD 0 0 0
TOTAL 0 11 11 TOTAL 5 13 18 TOTAL 14 25 39 TOTAL 15 20 35 TOTAL 3 6 9
 A total of 187 Triskelions
via NCP from 1998-1999 and 2010-2017
TOTAL
CHAPTER/COUNCIL PHI SIGMA TOTAL
UP 37 75 112
AMA PRESTIGE RIZAL 4 0 4
PWU 3 0 3
DLSU - 0 0
CAGAYAN DE ORO (1998-1999) 22 - 22
4th DISTRICT QUEZON PROVINCE 30 12 42
TOTAL 96 87 183
Hazing Deaths Statistics
The Extraordinary
Leader
Why the need to develop and become
extraordinary Triskelion leaders?

• To make chapter productive

• To become models in the community
• For project management
• To be able to help other Triskelions
• To prepare for future challenges
• To excel
• To become a shining example
• To be able to make good and right decisions
• To be able to make extraordinary projects and activities
 Leaders can be Made

• The fraternity needs you to be strong and effective.

• There is a high correlation between leadership effectiveness

and the results that leaders produce.

• There is a huge difference between the merely good and the

extraordinary leader.

• The path to greatness as a leader is finding a small number

of your real strengths.
Extraordinary Leadership

• Analysis of over 20,000 leaders identified behaviors

that differentiate the best leaders from the least
effective.

• Many leaders mistakenly believe that the path to

greatness is in finding their least effective traits and
bring them up to acceptable range.

• Great leaders are defined by having a small number of

real strengths.
 “Great leaders
are not defined
by the ABSENCE OF WEAKNESS,
but rather by the PRESENCE
OF CLEAR STRENGTHS.
The key to developing GREAT LEADERSHIP
is to BUILD STRENGTHS.”
Leadership potential can be
developed with EFFORT and PRACTICE
Leadership is not about a TITLE
or a DESIGNATION. It's about
IMPACT, INFLUENCE and
INSPIRATION. Impact involves
GETTING RESULTS, influence is
about SPREADING the PASSION
you have for your work, and
you have to INSPIRE your
team-mates and customers.
-Robin Sharma
 Examples of Bad Leaders
• Corrupt • Puro Salita
• With Conflict of interest • Authoritarian
• Bossy, with superiority • Irresponsible
complex • Does things for own
benefit
• Take advantage of power
• No respect to members
• Does not listen • Does not practice what
• Seeking prestige he preaches
• Does not consider • Palautos
followers’ concerns • Insensitive
• Bad influence • Breaks rules
• Disorganized
• Has difficulty in influencing
followers
 Examples of Good Leaders
• Good listener • Dynamic
• Learns from members • Adaptable
• Knowledgeable
• Can handle projects
• Responsible and
efficiently accountable
• Just • Leading by example
• Becomes the change he • Firm and consistent
wants to see • Friendly and approachable
• Open for suggestions / • Respects members
open minded • God fearing
• Always leads in activities • Bastion of strength
• Analytical • With word of honour
• Transformational / • Emotionally strong
influential • Punctual
Key Strengths of the Great Leader

I. Character
II. Personal Capability
III. Results Oriented
IV. Interpersonal Skills
V. Leading Organizational Change
Key Elements of a Strong Personal Character
• Follows through on commitments
• Keeps their word
• Makes decisions with the good of the organization in mind
rather than personal agenda
• Gains respect by being open and transparent
• Leaders with character treat others with respect
• Looks at others through a positive lens
• Collaborates rather than compete
• Keeps on learning, tries new things, and adjusts rapidly to
changing environments.
• Improves themselves constantly.
• Looks for feedback and acts on it.
II. Leaders Need Personal Capability

• Organization Knowledge
• Problem analysis and problem solving skills
• Communication skills
• Innovation
• Initiative

- Not typical leadership skills but individuals must possess

these to be perceived as strong leaders
III. Focus on Results

Leaders can have talent and character,

but unless they produce
sustained, impressive results for their
organization,
they simply are not good leaders.
IV. Cultivate Interpersonal Skills

Interpersonal Skills
has become more important over time
since the demise of the
command and control style of
leadership.

