Tau Gamma Phi also known as the Triskelions' Grand Fraternity, is a fraternity founded at the University of the Philippines, Diliman on October 4, 1968. Besides being the largest and most dominant fraternity in the Philippines, the Tau Gamma Phi is also a protest fraternity, and as such it has committed itself uncompromisingly to the twofold task of providing the leadership in the quest for a Fraternity System devoid of fraternity violence as well as in the propagation of the Triskelion principles as a way of life. The Fraternity System in the University of the Philippines was not immune from these external developments. As extraordinary times, called for extraordinary breed of men. The year 1968 saw the wielding together of six concerned student leaders with a vision of introducing feasible changes and appropriate reforms in the feudal and decadent nature of the existing Fraternity System. Then the result was the creation on October 4 of the same year of the UP Triskelions' Grand Fraternity, better known as Tau Gamma Phi Fraternity.
Through the years, the Tau Gamma Phi Fraternity has never strayed from its goals, and although the cause of which it has chosen to champion has proven to be difficult and sometimes, seemingly hopeless, as it is sucked repeatedly into the void of fraternity violence that it has fought hard to end. The Fraternity has, nevertheless survived and even increased a thousand-fold in strength and in number. Knowing fully well that peace is a product of strength and not of weakness. Where other fraternities with the same noble intentions failed and succumbed into non-existence by adopting a passive stance against fraternity violence; the Tau Gamma Phi has chosen not to follow the same path. Lest it suffers the same fate.
Furthermore, as a manifestation of its sincerity towards the achievement of such goal, the Fraternity has taken an active role in organizing inter-fraternity alliances in the various schools and universities all over the country in the hope that such alliances will provide the conducive atmosphere where fraternities can slowly grow and mature together in fellowship and mutual trust by respecting each other's philosophies and ideals. "De gustibus non desputandum est - of likes and dislikes there should be no disputing, live and let live", this is one of the guiding principles of the Triskelion.
Today, the Tau Gamma Phi Fraternity is already the biggest, most cohesive, and most dynamic fraternity in the Philippines. It boasts membership numbering to about eighthundred thousand. It maintains numerous college and university chapters around the country, and now with Triskelion Alumni Organizations (T.A.O.) in all regions of the United States of America and other continents of the world. And true to its objective of changing the elitist orientation of the fraternity system, the Fraternity decided to open its door to out-of-school youth through the Triskelion Youth Movement (T.Y.M.), so that they too, who were not privileged of higher education, may also share in the fruits and the glory of the Tau Gamma Phi.
Tau Gamma Phi's vision and mission is to serve and excel in all fields of human endeavor. Thus, a way of life in accordance with the Tenets and the Triskelion Codes of Conduct while empowering the principle: "Man is Brother unto Man". All Triskelions share a common ground and that is to support every endeavor each member has chosen and help make every member's dream come true
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Notable Alumni
Politics
Ralph Recto (DLSU) - Former Senator of the Republic of the Philippines, his term lasted from 2001 to 2007.
Marides Fernando- Marikina City Mayor
Raffy Nantes (NU) - Former Congressman of the 1st district of Quezon now the duly elected Governor of Quezon Province.
Pryde Henry Teves (DLSU) - Congressman, 3rd District of the province of Negros Oriental
Albert S. Garcia (DLSU-GH) - Congressman, 2nd District of the province of Bataan.
Emmanuel Villanueva (UST) - Congressman, Sectoral Representative Party List CIBAC.
Danilo Ramon Fernandez - Former movie and television actor turned politician. Congressman, 1st District of Laguna Province.
Mark Llandro Mendoza (DLSU-D) - Congressman, 4th District province of Batangas.
William Irwin Tieng (DLSU)- Congressman, Sectoral Representative Party List BUHAY.
Al Francis Bichara (TYM) - Congressman, 2nd District of the province of Albay.
Eulogio Magsaysay (DLSU-GH) - Congressman, Sectoral Representative Party List AVE.
Jaime Medina (TYM) - Mayor, Pateros
Eduardo Villanueva Jr. (USTHS/PUP) - Mayor, Bocaue, Bulacan
Noel Villanueva (Adamson) - Mayor, Concepcion, Tarlac
Bong Teves (MLQU Chapter) - Mayor, Baras, Catanduanes
Engr. Noel Rosal - Mayor, Legazpi City
Entertainment
Buwi- Parokya ni Edgar bass guitar
Jopay Paguia- Sex bomb Dancers
Nathan Azarcon-Bamboo bass guitar
Karl Roy- P.O.T.,Kapatid vocalist
Diether Ocampo (DLSU Cavite) - Actor, Model, Vocalist, TV Host.
Vhong Navarro - Actor, Comedian, Dancer, TV Host.
Oyo Boy Sotto - Actor, TV Host.
Luis Manzano (DLSU) - Actor, Model, TV Host.
Jao Mapa - Actor, Model, Artist.
Jiro Manio (Triskelion Baby) - Award winning actor.
Dandin Ranillo (SSC) - Actor, the son of veteran actors Mat Ranillo Jr. and Gloria Sevilla
and the sibling of actors Mat Ranillo III and Triskelion Suzette Ranillo (UPSS)
Jamir Garcia-Slapshock vocalist
Frenchie Dy-Singer
Biboy Garcia-Queso dj/turn table
Sports
Alvin Aguilar (DLSU) - 4th Level Blue Belt in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Champion.
Paul "Bong" Alvarez (SSC) - Professional basketball player, played for 3 different teams in the Philippine Basketball Association, and for the Pennsylvania ValleyDawgs of the United States Basketball League for the 2006 season.
Silverio Antonio "Bennett" Palad III (UST) - is the star player of the UST Growling Tigers of the University of Santo Tomas in the 80’s and became an MVP in the Philippine Basketball League (PBL) before joining the Ginebra San Miguel in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) in the 90s. At present he is the head coach of Brunei National Basketball Team. He is also the Vice President of the Filipino Community in that country.
Arts
Manolito Mayo (UST) - 1973 Sculpture and Graphics Awardee, 1977 AAP Graphic Arts Competition, and the 1980 Critic’s Choice Awardee for Graphic Arts.
Jao Mapa - More famously known as a movie and television actor, but he is also a very successful artist, did several acclaimed paintings, especially his "Mag-Ina" and "Lakbay" series. Had a one man exhibition last November 2007 dubbed "Mga Ala-Ala" (Memories).
Eric Go (UST) - Gold Medal Awardee for Etching in 1981 at the China Selection of Philippine Art, Beijing, China.
John Panelo (UST) - 2005 Web Design Awardee for the UST Triskelion Website, and also the Day Scene Winner for the Singapore Flyer Photography Contest.
Noel Tan Evangelista,MDG (NDU) - Journalist,Teacher 2006 Awardee for Investigative Journalism..
Atty. Jay C. de Castro,MDG (UST) - Literary Novelist, writer of the critically acclaimed book; "At Timestigo Ang Asintado: Gov. Luis Chavit Singson", which outlined the chronology of events that led to the downfall of President Joseph Ejercito Estrada.
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