TABLE OF CONTENT

The Tenets & Code of Conduct

Definition of Triskelion
Brief History of Tau Gamma Phi
Triskelion Official Seal & Colors
Triskelion Handshake
The Magna Carta of Triskelion
Triskelion Guidelines
MEMBERSHIP
A. Candidate members to the Tau Gamma Phi
B. The Fraternity shall have three (3) categories of members
C. Duties and Responsibilities of a Triskelion
D. Rights and Privileges of a Triskelion
ORGANIZATION
CHAPTER
A. How To Found A New Chapter
B. Duties and Obligation of Recognized Chapters
C. Rights and Privileges of Recognized Chapter
D. Suspension and Revocation of Recognition
E. Duties and Responsibilities of a Chapter Officers
F. Chapter Structure
G. The Chapter Grand Council
H. Election and Term of Office
COUNCIL
A. Guidelines in Organizing a Council
B. Registration of Local Councils
C. Requirements for Registration
D. Filing and Processing of Applications
E. Prohibition
F. Periodical Reporting
G. Delisting of Provincial Councils
H. Renewal of Registration of Provincial Councils
I. Enforcement
J. The Municipal/City Council
K. Duties and Responsibilities of a Municipal/City Council Officers
L. Municipal/City Organizational Structure

Tau Gamma Phi Initiation Implementing Rules and Regulations

THE TENETS

1. The TAU GAMMA PHI is the Triskelions’ Grand Fraternity, my Fraternity, the Supreme Fraternity.

2. Primum nil nocere – first of all do not harm, let alone in defense of oneself, for whatever cause man
has come into being, for whatever reason he exist, to whatever he is destined, keen to all living
creatures around him, MAN IS A BROTHER UNTO MAN.

3. De gustibus non desputandum est – of likes and dislikes there should be no disputing.
LIVE AND LET LIVE.

4. Preserve yourself, Brain, Brawn and Blood.

5. Brothers I shall love and respect their counsel I shall heed.

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6. ________________ is my alma mater, to cherish and to honor, by its rules and regulations be
governed and be guided.

7. The Grand Triskelion is righteous, just and strong. He shall be obeyed.

8. A Triskelion is a brother unto his fellow Triskelion.

THE CODE OF CONDUCT

T – Treat others as you would have them treat you.

R – Rise to defend the name and honor of the Fraternity whenever it is unjustly criticized.

I – Inform and orient your fellow brothers in every matter which you consider vital to the concern of the
Fraternity.

S – Salute and address your fellow brothers in the proper manner.

K – Keep decorum in all fraternity meetings and act accordingly outside the fraternity.

E – Excel in your chosen field of interest and endeavor.

L – Live a life of moderation; avoid gluttony, drunkenness, and other vices lest you forget your family,
Fraternity, work, health and studies.

I – In your everyday life, take care of what you say and write, beware of misinterpretation and lasting
misunderstanding.

O – Obey all fraternity rules & regulations; be guided in your daily ventures by the Tenets and Codes of
Conduct of the Fraternity.

N – Never reveal to anyone, not to your family, nor to your friends, the concern of the fraternity.
DEFINITION OF TRISKELION

To understand profoundly the absolute significance of our being a Triskelion is of vital importance in
the attainment of our goal for supremacy. We defined Triskelion as “the conglomeration of the three (3)
Dynamic Forces, which aims to conquer the Universe”. As we can see, there are two parts of our definition,
first is that the Triskelion is “the conglomeration of the 3 Dynamic Forces”, and the second part is that “it aims
to conquer the Universe”.
The first part has a very clear message that in order to be called a Triskelion, you must therefore possess
the three (3) Dynamic Forces, which are the FORTIS, VOLUNTAS, & FRATERNITAS. It will also mean that
the absence of any of the three immediately indicates incompleteness of being a Triskelion. So in order to have
a complete grasp of our being, let us try to comprehend the 3 Dynamic Forces.
FORTIS is Fortitude or the highest form of strength that will enable us to surpass all sorts of problems
and challenges. It is therefore the Strength of the Mind, Body, and Spirit. So in order to attain FORTIS, we
must first avoid all the things that can possibly damage the Mind, the Body, and the Spirit. Knowledge, skills,

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talents, and optimism shall strengthen the Mind. That is why we
are strongly encouraged to study hard not only in school but in life
as well. The same reason why we are restricted to take illegal drugs
and substances because they literally destroy the Mind. On the
other hand, the Body shall be strengthened by proper nourishment,
exercise and workout. Now how about our Spirit? What can
possibly strengthen our Spirit? Well, as far as I know, only a strong
Faith in GOD can strengthen the Spirit. That is why, it is very
important for a Triskelion to believe in GOD, because without
GOD, our Spirit will never be strong.
VOLUNTAS is Freewill, but not absolute freewill. In order
for VOLUNTAS to be considered a dynamic force then it has to be
construed positively. So it has to be bounded by Rules and Laws; it
has to be bounded by the Tenets and Code of Conduct. We must
always remember that in the exercise of our Voluntas, it must
always result to the advantage and development of our beloved
Fraternity. It also means that we are free to do the things according to our individual skills, talents, and
capabilities, for the betterment of our Fraternity. That’s why we said that we tolerate individual differences
among ourselves if and only if such differences are not detrimental to our Fraternity. This is the same way to
understand our Tenet # 3.
FRATERNITAS is Brotherhood, but in order for it to be a dynamic force, then it has to be construed as
Universal Brotherhood. The Fraternity is our training ground on how to become a brother not only among
Triskelions but also to everyone else. That’s why we believe that man is a brother unto man. So therefore, if we are
to treat other people as brothers, then the more we should treat our fellow Triskelions as brothers. More importantly,
if we are to treat our fellow Triskelions as our brothers, then the more we should treat our real brothers. I
emphasized this matter because I know of some Brods who are so kind with fellow Triskelions but do not treat their
real brothers well at home; and this is definitely improper. Fraternitas must first be practiced at home.
Now we have defined the three (3) Dynamic Forces, and it is our very duty to fulfill them. So if we
want to become a true Triskelion, then we need to possess the 3 Dynamic Forces, then that’s the time that we
are ready to conquer the Universe; the second part of our definition.
What do we mean when saying to conquer the Universe? Are we to become space navigators to conquer
the Universe? Of course, that’s not what it means. This must not be taken literally. The conquest that we are
trying to achieve is the gaining of sympathy; the sympathy of the Universe. But before we deal with the
Universe, let us deal first with the world. Let us first gain the sympathy of the world. But before dealing with
the world, let us first gain the sympathy of our Country. But before dealing with our Country, let us first gain
the sympathy of our immediate community. But before the others, let us first gain the sympathy of our
immediate Family. We already heard a lot of complaints from parents of the brods, and most often the brods
would tell us to ignore their parents because they just dislike their sons to be members of a fraternity. Or they
would say that their parents hate the Fraternity. Well, well, well, I disagree with it completely. I don’t believe
that parents hate the Fraternity. What they truly hate is the attitude and behavior of their children. The
fraternity was just dragged into it. Just try to be good at home and do well in your studies, then your parents
will stop hating our fraternity. If you are not used to wash the dishes, then try doing it now. Do your own
laundry as well and the other house chores, and see for yourself what will happen. That is why we need to
change in order to gain the trust and confidence of our family, and the best way to do that is to follow our
Tenets and Code Conduct. This can’t be done overnight. It is a life-long struggle, but we need to start
somewhere, and we can start right now. Life is our only chance in achieving the completeness of our being
Triskelions. So while we live, let us strive to live the Triskelion Way of Life.

The Triskelion is the conglomeration of the three (3) Dynamic Forces, which aims to conquer the
Universe. Now we see, that conquering the Universe is simply to conquer ourselves.
BRIEF HISTORY OF TAU GAMMA PHI HISTORY

Moved from the discovery of a problem and seeking viable solutions, and initiating purposeful action for
personal, familial, vocational and community betterment prompted the action-group of Rodolfo Sta. Maria
Confesor, Roy Alolor Ordinario, Talek Jamias Pablo, Vedasto Sario Venida, Restituto Alfonso and
Romeo Fortes to form the ORDER OF THE U.P. TRISKELIONS. Initially however, this small group did not
much influence the times and decisions within the university that for a second time it was renamed ORDER OF
THE GRAND TRISKELIONS. The name of the elite order was once again changed to the TRISKELIONS
GRAND FRATERNITY. Finding a common bond of interests and principles, the group finally had identified

