To my fellow Triskelions of Bahrain, When myself and the rest of the FB’s where starting the council in 2004, our vision was to established a well respected, community related-involvement and family oriented alumni Triskelions in Bahrain….and we did not fail, actually we have conquered the respect of fellow Filipinos in the Kingdom and that was 5 years ago. On behalf of the Founding Brothers of TIKOB, congratulation to each and everyone a may i greet you all….Happy 5th Foundation Day!! We all deserved to be called TRISKELION’s. May we always be guided accordingly to our creed- Fortis Voluntas Fraternitas and Sororitas

In a true spirit of a Bahrain Triskelion, Dale Aguirre, CSJL 1986, TIKOB June 24, 2004, http://www.triskelionmidatlantic.com/ 

Filipino Communities in Kuwait confers
Plaque of Recognition to TISOK

Kuwait City, Kuwait – The Filipino Communities in Kuwait in coordination with the Philippine Embassy (PE) and Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) confers a plaque of recognition to the Triskelion International State of Kuwait (TISOK) a Filipino organization with membership who are bona fide members of Tau Gamma Phi Fraternity and Tau Gamma Sigma Sorority. Given by Francis R. Roque, chairman of the special awards and Dr. Celerino L. Umandap, over-all chairman, Independence Day celebrations in Kuwait and signed by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez, Labor Attache II and H.E. Ambassador Ricardo M. Endaya of the Philippine Embassy.

Triskelion is Philippine-based fraternity founded in 1968 at the University of the Philippines while Tau Gamma Sigma was formed later in 1969.  With membership in all the major schools, colleges, universities and communities in the Philippines, Triskelion growth is steadily increasing.  Alumni chapters and councils were formed in North America, Europe, Australia and the Pacific, selected Asian countries and in the Gulf Region. 

TISOK had exemplary achieved an outstanding community service in Kuwait by spearheading and conducting projects which are beneficial not only to our fellow Overseas Filipino Workers but for the host country as well. They had embarked on career development programs like free computer lesson, sports development, providing entertainment and had given scholarship grants and financial assistance to less fortunate Filipinos in Kuwait and back home in the Philippines.  Presenting the good heritage of the Filipinos, TISOK had programs depicting Philippine traditions and culture.  Abante Middle East congratulates the members of Tau Gamma Phi and Tau Gamma Sigma in Kuwait and Mabuhay to Triskelion elders Arnold Ibanez, Jun Panaguiton, Corazon LaFuente Bouchebel, Sonny Guinto, Rene Reloza and Jeffrey Galvan.

With pride we share our joyous moments as we celebrate TI-UAE Council’s 4th Founding Anniversary. This milestone would not have been possible without the sacrifices and initiatives taken by its founding members, past leaders, and present as well.
 
Congratulations to all the leaders comprising all the chapters of UAE Council namely Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, and Ras Al Khaimah-Fujairah which all has contributed to its growth and stability.
 
Let us rally behind the theme "Celebrate Brotherhood and Sisterhood the Triskelion Way" for there’s no better way of fostering unity through enjoyment of our fraternal camaraderie which is beyond comprehension of ordinary men.
 
We shall continue to strive and do our best to be role models in whatever part of the world we are dwelling and make our country proud of the modest concern we bestow to our kabayans.
 
Happy 4th Anniversary to all UAE Triskelions!!! Mabuhay ang Tau Gamma Phi!!!

Best Regards from Br. Jonathan De Guzman
http://www.triskelionuae.i8.com  TI-UAE Council Chairman 2008-09/UST’90/Letran Manila’91

"Tol, Bayani Ka Ng Bayan"
By Al Biala, TIKOB

The Philippines had celebrated its 111th Independence Day this month and Overseas Filipinos around the world commemorated this annual event as early as June 4 through cultural presentations, parades, flag raising ceremonies and shows which most of them are portraying our culture via photographs, paintings, stage plays, exhibits and literature and other benevolent programs to impart the nationalism of our sector.  Overseas Filipinos is acknowledged by the Philippine government as the new heroes of the present society.  This sector has been an inspiration to our countrymen because of the hard work they shared, rebuilding the fallen economy of our country.

Hero criteria’s are really complex to follow on but need to undertake that energy, to excel in chosen field of endeavor, to justify responsibilities for families, loved ones and government and to breathe as part of a brave citizenry.

This 111th year independency from our captors brings us back to the time when Dr. Jose Rizal was exiled, ignited the Filipino community to find democracy through peaceful action and he was convinced that the youth’s are the nation’s future.  We had survived the occupations of the whites and fellow Asians, the Japanese.  Former Senator Benigno Aquino, Jr. once said that "Filipinos Are Worth Dying For" resulting to the sudden departure of the then residents at Malacanang in 1986.  A much upgraded version was the climactic erosion of Mt. Pinatubo, blanketing most part of Central Luzon with white lahar but the Strength, Volunteerism and Brotherhood of Filipinos, surviving the threat but had to contend with death to hundreds.  Above Filipino principles are akin to Triskelion Grand Fraternity’s.