It makes the most difference in whether

leaders are considered extraordinary.
V. Lead Organizational Change

The best leaders

inspire people to rally around a change
and turn the experience
into a pleasant journey.

Poor leaders
have to push or even threaten his group
just for them to follow.
V. Lead Organizational Change

The best leaders

inspire people to rally around a change
and turn the experience
into a pleasant journey.

Poor leaders
have to push or even threaten his group
just for them to follow.
 Tenets of the
Fraternity/Sorority

Code of Conduct
Tenets of the Fraternity
and Code of Conduct.
What is a TRISKELION?

One who has undergone admission process

and believes in the principles embodied

by the Tenets, and guided and

abides by the rules and regulations, stated in

the Code of Conduct, of Tau Gamma Phi /
Tau Gamma Sigma.
Tenets of the
Fraternity
 Tenet Number 1 of 8

The TAU GAMMA PHI/TAU GAMMA SIGMA is the

Triskelions’ Grand Fraternity/Sorority, my
fraternity/sorority, the Supreme Fraternity/Sorority.

Ang TAU GAMMA PHI/TAU GAMMA SIGMA ay ang

Dakilang Kapatiran ng Triskelion, ang kataas-taasang
Kapatiran.
 Tenet Number 1 of 8

TRISKELIONS’ GRAND FRATERNITY

• TRISKELIONS’
• Why not TRISKELION only?
• Why not TRISKELION’S (single possessive noun)?
• Why not TRISKELIONS (non-possesive plural)?

TRISKELIONS’ – possessive plural noun

This denotes that Triskelions BELONG to Tau Gamma Phi but no

SINGLE Triskelion can claim ownership of it.
(Tayo ay kasapi, hindi may-ari, ng Tau Gamma Phi.)
 Tenet Number 1 of 8

• ONLY in UNITY and as a WHOLE can we claim

ownership of Tau Gamma Phi/Sigma!
• In UNITY (FRATERNITAS), there is STRENGTH (Fortis).
• VOLUNTAS – denotes our human nature; our freedom
to choose; our decisions, as Triskelions and as human
beings.
VOLUNTAS is our weakness yet it is what can make Tau
Gamma Phi/Sigma GRAND!
HOW? By making the right choices and decisions
(resulting to EXCELLENCE), we will be able to prove
that Tau Gamma Phi/Sorority is, indeed, a GRAND
fraternity/sorority.
 Tenet Number 1 of 8

VOLUNTAS = decisions / choices in life

• As Triskelions, all our decisions and choices, actions,
reactions, and interactions REFLECT back to the
Fraternity/Sorority.
• Everything that we say, do, write, achieve, or develop
and gain, as human beings and as Triskelions, show
what kind of a fraternity Tau Gamma Phi/Sigma is.
• Tau Gamma Phi/Sigma ALWAYS gives us the right to
choose – FREEWILL (VOLUNTAS) – KALAYAANG
PUMILI!
• Ang tanong: PAANO BA NATIN GINAGAMIT ANG
KALAYAAN NA ITO? SA TAMANG PARAAN BA?
 Tenet Number 1 of 8

Fact: VOLUNTAS is the most USED and ABUSED principle

• Triskelions use it as an excuse to evade obligations and
responsibilities (monthly dues, annual dues,
leadership, service, etc.).
• Triskelions use it to persuade or convince others to do
something wrong instead of doing something good or
right.
• Triskelions use it to make it look like what he/she is
doing or asking for is ALWAYS fraternity/sorority-
related (personal quarrels, rumbles, solicitations, etc.)
• Ang tanong: KAILAN AT PAANO NGA BA DAPAT
GAMITIN ANG VOLUNTAS?
 Tenet Number 1 of 8

VOLUNTAS – Voluntary and Responsible Participation

• Mula sa pagiging neophyte, ay tinuruan na tayong

maglingkod; VOLUNTAS din ang prinsipyo na
nagsasabing tayo ay hindi PINILIT na sumapi sa
kapatirang TGP.
• Service to the fraternity, to our fellowmen, to the
institutions that we represent, and to our country, are
inculcated in us thru VOLUNTAS (voluntary and
responsible participation).
 Tenet Number 1 of 8

My fraternity!

