15/09/2025
TAU GAMMA PHI GLOBAL
CONSTITUTION
PREAMBLE
We, the members of the Tau Gamma Phi, imploring the aid of God Almighty, in order to unify all Triskelions under one global organization, ensure adherence to the Tenets and Code of Conduct of the Tau Gamma Phi, protect and enhance the image of the Fraternity and enable it to be relevant and attuned to the laws of the countries where it has a recognized presence, strengthen the bond of brotherhood throughout the globe and eliminate factionalism, promote the general welfare of its members, be of service to society and to mankind, and establish a worldwide governing board based on popular and representative mandate, do hereby ordain and promulgate this Constitution.
ARTICLE I NAME, TITLE AND SEAL
Section 1. This Constitution shall establish a body that shall be called the TAU GAMMA PHI GLOBAL, whose condensed name shall be known as "TGP GLOBAL".
Section 2. TGP GLOBAL shall serve as the unified umbrella organization of all Triskelions, chapters, councils, orders, associations, and other groupings of all Triskelions worldwide.
Section 3. This Constitution together with the Tau Gamma Phi's Tenets and Code of Conduct shall be the supreme law of all Triskelions.
Section 4. TGP GLOBAL shall be governed and guided by a TGP GLOBAL BOARD, which shall serve as its highest policy-making body and ensure enforcement of this Constitution and the Tenets and Code of Conduct of the Fraternity.
Section 5. The official seal of TGP GLOBAL shall be an adaptation of the Tau Gamma Phi seal with the inscription on the two concentric aggrupation, the words TAU GAMMA PHI GLOBAL" appearing on the upper half of the circle and the words "FOUNDED 2020" appearing on the lower half, in combination of yellow /gold and black.
ARTICLE II
DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES
Section 1. TGP GLOBAL exists to promote brotherhood among the members of the Tau Gamma Phi worldwide regardless of race, creed, cultural and political orientation, academic, social and economic status.
Section 2. TGP GLOBAL believes that the Fraternity's unity, welfare, growth and stability are attainable only when all its members are loyal to and comply with the Tenets and Code of Conduct, the Constitution and such other laws, decision, policies, orders, rules and regulations enacted, promulgated, formulated and adopted by the TGP GLOBAL BOARD.
Section 3. TGP GLOBAL believes that their leaders must discharge their fiduciary and pecuniary duties with full transparency and accountability, must evince integrity and continuously earn the trust of the members, and renounces all forms of corruption and exploitation among its ranks.
Section 4. TGP GLOBAL believes in leadership succession as imperative to maintain the dynamism and continued relevance of the Fraternity. To this end, the development of creative, bold, idealistic, competent and forward-looking leaders shall be promoted.
Section 5. TGP GLOBAL shall be tolerant of individual differences among its
members, provided that such differences are not detrimental to the unity and cohesion
of the Fraternity and are grounded on objective reasoning.
Section 6. TGP GLOBAL shall provide a medium for networking and
communication among its members to bring about greater and meaningful participation
in the delivery of benefits to its members.
Section 7. TGP GLOBAL shall organize and establish such bodies as required to
address electoral, audit, judicial, jurisdictional and membership issues among its
members and bodies of Triskelions.
ARTICLE III
MEMBERSHIP AND STRUCTURE
Section 1. TGP GLOBAL shall have jurisdiction over all Triskelions.
Section 2. TGP GLOBAL shall be comprised of bona-fide Triskelions through duly recognized bodies and shall be structured as follows:
2.1 TGP GLOBAL BOARD which shall be the highest policy-making body and shall be headed by a TGP GLOBAL BOARD CHAIRMAN who shall preside over all its meetings and activities. It shall be composed initially of fifteen (15) GOVERNORS from the Cluster Grand Councils and Designates who shall elect among themselves the TGP Global Board Chairman. The Chairman shall serve at the pleasure of the Board, without any fixed term.