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the trend then fashionable among the studentry- Greek lettered fraternities. Based on this observation, the
Founding Fathers decided to name the Fraternity TAU GAMMA PHI on October 4, 1968 at the University of
the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City. Convinced of the success of a unified endeavor, the founding fathers
proved to be real pillars of strength that was later manifested in the recognition of the Fraternity within the
academe as an order of the intellectual elite and in society as a powerful force to catalyze change.
Showing the public its organizational discipline, collective
determination and good examples, the Fraternity got the attention and respect
of the University of the Philippines student body. In the process, the
enlightened group of Bro. Jun Flor took the leap-of-faith to the TAU
GAMMA PHI in 1969 at Cavite - the first site of formal initiation. Under the
leadership of Rodolfo Sta. Maria Confesor, the first Grand Triskelion, the
Fraternity wielded influence and control which reached to tile heights of
dominance in the College of Arts and Sciences (C.A.S.). These were trying
times politically at the U.P. much so that the Fraternity founded its own
political party which was named KAKASA.. The C.A.S. at that time was the
dominant college within the university with regard to the logic of numbers
and student personalities, our brothers included.
Reaping the fruits of labor, discipline and confidence in the Diliman community, the Triskelion
principles reverberated outside of the U.P. — Diliman. The Fraternity found a new home in the Philippine
Maritime Institute (P.M.I.) on August 3, 1969.
A few months later, on March 5, 1970, another group of students at the Feati University embraced the
Tenets and Codes of Conduct of the TRISKIELIONS GRAND FRATERNITY. Following the success at P.M.I.
and Feati University, the Fraternity explored time at Mapua Institute of Technology (M.I.T.). The MIT Chapter
was born on April 1970. Following these developments, the wave of chapter foundation came to the National
University (NU). There, the Fraternity found acceptance among the studentry. On October 23, 1970, the
National University Chapter was founded. Trying to find Christian home for the TAU GAMMA PHI, the
University of Santo Tomas Chapter (U.S.T.) was founded on March 1, 1971.
Even in the most adverse circumstances, the Fraternity, true to its noble ideals, continued to evolve into a
truly pro-people Brotherhood— strong and unified with the masses with its own distinct set of characteristics, rites
and traditions. The Triskelion Hymn was arranged by Bro. Ben Beltran together with Bro. Toots Mijares and Bro.
Jojo Quimpo of the University of the Philippines. The subjection mark in the center of the chest was informally
adopted by most of the chapters in 1973. It accidentally started in one of the initiation rites conducted by the
University of Santo Tomas Chapter in 1971. The Three-legged symbol of the Triskelions was given a deeper
meaning and Ritual Rites were developed.
With the establishment of numerous chapters in such a short span of time, a need to address problems
endemic to a dynamic and fast growing organization became evident. Therefore, in 1971, the Metro Manila Regional
Council (MMRC) was established in the First Regional Convention held in Narvaez Farms. It was tasked to
coordinate the movements of the various chapters, harness the resources, and collectively decide on matters vital to
the Fraternity. Bro. Florentino ‘Jun’ Flor Jr., M.DG-UP 1969, was elected as the first Secretary-General of the
MMRC 1971-72 followed by Bro Joel Rillo, UST Chapter was the second Secretary General 1972-73.
Martial Law was declared on September 21, 1972. All activities involving free expression of ideas were
outlawed and all school-based organizations were closely monitored for semblance of ‘subversive’ activities.
But the repressive climate did not deter the brothers from pursuing their vision of propagating the universal
principles of the TAU GAMMA PHI to the entire student populace. On July 8.1973, Adamson University
Chapter became the first chapter to be founded under the Martial Law Regime which was founded and
sponsored by UST Chapter. In the same year, the National College of Business Administration Chapter in
Manila was founded.
The year 1974 gave birth to the chapters at the University of the East. Manila (U.E. – Mla.) on January 21
sponsored by UST Chapter; at the Philippine School on Business Administration-Manila; at the Manuel Luis
Quezon University (M.L.Q.U.) on October 8 sponsored UST Chapter; and at San Sebastian College (S.S.C.) on
November 19 sponsored by UE Chapter.
After the 3rd Regional Convention in 1975 at Narvaez Farm,
Laguna, another school embraced the Tenets and the Codes of
Conduct of the Fraternity, the Far Eastern University (F.E.U.). It was
founded on July 27, 1975 sponsored by UST Chapter, the 13th and
only chapter founded in that year. 1976 to 1979 saw a colossal
increase in the Fraternity’s activities which in turn gave the Tau
Gamma Phi an awesome reputation—academically and in extra—
curricular aspects. In those years, the following chapters were
founded the Philippine College of Arts and Trade (P.C AT.), now the
Technological University of the Philippines (T.U.P.) on February 22,
1976 sponsored by Mapua Chapter; The University of Manila (U.M.)
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on March 7, 1976 sponsored by UE Chapter; the Central Colleges of
the Philippines (C.C.P.) on July 11, 1976 sponsored by UP Chapter; the
Philippine College of Criminology (P.C.Cr.) on August 7, 1976
sponsored by UE Chapter; the Lyceum of the Philippines on August
15,1976; the Gregorio Araneta University Foundation (G.A.U.F.) on
October 15.1976 sponsored by MLQU Chapter; the De Ocampo
Memorial School ( D.O.M.S.) on August 30. 1977 sponsored by
Adamson Chapter; the Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Institute Science
and Technology (E.A.R.I.S.T.) on March 19, 1978 sponsored by De
Ocampo Chapter; the Philippine Air Transport and Training Services
(P.A.T.T.S.) on September 5. 1978 sponsored by Adamson Chapter;
and the Philippine Merchant Marine School-Manila (P.M.M.S.-Mla.)
on March 2, 1979 sponsored by PMI Chapter.
Under the Martial Regime, it was noted that during these times,
causes of the student masses and propagation of social awareness became the unifying activity among the
members of the Fraternity in tactical alliance with the various cause-oriented groups. The intensity of the
struggle further galvanized the Fraternity into truly nationalistic amid progressive entity as manifested by its
contributions in the fight for truth, justice, freedom and national democracy.

All throughout the Martial Law Regime of the Marcos Dictatorship, fraternities and other legal school
organizations became the target of military harassment because the then dispensation believed that they posed a
threat to the order and stability of the regime. Fraternities were infiltrated in order to divide the student
populace. This was carried out through systematic coercion and by creating misinformation and intrigues
among and in between organized forces. On one hand, this was one of the primary causes of the infamous all-
out fraternity wars of the 70’s and early 80’s.
Struggling from the effects of Martial Law which suspended all fraternal and organizational activity
within the collegiate levels, Bro. Pete “Tusok” Conti of PMI Chapter took the initiative to explore and tap the
younger generation of the studentry ---the High School students. This gave birth to the Junior Triskelions which
found its home at San Beda College- High School in April 4. 1974. Bro. Manolito “Boyet” Gorospe and Bro.
Oscar “OK” Esguerra were the founders. With courage and determination in inculcating further the vision of the
Triskelion within the community, the Triskelion Youth Movement (T.Y.M.) was organized in September 11,
1977 in Tejeron, Paco, Manila by Bro. Monching Ocampo, who was also the Secretary General at that time.
As the Fraternity was expanding, our elder brothers eventually graduated and went on to pursue their
careers and some became very successful in business and profession. To harness the resources, which this new
sector of the Fraternity can contribute, the Triskelion Alumni Organization was established in August 13, 1979.
The times restricted movement and healthy activities between and among the fraternity members. With
their active minds and young bodies made idle, a new trend of competition emerged - the physical rivalry and
dominance. This resulted to the infamous university rumbles. The rapid growth of the TAU GAMMA PHI was
taken as a threat by the older fraternities. We were besieged from all sides by intrigues and unjust criticisms.
Abiding by the Codes of Conduct of the Fraternity, our brothers had no recourse but to rise and defend the name
of the Fraternity. Victory after victory consolidated the name TAU GAMMA PHI as the major force in the
fraternity system. No fraternity could dislodge us from the new reputation we have earned-the warriors. This was
during the time of the late Bro. Allen Hernandez as Secretary General of Metro Manila Regional Council.
But on August 3, 1977, our involvement in the violent character of the system claimed its first victim
among our ranks. Bro. Hernando “Nando” Guevarra died of multiple stab wounds while attempting to break
a cordon set up by a rival fraternity at Mapua Institute of Technology in Intramuros. This event, however
painful to accept became a major factor around which the brothers rallied. It further cemented the solidarity of
the Triskelions. Loyalty to the Fraternity and to the principles for which it stands was to become the primary
concern of each and every member.
THE TRISKELION
OFFICIAL SEAL & COLOR

The official color of Tau Gamma Phi is Gold over Black, where gold
represents light and black represents darkness. In other words, gold over black
means, light over darkness or light against darkness. And furthermore, light
represents a Triskelion and darkness represents the various difficulties in life.
Therefore, a True Triskelion is a light against darkness and must not be the other
way around. Please be guided of the following concrete examples:

a) If you teach others any wrong doings like stealing, swindling, taking of
illegal drugs, etc., then you are not a light but rather the darkness, and
this won’t make you a true Triskelion;

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 b) If you are so pessimistic and you always emphasize the dark side of anything you see or think, then
you’re not a light but rather the darkness, and this won’t make you a True Triskelion;

c) If you have an attitude of making others feel sorry and discouraged, then you’re not a light but rather
the darkness, and this won’t make you a True Triskelion;

d) If you are an Atheist or does not believe in existence of God then you are not a light but rather the
darkness, and this won’t make you a True Triskelion;

e) If you don’t follow the Tenets and Code of Conduct of the Fraternity then you’re not a light but
rather the darkness, and this won’t make you a True Triskelion.

So therefore, a True Triskelion is the one who teaches good things to others. The one who encourages
and provides constructive criticisms. Always looking for the brighter side of anything he sees or think and
never get discouraged, and always believed in the Greatness of God. A True Triskelion is he who follows the
Tenets and Code of Conduct, and always bounded by morality; always a Light against Darkness.

Imagine yourself having a flame on your head, because as long as this flame is burning then it means
you are still a Triskelion. Some flames are very bright, but some flames are half-bright, and some are none at
all. Now, do you have to despair if ever you find your flame to be gone? Of course not. Why? Because you
can always ask a fellow Triskelion to share his flame with you and rekindle your burning Triskelion Spirit.
How about having seen others without flames? Do you have to wait for them to come to you? No. You have
to make the initiative of approaching them and share your flame with them, and if ever they refuse, then
patiently continue to persuade them until they finally accept the Triskelion flame you are offering.

TRISKELION HANDSHAKE

The Triskelion Handshake is probably the only Fraternity

Handshake that directly exhibits and conveys the definition of its
identity, such that, our handshake is an expression of the
conglomeration of the three Dynamic Forces, which are the
Fortis, Voluntas, and Fraternitas. As we can observe, the
Triskelion Handshake has three parts: the thumb, the little finger,
and the three fingers in between. The thumb is no doubt to be the
strongest finger and therefore it represents the Fortis. On the
other end, the little finger represents Voluntas because it is so
free and it is where you feel the least stress of your hand. And
the three fingers in between represents Fraternitas because they
demonstrate unity and bonding.

Every time we execute our handshake, we are like uttering the

words Fortis, Voluntas, Fraternitas, and what makes it more
unique is that we do it in the upright position unlike other
fraternities. And once our hands are bound together, it is always
in the upright posture signifying our fraternal supremacy; and pointing upward, to God our Creator, the source
of our Strength.

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 THE MAGNA CARTA OF TRISKELIONS

FORTIS: Every Triskelion shall pursue individual excellence for only excellent Triskelions can make a
truly grand Triskelions’ fraternity.

TENET
 The TAU GAMMA PHI is the Triskelions’ Grand Fraternity, my fraternity, the supreme
fraternity.
 Preserve yourself: brawn, brain and blood.

CODE OF CONDUCT
 Excel in your chosen field of endeavor.
 Live a life of moderation. Avoid gluttony, drunkenness and vice lest you forget your fraternity,
family, work, health and studies.

VOLUNTAS: We shall be proactive peacemakers in our society.

TENET
 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, man is brother unto man.
 De gustibus non disputandum est. Of likes and dislikes there should be no disputing. Live and
let live.

