Friday, January 31, 2014
Taichung Chapter, Taiwan
Taichung
Chapter, Taiwan. a photo taken after conducting an orientation to
educate and remind our fellow TRISKELION. the importance of
Friendship,Companionship, Respect, Equality and its limits. these are
some of the basis of our TRISKELION way of life. if we could adhere to
these only then we could know and feel the true essence of brotherhood
/sisterhood. Salute to those who attended
Bro Nathan and Bro Buhawi
Bro. Nathan Azarcon (UST Chapter) Bassist of BAMBOO, Bro. Darius Semaña (De La Salle Lipa Chapter) guitars of Parokya, Bro. Buhawi Meneses (Montessori Chapter) bass also of Parokya with Northeast USA brods and sis last march 24, 2007 at Fast Lane, Asbury Park, New Jersey.
Brod Diether Ocampo, A Triskelion Celebrity.
source: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=572974582744740&set=a.204668889575313.47556.204224452953090&type=1
Thursday, January 30, 2014
TAU GAMMA PHI OBANDO TRISKELION COUNCIL 1ST PROJECT OF 2014
source: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.593178870768619&type=1
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
"The Importance of Fraternity Chapters"
Among the many issues that beset the fraternity, the one that elicits
more than the usual queries involves the topic of Chapters.
Inevitably, the question of their importance and relevance will often
be posed not only by brods but observers alike who claim that our
strength lies precisely along this line.
How important are chapters?
The answer is found in the very heart of the original Triskelion
gospel of reforming the traditional fraternity system. Our philosophy
of reform was certainly not meant to be exclusive to the University of
the Philippines nor was it conceived to be simply a convenient way of
providing an alternative to those who seek change and purpose to an
old, traditional way of pursuing the concept of campus brotherhood.
The philosophy needs to be propagated, the gospel spread to anyone and
everyone willing to listen, and more importantly , the concept has to
be practiced and embraced by those who swore to live by it.
Propelled by this sense of purpose, the brods in the early seventies
reached out and sought others outside of the UP campus who had the
will to challenge their own university frat system. It took a
considerable amount of time and a lot of effort to obtain acceptance
of a concept that sought true commitment and sacrifice from young
minds. The first and the oldest maritime school in the country came to
be the very first to dare adopt these set of ideals . Thus, the
Philippine Maritime Academy officially became the first TAU GAMMA PHI
chapter in the country. Others, like UST, Mapua, Adamson, UE, and FEU
followed suit- a move that consequently changed the course of
fraternity life in the university belt.
From my perspective, the importance of Chapters should be viewed on
the basis of having been able to propagate and share the very essence
of the Triskelion concept to other campuses outside of UP. It
confirmed that there were others within the system, who believed and
were willing to validate within their own academic confines the ideals
of a Triskelion brotherhood. It stood as proof that indeed we were
filling a void, a need that was not fulfilled in many campuses for
decades, a yearning for a different kind of fraternity.
But that was then, and this is NOW.
Over the years and after a brief episode of success, things began to
change. Chapter formation was suddenly equated with numbers. Quantity
in favor of quality. Strength in numbers became the new mantra. And
the old guidelines were thrown away to be replaced by hastily devised
rituals and a hodge podge of membership procedures designed to herd
new recruits into a production line type of admission process.
Worse, we took the fraternity out of the confines of the college
campus and brought it into neighborhoods while applying recruitment
concepts that were originally meant for a student organization.
Leaving the confines of a structured environment and stepping into the
streets was like entering a social laboratory of sorts and doing
experiments without the benefit of scientific skills or even the
proper hyphothesis.
I know that I will no doubt ruffle the feathers of a good number of
brods with my statements. I am however , too old and too stubborn to
engage in compromise and shy away from being candid. We have seen
enough and heard enough to know that drastic measures will have to be
taken to revive the true Triskelion spirit of reform and this time
direct the same not at the system which we initially intended to
change, but to our own organization instead!