• Tau Gamma Phi/Sigma is mine to cherish, honor,

and love… never to own!
• We BELONG to the Fraternity/Sorority, the
Fraternity/Sorority does not belong to us; WE DO
NOT OWN IT!
• It is not about ownership! It is about
belongingness!
 Tenet Number 1 of 8

The supreme fraternity!

• Tau Gamma Phi/Sigma is SUPREME because we regard it

as such.
• Non-Triskelions will NOT regard Tau Gamma Phi/Sigma as
supreme… UNLESS, we prove and show to them that we
are productive and good people.
• Our aim for EXCELLENCE is an obligation to prove that Tau
Gamma Phi/Sigma is the supreme fraternity/sorority!
• EXCELLENCE is a result of Voluntas (responsibility) and is
our key to SUPREMACY!
• EXCELLENCE is the new SUPREMACY!
 Tenet Number 2 of 8

PRIMUM NIL NOCERE. First of all do not harm, let alone

in defense of self, for whatever cause man has come into
being, for whatever reason he exists, to whatever he is
destined, kin to all living creatures around him, man is
brother unto man.
Una sa lahat, huwag makapinsala, hayaang mong
maipagtanggol niya ang kanyang sarili, para sa
anumang dahilan ng kanyang pagkatao, oara sa
anumang dahilan siya ay umiiral, sa anumang siya ay
nakalaan, kamag-anak sa lahat ng mga nanagngbuhay
na (taong) nilalalang sa pailigid, ang Tao ay Kapatid sa
Kapwa niya Tao.
 Tenet Number 2 of 8

PRIMUM NIL NOCERE – original

PRIMUM NON NOCERE – grammatically correct in Latin

 Tenet Number 3 of 8

DE GUSTIBUS NON DISPUTANDUM EST. Of likes and

dislikes there should be no disputing. Live and let live.

Sa mga nais at hindi man naging nais para sa atin, hindi

dapat magkaroon ng pagtatalo. Mabuhay ka at tulutan
ang iba na mamuhay ng payapa.
 Tenet Number 4 of 8

Preserve yourself brawn, brain and blood.

Panatilihin ang iyong sarili, ang iyong katawan,

utak at dugo
 Tenet Number 5 of 8

Brothers/Sisters I shall love and respect, their counsel

I shall heed.
Mga kapatid, dapat kong mahalin at igalang, ang
kanilang payo ay dapat kong pakinggan.
 Tenet Number 6 of 8

The University of the Philippines is my Alma mater to

cherish and to honor; By its rules be governed and
guided.

Ang Unibersidad ng Pilipinas ay ang aking Inang

Paaralan, upang mahalin at parangalan; sa
pamamagitan ng kanyang mga patakaran ay
magpasaklaw at magabayan.
 Tenet Number 6 of 8

Alma Mater = School

• OLD SCHOOL (technically) – THE 6TH TENET does not refer

to the chapter but to the school where one is studying.

• THE 6TH TENET means… “As a responsible student of my

school (alma mater), I shall cherish it, honor it, and
preserve it. I shall be guided and governed by the rules
and regulations of my school.”
 Tenet Number 6 of 8

6th Tenet “WAS NEVER INTENDED” for TYM/CBC’s… sad

but true.
• To ensure and inculcate discipline, TYM/CBC’s are
SUPPOSED TO exist under the care and guidance of school-
based chapters.
• TYM/CBC’s were formed but with an agreement with
MMRC Gen Sec Monching Ocampo (1977; 1978 -
formalization of existence during Brod Monching’s term as
MMRC GenSec)
• That TYM/CBC Triskelions will be accepted on the
condition that they will enroll in college and their
school will become their alma mater (6th TENET).
 Tenet Number 6 of 8

To accommodate CBC’s, T6 can be interpreted as the

community or barangay they live/belong to

• QUESTION: What rules and regulations will the members

abide to in CBC’s/TYM Chapters?

