ΤΓΦ Triskelions’ in a Dynamic Enterprise

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/ 

TIKOB Council History http://markgarcia.multiply.com/links/item/1/Triskelion_International_-_Kingdom_of_Bahrain

"Filipino Communities in Kuwait confers
Plaque of Recognition to TISOK" By Manny Camato, TSOQ

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.