As I have said before, the concept has to be practiced and embraced by
those who swore to live by it. How many of us have done so? Who can
honestly say, even among the alumni that they left the frat better
than they found it?
Maybe at this point we should stop debating over the importance of
chapters. We need new chapters like we need a hole in the head. We
have more than enough. The key is to make them relevant.
And that is a hard thing to do.
By: Rod Confesor
more than the usual queries involves the topic of Chapters.
Inevitably, the question of their importance and relevance will often
be posed not only by brods but observers alike who claim that our
strength lies precisely along this line.
How important are chapters?
The answer is found in the very heart of the original Triskelion
gospel of reforming the traditional fraternity system. Our philosophy
of reform was certainly not meant to be exclusive to the University of
the Philippines nor was it conceived to be simply a convenient way of
providing an alternative to those who seek change and purpose to an
old, traditional way of pursuing the concept of campus brotherhood.
The philosophy needs to be propagated, the gospel spread to anyone and
everyone willing to listen, and more importantly , the concept has to
be practiced and embraced by those who swore to live by it.
Propelled by this sense of purpose, the brods in the early seventies
reached out and sought others outside of the UP campus who had the
will to challenge their own university frat system. It took a
considerable amount of time and a lot of effort to obtain acceptance
of a concept that sought true commitment and sacrifice from young
minds. The first and the oldest maritime school in the country came to
be the very first to dare adopt these set of ideals . Thus, the
Philippine Maritime Academy officially became the first TAU GAMMA PHI
chapter in the country. Others, like UST, Mapua, Adamson, UE, and FEU
followed suit- a move that consequently changed the course of
fraternity life in the university belt.
From my perspective, the importance of Chapters should be viewed on
the basis of having been able to propagate and share the very essence
of the Triskelion concept to other campuses outside of UP. It
confirmed that there were others within the system, who believed and
were willing to validate within their own academic confines the ideals
of a Triskelion brotherhood. It stood as proof that indeed we were
filling a void, a need that was not fulfilled in many campuses for
decades, a yearning for a different kind of fraternity.
But that was then, and this is NOW.
Over the years and after a brief episode of success, things began to
change. Chapter formation was suddenly equated with numbers. Quantity
in favor of quality. Strength in numbers became the new mantra. And
the old guidelines were thrown away to be replaced by hastily devised
rituals and a hodge podge of membership procedures designed to herd
new recruits into a production line type of admission process.
Worse, we took the fraternity out of the confines of the college
campus and brought it into neighborhoods while applying recruitment
concepts that were originally meant for a student organization.
Leaving the confines of a structured environment and stepping into the
streets was like entering a social laboratory of sorts and doing
experiments without the benefit of scientific skills or even the
proper hyphothesis.
I know that I will no doubt ruffle the feathers of a good number of
brods with my statements. I am however , too old and too stubborn to
engage in compromise and shy away from being candid. We have seen
enough and heard enough to know that drastic measures will have to be
taken to revive the true Triskelion spirit of reform and this time
direct the same not at the system which we initially intended to
change, but to our own organization instead!
As I have said before, the concept has to be practiced and embraced by
those who swore to live by it. How many of us have done so? Who can
honestly say, even among the alumni that they left the frat better
than they found it?
Maybe at this point we should stop debating over the importance of
chapters. We need new chapters like we need a hole in the head. We
have more than enough. The key is to make them relevant.
And that is a hard thing to do.