CODE OF CONDUCT
 Treat others, as you would have them treat you.
 Rise to defend the name and honor of the fraternity whenever it is unjustly criticized.
 In your everyday life, take care of what you write and say. Beware of misinterpretation and
lasting misunderstandings.

FRATERNITAS: We shall treat each other and the fraternity with love and respect.

TENET
 Brothers I shall love and respect. Their counsel I shall heed.
 The ______ is my alma mater to honor and to cherish; by its rules be governed and guided.
 The Grand Triskelion is righteous, just and strong. He shall be obeyed.
 A Triskelion is brother unto his fellow Triskelion.

CODE OF CONDUCT
 Inform and orient your fellow brothers in all matters you consider vital to the fraternity.
 Salute and address your fellow brothers in the proper manner.
 Keep decorum in all fraternity meetings and act accordingly outside the fraternity
 Obey all fraternity rules and regulations.
 Never reveal to anyone, not to your family nor friends the concerns of the fraternity.

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 TRISKELION GUIDELINES
By virtue of the power vested in the Triskelion Global Coordinating Council (TGCC) under the Magna
Carta of the Tau Gamma Phi, the following guidelines of the Tau Gamma Phi are followed:

MEMBERSHIP

Membership to the Fraternity shall cease upon resignation or expulsion for due cause. Members
recommended for expulsion shall have the benefit of a trial or due process and may appeal to the higher organ
of the Fraternity. All local chapters must provide the higher echelons of the Fraternity with duly-certified
expulsion papers not more than ten (10) days after its effectivity.

Candidate members to the Tau Gamma Phi shall be qualified on the basis of the following:
A. He must believe in the Principles of the Fraternity.
B. He must be of good moral character.
C. He must be at least seventeen (17) years of age for Senior and Community-Based Triskelion
candidates and fifteen (15) years of age for Junior Triskelion candidates.
D. He must be mentally and physically fit, supported by a Medical Certificate under oath.
E. He must be willing to undergo the membership requirements.
F. He must be sponsored by any Triskelion of good standing.
G. He must not be a member of any fraternity or organization whose principles and purposes are contrary
to those of the Tau Gamma Phi.

Candidate members shall be subjected to background investigation prior to interview and orientation.
The Grand Council shall approve his application upon formal endorsement of the sponsor.

The Fraternity shall have four (3) categories of members:

A. SENIOR TRISKELION
1. School Based Triskelion - College students enrolled and initiated by Senior Triskelions in
any college, university, and institution recognized by the Local Council and individual Junior
Triskelion or Community-Based Chapter who has undergone welcome rites.
2. Community Based Triskelion – Employed, Self-Employed, College student without chapters
or affiliations with any Council or initiated by School Based Chapter but his residency is
within the community which the chapter located.

B. JUNIOR TRISKELION – High School students initiated by Senior and/or Junior

Triskelions in any high school recognized by the Council.

C. ALUMNI TRISKELION
1 Chapter Based Organization – Those Triskelion who initiated or welcome from the chapter
can organize their own Chapter Alumni Organization. He must be graduated from college or
undergraduate Triskelion who possess the following:
a. At least a bonafide member of four (4) years;
b. Gainfully employed, self-employed or pursuing business
c. He must be successful in life or excel in his chosen field of endeavor.
2 Alumni Association – Identify and integrate various Triskelion chapters, councils and bodies
to harness their relative strengths and be utilized as a medium to accelerate development
within the system such as the following: TOL, TOM, Trileg, TOG & TCC.

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Duties and Responsibilities of a Triskelion
1. Every Triskelion shall strive to lead a morally upright and virtuous life in accordance with the Tenets
and Codes of Conduct of the Fraternity.
2. It shall be the duty of every Triskelion to uphold this Constitution, to give unswerving loyalty to the
Fraternity, to actively contribute to its development and welfare and to abide by the rules and
regulations issued by its lawful authorities.
3. Every Triskelion is responsible for each other. It shall be his duty to assist and support his fellow
Triskelion especially in times of crisis.
4. It shall be the duty of all Triskelions to attend all meetings, and to actively participate in all project
and activities of the Fraternity.
5. It shall be the obligation of all Triskelion to pay the dues/fees set by its lawful authorities.
6. It shall be the duty of every qualified Triskelion to register and cast his vote in Fraternity elections,
referendum, and plebiscites.
7. A Triskelion is obligated to exert his best effort to develop his potentials, physical or intellectual, in
order to strengthen the Fraternity. Triskelions with special skills and talents shall heed the call of the
Fraternity’s leadership to lead or take part in an activity designed to countenance any critical or
emergency situation.
8. It is the duty of every Triskelion to recruit new members.
 To practice the Tenets, Codes of Conduct, Magnacarta of Triskelion, Aims and Purposes of the
fraternity.
o To attend in all fraternity’s Standard Educational Modules.
o To implement and follow the Standard Initiation Procedures.
o To fill up and be registered to W.W.T.R.P
o To practice a collective and democratic system of leadership in all structural organs of the
fraternity.

Rights and Privileges of a Triskelion

1. The right to equal treatment and opportunities shall not be abridged regardless of religious belief,
socio-economic and political status.
2. Every Triskelion shall have the right to express his opinions on matters concerning the Fraternity
provided that it is put forth in a constructive manner.
3. The right to be protected against exploitation, improper influences, and other conditions prejudicial
to his physical, intellectual, social, political, economic and moral development shall be guaranteed.
4. Every Triskelion has the right to have access and inspect all books of accounts, records and similar
materials of public character pertaining to the fraternity.
5. The right of a Triskelion in good standing to actively participate in all projects and undertakings of
the Fraternity shall always be recognized.
6. Qualified full-pledged Triskelions in good standing shall have the right to run for elective positions
in the Fraternity subject to the qualifications of the position.
7. The right to join or organize legitimate organizations whose purposes are contributory to the
enhancement of the Fraternity shall not be impaired.
a. To propose suggestions, amendments, make resolution during General Assembly and
collectively vote on matters affecting the fraternity..
8. To attend meetings of the general assembly which the highest policy making body of the fraternity..
9. To propose amendments and introduce resolutions and vote on these amendment and resolutions.
10. To prepare projects or activities as long as they do not violate the fraternity’s house rules and
regulations, Tenets and Codes of Conduct..
11. To demand for a monthly report on financial statements and financial condition of the chapter.
12. To ask for donations or assistance from every Triskelion, provided that it be approved by the G.T.
and the M.K.C of the chapter.
13. To attend and participate in final initiation rites of the chapter.
14. Be served by any alexis or medusa in the chapter.
15. To orient alexis and ask for alexis’ services inside or outside the campus, provided it will be
approved by the G.T. and the M.W.W. of the chapter.

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DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS:

 Any triskelion who violates the rules, regulations, Tenets and Codes of Conduct of the fraternity,
commit acts injurious to the prestige, honor, functions, and stability of the fraternity or deliberately or
continuously not participate or attend meetings activities and projects of the fraternity will be given a
corresponding D.A. (disciplinary paddles/suspension, and expulsion) depending of the gravity of the
offense committed.
 This will take effect either by verbal or written reprimand to call the attention of the brothers which will
serves as warning to minor or petty issues.
 Serious cases which are subject to suspension, any accused Triskelion must be issued a letter to attend a
hearing for verification, validation and resolution as part of the whole democratic due process.
 Failure to attend the said hearing will escalate subjecting him to expulsion and will be documented by
Master Keeper of Scroll for records purposes.

Suspension and Expulsion of Member

1. Any member who deliberately and/or continuously not participating or attending fraternity activities,
meetings and projects shall be given proper disciplinary action, the suspension will depend on the
gravity of the offense committed.
2. Any members who grossly violated the constitution, by-laws, tenets and codes of conduct and has
deliberately or continuously committed acts injurious to the prestige, honor, function and stability of
the fraternity as a whole, can either be suspended or expelled from then membership of the
fraternity.
3. Any impeached officer can be expelled or be suspended, depend on the gravity of the offense
committed.
4. Suspension or expulsion can only be initiated or carried if two-third (2/3) of member in favor of
such.
5. Any members given suspension shall automatically be suspended from all the rights and privileges
of the fraternity.
6. After the lifting of suspension, as part of the disciplinary action, he shall receive disciplinary paddle
and it will be decided by the Grand Council of the fraternity, depend on the gravity of the offense
committed.

ORGANIZATION

CHAPTER

HOW TO FOUND A NEW CHAPTER

Founders have the most important role in every chapter, they are the one who will build and provide a
good foundation and example to every future Triskelion. So, we should see to it that all the founders are well
qualified and well oriented.

1. Procedures
a) Submit bio-data of every prospective founders;
b) They should be sponsored by at least one recognized chapter;
c) They must pass an interview to be conducted by the Membership or Screening Committee of the
Local Municipal or City Council together with the Sponsored chapter’s Grand Triskelion.
d) They shall submit a General Program of Actions with a detailed proposed projects and activities
to the Municipal/City Council.
e) Likewise shall provide a letter of intent and request to the Local Council; and
f) They must undergo a sponsored standard initiation rite to be conducted by the Local Municipal
or City Council.
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2. Qualified of every prospective founders for School Based Chapters
a) Has good scholastic records;
b) He must be of good moral character.

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 c) He must be willing to undergo the membership requirements.
d) At least 2nd year college or 18 years of age;
e) No present and previous criminal record.
f) He must not be a member of any other fraternity or organization whose principles and purposes are
contrary to those of the Tau Gamma Phi.
g) He must be well rounded on the policies, rules and regulations of the local council code.
h) He must be a Triskelion Member for at least _____? Years.
i)

Note: All transferee from other recognized chapter who organized the said chapter are noted as the convenor
of the chapter and automatically one of the founders, provided that he has submitted the entire
requirement needed by the council. Junior and Community Triskelion who wants to be one of the
founders shall undergo a welcome initiation rites designed for Junior Triskelion to Senior Triskelion
respectively, provided that he will pass all the test and interview conducted by the sponsoring chapter
and their welcoming initiation rites will hold on the same date of foundation day.

Qualified of every prospective founders for Community Based Chapters

 He must be a resident Triskelion in the community at least _____years.

 Senior and Most Distinguish Guardian Triskelion from any college or university.
 Junior Triskelion who has actively serve the brotherhood for at least two years.
 Community Triskelion who has actively serve the brotherhood for at least two years
 Senior Triskelion Brother shall accept Six Traditional Paddles
 Junior/Community shall accept Six Traditional Paddles, Tenets and Codes of Conduct.