Simply Overseas Filipinos are conquering the world in terms of socio-economic, but our detractors are calling this sector the human export of our country.  In Bahrain, Engr. Marcelo Ticzon was part of the pioneering batch of workers in 1980 and was away from his family but he bravely finished his tour of duty, helping the Philippine government with his remittances, adding billions of dollars to the nation coffers.  Toastmaster officer Sis. Mahalina Penaflor, the first scholar of Triskelion Charity Fund (TCF of Triskelion International Kingdom of Bahrain) and presently works in a Corporate Communications firm believes that Overseas Filipinos does not only help in the economy but are the country’s ambassadors, developing good relations with hosts countries, worldwide, displaying the good culture of our people and ensuring better and comfortable life to our dependents back home.

Recent statistics shows that 1 out of 10 Filipinos are outside the Philippines with huge numbers in North America, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and in Europe, Australia and selected cities in Asia, gaining the 2nd best Asian country in dollar remittances.

Triskelions a true blooded Filipino fraternity had been always in the forefront of Philippine Independence celebrations outside the Philippines as they value the principle of our people. 

In New York, members of Northeast Triskelion Inc. (NTI) marched down Madison Avenue in Manhattan, the 5th consecutive participation at this annual event.  A non-profit organization NTI is composed of members of Tau Gamma Phi and Tau Gamma Sigma had awarded scholarship grants to Basilio Salao, Jr. of University of the Philippines and Jessa Malabanan of World Citi College.

Triskelions and Overseas Filipinos are just one and the same in principle.  We have that inner strength, sense of volunteerism and a trait of every Pinoy of being brother to fellow man.  "Tol, Bayani Ka Ng Bayan".

http://www.triskelionsingapore.com/main/projects-and-events/68/triskelion-singapore-in-pidc-09/

TIKOB Council is remembering a special loved one by giving a gift in memory of Sis. Angelina "Gigi" Andalis which hosted by TΓΣ on June 5th at 12 noon in the Philippine Embassy premises, Triskelions and OWWA tenants are lifted-up their ACTS and all together were filled on lunch buffet.

By Barbette Atienza, TIKOB

The ΤΓΦ and TΓΣ of Triskelion International Kingdom of Bahrain Council (TIKOB) in cooperation with the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) successfully held the Fiesta Ng OWWA at Hatid Saya sa Bahrain (Feast of OWWA and Merry-Making in Bahrain ) at the poolside of Delmon International Hotel in Manama recently.

Officials from the Philippine Embassy and POLO-OWWA led by Consul  General Jose Dela Rosa Burgos, Labour Attaché Alejandro Santos and OWWA Welfare Officer Alice Lim were present to witness the event.

“Once more, we are gathered here in this significant event to celebrate the traditions that we grew up into, and at the same time join hands for a noble cause,” said Mr. Burgos.

TIKOB Grand Triskelion Louie Nagales was also present at the event and he led the opening ceremony which was marked by KIB’s lively drum-beating presentation called Ati-Atihan.

The event started at 1pm with opening invocation by Fr. Ding Camuz and free lunch buffet, which was sponsored by various restaurants and hotels in Bahrain – Hotpot, Montro, Shaflout, Extra Coffee, Woa Ping, Al Abraaj, Chukay, Quick Stomach, Swan Lake , Flamingo, Kabayan, Fast Food, Lolita Bakery, The Palace Hotel, Ramada Palace Hotel , Diplomat Radisson SAS Hotel, and Bisdak Group.

Fiesta ng OWWA was highlighted by a parade of beautiful ladies with their respective consorts (aptly called Flowers of May). Representatives from TIKOB, Katilingban sang mga Ilonggo sa Bahrain (KIB), Sayaw Unlimited, Filipino Toastmasters Club, Phenomena Productions, Bisdak, Council of Filipino Fashion Designer, Sayaw Unlimited Kids, and the Triskelion Babies took part in the parade which promptly started at 5PM.

The event, which was initiated by TIKOB on May 2005 in partnership with the Philippine POLO- OWWA is running on its fifth year now, and has been one of the well-attended projects of the Triskelions. The major sponsors for the event is Bahrain Financing Company, Maharaja Jewelry, Mobitel, Orbit (GMA Network) and Caravan Group of Hotels.