2.2 TGP GLOBAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (TGP GLOBAL EC) which shall be the highest executive body and headed by the GOBAL GRAND TRISKELION (Global GT) who shall be reporting to the TGP Global Board. The TGP Global EC shall enforce the plans and policies issued by the TGP Global Board. It is also charged with governance, conflict resolution and audit over the Clusters. The members of the TGP Global EC shall be elected by the TGP Global Board from among themselves. No officer shall serve as both Chairman and Global GT at the same time.
2.3 The CLUSTER GRAND COUNCIL (GC) whose members shall be elected by the Area GTs. The Cluster GC shall elect among themselves their CLUSTER GT. It shall supervise the operations and management of plans, funds and activities of the Cluster. It is also charged with governance, conflict resolution and audit over the Areas in its Cluster.
2.4 The AREA (Provincial/Chartered City) GRAND COUNCIL whose members shall be elected by the Chapter GTs. The Area GC shall elect among themselves their AREA GT. It shall supervise the operations and management of plans, funds and activities of the Area. It is also charged with governance, conflict resolution and audit over the Chapters in its Area.
2.5 The Chapter (University/Community) Grand Council whose members shall be elected by its member Triskelions. The Chapter GC shall elect from among themselves their Chapter GT. It shall conduct the regular, day-to-day operations including management of plans, funds and activities of the Chapter. It is also charged with governance, conflict resolution and audit over its Members.
Section 3. TGP GLOBAL BOARD shall create a Membership Committee, headed by the GLOBAL MASTER KEEPER OF THE SCROLLS (Global MKS), which shall enforce rules and regulations concerning orientations, acceptance, validation and retention of memberships. The Membership Committee shall be cognizant of the fact that applicants for membership are classified as follows:
3.1 SCHOOL-BASED TRISKELION - an undergraduate enrolled and initiated in a University /College Chapter recognized by an Area Grand Council.
3.2 COMMUNITY-BASED TRISKELION -
1. An undergraduate enrolled in a university or college without a TGP chapter and is registered and initiated with a community chapter recognized by an Area Grand Council.
2. A college undergraduate or graduate, at least 18 years of age, gainfully employed or pursuing business and is registered and initiated with a community chapter recognized by an Area Grand Council.
Section 4. Qualifications for membership. The following shall be the qualifications for individual membership into the TGP GLOBAL:
1. He must be male and at least eighteen (18) years of age.
2. He must be of good moral character, mentally and physically fit.
3. He must not be a member of any Greek-lettered fraternity or another organization whose principles and purposes are contrary to those of the Tau Gamma Phi.
4. He must be sponsored by a Triskelion in good standing.
5. He must believe in the Tenets and Code of Conduct of the Fraternity.
6. He must pass the membership process.
Section 5.The following special committees will be created by Chapter, Area and Cluster Grand Councils and the TGP GLOBAL BOARD to perform their duties at their respective levels, namely:
5.1 Membership Committee which shall be headed by the Master Keeper of the Scrolls. The committee shall enforce rules and regulations concerning orientations, acceptance, validation and retention of memberships within its jurisdiction, provided that any issues concerning legitimacy of a member shall be under the jurisdiction of the Judicial Committee.
5.2 Finance Committee which shall be headed by the Master Keeper of the Chest. The committee shall have the custody of funds and properties of their respective chapters, areas or clusters, and shall keep the required and proper books of accounts.
5.3 Audit Committee which shall ensure the judicious and proper disposition of funds, conduct periodic audits and prepare the necessary financial statements with the end in view of maintaining full transparency and accountability in the handling of financial matters within its jurisdiction.
5.4 Electoral Committee, which shall promulgate, enforce and administer the rules or procedures relative to the conduct of nominations and elections including qualifications of the nominees and election contests and controversies within its jurisdiction.
5.5 Judicial Committee which shall act as the vanguard of this Constitution and any By-Laws that would henceforth be promulgated, including the power to hear, adjudicate, arbitrate and decide on disputes and controversies and impose the corresponding sanctions within its jurisdiction. The Judicial Committee shall have jurisdiction to resolve issues regarding membership legitimacy.
