TRISKELION TAU GAMMA PHI/SIGMA

BASIC GUIDELINES

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.

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, 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 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.) 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:

1. 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;

1. 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;

1. 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;

1. 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;

1. 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.

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.

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:

1. He must believe in the Principles of the Fraternity.

2. He must be of good moral character.
3. 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.
4. He must be mentally and physically fit, supported by a Medical Certificate
under oath.
5. He must be willing to undergo the membership requirements.
6. He must be sponsored by any Triskelion of good standing.
7. 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:
1. SENIOR TRISKELION
2. School Based Triskelion – College students enrolled and initiated by Senior
Triskelions in any college, university, and institution recognized by the
Local Council.
3. Community Based Triskelion – Employed, Self-Employed and College
student enrolled in a school not affiliated with any Council whose residency
is within the community.
4. JUNIOR TRISKELION – High School students initiated by Senior and/or
Junior Triskelions in any high school recognized by the Council.

1. ALUMNI TRISKELION
• 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:
1. At least a bonafide member of four (4) years;
2. Gainfully employed, self-employed or pursuing business
3. He must be successful in life or excel in his chosen field of endeavor.
• 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.
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 Guidelines, 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.
• To attend in all fraternity’s Standard Educational Modules.
• To implement and follow the Standard Initiation Procedures.
• To fill up and be registered to W.W.T.R.P
• 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.
1. 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.

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 Guidelines, 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
2. Submit bio-data of every prospective founders;
3. They should be sponsored by at least one recognized chapter and
recognized city/municipal council;
4. 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.
5. They shall submit a General Program of Actions with a detailed proposed
projects and activities to the Municipal/City Council.
6. Likewise shall provide a letter of intent and request to the Local Council;
and
7. They must undergo a sponsored standard initiation rite to be conducted by
the Local Municipal or City Council.

2. Qualified of every prospective founders for School Based Chapters

3. Has good scholastic records;
4. He must be of good moral character.
5. He must be willing to undergo the membership requirements.
6. At least 2ndyear college or 18 years of age;
7. No present and previous criminal record.
8. 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.
9. He must be well rounded on the policies, rules and regulations of the local
council code.
10. He must be a Triskelion Member for at least 2 Years.
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 two (2)years.

• Senior and Most Distinguish Guardian Triskelion from any college or
university.
• Community Triskelion who has actively serve the brotherhood for at least
three (3) years
• Senior Triskelion Brother shall accept six (6) Traditional Paddles ( plus 1
whip for founding date and 1 council paddle)
• 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 Triskelions, the Master Keeper of the
Scrolls, the Master Keeper of the Chest, and the Master Wielder of the Whip
plus 12 (twelve) 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 three (3) 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 three (3) 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.
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 matter 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 Triskelion guidlines,
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 & 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 shall 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.S.).
10. He shall have the power to select what committee or program an elected
Master Triskelions (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 & 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
Triskelion.
8. Shall monitor all programs, projects and activities of the Master Triskelions
(M.T.).
CHAIRMAN OF THE MASTER TRISKELION (C. M.T.)
1. Shall be the head of all the elected Master Triskelion of the Grand Council.
2. 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.
3. He will see to it that all the Master Triskelions (M.T.) implement all their
projects, plans, and activities assigned to them.

MASTER TRISKELIONS (M.T.)

1. Speaker of Master Triskelion, Membership Officer, Interior Officer ,
Academics/Education/Orientation Officer, Information and Communication
Officer, Alumni Affairs Officer, Special Project Officer, and Socio-Civic
Affairs Officer.
2. Policy making body of the Grand Council.
3. Will see to it that all programs, projects, and activities are implemented
according to plan.
4. Shall make sure that the bills and policies they created are just, honest and
beneficial to every Triskelion of the chapter.
5. 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 Scroll (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.
4. Master list of the chapter’s residents, alumni and non-residents.
5. Application form of all applicants and their status.
6. Chapter development and progress reports.
7. Correspondence
8. Memo from M.M.C.C., Provincial /Municipal/city Council and other
organization.
9. A minute of chapter’s meeting.
10. Chapter’s resolution and policies and other documents.
11. He will see to it all residents Triskelion be informed properly when there
are assemblies or meetings called upon.
12. Will take good care of the chapter’s log book
13. Will prepare reprimand letters to any Triskelion brother who has a
disciplinary action.
14. Will issue letters of suspension and expulsion to be signed and noted by the
members of the Grand Council.
15. Shall take the custody of all the W.W.T.R.P. registration forms to be
forwarded to the Municipal/City 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.
3. The 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 furnish 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 Coordinating Council (T.G.C.C.) and Metro Manila
Coordinating Council, Provincial/City/Municipal Council
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.