The Chapter Grand Council

 
The Chapter Grand Council shall be composed of the Grand Triskelion, the Deputy Grand Triskelion,
the Master Triskelion, the Master Keeper of the Scrolls, the Master Keeper of the Chest, and the Master Wielder
of the Whip plus ____ active members.
 
The Chapter Grand Council shall be the governing body of the Chapter who shall supervise and
facilitate judicial proceedings and shall attend to the cases filed for further due process..
 
No member may be elected as Grand Triskelion unless he be at the time of his assumption to office, a
full-fledged member and has been studying in the School for at least three consecutive semester (for School
Chapters) or has a residency in his community for at least two year(for Community Chapters).
 
No member may be elected to the office of the Deputy Grand Triskelion unless he is at the time of his
assumption to office, a full-fledged member and has been studying in the School for at least three consecutive
semesters (for School Chapters) or has a residency in his community for at least two year (for Community Chapters).
 
In case of vacancy in the office of the Grand Triskelion due to disability, incapacity, resignation or
removal from office for a cause, the same shall devolve upon the Deputy Grand Triskelion.

In case of vacancy in the office of the Deputy Grand Triskelion due to disability, incapacity, resignation
or removal from office for a cause, a special election shall be held within a month after the vacancy had
occurred, provided that the newly elected officer shall serve only for the unexpired term of the vacant office.

DUTIES AND OBLIGATION OF RECOGNIZED CHAPTERS

1. To give unswerving loyalty to the Triskelion Grand Fraternity.
2. To honor and defend the name of the fraternity and contribute to its development and welfare.
3. To uphold the Magna Carta of the Triskelion.
4. To engage in its activities and projects and to attend regularly in its meetings, conventions, anniversaries
and gatherings.
5. To cooperate with the duly constituted authorities in the attainment and preservations of a just and
orderly organization.
6. To register and cast their vote in every election and decision making called by the Municipal/City
council.

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 7. To keep in touch with the Council/Area/Sector regarding the projects, activities and meetings and will
act as a coordinator..

RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF RECOGNIZED CHAPTERS

Every recognized chapter in good standing shall have the rights:
1. Right to attend the regular and special meeting of the General Assembly of the Municipal/City council.
2. Right to propose amendments and introduce resolutions and vote on those presented at the meetings
above mentioned.
3. Right to vote motion for the recall of an officer of the council which shall represent by the Chapter’s
Grand Triskelion..
4. Right to inspect, after five days notice, the records and book of account of the council.
5. Right to inspect, publications, documents of the council.
6. Right to sponsor any projects, activities, conventions and meetings of the council as long as it is not
violating the rules and regulation of the fraternity.

Every recognized chapter in good standing shaves the following privileges:

1. Will receive a quarter and annual report on financial statement and development of the council.
2. Can ask for any donation and assistance to any recognized chapters duly authorized the council.
3. Can ask or request the council for trainings, seminars, workshops and other educational activities for the
development of its member and officer.
4. Shall have the right to be informed in every vital matters that concerns the whole council.
5. Shall have the right to be given an opportunity for work, employment and placement.
6. Shall have the right to sponsor a prospective newly found chapter.
7. Shall have the right to organize and sponsor activities, affairs, caucus, forum and projects.

SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF RECOGNITION

1. Any recognized chapter who have been informed and deliberately and/or continuously not participating
in any council projects, activities and meetings for three (3) consecutive times will be given suspension
for two (2) months, after the lifting of suspension and still continuously and/or deliberately not
participating will be dealt to revocation of their recognition from the membership list of the council.
2. Any recognized chapter who has grossly violated the constitution, by-Laws, rule of conducts, aims and
purposes of the council and has consciously or function and stability of the fraternity as a whole, can
either be suspended or revoked from the membership list of the council.
3. Suspension or revocation of recognition can only be initiated or carried if two-third (2/3) of the quorum
attendance of recognized chapter member in favor of such.
4. Judgment in case of the suspension and revocation of recognition shall depend on the gravity of the
violation to be prepared by the Judicial Body of the Municipal/City Council.
5. Any recognized chapter given suspension shall automatically be suspended from all the rights and
privileges stated above (Rights and privileges of recognized chapter).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A CHAPTER OFFICERS

  
The Grand Triskelion (GT) 
1. The Grand Triskelion is the Executive Officer of the Chapter. Executive power shall be lodged in and
exercise by him with the assistance of the Deputy Grand Triskelion (D.G.T.) and Master
Triskelion (M.T.)
2. He shall preside over the Chapter Grand Council and all chapter meetings.
3. The Grand Triskelion shall be responsible and accountable to the Chairman for the proper operation of the
chapter under his jurisdiction.
4. The Grand Triskelion shall represent his chapter in the Executive Council and shall have the power to
formulate project proposals and programs intended for the entire City.
5. The Grand Triskelion may create additional committees that he may deem necessary to augment the
performance of his administration.
6. He shall be the Head of the Grand Council, who will ensure and monitor projects, programs and
activities.
7. Shall decide collectively with the other officers of the Grand Council the policies, resolution,
projects, and services that are to be administered and implemented.
8. He shave have the power to call on special meeting of all residents Triskelion.
9. He shall have the power to appoint the staff of the Grand Council, the Master Wilder of the Whip
(M.W.W.), Master Keeper of the Chest (M.K.C.) and Master Keeper of the Scroll (M.K.C.).
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 10. He shall have the power to select what committee or program an elected Master Triskelion (M.T.)
is best suited for.
11. Shall be the official spokesman and representative of the Grand Council in the Municipal/City
Council, Metro Manila Coordinating Council’s and Triskelion Global Coordinating Council’s
meetings, assemblies and convention.
12. He shall have the power to baptize alexis and accept newly welcome Triskelion brothers from
other chapter

 
The Deputy Grand Triskelion (DGT) 
1. The DGT shall assist the Grand Triskelion in the administration and operation of their Chapter.
2. The DGT shall be the presiding officer in any policy-making proceedings of the chapter.
3. The DGT may be appointed by the GT to hold a special committee of the Chapter
4. Shall take over in the absence of the G.T.
5. Shall help the G.T. in implementing and monitoring all programs, projects, services and activities.
6. Shall accept any task or special projects assigned by the G.T., provided that the task will help and
maintain the development, integrity, honor, security, and prestige of the fraternity.
7. Shall act as the trouble shooter for internal problems and affairs of resident Triseklion.
8. Shall monitor all programs, projects and activities of the Master Triskelion (M.T.).

CHAIRMAN OF THE MASTER TRISKELION (C. M.T.)

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 Shall be the head of all the elected Master Triskelion of the Grand Council.
 He shall be the presiding officer when there is a session to create a bills or policies to be passed and
approved by the G.T. with the members of the Grand Council.
 He will see to it that all the Master Triskelion (M.T.) implement all their projects, plans, and activities
assigned to them.

MASTER TRISKELION (M.T.)

 Speaker of Master Triskelion, Membership Officer, Interior Officer , Academics/Education/Orientation
Officer, Information and Communication Officer, Alumni Affairs Officer, Special Project Officer, and
Social Civic Affairs Officer.
 Policy making body of the Grand Council.
 Will see to it that all programs, projects, and activities are implemented according to plan.
 Shall make sure that the bills and policies they created are just, honest and beneficial to every Triskelion
of the chapter.
 Shall accept any task assigned to them by the G.T. provided that the task will help in the development,
integrity, honor, security, and prestige of the fraternity.

 
The Master Keeper of the Scrolls (MKS) 
1. The MKS shall be the Secretary of the Chapter and must keep the minutes of all Chapter
meetings.
2. The MKS must submit a complete list of registered members of the chapter to the Membership
and Organization Director.
3. The MKS shall keep records of all chapter documents and shall submit a whole year progress
report to the Executive Council through the Council Secretary.
a. Master list of the chapter’s residents, alumni and non-residents.
b. Application form of all applicants and their status.
c. Chapter development and progress reports.
d. Correspondence
e. Memo from M.M.C.C. and other organization.
f. A minute of chapter’s meeting.
g. Chapter’s resolution and policies and others documents.
h. He will see to it all residents Triskelion be informed properly when there are assemblies or meetings
called upon.
i. Will take good care of the chapter’s log book
j. Will prepare reprimand letters to any Triskelion brother who has a disciplinary action.
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 k. Will issue letters of suspension and expulsion to be signed and noted by the members of the Grand
Council.
l. Shall take the custody of all the W.W.T.R.P. registration forms to be forwarded to the Municipal/Ctiy
Council

MASTER KEEPER OF THE CHEST (M.K.C.)

1.The MKC shall be the treasurer of the Chapter and shall be responsible to keep the financial records,
book accounts and other financial documents of the chapter and will hand it over to the next M.K.C.
after termination of office .
2.The MKC shall be responsible in forwarding to the Budget and Finance Director the dues intended
for the City Council.
3The MKC shall submit to the Budget and Finance Director a whole year financial report at the end
of each school year.
4. Shall prepare the monthly budget for the daily operation and expenses of the chapter.
5. Shall prepare financial statements of the chapter and will see to it that all the resident
Triskelion be notified and shall funrnish a copy to be submitted to the Municipal/City Council.
6. Shall act as a collector of all the dues and fees to the resident

 
The Master Wielder of the Whip (MWW)
1. The MWW shall be responsible for the proper implementation of the recruitment and initiation
process.
2. The MWW shall make a background investigation on the new Triskelion aspirants or alexis.
3. The MWW shall submit a complete list of new Triskelion aspirants to the Executive Council and
must closely coordinate with the Membership and Organization director.
4. Will implement the standard initiation rites designed and approved by the Triskelion Global
Coordianting Council (T.G.C.C.) and Metro Manila Coordinating Council (M.M.C.C.)
5. Will act as the Sergeant at Arms in all fraternity meetings and gatherings of the chapter.
6. Will take care of the chapter’s whip and will use it whenever there is a decision made by the Grand
Council that a member/s be given disciplinary action.
7. Will act as the security and intelligence officer of the chapter.