ARTICLE IV
TGP GLOBAL BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Section 1. The TGP GLOBAL BOARD of Governors (TGP GLOBAL BOARD) shall be composed of fifteen (15) GOVERNORS, which shall initially belong to the following Clusters and Designates:
Geographical Clusters
Luzon - 7 seats, distributed as follows:
National Capital Region (North) - 1 seat
National Capital Region (South) - 1 seat
Regions 1 and 2 and Cordillera Administrative Region - 1 seat
Region 3 - 1 seat
Region 4 - 1 seat
Region 5 - 1 seat
Visayas - 2 seats, distributed as follows:
Region 6 and Negros Island Region - 1 seat
Regions 7 and 8 - 1 seat
Mindanao - 2 seats, distributed as follows:
Regions 10, 11, 12 and 13 – 1 seat
Region 9 and Bangsamoro ARMM – 1 seat
Overseas:
Middle East, Asia, Australia – 1 seat
United States, Canada, Europe, Caribbean – 1 seat
Designates:
Service Sector and Alumni Organizations - 1 seat
Mother Chapter (University of the Philippines) – 1 seat
Founding Fathers – 1 seat
Total 15 seats
The TGP GLOBAL BOARD may, by appropriate Resolution, reallocate, increase or reduce the number of seats and composition of the Board.
Section 2. Powers and Duties of the TGP GLOBAL BOARD
1. Exercise general management of the business and affairs of TGP GLOBAL, act as the highest policy-making body of TGP GLOBAL and ensure enforcement of the provisions of the Constitution including the promulgation of By-Laws and issuance of such Rules and Regulations necessary and essential to carry out its tasks and to actualize the objectives set forth in the Declaration of Principles.
2. Elect from amongst themselves the members of the TGP GLOBAL EC.
3. Reallocate, increase or reduce the number of seats and composition of the Board.
4. Create committees and appoint the members thereof.
Section 3. Election/Nomination and Term of Office.
1. Elected Governors. The twelve (12) GOVERNORS from the geographical Clusters shall be elected by popular vote by their respective Cluster GCs. To ensure the smooth and continued conduct of business, and by draw of lots, the initial 12 elected Governors shall serve staggered terms, with 6 of them serving for 4 years, while the other 6 shall serve 2 years. For the succeeding elections, the term of each elected Governor shall be for 4 years.
2. Term Limit for Elected Governors. Elected Governors shall not be eligible for immediate re-election, regardless of whether they complete their term or not. However, they may be elected and serve for a maximum of two nonconsecutive terms.
3. Appointed Governors. The GOVERNORS-Designates shall be appointed by and shall serve at the pleasure of their respective appointing authorities, without any fixed t erm or term limits.
Section 5. Qualifications. Any Triskelion who has all the qualifications and none of the disqualifications may be elected as member of the TGP GLOBAL BOARD. The qualifications are:
1. A Triskelion in good standing for at least five (5) years;
2. At least 30 years of age;
3. Must be certified as an active member of a chapter of the Tau Gamma Phi;
4. Must have passed a drug test after nomination; and
5. Must have unquestioned loyalty to the Tau Gamma Phi.
Section 6. Disqualifications. The following are disqualified from being elected to the TGP GLOBAL BOARD:
1. Those members whose Chapter membership has been suspended or terminated;
2. Those members of any organization whose principles and advocacies run counter to the Tenets and Code of Conduct of the Tau Gamma Phi, or which requires the renunciation of one's membership in, and loyalty to, the Fraternity.
3. Those who commit acts inconsistent with, contrary, or inimical to the interest or welfare of the Tau Gamma Phi; and
4. Those convicted by final judgment of a crime involving moral turpitude.
Section 7. Resignation, Removal and Vacancy.
1. A GOVERNOR of the TGP GLOBAL BOARD may resign at any time by giving written notice to the GLOBAL GT. Unless otherwise specified in such written notice by the GOVERNOR concerned, the resignation shall take effect upon acceptance thereof by the TGP GLOBAL BOARD;
2. A GOVERNOR may likewise be recalled or removed from office for cause by two-thirds (2/3) vote of all members of the TGP GLOBAL BOARD constituting a quorum in any general or special membership meeting.