• ANSWER: The Barangay’s Local Code (Barangay Rules and

Regulations) and, of course, the fraternity’s Tenets and
Code.
 Tenet Number 7 of 8

The Grand Triskelion/Lady Grand Triskelion is righteous,

just, and strong. He/She shall be obeyed.

Ang pinunong Triskelion ay matuwid, makatarungan at

matatag. Siya ay dapat na sundin.
 Tenet Number 8 of 8

A Triskelion is a brother/sister unto his/her

fellow Triskelion.

Ang isang Triskelion ay kapatid sa kanyang

kapwa Triskelion.
 SUMMARY

Tenets – are the beliefs and principle of the fraternity;

paniniwala at prinsipyo ng Kapatiran.
• That TGP is supreme but supremacy can only be achieved thru
excellence (quality, not quantity).
• That strength (fortis) is achieved only in unity (fraternitas).
• That our choices, decisions, freewill (voluntas) can make or break us.
• That by joining this brotherhood, we have chosen to abide and be
guided by its principles, and its rules and regulations.
• That Triskelions are good people and do not harm others.
• That Triskelions respect each other.
• That Triskelions should live and let others live.
• That a Triskelion is a brother unto his fellowmen and unto fellow
Triskelions.
Code of Conduct
 CODE OF CONDUCT

THESAURUS
• A set of conventional principles and expectations that are considered
binding on any person who is a member of a particular group

WIKIPEDIA
• A set of rules outlining the social norms and rules and responsibilities
of, or proper practices for, an individual, party or organization.

COLLINS
• An agreement on rules of behaviour for a group or organization
 CODE OF CONDUCT

BINDING - umiiral
AGREEMENT - kasunduan
RULES – patakaran

• A BINDING AGREEMENT on a set of RULES that is

observed by an ORGANIZATION
(Fraternity/Sorority).

• Mga UMIIRAL na KASUNDUAN ukol sa PATAKARAN

ng isang organisasyon (Kapatiran).
 Capital TRISKELION

Treat others as you would have them treat you.

Tratuhin ang iba tulad ng nais mong pagtrato nila sa iyo.

 Capital TRISKELION

Rise to defend the name and honor of the

fraternity/sorority whenever it is unjustly criticized.

Bumangon at ipagtanggol ang pangalan at karangalan

ng kapatiran kapag ito ay inaapi o pinupuna nang
walang katarungan.
 Capital TRISKELION
Capital R shows our:

• Dedication - dedikasyon
• Determination – determinasyon
• Heart - puso
• Strength – lakas / tibay
• Supremacy – kataas-taasang kapangyarihan
 Capital TRISKELION
But the misinterpretation of dedication,
determination, heart, strength, supremacy…
• Resbak (reinforcements)???
• R.A. – Red Alert (putok / tusok)???
• Rumbles???
• Namatay para sa Kapatiran (pagmamahal)???
• Nakulong para sa Kapatiran (dedikasyon)???
• Di nakatapos para sa Kapatiran (sakripisyo)???
 Capital TRISKELION
QUESTION: When did TGP ever ask a Triskelion to:
• Harm?
• Kill / Sacrifice life and limb?
• Retaliate?
• Die (for the fraternity)?
• Go to prison (for the fraternity)?
• Not study / Stop studying (for the fraternity)?

ANSWER: Never!!!!!
 Capital TRISKELION
RISE TO DEFEND FROM CRITICISMS!!!
• Ang Tau Gamma Phi ay pinupulaan ng ibang tao.
• Ang mga TRISKELION daw ay BASURA!!!
• Naga-aral na, sinayang pa
• Tambay / walang trabaho
• Bisyo
• Suwail sa magulang
• Kung sinu-sino na lang ang myembro; hindi na namimili;
basta dumami lang para daw malakas!

Nangyayari ba ito???
Oo!!!
 Capital TRISKELION
RISE TO DEFEND FROM CRITICISMS!!!
• Is VIOLENCE the answer?
• NO!
• How should “R’ be observed?
• Set a good example to others! (T)
• Be good, be responsible! (Use VOLUNTAS responsibly!)
• Strive!
• EXCEL!
• Exhaust all efforts … violence is not an option!
• “R” is not an excuse to resort to violence!
 Capital TRISKELION

Inform and orient your fellow brothers/sisters on every

matter you consider vital to the fraternity/sorority.