TIKOB acknowledged all the participants & sharing our profound gratitude to all donors: Gulf Photographers Network, Mr. Basem Al Mahmeed (Al Orouba Company), Mr. Bobby Calimoso (BFC), Mr. Adeel A. Malik (Mobitel), Ms. Michell Garcia (Mobitel), Mr. Nilo Policarpio, Mr. Nelson Empleo, Ms. Rebecca Nuevo, Ms. Flora Nass and Ms. Dina Sta.Ana.

(Fotos by Bro. Wowie Andalis / Bro. Richmond Duldulao) http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/NewsDetails.aspx?storyid=251105 http://cjfilam.com/images/2009/May29-09/page23.gif http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/NewsDetails.aspx?storyid=251106

Triskelion Community Features and Events: Fiesta sa Mrs. Philippines Homes, Hatid saya sa ating mga Ina: By Trixie Ela San Mateo UPLB ‘03 Press Relations Officer Mid-Atlantic Regional Council

Phenomena Productions invites you to the hottest and wildest beach party on the island "SunKissed Island Party" 29 May, Friday @ 2pm, Al Dar Islands. Tickets: BD 10 only (inclusive of food, drinks, entertainments & boat ride). For more information you may contact 3631.1563 / 3921.6259.

See You All There! We would like to officially thank the following groups for confirming their support to our upcoming beach party- 1) Filipino American Association 2) AFAOFI 3) ISPEKTRUM 4) GPN 5) AFAEAT 6) AFAEAT TM 7) TRISKELION (girls and boys) Ohlala! Pips 9) TIBC pips 10) MALDITAZ Volleyball Group 11) MSCEB pips 12) 2connect pips 13) PICO Boys 14) Mediagenic Pips.

Not Yours Productions, Fishcake Music Group, MCA Universal and in cooperation with Tau Gamma Phi Cebu Council brings you the meanest and heaviest rock group in the country "GREYHOUNDZ" the Execution Style Album Launch at Club Nuvo, Cebu City on 15. May 2009 @ 8.00pm with special guest from Cebu’s finest bands introducing "Powerspoonz" plus The Line Divides, Detached, Picturefilled, Pointblank, Melophobic, Rescue A Hero & Campbell. Tickets @ PHP 100.00.

Envoys of the Pag-IBIG Fund (PIF) and The Philippine Embassy Bahrain, gathered all Filipino community leaders in the Kingdom recently at SAFIR Hotel in JUFFAIR.

Dra. Josie Fernandez and PIF representatives were presented their visual aid, which concern of Pag-IBIG Fund expansion, for membership, contributions, benefits, and savings plus housing loan system. This forum is responded appropriately by Pag-IBIG Fund & remittance centers spokesman on inquiries of their observer’s.

Newly elected GT/CMT’s 2009-‘10, MDG’s of Triskelion International - Kingdom of Bahrain Council (TIKOB), Filipino Club (FC) and other organizations received their memento and obtain a membership application forms to sustain in  national curriculum of the Philippine government.

The Pag-IBIG Fund article is valuable also on their website at http://www.pagibigfund.gov.ph/index.asp  

Coastal cleaning activity at Al Jazayer Beach, Bahrain is conduced on Friday, April 24, 2009 at 8am in the celebrations of Earth Day which lead by The Modern Architect team (TMA) of 1st Zain Pinoy Basketball Charity Tournament.

This effort will be added regularly by the organizing committee; Legend Promotion and Pinoy Community Group Bahrain (PCGB). The Triskelion team (TIKOB) as well are inspired in dealing for a quality environment by all means. http://www.bh.zain.com/portal/page/portal/home

On the 11th day of April, Triskelions of  MidAtlantic Region gathered in Blue Pearl Buffet Springfield, Virginia to give our fraternal brother-Mayor Bong Teves, MLQU’80 and wife a surprise "welcome to the region" dinner. It was his last of stay in Metropolitan DC area before the family’s trip going home to the Philippines to assumed his duties again as Mayor of Baras, Canatanduanes, Philippines. The overwhelming sending of the message to the family was handed over as Bro. Bong Teves was honored by his deserved acknowledgment. He was then given the recognition certificate and the wind breaker jacket with the official logo of TMAR by the region’s Secretary General, Bro. Dale Aguirre. The rest of the night followed the pleasurable Triskelions’ get together activity in a different but nearby venue, Hard Times Cafe…our unoffical tambayan. The whole night of billiards playing and other sorts of bonding became very memorable for everyone, especially for Bro. Bong Teves. It has been a fantastic night of bonding and showing Bro Bong our hospitality. … the Mid-Atlantic way…Cheers Triskelions! !!
 
Dale Aguirre
Mid-Atlantic Triskelions/Aquinas 81/CSJL 86/TI-Kingdom of Bahrain 04
www.triskelionmidatlantic.com