3. If a GOVERNOR shall leave, resign or shall have been fully incapacitated at least six (6) months before the next election, the remaining Governors of the TGP GLOBAL BOARD shall call a special election within thirty (30) days from their declaration of the existence of such vacancy in the Cluster affected by such absence, resignation or incapacity.
ARTICLE V
TGP GLOBAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The TGP GLOBAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (TGP GLOBAL EC) shall be composed of the Global Grand Triskelion as head, and five (5) members, namely, the Global Master Keeper of the Chest, the Global Master Keeper of the Scroll, the Global Auditor, the Chief Commissioner and the Chief Judge.
Section 1. GLOBAL GRAND TRISKELION (GLOBAL GT)
1. The TGP GLOBAL BOARD shall elect from amongst themselves a GLOBAL GT. He shall serve for four ( 4) years. He shall not be eligible for immediate re-election, regardless of whether he completes his term or not. However, he may be elected and serve for a maximum of two non-consecutive terms.
2. The GLOBAL GT must be a resident, not merely domiciliary, of the Philippines, a Governor of the TGP GLOBAL BOARD, a university graduate or one with proven leadership and managerial ability, and a Triskelion in good standing for at least ten (10) years.
3. The GLOBAL GT shall execute and pursue the policies of the TGP GLOBAL BOARD and carry out the Resolutions adopted in their meetings.
4. The GLOBAL GT shall represent the TGP GLOBAL BOARD in all meetings outside of such Board, and sign and execute all contracts, agreements, documents and binding commitments for and on behalf of the TGP GLOBAL BOARD, provided that such authority be expressed in a Resolution duly adopted by the TGP GLOBAL BOARD.
5. The GLOBAL GT shall countersign all checks, drafts, notes and orders for the payment of money or against funds of TGP GLOBAL whenever they may be deposited.
Section 2. GLOBAL MASTER KEEPER OF THE CHEST (GLOBAL MKC)
1. The TGP GLOBAL BOARD shall elect from amongst themselves a GLOBAL MASTER KEEPER OF THE CHEST who shall act as the Chief Financial Officer of the TGP GLOBAL BOARD. As such, the GLOBAL MKC shall have the custody of all funds and properties of the TGP GLOBAL BOARD.
2. The GLOBAL MKC shall keep the required and proper books of accounts and enter therein a full and accurate account of all monies and properties received and paid by him in behalf of the TGP GLOBAL BOARD.
3. The Global MKC shall render an accounting of the funds and, properties of the TGP GLOBAL BOARD at every regular meeting of the TGP GLOBAL BOARD and shall render a statement of his cash account at any time that he may be required by the GLOBAL GT or by the TGP GLOBAL BOARD;
4. Subject to counter-signature of the GLOBAL GT, the GLOBAL MKC shall sign all checks, drafts, notes or orders for the payment of money or withdrawal of the funds of TGP GLOBAL. He shall endorse for deposit to the credit of the TGP GLOBAL BOARD all checks, notes drafts, bills and other commercial papers issued or delivered to the TGP GLOBAL BOARD, with banks and/or non-bank financial institutions as may be designated by the TGP GLOBAL BOARD.
Section 3. Global Master Keeper of the Scroll (Global MKS)
1. The TGP GLOBAL BOARD shall elect from amongst themselves a GLOBAL MASTER KEEPER OF THE SCROLLS who shall act as the Corporate Secretary of the TGP GLOBAL BOARD. As such, he shall be the official custodian of the membership roll which the GLOBAL MKS shall regularly update.
2. The GLOBAL MKS shall head the Membership Committee and shall appoint the members thereof.
3. The GLOBAL MKS shall keep a record of all minutes, documents and decisions of the TGP GLOBAL BOARD and maintain a file of all correspondences and official acts of said TGP GLOBAL BOARD.
4. The GLOBAL MKS shall certify the voting members of the TGP GLOBAL BOARD and any proxy authorization of the GOVERNORS during its meetings.