Magbigay alam at ipaliwanag sa iyong mga kapwa

kapatid ang bawat bagay na itinuturing mong mahalaga
sa kapatiran.
 Capital TRISKELION
RESPONSIBLE INFORMATION DISSEMINATION and
RECEPTION:
• Always be willing to share good learnings.
• Do not be afraid to correct others’ mistakes and learn to
accept yours when corrected by others.
• Be careful in providing information as well as in receiving
them.
• When in doubt, ask.
• Be thankful for information received.
• Rumors / hearsay are not reliable information.
 Capital TRISKELION

Salute and address your fellow brothers/sisters in the

proper manner.

Batiin at harapin ang iyong kapwa kapatid sa

tamang paraan.
 Capital TRISKELION
SALUTE
GOOGLE- a gesture of respect, homage
CAMBRIDGE- to recognize or show respect
MERIAM-WEBSTER - to give a sign of respect

ADDRESS
GOOGLE- To speak to (a person or an assembly), typically in a
formal way
CAMBRIDGE- to speak or write to someone; to
give attention to or deal with
MERIAM-WEBSTER - to use a specified name or title when
speaking or writing to someone
 Capital TRISKELION

Keep decorum in all fraternity/sorority meetings and act

accordingly outside of the fraternity/sorority.

Panatiliin ang kagandahang asal sa lahat ng

pagpupulong ng kapatiran at kumilos ng naaayon sa
labas ng kapatiran.
 Capital TRISKELION

Excel in your chosen field of interest and endeavor.

Mangibabaw sa iyong napiling larangan at

pagpupunyagi.
 Capital TRISKELION

Live a life of moderation, avoid gluttony, vices and

drunkenness, lest you forget your fraternity/sorority,
family, work, health and studies.

Mamuhay ng katamtaman; iwasan ang katakawan,

pagbibisyo, at paglalasing at baka makalimutan mo ang
iyong kapatiran, pamilya, trabaho,
kalusugan at pag-aaral.
 Capital TRISKELION

In your everyday life, take care of what you write or say,

beware of misinterpretation and lasting
misunderstanding.

Sa iyong pang araw-araw na buhay, mag-ingat kung ano

ang iyong isusulat o sasabihin, mag-ingat sa maling
pagkahulugan at pangmataglang hindi
pagkakaunawaan.
 Capital TRISKELION

Obey all fraternity/sorority rules and regulations, be

guided in your daily ventures by the tenets of the
fraternity/sorority.

Sumunod sa lahat ng patakaran at alituntunin ng

kapatiran; maging gabay sa iyong pang araw-araw na
pakikipag-sapalaran ang doktrina ng kapatiran.
 Capital TRISKELION

OBEY ALL FRATERNITY RULES and REGULATIONS

A violation of ONE is a
violation of MOST, if not, ALL!
 Capital TRISKELION

Never reveal to anyone, not to your family nor to your

friends the concerns of the Fraternity/Sorority..

Huwah ihayag sa kaninuman, hindi sa iyong pamilya,

kahit sa iyong mga kaibigan ang mga alalahanin ng
kapatiran.
U.P. suspends FF Tito Venida in 2008
 IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER
1. Our LOYALTY is to the fraternity/sorority not to individuals.

2. The Tenets and Code of Conduct is the heart and soul of the
fraternity/sorority; we are brothers/sisters because we
believed and embraced the Tenets and COC, nothing more,
nothing less.

3. Go back to the original ideals; simplicity - don’t complicate

things by having your own interpretation.

4. We are now in the era of “EXCELLENCE.” This is “SUPREMACY”

in the Millenium/iGeneration age. Make an IMPACT, INSPIRE
others and LEAD – be extraordinary leaders.

5. We should channel our efforts and energy in making social

relevant activities/projects (Triskelion Cares) to uplift our
image; rather than engage in senseless debates on issues.

6. RESPECT and HUMILITY - We are all equal as Triskelions.