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 CHAPTER STUCTURE

THE MOST DISTINGUISHED ORDER OF THE GUARDIANS

A. ROLES AND FUNCTIONS:

1. To protect the highly honorable position of the elected officers of the fraternity, with special
emphasis as the offices of the Grand Triskelion and Deputy Grand Triskelion.
2. To successfully build the fraternity's morale and provide the member with the incentive to strive and
achieve the highest possible fulfillment of the fraternity's aims and goals.
3. To provide the incumbent officers of the fraternity a whole needed guidance towards the fulfillment
of the said aims and goals. To monitor and evaluate plans and activities and guide them for the
implementation of such policies, plans and activities of the fraternity.
4. The power to advise the Grand Triskelion on vital matters and to sit in the deliberations of the Grand
Council concerning vital issues and shall act as a mentor of the Grand Council.
5. Outside the Grand Council, he can be elected or appointed official to a much higher position or
organ such as General Secretary, Governor General and Premier of the fraternity.
6. The power to accept qualified Triskelion in the order is vested in the Order itself, provided that such
recomendees satisfy the requirements.
7. He can act as an adviser or counselor of any lower organ of the fraternity whenever he wishes to
provide that he is willing to serve as such, especially the Junior and Communit Triskelion.
8.
B. REQUIREMENT BEFORE YOU CAN BE ADMITTED INTO THE ORDERS:

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 1. He should be at least a fourth year student of an undergraduate course.
2. He should have accomplished an outstanding achievement (relating to fraternity matters) or
contributions to the growth, stability and security of the fraternity.
3. He must pass an interview to be conducted by the Guardians.
4. He must pass the entire test the Guardians may device in order to find out whether such Triskelion is
fitted to be a member of the Order.
5. He should be an active member of the fraternity (he may have been an officer or not): incumbent
officers of the fraternity are disqualified to enter the Order. They can be only admitted into the Order
after serving their term of office.
6. He must be recommended by either the Grand Triskelion or the Grand Council.
7. The Grand Triskelion (G.T.) of the fraternity is automatically being admitted into the Order upon
termination of his term of office provided that he has no deficiency.
8. Only Senior Triskelion is qualified to be a member of the Order.
9. He will have the title Most Distinguished Guardian and corresponding abbreviations M.D.G. will be
affixed after his name upon use of such any fraternity documents, records, writing or manuscripts.

LOCAL COUNCIL
Guidelines in Organizing a Local Council
Organizing and establishing local councils are expressly allowed by fraternity’s law and are subject to
regulation for the promotion of uniformity and standard in all aspects of Fraternal Organization. The rule shall
apply to all local councils nationwide.

For the purpose of clarification, Local Council (LC) refers to a Triskelion organization existing within a
specified territory and adheres to the geographical divisions of the Philippine Government. A local council may
be a municipal/city, provincial, or regional council. Before any efforts to establish a local council, the
Triskelion Global Coordinating Council (TGCC) should be informed by the immediate or next higher
organizational level or of the local council to be organized for the purposes of confirmation, recognition,
acknowledgement and respect due to the TAU GAMMA PHI Global Council.

In certain provinces with no provincial council and no municipal/city council ever had been established
or vice-versa but considerable quantity of members exist, the following procedures are hereby issued:
a) The TGCC shall have the sole authority to appoint the provincial council organizer in a specified
area upon the recommendation of the adjacent or nearest established council.
b) The council organizer shall form the Provincial Organizing Committee (POC) to organize a provincial
council or the Municipal/City Organizing Committee (MOC) for a municipal council.
c) POC shall report to the adjacent established Provincial Council and the MOC shall report to the
nearest established council until an Interim Council shall be established.

Registration of Local Councils

Consistent with the authority of the Vice Chairman (TGCC) to ensure that the various echelons of the
fraternal organization are functioning efficiently on their prime concerns, a World Wide Triskelion
Registration Program to govern establishments of Local Council and to be implemented by the WWTRP
Secretariat is hereby established.

The registration of Local Councils shall be necessary for purposes of establishing effective membership,
coordination, information, data basing and monitoring.

Failure to register shall give rise to the presumption that the council lacks the organizational capabilities.

Requirements for Registration

A local council shall be listed in the Registry of Recognized Councils upon completion of an application
form to be provided by the Office of the World Wide Triskelion Registration Program.

The application of Provincial Councils and Regional Councils shall be supported by:
1. Brief History of the Council.
2. Vicinity Maps of all component councils
3. Past and Present Provincial Officers;
4. Lists of Recognized Municipal/City Councils and their officers;5 Lists of Recognized Chapters
and their officers;
5. Communication Directory; and

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 6. One (1) year detailed Plan of Action.

Filing and processing of applications

All chapters shall register to their respective Municipal/City Council. All Municipal/City Councils shall
register to their respective Provincial Councils. All Provincial Councils shall register to their respective
Regional Councils. All Regional Councils shall register to the National Council.

In certain areas with no Regional Council, the Provincial Council shall register directly to the Triskelion
Global Coordinating Council (TGCC) through the World Wide Triskelion Registration Program.

The applications of Regional Councils and Provincial Councils shall be verified and shall include an
undertaking that they shall abide by all applicable laws and regulations of the Fraternity. No application for
registration shall be accepted unless all the foregoing requirements are complied with.

Prohibition
Appointment of Municipal Chairman, City Chairman, Governor General, or Secretary General shall be
strictly prohibited even in temporary or interim capacity. Chairmen, Vice Chairmen, Governor-Generals, Vice
Governor-Generals, Secretary-Generals and Vice Secretary-Generals must be a former Grand Triskelion and
member of the Most Distinguished Order of the Guardians.

Periodical Reporting
The Provincial Council shall submit in duplicate its annual report using a prescribed form to the
WWTRP not later than 15th of January of the following year.

Delisting of Provincial Councils

Subject to due process, the WWTRP shall cancel the registration of Provincial Councils and Regional
Councils based on any of the following grounds:
(a) Non-submission of annual report;
(b) Non-compliance with Policies and Standards; and
(c) Violations of the Local Council Code.

Renewal of Registration of Provincial Councils

All registered Provincial Councils may apply for renewal of registration every two years.

Enforcement
The WWTRP shall have the authority to conduct routine inspection of established Provincial Councils
and shall have access to records and premises at any time, and the right to copy there form, to question any
member or officer and investigate any fact, condition, or matter which may be necessary to determine violations
or which may aid in the enforcement of the guidelines and of any fraternity law, rules and regulations issued
pursuant thereto.

The Municipal/City Council

The Municipal/City Council shall be the highest Triskelion coordianting body in a municipal/city It
shall have a Municipal Executive Council (MEC) as the highest executive body, a Municipal Assembly (MA)
as the highest policy making body, and a Municipal Judicial Council (MJC) as the advisory and judicial body of
a municipal council. The MC shall enjoy local autonomy but shall concur at all times to its immediate or next
higher level of organization in line with the principles of subsidiarity. Basic components of a Municipal
Council are as follows:
1. The Municipal/City Council shall be composed of not less than three (3) active community-based chapters.
2. The Municipal/City Council shall be formed after a municipal/city-wide conference among the
provincial coordinators, MC organizers, Grand Triskelions, MDG’s, key leaders, any concerned
Triskelion in good standing, and the general membership of a given territory wherein possible election
of officers may take place.
3. This conference shall be conducted and facilitated by the Provincial Executive Council. In case no
Provincial Council exists, the TGCC or its duly authorized representative shall observe and attest the
conference. In such circumstances wherein the TGCC could not be present, it shall issue a Letter of
Acknowledgement confirming the establishment of the local council on or before the said conference.
4. An Interim Municipal/City Council shall be established when less than three (3) active community-
based chapters exist but clusters of members are present in a given territory. It shall follow the same
procedures mentioned above in organizing the MC.
5. The Municipal/City Chairman is the highest executive officer of a municipal council and shall be the
head of the Municipal Executive Council.
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 Municipal/City Executive Council
 
Sec. 1. The Municipal/City Executive Council shall be composed of the Council Chairman, the Vice Chairman, the
Council Secretariat, and the Grand Triskelions of all Chapters.
 
Sec. 2. The City Executive Council is the highest ruling coordinative body of the Fraternity in the Municipality/City.
 
Sec. 3. The City Executive Council must meet at least once a month.
 
Sec. 4. No member may be elected to the office of the Chairman unless he be at the time of his assumption to office, a
former Grand Triskelion of a Chapter or a Member of the Most Distinguished Order of the Guardians and must have a
residency in the City for at least two year.
 
Sec. 5. No member may be elected to the office of the Vice Chairman unless he be at the time of his assumption to office,
at least a former Deputy Grand Triskelion of a Chapter and must have a residency in the City for at least two year.
 
Sec. 6. No member may be elected to the office of the Executive Secretary and the Board of Directors unless he be at the
time of his assumption to office, at least a second year student of an under graduate course, a full-fledged member and
must have a residency in the City for at least one year.
 
Sec. 7. In case of a leave of absence of the Chairman, the Vice Chairman shall carry the duties of the Chairman until his
return to service.
 
Sec. 8. In case of vacancy in the office of the Chairman due to disability, incapacity, resignation or removal from office
for a cause, the same shall devolve upon the Vice Chairman.
 
Sec. 9. In case of vacancy in the office of the Vice Chairman, Executive Secretary, and Board of Directors due to
disability, incapacity, resignation or removal from office for a cause, a special election shall be held within a month after
the vacancy had occurred, provided that the newly elected officer shall serve only for the unexpired term of the vacant
office.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A MUNICIPAL/CITY COUNCIL OFFICERS 

The Chairman 
1. The Chairman is the Executive Officer of the Municipal/City Council. He shall be responsible for
the proper administration of the Fraternity and to effectively implement this Policies and Guidelines.
2. The Chairman shall be the presiding officer of the Municipal/City Council. He shall also preside all
Council Meetings and General Assemblies.
3. The Chairman shall see to it that transparency is observed throughout his term of office.
4. The Chairman shall submit to the Provincial Governor General a comprehensive report on his
administration semi-annually. In the absence of a Provincial Council, the Chairman shall directly
submit his report to the Vice Premier for Mindanao.
5. The Chairman shall act as a direct coordinator with the local Grand Council’s Grand Triskelion and
likewise with the Provincial Governor.
 
The Vice Chairman 
1. The Vice Chairman shall assist the Chairman in the administration and operation of the Council.
2. The Vice Chairman shall be presiding in all legislative hearings or any assembly intended for policy
making.
3. The Vice Chairman may be appointed by the Chairman to head a special committee or chamber.
 