5. The GLOBAL MKS shall, in the absence of the GLOBAL MKC, sign and endorse checks subject to the counter signature of the GLOBAL GT.
6. The GLOBAL MKS shall sign and attest pro-forma documents as may be required by the By-Laws.
7. The GLOBAL MKS shall perform such other duties as may be assigned to him by the GLOBAL GT or the TGP GLOBAL BOARD.
Section 4. Global Auditor
1. The TGP GLOBAL BOARD shall elect from amongst themselves a GLOBAL AUDITOR who shall conduct a regular examination of the books of accounts of the TGP GLOBAL BOARD to ascertain that all moneys received are accounted for and all monies paid are in accordance with accepted accounting and auditing rules and procedures.
2. The GLOBAL AUDITOR shall be responsible to the general membership and as such shall conduct his examinations independently, without control or influence by the GLOBAL GT or GOVERNORS. For the purpose of orderly procedures, the GLOBAL AUDITOR shall first make a written report to the TGP GLOBAL BOARD should he perceive and/or discover any improper handling of funds.
3. The GLOBAL AUDITOR shall perform s uch other duties as may be given to him by the GLOBAL GT or the TGP GLOBAL BOARD.
Section 5. The Chief Commissioner and the Chief Judge shall also be members of the TGP Global EC.
ARTICLE VI
CONSTITUTIONAL BODIES
Section 1. The Constitutional Bodies, which shall be independent, are the GLOBAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION, the GLOBAL JUDICIAL CHAMBER, and the GLOBAL ADVISORY BOARD.
Section 2. The GLOBAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION (GEC) shall consist of a CHIEF COMMISSIONER, who must be a member of the Philippine bar, and six (6) Commissioners to be elected by the TGP Global Board, provided that no two Commissioners (including the Chief Commissioner) shall come from the same Cluster. They shall all serve a term of four ( 4) years, without re-election. The GEC shall have jurisdiction over the conduct of elections and resolution of all election processes and disputes. The Chief Commissioner shall be a member of the TGP Global EC.
Section 3. The GLOBAL JUDICIAL CHAMBER (GJC) shall consist of a CHIEF JUDGE, who must be a member of the Philippine Bar, and six (6) Judges to be elected by the TGP Global Board, provided that no two Judges (including the Chief Judge) shall come from the same Cluster. They shall all serve a term of four ( 4) years, without re-election. The GJC shall act as the vanguard of this Constitution and any By-Laws that would henceforth be promulgated, including the power to hear, adjudicate, arbitrate and decide on disputes and controversies and impose the corresponding sanctions within its jurisdiction. The Judicial Committee shall have jurisdiction to resolve issues regarding membership legitimacy. The Chief Judge shall be a member of the TGP Global EC.
Section 4.There shall be GLOBAL ADVISORY BOARD whose membership shall be limited to the Founding Fathers and to Triskelions they deem most worthy based on good character, known probity and selfless devotion to the Fraternity. The GAB shall give counsel and guidance to the TGP Global Board and the TGP Global EC and shall serve as an inspiration to other Triskelions. Membership in the Global Advisory Board shall be permanent.
ARTICLE VII
AMENDMENTS AND REVISION
Section 1.An amendment to, or revision of, this Constitution may be proposed by:
1. Any structural body in Section 2 of Article III by a written submission of the proposed amendments and revisions to the immediate higher body for recording and initial evaluation. Such proposed amendments and revisions must be correspondingly underlined and marked on such portion/s of the Constitution. The immediate higher body concerned shall be given thirty (30) days from receipt to act on the proposal. If favorably acted upon, or if upon the lapse of thirty (30) days no action was taken by said immediate higher body, it shall be endorsed to the TGP GLOBAL BOARD which shall, within thirty (30) days, create a Global Committee on Constitutional Revision and Amendments (GCCRA) whose members shall conduct the final evaluation and make the recommendations.
