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/ Sisters I shall love and respect their counsel I shall heed.

6. Triskelion de Katangawan CBC (Community Based Chapter) is my chapter,

to love, 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.
 The TRISKELION PRAYER

Almighty God, Blessed this Brotherhood & Sisterhood of ours. So that we

may Succeed in all its Endeavors. Enlighten and Strengthen our Secretary
Generals, Governor Generals, Municipal & City Chairmen and Chapter
Grand Triskelions. So for them to maintain the Highest Standard in
decision making for a Better and more Successful Tau Gamma Phi
Fraternity and Tau Gamma Sigma Sorority. So Help us God.... Amen!

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 ng Kalingang di Magmamaliw

Ang Aking Mahal

Na Kapatiran
Ang Tau Gamma Phi ang siyang
Patnubay sa Buhay I
pagtanggol kung Pangala’y
Inaapi Bigyan siya ng Karangalan
At ng Kalingang di Magmamaliw

Ang Aking Mahal

Na Kapatiran
Ang Tau Gamma Phi ang siyang
Patnubay sa Buhay
Ipagtanggol kung
Pangala’y I
naapi Bigyan siya ng Karangalan
At ng Kalingang di Magmamaliw.
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 b
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;

2. 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;

3. 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;

4. 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;

5. 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..
1. To attend meetings of the general assembly which the highest policy making
body of the fraternity..
2. To propose amendments and introduce resolutions and vote on these
amendment and resolutions.
3. To prepare projects or activities as long as they do not violate the fraternity’s
house rules and regulations, Tenets and Codes of Conduct..
4. To demand for a monthly report on financial statements and financial condition
of the chapter.
5. 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.
6. To attend and participate in final initiation rites of the chapter.
7. Be served by any alexis or medusa in the chapter.
8. 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.

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

Qualified of every prospective founders for School Based Chapters

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

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.

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.