The Council Secretary 
1. The Council Secretary shall be the supervising head of the Council Secretariat and must see to it that
all its programs and projects are properly managed.
2. The Council Secretary shall be responsible in keeping the minutes of all Executive Council Meetings
and General Assemblies and furnish copies to all Council Officers and Grand Triskelions.
3. The Council Secretary shall keep records of all organizational documents and other pertinent
properties of the Fraternity.
 
The Director on Budget and Finance
1. The Budget and Finance Director shall be the treasurer of the council. He shall be responsible of all
financial matters of the Council and account all funds contributed to the council. He shall keep
charge of the funds, securities, titles, deeds, receipts, and disbursements of the Fraternity.

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 2. The Budget and Finance Director shall present a written report of itemized disbursements at the
regular Council Meetings and make a general financial report for the year at the end of the fiscal
year to be submitted to the Council Secretary.
3. The Budget and Finance Director shall formulate programs and schemes for budgeting and
collection of dues or fees.
4. The Budget and Finance Director shall identify, secure, develop and maintain financial sources for
the Fraternity.
5. The Budget and Finance Director shall need a written request duly signed and approved by the
Chairman before any release of funds
  The Deputies on Communication and Information  
1. The Communication and Information Director shall at all times be prepared to give and present
inquiry-related information such as addresses, names, contact numbers of members and including the
constitution, policies, guidelines, and the latest development of the fraternity.
2. The Communication and Information Director shall be responsible in the proper dissemination of
notices, memorandum, fraternity manual and folio and policy instructions.
3. The Communication and Information Director shall be the official spokesperson of the Fraternity.
4. The Communication and Information Director shall ensure that effective communication channels
with the National Council is maintained and secured.
5. The Communication and Information Director shall be responsible in putting up a web sites that will
be suited for a more effective and easy access for information.
6. The Communication and Information Director shall act as an alter ego of the TGCC’s Director
General for Education and who will see to it that all of the fraternity’s educational modules are being
thought to all Triskelion.
 
The Deputies on Membership and Organization 
1. The Membership & Organization Director shall initiate & continuously gather the list of
Triskelions.
2. The Membership & Organization Director shall be the discipline officer and Master Wielder
of the Whip of the Council; he shall be responsible in monitoring the activities of the chapters and
see to it that no violations are committed.
3. The Membership & Organization Director shall assist members who wish to organize a
chapter and provide thereof all necessary information and documents.
4. The Membership & Organization Director shall investigate or cause to investigate any officer
for violations of the Tenets or Codes of Conduct of the Fraternity; administrative neglect; graft and
funds malversation, and recommend appropriate action to the Executive Council.
5. The Membership & Organization Director shall update at all times the council officers by
submitting written reports to the Council Secretary regarding the membership strength and
recruitment status.
6. The Membership & Organization Director shall formulate a security plan indented to protect
the welfare of the fraternity and members in particular.

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 MUNICIPAL/CITY ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

Provincial Council
The Provincial Council is the highest Triskelion coordinative body of a province. It shall have a
Provincial Executive Council (PEC) as the highest executive body, a Provincial Assembly (PA) as the highest
policy making body, and a Provincial Judicial Council (PJC) as the highest judicial body of a province. The PC
shall enjoy local autonomy but shall concur to its respective Regional Council or the National Council in the
absence of the former. Basic components of the Provincial Council are as follows:

1. The Provincial Council shall be composed of not less than three (3) active, functional, and
recognized municipal councils.
2. The Provincial Council shall be organized after a Provincial General Assembly among council
organizers, municipal chairmen, key leaders, Grand Triskelions, and the general membership of this
province. Election for provincial council officers may take place during this Assembly. The
Regional Council concerned or the Provincial Council to be organized shall properly inform the
TGCC of a Provincial General Assembly for acknowledgement and confirmation.
3. An Interim Provincial Council (IPC) shall be formed if less than three (3) active, functional and
recognized MC exists. The same above procedures shall be followed in organizing an IPC.
4. The Governor General (Gov Gen) is the highest executive officer of Provincial Council and shall be
the head of the Provincial Executive Council.

PROVINCIAL ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

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 Regional Council
The Regional Council is the highest Triskelion coordinative body of the entire region. It shall have a
Regional Executive Council (REC) as the highest executive body, a Regional Assembly (RA) as the highest policy
making body, and a Regional Judicial Council as the judicial and advisory body of the region. Its basic components
are as follows:

1. The Regional Council shall be composed of at least three (3) recognized Provincial
Councils duly registered and certified by the Triskelion Global Coordinating Council (TGCC).
2. The Regional Council shall be established after a Regional Convention under the auspices
of the TGCC.
3. In the absence of Regional Council, the Provincial Council concerned shall concur and
coordinate its activities with the TGCC through the Secretariat.
4. Interim Regional Council shall be established if less than three (3) provincial council
exists
5. The Secretary General (Gen-Sec) shall be the highest executive officer of the Regional
Council and shall be the head of the Regional Executive Council.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A REGIONAL OFFICERS

 The Secretary General:

a He shall be the head of the Regional Council which shall monitor and ensure the strict
implementation of all the programs, projects and activities of the council;
b He shall preside in all General Assembly Meetings of the Regional Council;

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 c He shall preside over the first regular session of the Regional Directors until such time when the
same have its Chairman duly elected among its members;
d The executive power shall be lodged in and exercise by the Secretary General with the assistance of
the Vice-Secretary Generals and the Regional Directors;
e He shall decide collectively with the other officers of the Regional Council, the policies, resolutions,
projects and services to be administered and implemented for the fraternity;
f He shall have the power to create necessary office in the execution of his duties;
g He shall have the power to appoint one (1) Regional Director for special projects and will be a
regular member of the Regional Director and Distinguished Chamber in Legislation of the Regional
Council.
h He shall have the power to call on Special Meetings (Emergency and General Assembly) of all the
recognized members of the Regional Council.
i He shall have the power to appoint on what program or office a particular Regional Director is suited
for;
j He shall give to Regional Directors information on the state of the Regional Council and proposed
budget that shall be appropriated for the whole year;
k He shall be the official spokesman and representative of the Regional Council in the National
Council of the fraternity; and
l He shall address the Regional Convention at the opening of its session to report the accomplishment
and status of the Regional Council before any matters.

The Vice-Secretary General:

a He shall take over in the absence of the Secretary General;
b He shall help the Secretary General in the implementing and monitoring of all the programs,
projects, services and activities of the Regional Council.
c He shall act as a trouble shooter of the internal problems and affairs of all the recognized members
of the Regional Council;
d He can create necessary office and appoint personnel to that office in the execution of his duties,
provided that it is approved by the Secretary General of the Regional Council;
e He shall accept any task or special projects assigned by the Secretary General, provided, that the
assigned task or special project can help and maintain in the development, integrity, honor and
prestige of the Metro Manila Coordinating Council; and
f He shall help the Secretary General in implementing and monitoring of all the programs, projects,
services and activities of the Regional Council;
g He shall primarily monitor all the programs, projects and activities of the Regional Directors under
his supervision.
h He can create necessary office and appoint personnel to that office in the execution of his duties,
provided, that it is approved by the Secretary General of the Regional Council;

The Chairman of the Regional Directors:

a He shall preside over the meetings and planning of the Regional Council Regional Directors;
b He shall decide on the matters collectively with the Assembly of the Regional Directors;
c He shall coordinate and centralize the effort with Regional Directors on their proposals,
plans, policies and reports to the Regional Council and General Assembly;
d In general, he shall perform all the duties incident to the Regional Directors and those that
are assigned to him by the Assembly of the Regional Directors; and
e He shall see to it that all the Regional Director's programs, projects, and activities are being
implemented accordingly to their respective plans.

The Regional Directors:

a They shall collectively be the implementers of all the programs, projects and activities of the
Regional Council;
b They shall have their own regional desk appointed to them by the Secretary General of the
Regional Council and implements its desk to the best of their capacity;
c Each of them shall have their own respective program of action in their term of office which
will be submitted to the Secretary General of the Regional Council for approval;
d Each of them shall get his own staff and personnel from the different recognized member
officer which are best suited to perform such task; and
e They shall accept any duty or task assigned to them by the Secretary General of the Regional
Council.

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 The Chapter Grand Triskelions:
a They shall be the official representative of their respective chapters Grand Council;
b They shall be the one who will make sure that the programs, projects, and activities of the
Regional Council are being implemented in their particular chapter;
c They are the one who will vote for the Regional Council proposed plans, programs and
activities; and
d They are the one who will submit their chapter reports and development regularly to the
Regional Council.

The Regional Wielder of the Whip:

a He will monitor and see to it that the implementation of standard initiation procedures
designed and propounded by the TGCC is being followed by all chapters, municipal and city
councils.
b He will be the sergeant-at-arms or law enforcer in all regional meetings or any fraternity
occasions and gatherings; and
c He will take care of the regional paddle and will use it whenever there is a member
Triskelion be given disciplinary action by Regional Council.

The Regional Keeper of the Chest:

a Will keep the financial records, book of accounts and other documents pertaining to
fraternity finance matters;
b Prepares the financial statements of the Regional Council and will see to it that all recognized
chapter will receive a copy of the said financial statement;
c Prepares financial reports on the status of the availability of funds, accounts receivables and
payables and regional income to be posted at the regional office every month and to be
announced every regional meetings;
d Will be liable in every month that is unaccountable and will be subjected to proper
disciplinary action; and
e Prepares monthly budget for the daily operation of the office, supplies and staff.

The Regional Keeper of the Scroll:

a. Will keep the minutes in all regional meetings and will see to it that all chapters and councils
will be furnished a copy of the said minutes;
b. Will keep all the following regional council documents:
 Master list of chapter residence, alumni and non-residence Triskelions,
 Chapter's development and progress reports,
 Correspondence,
 Memorandum,
 Minutes of every regional meeting,
 Resolutions and agreements,
 Attendance in every meetings and occasions, and
 Others.
c. Will see to it that all recognized chapter and municipal/city councils are given a notice
whenever there is a meeting; and
d. Prepares the appointments of the Secretary General.

The Regional Spokesman:

a. Prepares for press releases in promoting Metro Manila Coordinating Council activities, and
answers all the bad and good publicity about the council;
b. In-charge of the fraternity publications and will see to it that all recognized members are
issuing this publications; and
c. Will be the one of the managing staff of the fraternity publications and will see to it that the
circulation of this publication are also being tap by the different provincial councils and other
councils of the fraternity.
 