By: Rod Confesor
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Monday, January 27, 2014
PMMS LP Chapter Anniversary
ADVANCE HAPPY 22ND FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY TO MY ALMA MATER PMMS LP CHAPTER 22YEARS OF SUPREMACY AND LEADERSHIP ...LONG LIVE PMMS LP CHAPTER
LONG LIVE PMMS TAO
source: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=689329344421427&set=gm.591772587575914&type=1
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Jao Mapa is a Triskelion
Brod
Jao Mapa is from Sampaguita Chapter in Antipz, He is a higher batch
saken sa Lasalle Antipz nun HS, then recently nawelcomed sa UST Chapter
as per Brod JohnB. — with Dune Gucci.
source: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10203120044268560&set=a.1245633747541.39096.1430327590&type=1
Triskelion Raymond Almazan
2013 PBA Rookie Draft - 3rd Overall Pick (Elasto Painters)
2013 NCAA Most Valuable Player
2013 NCAA Most Defensive Player
2013 NCAA Mythical Five Member
Congrats, Bro. Raymond Almazan! We are proud of you.
SUPREME Fratshirt
source: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=685124381520381&set=a.557739227592231.1073741827.377197922313030&type=1&relevant_count=1
Celebrating Norcal Sigma 45th Anniv. San Leandro Ca.
TAO EPC,KSA BONDING TIME
source: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=628565400525654&set=a.395566617158868.85439.395560017159528&type=1
TRISKELIONS IN ISRAEL WITH X-FACTOR ISRAEL "OSANG"...
Share lang mga kapatid Brod's and Sis of Triskelion Holyland Council with THE X-FACTOR ISRAEL grand winner Ms Rose "Osang" Fostanes picture taken last nigth during the Federation of Filipino Community in Isarel Victory Party for Osang. Our Triskelion Brothers/Sisters call on duty as PEACE KEEPERS Salute to all:-
source: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=697075910314170&set=gm.591313744288465&type=1
Saturday, January 25, 2014
Triskelion Family Of Sister Onel Garcia Yatal
Triskelion Family Of Sister Onel Garcia Yatal from PMI BRAVO Chapter LECCE SOUTH of ITALY CHAPTER
source: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=701306769900237&set=a.100361303328123.573.100000627606332&type=1
Brod Chef Luigi Muhlach.
BF Homes Phase 4, Las Pinas City Chapter nya
source: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10203112844448569&set=a.1245633747541.39096.1430327590&type=1
MSU Ranao Chapter, Marawi Lapida Under Construction...
Note: Because of typhoon hndi pa po natatapos.
TALEK KNOWS FRAT SHIRT FOR SALE
Happy Holidays mga brothers and sisters !!
SALE !! SALE !! SALE !!
350php each for any design !!
Text text na lang 09291845185
Meetups: Super8 grocery, BDO, Ever, Mcdo Ortigas Ave. Ext. Rosario Pasig
Shipping fees: 60php metro manila, 100php luzvismin
Friday, January 24, 2014
Triskelions Marycris chapter Blood Letting Project
Blood Letting Project
Date:February 22,2014
Saturday
Time:9:00am
Where:Phase 3 Multi purpose Hall
Marycris Complex General Trias,Cavite
Contact Number:
Bro. Saiga: 09268284672
Bro. Xagaxa: 09179060768
Bro. Nova: 09168972468
Date:February 22,2014
Saturday
Time:9:00am
Where:Phase 3 Multi purpose Hall
Marycris Complex General Trias,Cavite
Contact Number:
Bro. Saiga: 09268284672
Bro. Xagaxa: 09179060768
Bro. Nova: 09168972468
Another Triskelion Project at Cabanatuan City.
Isang project tgp ang ginanap,upang lalo pang mapalawig ang ugnayan ng
tau gamma phi at brgy kabataan at brgy council,at magandang pang layunin
ng tau gamma phi at sigma. cabanatuan city obrero chapter,NEPC,salute
Founder peter 'pedro madiz and ADVISER Rhene 'rheneboy pog' Enero Mangat
Founder peter 'pedro madiz and ADVISER Rhene 'rheneboy pog' Enero Mangat
Celebrity Lady Triskelion, Sis. ANGELINE QUINTO
From Marzan (Sampaloc, Manila) Chapter. Photo taken at Melbourne, Australia CONCERT. Sis. Angeline is singer, actress, and winner of Star Power: Search For The Next Female Pop Superstar in 2011. Capital "E" Sis!
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