2. The GCCRA shall be composed of five (5) members, the Chairman of which shall be a member of the Philippine Bar. Within ninety (90) days from its creation, the GCCRA shall conduct hearings and deliberation, summon the proponent/s of the proposed amendments and/or revision, and submit their recommendations to the GLOBAL GT. Upon receipt by the GLOBAL GT of the proposed amendments or revision, he shall cause the dissemination of the proposed amendments or revision to the various Clusters which, in turn, shall cascade the matter to the Areas and Chapters within thirty (30) days from receipt of the amendatory documents.
3. The proposed amendment/s or revision/s shall then be calendared for deliberation and voting by the TGP Global Board within sixty (60) days from the date of receipt of the indorsement. Amendments shall be approved upon attainment of two-thirds (2/3) vote of all Governors, while Revision of the Constitution shall take place upon attainment of three-fourths (3/4) vote of all Governors.
4. No amendments under this Section shall, however, be authorized within five (5) years following the ratification of this Constitution nor more often than once every five (5) years thereafter.
ARTICLE VIII
TRANSITORY PROVISIONS
Section 1.The first election of Governors of the TGP GLOBAL BOARD shall be held not later that the second Monday of May 2022.
Section 2.The Governors first elected under this Constitution shall serve until noon of the last day of the month following the biennial elections of the TGP GLOBAL BOARD.
Of the first batch of the twelve (12) elected Governors of the TGP GLOBAL BOARD, six ( 6) Governors shall serve for four ( 4) years based on the outcome of the drawing of lots among the twelve (12) members. The other six (6) shall serve for a period of two (2) years.
Section 3.Pending the conduct of such elections, a TRANSITORY GLOBAL BOARD shall be set up whose members shall be appointed by the three (3) Founding Founders, namely Rodolfo SM Confesor, Roy A Ordinario, and Talek J. Pablo within thirty (30) days from ratification of this Constitution. The members of said TRANSITORY GLOBAL BOARD shall elect from amongst themselves a TRANSITORY GLOBAL GT who shall serve as such until the duly elected GLOBAL GT assumes office. The Transitory period shall be deemed to have commenced after the conduct of the organizational meeting of the TRANSITORY GLOBAL BOARD which shall be held within thirty (30) days from appointment of all Governors by the three (3) Founding Founders.
Section 4.During the Transitory period, the following activities shall be commenced and completed, namely:
4.1 SEC Registration of TGP GLOBAL;
4.2 Re-organization and recognition of Chapters;
4.3 Registration of every legitimate Triskelion in the university or community Chapter where he chooses to be active;
4.4 Issuance of lifetime Triskelion Serial No. to each registered Triskelion;
4.5 Election of Chapter Grand Councils;
4.6 Election of Area (Country /Provincial/City) Grand Councils;
4.7 Organization of Clusters and election of Cluster Grand Councils;
4.8 Election of Cluster Representatives (regular) to the TGP GLOBAL BOARD; and
4.9 Drafting of the By-Laws of TGP GLOBAL
Section 6.A Triskelion must be an active member of a recognized Chapter in order to qualify for candidacy to any elective position during or after the Transitory period.
Section 7.Membership in the TRANSITORY GLOBAL BOARD or appointment in any position created pursuant to this Constitution shall not prohibit or disqualify a Triskelion from candidacy to any elective position during or after the Transitory period.
Section 8.This Constitution shall take effect immediately upon its ratification by a majority of the votes cast in Cluster Summit/s held for that purpose and shall supersede all previous and/or existing Constitutions of duly recognized bodies in the TGP GLOBAL structure. Such ratification shall be manifested by the signatures below or appended to this Constitution. The fact of ratification shall be conclusively established by formal declaration thereof issued by the three (3) Founding Founders, namely Rodolfo SM Confesor, Roy A. Ordinario, and Talek J. Pablo.
THE INITIALS OF THE THREE (3) FOUNDING FATHERS ON THE PRECEDING PAGES AND THEIR SIGNATURES BELOW CERTIFY THIS DOCUMENT AS THE OFFICIAL COPY OF THE TGP GLOBAL CONSTITUTION AND SERVE AS THEIR RATIFICATION HEREOF.
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Rodolfo SM Confesor Roy A. Ordinario Talek J. Pablo
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