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 REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
 

Election and Term of Office

Any registered member of the Fraternity shall have the freedom to exercise his right of suffrage in the
selection of organizational officers.
 
The City Council shall conduct an election of officers in the month of June in the second year of service
of the incumbent officers.
 
Elected Regional Council Officers shall serve a term of two years which shall start in July 1 of the first
year and ends in June 30 of the second year of service.

The school and community chapters shall conduct an election of officers in the month of June of each
year.
 
Elected Chapter Officers shall serve a term of one year which shall start in July 1 and ends in March 31
of the next year.
 
All officers may be re-elected in their position only once.
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IMPEACHMENT
1. Any elected official shall be removed from office or impeached for, and conviction of, violation of
the Constitution and By-laws, misappropriation of funds, gross violation of Tenets and Codes of
Conducts of the fraternity.
2. Any impeached can be expelled or suspended depending on the gravity of the offense committed and
it will be initiated by the Secretary General and shall be tried and decided by the Distinguished
Chamber on Legislation together with the rest of Regional officials. Upon receiving a verified
complaint, the impeachment will be voted by more than half (1/2) of the attendance present
members. No official shall be convicted without the concurrence of at least three-fourth (3/4) of all
the present members thereof.
3. The Secretary General of the Regional Council can be impeach, with the filling of case against him
initiated by the Chairman of the Distinguished Chamber on Legislation and will be tried and decided
by the higher organ of the fraternity.
4. Judgment in cases of Impeachment shall be the following:
a Removal from office and disqualification to hold any office of tract and honor;
b Expulsion or suspension from the fraternity depending on the gravity of the violation.

Effectivity. – This Implementing Guidelines of the Tau Gamma Phi is effective immediately.

TAU GAMMA PHI

INITIATION IMPLEMENTING
RULES AND REGULATIONS
A series of extensive consultations nationwide on the issue of a Standard Initiation Procedure were
conducted culminating with the Triskelion Leader’s Summit last July 22 to 24 at the Quezon National
Agricultural School at Brgy. Malicboy, Pagbilao, Quezon Province.

After a long discussion and a heated debate regarding the initiation rites, it has been resolved during
this Summit that the Interim Coordinating Council, as created by the Founding Fathers, has endorsed the
Magna Carta of Triskelions, which states among others that “Every Triskelion shall adhere to a standard
INITIATION PROCEDURE” that shall embody the following concerns:

1. Conformance to R.A. 8049 or the Anti-hazing Law; and

2. Prevent recurrence of young lives lost in the course of our traditional initiation rites.

With all the ideas and concerns that came up in the Triskelion Leaders Summit and even after
the formal closing, together with the Officers, MDG’s and other concerned Triskelion, an
appropriate Initiation Procedure has finally been determined.

Therefore, in consideration of the foregoing, the Triskelion Global Coordinating Council

recommends the following:

Any person who believes in the Triskelion Principles and who meets the following requirements is
eligible for membership:
1. He must be at least 15 yrs. of age for Junior Applicants or at least 17 yrs. of age for College and
Community Applicants at the time of application.
 The given age requirement will serve as a barometer to measure the mental and emotional aspect
of the aspirants if his matured enough to grasp and comprehend his undertaking.
2. He must be of good moral character and must be sponsored by a member of good standing.
 The good and ethical behaviors require any Triskelion aspirants.
3. He must be in good academic standing (For Student Applicants).
 It is our primary intention to produce a high quality Triskelion aspirant’s r that could be an asset
member of the fraternity and will help us in realizing and materializing all of our Goal, Vision,

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 and Mission.
4. He must not be a member of any other fraternity or organization whose principles and objectives are
contrary to the Triskelion Principles.
 The sense of loyalty and devotion to our brotherhood must establish during the
application process of any Triskelion aspirants.
5. He must be physically and mentally fit. He must not have any history of heart illness, asthma,
hypertension or nervous breakdown. It is hereby recommended he undergo medical examination
prior to the finals. The medical certificate will be attached to his application form and waiver.
 Medical clearance is inevitable to avoid any unnecessary circumstances that may occur at the
middle of the initiation process and may cause injury or even fatal death..
6. He must be given a preliminary orientation wherein the basic concept of the Triskelions’ Grand
Fraternity is inculcated.
 The role of providing a sufficient education in orienting the basic underlying philosophy and
principles of our Tenets, Codes of Conduct and Magna Carta of Triskelion with the aspirants will
help them to understand what Triskelionism is all about. Be familiarized on the existence of
Triskelion Global Coordinating Council as the recognized highest Coordinating Body authorized
by the Founding Fathers together supported by the vast majority both of the Provincial and
International Council around the globe.
7. He must fill-up and sign the standard application for/waiver.
 For documenting and record purposes filling up an application/waiver is needed.
8. He must pass the interview to be conducted by the screening committee headed by the Master
Wielder of the Whip and in the presence of least two (2) grand Council Members.
 In judging to pass an aspirant both the subjective and objective aspect must be given to
considerations.
9. He must undergo and pass initiation rites and procedures designed to test not only his determination
and loyalty but also to instill in him the ideas of being Triskelion:
 Through the Final Rites this would measure how much the aspirants will embrace the doctrines
and dogmas of the Triskelion Brotherhood.

Temperance - moderation of action, though or feeling

Responsibility - accountability and trustworthiness
Integrity - honesty, morality and uprightness
Sacrifice - renunciation of self for others
Knowledge - wisdom and understanding
Exemplary - unblemished and flawless
Loyalty - devotion and allegiance to God and Fraternity
Inviolate - pure, sacred, whole
Open-mindedness - amenable to reason
Nationalism - love of country

In screening applicants, we must first orient them on what is the main concept of the
fraternity system in the institute. We encourage them by giving the disadvantages and the advantages of
being member of the fraternity.
Then we interview them by asking question about there:
1. Personal aspects.
 Their religion/beliefs, family background and cultural orientation. How he see himself as
an individual person, his concept of significant others. His world outlook in life.
(Through this we could easily determined in the future if he is going to be a
problem/hassle or an asset.)
2. His impression of the members, Chapter and Council that he is entering.
 By this we could analyze how he perceives and find the members, chapters and councils
3. Expectations and reasons for joining.
 We must have the initiatives to identify what kind of gains and benefits he is looking for
us.

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 4. Willingness and determination for joining.
 The trust and confidence must first establish to measure his sense of dedication and
perseverance in becoming a true and full blooded Triskelion.

Below are some helpful questions you may ask:

1. Who encourage you to join the fraternity?
2. When did he convince you to join fraternity?
3. Are you a member of any other organization? ***
4. Have you joined, quitted or been deferred in other fraternity? ***
5. What is your main concept of the frat system?
6. What are your present activities in school?
7. Do you have any physical ailment? ***
8. Do your parents know that you are joining this fraternity? ***
9. What is your main reason why you wish to join the frat or be one of its members?
10. What can you contribute for the betterment / improvement of the fraternity? ***
11. What do you know about Anti Hazing Law***
12. What is your point of views in regard to violence of Frat wars and rumbles?
13. What do you like the most about our brotherhood?
14. What are your views in regards to the death of Triskelion neophyte during and after the Final
Initiation Rites?
15. Would you willing to undergo an Initiation Rites?
16. Are you aware that members of the brotherhood are given sanctioned whenever they commit
violations and will receive Paddle Disciplinary Action?
(Explain thoroughly to the aspirants the set or Fraternal Norms that we practice )

Note: *** Important Question

If applicant seems not to be qualified for membership he maybe rejected automatically.

INITIATION STAGES:

A. Baptismal Rites

The Grand Triskelion himself must administer the baptismal rites or he may delegate such right
only to the DGT or MWW. It is also imperative that the sponsor of the candidate be present during
this rite.

The candidate member is hereby cautioned to observe a very formal attitude towards the
proceedings. He is advised as to the proper salutary address towards members of the
fraternity/sorority after being baptized.

The Alexis must properly introduce himself to all his Triskelion Masters and Lord by stating:

(Ako po si Alexis ________, Alias ___________, ang bagong neophyte ng Kataastaasang,

Kagalanggalang Kapatiran ng mga Triskelion nais ko po kayong makilala Master/Lord at
mapaglingkuran. While stating, the three dynamics formation of his right hand should be placed
on his chest while his head and knee are down.

The candidate is given a lighted candle and consequently blindfolded.

You are representing this candle; the light of the candle symbolizes all of your rights, privileges and
dignity as a human being. Once the light will be turned off, all of these will be taken away from you.

“By the virtue of power vested upon me as the Grand Triskelion of Tau Gamma Phi, I baptize
you Alexis: ________ of Batch __________, as a bonafide neophyte of the Triskelion Grand
Fraternity, ___________ Chapter under the supervision of the ______________ Council. Who
voluntarily subjecting yourself to abide and follow humbly all the guidelines, rules, regulations
and services of this brotherhood.

After baptismal, all Alexis must be briefed on the proper courtesy protocol in the duration of the
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 Initiation.

In the duration of all stages provided thereof, the Alexis are prohibited from:
1. Smoking & drinking alcoholic beverages.
2. Wearing jewelry and other unnecessary body accessories.
3. Having eye-to-eye contact with masters unless given the privilege.
4. Spending their own money for their masters.
5. Always give emphasis on the Capital “N” of the fraternity, such as the name of his sponsor,
the name of City/Municipal Chairman, GT, other official and any important matter that would
reveal the secrecy of the brotherhood.
6. He is obliged to take some home services.
7. He is asking to provide his own Tickler with black covered.

B. Service and Accomplishment

All Alexis will be given only 45 days to meet the following:

1. 300 points of personal service to Masters.
- Only full-fledged members are eligible to give points and can only give a maximum often
(10) points per Alexis.
- Points shall be recorded in the Alexi’s personal folder or Tickler to be filled up and
signed by the concerned Masters.