CHAPTER STUCTURE

THE MOST DISTINGUISHED ORDER OF THE GUARDIANS

1. 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 and Governor
General 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.

RESOLUTION:

Whereas: Provided a certification of the Ground Council, to be forwarded to

City/Municipal Council to be approved by the Metro Manila Coordinating
Council/Provincial Council and be finalized by the Order itself.

1. REQUIREMENT BEFORE YOU CAN BE ADMITTED INTO THE

ORDERS:

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 Order.
4. He must pass the entire test of the Order may device in order to find out
whether such Triskelion is fitted to be a member of the Most Distinguish
Guardian.
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. Senior Triskelion is qualified to be a member of the Order provided that he
will undergo the whole process of approval.
9. He will have the title of 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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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; 3 Lists of
Recognized Chapters and their officers;
5. Communication Directory; and
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 Triskelion Global
Coordinating Counciol.
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 fees 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:

• Non-submission of annual report;

• Non-compliance with Policies and Standards; and
• Violations of the National Local Council Guidelines
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 coordinating 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 subsidiary. 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.

Municipal/City Executive Council

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.
2. The City Executive Council is the highest ruling coordinative body of the
Fraternity in the Municipality/City.
3. The City Executive Council must meet at least once a month.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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

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:

• 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;
• He shall preside in all General Assembly Meetings of the Regional Council;
• 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;
• 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;
• 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;
• He shall have the power to create necessary office in the execution of his
duties;
• 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.
• He shall have the power to call on Special Meetings (Emergency and
General Assembly) of all the recognized members of the Regional Council.
• He shall have the power to appoint on what program or office a particular
Regional Director is suited for;
• 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;
• He shall be the official spokesman and representative of the Regional
Council in the National Council of the fraternity; and
• 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:

• He shall take over in the absence of the Secretary General;
• He shall help the Secretary General in the implementing and monitoring of
all the programs, projects, services and activities of the Regional Council.
• He shall act as a trouble shooter of the internal problems and affairs of all
the recognized members of the Regional Council;
• 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;
• 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
• He shall help the Secretary General in implementing and monitoring of all
the programs, projects, services and activities of the Regional Council;
• He shall primarily monitor all the programs, projects and activities of the
Regional Directors under his supervision.
• 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:

• He shall preside over the meetings and planning of the Regional Council
Regional Directors;
• He shall decide on the matters collectively with the Assembly of the
Regional Directors;
• He shall coordinate and centralize the effort with Regional Directors on
their proposals, plans, policies and reports to the Regional Council and
General Assembly;
• 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
• 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:

• They shall collectively be the implementers of all the programs, projects
and activities of the Regional Council;
• 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;
• 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;
• 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
• They shall accept any duty or task assigned to them by the Secretary
General of the Regional Council.

The Chapter Grand Triskelions:

• They shall be the official representative of their respective chapters Grand
Council;
• 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;
• They are the one who will vote for the Regional Council proposed plans,
programs and activities; and
• They are the one who will submit their chapter reports and development
regularly to the Regional Council.

The Regional Wielder of the Whip:

• 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.
• He will be the sergeant-at-arms or law enforcer in all regional meetings or
any fraternity occasions and gatherings; and
• 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:

• Will keep the financial records, book of accounts and other documents
pertaining to fraternity finance matters;
• 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;
• 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;
• Will be liable in every month that is unaccountable and will be subjected to
proper disciplinary action; and
• Prepares monthly budget for the daily operation of the office, supplies and
staff.

The Regional Keeper of the Scroll:

1. 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;
2. 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
•
1. Will see to it that all recognized chapter and municipal/city councils are
given a notice whenever there is a meeting; and
2. Prepares the appointments of the Secretary General.

The Regional Spokesman:

1. Prepares for press releases in promoting Metro Manila Coordinating
Council activities, and answers all the bad and good publicity about the
council;
2. In-charge of the fraternity publications and will see to it that all recognized
members are issuing this publications; and
3. 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.
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.

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:
• Removal from office and disqualification to hold any office of tract and
honor;
• 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.