2. Two (2) Community-based Projects.

- Projects may be done individually or by group depending on the kind of
project proposed.
- Chapter officers may assist the Alexis on such projects.
 By doing this we already inculcating to the mind of the aspirants our socio-civic and service
oriented character as a fraternity organization.
3. One (1) Fund Raising Project.
-The project may be done individually or by group depending on the kind of project proposed.
- Chapter officers may assist the Alexis on such project.
 By doing this we can identify in measuring their initiatives and creativity on how they will
organize and handle the financial aspect of the project

Other Important Requirements:

1. Each Alexis must have memorized the names and positions of all officers of the different
Coordinative Body, in his immediate Regional, Provincial, Municipal or City Councils and
Triskelion Global Coordinating Council..
2. Each Alexis must know all his Masters in his Chapter;
3. The Officers must conduct at least two (2) deliberations to assess the performance of each
Alexis. Any Alexis may be expelled if proven to be unworthy to continue.
4. After the service period, all Alexis who have passed all deliberations must attend the final
briefing for their Final Rites.
5. The chapter may invite guest from other chapter or regional officer to witness the event. The
preparation for this occasion must be done before the final initiation schedule. All members
are required to attend the event.

C. Final Rites (Entry to Full-fledged Membership):

Fraternity’s Final Initiation Rites

 Final Briefing one day before undergoing FR. Advising the Alexis to take enough rest
and to sleep early so for him to be in a good conditions. Instruct them to bring
required FR clothing and dress code and to bring his handkerchief.
 On the day of the FR MWW together with the sponsor, should explain and orient the
neophytes the necessary expected conduct of behaviors during the initiation process.
Such as forming his feet on a forty five degree position, while holding tightly his
testicles, whenever he feels tired or exhausted they will given time to pump their legs.

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  Right after then, either the GT or MWW will gather all the present brothers and
sisters, and will explain the House Rules during the FR.
 Check and bring all the necessary material to be used such as salt, sili, cotton,
ammonia, water, candles, flashlight, medicines/First Aid Kit etch.
 Make sure that all of the details about the time, date and venue of the Final Rites are
“secretly” given to all participants.
 Before setting the Final Rites try all the best to invite any Triskelion who are engaging
into nursing and medical fields to take vital signs of the Alexis and assess their physical
health conditions.
 Advice all the Alexis not to be hesitant in saying what they feel such us dizziness or
having a hard time to breath (Hyper Ventilation) , likewise if he want to request to have
a small amount of water, ventilation etch.
 Due to the criminal liability given by the Anti Hazing Law, for safety and security
purposes the GT must assigned at least two brothers to post for look out during and
after the Final Rites.
 After the Final Rites was conducted, all participants will meet in one safe house
together with the new born brothers for further observation on their physical status
and conditions until finally convince that they are all ok for sending home.
 A day before the final rites the GT will call for a meeting to discuss and make some
plans for the whole initiation process. Likewise the meeting will create some
contingency plans on safety and emergency matters that would affect and hinder the
whole intervening process. Such as identify a safe house or “bahay atrasan”, when the
venue is being attack by an enemy or being raided by law enforcers. Identifying who
will work and act as the information center who will shoulder the phone and text
brigade.
 Identify some one who is knowledgably to act and represent as a Para-legal spoke
person of the whole group.

To prevent the occurrence of accidents during this crucial rite, the following rules must be strictly
observed:

1. The consummation of alcohol or drugs before and during the initiation rites is strictly
prohibited. Any member found guilty or breaking this rule must immediately be given three
(6) D.A. and a one (1) week suspension from the Fraternity.
2. The Master Wielder of the Whip (M.W.W.) will take the full responsibility of the whole
proceedings. He is expected to oversee the rites with keen eye for “foul physical contacts”
inflicted on the candidate member. Violators should immediately be dealt with accordingly.
3. The Immediate Council must inform by the M.W.W. that an initiation will take place.
4. The graduation rite is a one-day program, which shall formalize an applicant’s entry to Tau
Gamma Phi as Full-fledged Membership.
5. Nobody is allowed to make any noise that would create disturbances while
conducting the FR.
6. No brother shall allow taking off their shirts or upper garment.

7. Anyone who commits foul paddling shall be given a disciplinary action of one full swing
paddle.
8. Slapping of the ear, close fist blows, dirty/malicious behaviors are strictly
prohibited.
9. Chatting, murmuring and laughing likewise are not allowed.
10. Violent and disturbing actions or reactions are being discouraged when there is foul
paddling or the neophyte faint down, to avoid demoralization that could lead to panic.

PROPER PROCEDURE IN CONDUCTING FINAL RITES:

Graduation Rites Stages

 Triskelion Prayer must be lead first before taking the Final Rites Proper.

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 TRISKELION PRAYER
Almighty God,
Kindly bless this brotherhood of ours
That we may succeed, in all of its endeavor,
Enlighten and strengthen our Secretary General and Chapters’ Grand Triskelion, and
Municipal/City Council Chairment
So for them to maintain,
The highest standard of decision making
For a better & successful, TAU GAMMA PHI,
Triskelion Grand Fraternity.
Amen.

 Ask all the Alexis to kneel down on a straight line formation, while holding their
candles. Ninong, or sponsor should stay at the back of the alexis holding the
handkerchief to be put on, upon the instruction of the GT or the MWW.
 Give each one of them a number.
 Give the Candle Ceremony.
 Ask them to stand up and proceed to the FR proper (Alexis must be assisted by
the sponsor or any available brother.
 Entertainment by the Alexis
 Hard Labor (Exercises, Snake-crawl, etc.)
Note: “Absolutely no physical contact and other forms of hard labor that
will inflict bruises and other physical evidence.”

-Administering the 5 TRADITIONAL RITES

*I LOVE TAU
*I LOVE GAMMA
*I LOVE PHI
*I LOVE TAU GAMMA PHI
*MABUHAY _____________ CHAPTER

-Thorough Orientation on TENETS

-Administering the TENETS RITES
* Tenets No. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

-Thorough Orientation on the Codes of Conduct

-Administering the Codes of Conduct or TRISKELION RITES
*TRISKELION

- Administering the Three (3) Dynamic Forces:

* FORTIS -Fortitude of strength of mind that enables a person to meet danger or bear pain /

adversity with courage, succeed in all fields and neglect frustration; “Lakas”

* VOLUNTAS -Voluntary or free will; “Kawanggawa o Kusang Loob sa pagsasagawa ng

tungkulin”.
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 * FRATERNITAS -Brotherhood; “Kapatiran o Pagkakaisa”, in this frat, we have the essence of

the brotherhood, the Triskelion way.

-Thorough Orientation on Fraternity’s History (National and Local Council)

HISTORY OF 
*Date of foundation – Oct. 4, 1968
*Place of foundation – U.P. Diliman
*The Founding Fathers -
1. Vedasto Venida *
2. Rodolfo Confessor *
3. Roy Ordinario *
4. Talek Pablo *

*First Triskelion Hero died on Aug. 3, ‘77 at Lagusnilad

(Indoctrination that we don’t advocate rumbles)
Bro. Hernando a. Guevara

HISTORY OF CHAPTER
*Chapter’s foundation date
*Chapters’ Founder/s
*Chapter MDG’s
*Chapter Triskelion Hero
*Batch Name
-Stationing and Questioning (May be blind-folded or not)
Note: “Traditional rituals like basketball, psychological torture and the like may be inserted by
the authority of the GT or MWW.”
-Candle Ceremony
The Alexis are ordered to lie down in the prone position with the arms outstretched side ways.
-Further orientation regarding chapters’ policies, Incumbent Officers of the Chapter and of the Council
-Thorough Orientation on other Vital Principles and Secrets of the Fraternity
-Rejection and Acceptance

Trisekelion brothers will sit down and will form a single file or a circle depending on the site
situation and the Alexis are made to approach each brods individually the Alexis will deliver and state:
Ako po si Alexis _____________, Alias_______________ng ______________Batch na ngayon ay sa
huling yugto ng proseso ng pagiging kandidatong myembro ng Kapatiran ng Triskelion ay nag
susumambong na ako po’y inyong tanggapin at bigyan ng basbas na maging isang kapatid at kasapi ng
katataasang, kagalang-galangang kapatirang ng mga Triskelion.

Master/Lord tinatangap nyo po ba ako maging kapatid?

The Master/Lord may give his thought of wisdom, encouragements and advices to graduating aspirants.

After all the master, the Grand Triskelion will light the candle and accept the Pledge of Loyalty shall
then be recited by the neophytes with the help of an inducting MDG and shall recite the following:

“I, __________________, a member of TAU GAMMA PHI, Triskelion Grand Fraternity, do

solemnly pledge, that, I shall uphold the name and honor of the fraternity, that, I shall always

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speak of truth and honesty, that I shall unite with my fellow Triskelions with common interest
and aspirations, to participate in all its activities, cultivate comradeship and friendship, with
that I shall strive to live according to the objectives, aims, purposes, declaration of principles,
Tenets, Codes of Conduct, Magna Carta of Triskelion, Constitution & By-laws of the fraternity
and that I make this pledge without mental reservation. So help me God.”

After the pledge, the G.T. will bless the Alexis accompanied by the singing of Silayan Song after then the
Triskelion Hymn and declare them as member of the Triskelions Grand Fraternity.

By the virtue of power vested upon me, I bless you Bro.___________, alias___________,
of_____________, Batch Name with Batch No.____________. As a bonafide member of the Tau Gamma Phi,
Triskelion, Grand Fraternity, ____________Chapter under the _____________ City/Municipal Council.

Ask the newly born brother to kiss the paddle likewise assist to standup and congratulate him by giving the
proper salutary address of the fraternity.

Right after the Final Rites, the GT must instruct all of the present brothers to clean the site and advise all of
the sponsors to assist and accompanied the newly born Triskelion brother to the safe house and send home
afterwards.

SILAYAN
Silayan at bigyan ng pag-asa, pagmamahal, pusong nagdurusa
Iwasan ang pagaalinlangan
Lahat ng araw kita’y mamahalin.

Sa labi ng imbing kamatayan itangi yaring pagmamahal

Tulutang magtapat s’yo hirang
Lahat ng araw kita’y mamahalin(2X)

TRISKELION SONG
Ang aking mahal na kapatiran
Ang TAU GAMMA PHI
Ang siyang patnubay sa buhay
Ipagtanggol kung pangala’y inaapi
Bigyan siya ng karangalan
At nang kalingang di magmamaliw (2X)

Signing of Waiver, Certification and Membership form of the Fraternity

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Proponents of this Implementing Rules and Guidelines:

Triskelion Global Coordinating COUNCIL’

*Nothing follows*

Proponents of this Implementing Rules and Guidelines:

Triskelion Global Coordinating Council

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TRISKELION

TAU TAU
GAMMA TGCC GAMMA
PHI SIGMA

INTERNATIONAL
TRISKELION

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