Tau Alpha Omega Freeman
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| Tau Alpha Omega | |
|---|---|
| TAΩ | |
| File:Tau Alpha Omega - Freeman Inc. Official Seal.png | |
| Founded | September 21, 1970 Central Mindanao University |
| Type | Service Fraternity and Sorority |
| Motto | "As I have not been as Slave, So I shall not be a Master" |
| Chapters | 33 collegiate chapters 20+ active |
| Headquarters | Musuan, Bukidnon |
Tau Alpha Omega (TAΩ, and also known as Freeman) is a service fraternity and sorority founded at Central Mindanao University on September 21, 1970. This was organized by Jorge R. Madlos[1][2][circular reference], Samuel M. Simbajon[3], Manuelito D. Ravelo, Presco B. Allawan, Virgilio Pacana, Samuel C. Acilo[4], Joseph M. Pitogo, Eliseo A. Leyes, and Sabiano A. Cafe. Their aim is to organize an organization that is free from slavery. Tau Alpha Omega Freeman existed because of its strong foundation in helping and serving its Members, Community, Schools, the Philippines, and its People.
History[edit]
Prior to the existence of this organization, all Fraternities and Sororities in Central Mindanao University Musuan, Maramag, Bukidnon were adopting paddles or any body contact as a form of slavery. They required their neophytes or pledges to render services or any compliance for them to finish benefiting from their matters.
After a few days, they named their newly organized group "FREE STUDENT SOCIETY". This was founded on September 21, 1970. Since then, this organization do not make their pledges and render services to members of the organization during the pledge-ship stage.
During that year, the Free Student Society at CMU branched out into nine other chapters in Visayas and Mindanao before becoming a non-class organization because it was only a society. Never the less, its Constitution and by-laws are similar to those of a fraternity. The Free Student Society, which has been changed into a Greek word as "Tau Alpha Omega Omega" with members known as "Freeman" was born by the courage of the organization to be recognized and be a class organization.
2011[edit]
In March 2011, through the efforts of the Freeman members of the Rho Chapter National Capital Region, Manila Tau Alpha Omega Freeman is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission with the company registration number CN201104926.
Conventions & Gatherings[edit]
| Date | Where | Theme | Host Chapter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Central Mindanao University | TAO Alpha (CMU) | |
| 1992 | Pajo Beach Resort Linamon, LDN | TAO Epsilon (MSU-Main) | |
| November 13-14, 1999 | Victoria Beach, Bayabas Cagayan De Oro City | TAO Gamma (Cagayan De Oro City) | |
| April 20-23,2006 | Sta. Felomina High School, Iligan City | TAO Iota (Iligan City) | |
| April 30, 2010 - May 2, 2010 | Lagare Resort, General Santos City | "Sustaining The Core Values of Freeman in 40 Years" | TAO Mu (General Santos City) |
| May 20, 2011 - May 21, 2011 | Gingoog City | "Freeman Tapok 2011" | TAO Beta Alpha (Butuan City) |
| 2012 | Valencia, Bukidnon | TAO Nu (Valencia City, Bukidnon) | |
| May 3-4,2014 | Lake Sebu, South Cotabato | One Heart, One Mind for a better tomorrow | TAO Beta Zeta (Lake Sebu, South Cotabato) |
| May 14-15, 2016 | Montevista, Compostela, Valley Province | UNITY: A Strong Foundation of Peace and Progress" | TAO Xi |
| September 22-23, 2018 | Lake Sebu, South Cotabato | 5th National Convention "Revitalizing Goals Through Harmonious Relationship | TAO Beta Zeta (Lake Sebu, South Cotabato) |
Objectives[edit]
The Tau Alpha Omega possesses seven objectives based on its ARTICLE II Section 1 - 7 of its Constitution and By Laws.
- To arouse the FELLOWSHIP and pursuant to the objectives of Brotherhood and Sisterhood.
- To make more dignified and responsible man and woman in the community in the essence of RIGHTEOUSNESS.
- To promote general welfare through the blessing of EQUALITY and LIBERTY.
- To promote better EDUCATION through effective and sound student-faculty relationship, unity and contact between students.
- To stimulate the interest of MANAGEMENT and LEADERSHIP in matters involving social and/or cultural affairs both locally and nationally.
- To cooperate with the ADMINISTRATION in imposing rules and regulations if the academic institution and/or the nation as a whole.
- To render assistance and services to all members in case of NEEDS, i.e. illness, hunger, and wants.
Chapters[edit]
| Chapter | College/University | Address |
|---|---|---|
| TAO Alpha | Central Mindanao University | Musuan, Bukidnon, Philippines |
| TAO Beta | Bukidnon State University | Malaybalay, Bukidnon |
| TAO Gamma | Cagayan De Oro College / Xavier University / Liceo De Cagayan | Cayagan De Oro City |
| TAO Delta | University of Mindanao / University of Southern Philippines | Davao City |
| TAO Epsilon | Mindanao State University | Marawi City |
| TAO Zeta | Bukidnon State University Ext. | El Salvador/Alubijid/Naawan Misamis Oriental |
| TAO Eta | Davao Oriental State College of Science & Technology - San Isidro Campus | San Isidro, Davao Oriental |
| TAO Theta | Mindanao State University - Buug Campus | Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay |
| TAO Iota | Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology / St. Peters College | Iligan City |
| TAO Kappa | Cebu Institute of Technology – University / University of the Visayas | Cebu City |
| TAO Lambda | Andres Bonifacio College | Dipolog City |
| TAO Mu | Mindanao State University – General Santos | General Santos City |
| TAO Nu | San Agustin Institute of Technology | Valencia City |
| TAO Xi | Bukidnon State University Ext. / Informatic Institute | Maragusan, Compostela Valley |
| TAO Omicron | Kabasalan Institute of Technology | Kabasalan, Zamboanga Sibugay |
| TAO Pi | Sultan Kudarat State University | Palimbang, Sultan Kudarat |
| TAO Rho | Far Eastern University | Manila, National Capital Region |
| TAO Sigma | Davao Oriental State College of Science & Technology | Mati, Davao Oriental |
| TAO Tau | University of Mindanao - Tagum Campus | Tagum, Davao Del Sur |
| TAO Upsilon | University of Bohol | Tagbilaran City, Bohol |
| TAO Phi | Saint Columban College | Pagadian City |
| TAO Chi | Bukidnon State University - Talakag Campus | Talakag, Bukidnon |
| TAO Psi | North Central Mindanao College / Christ the King College | Maranding, Lanao Del Norte |
| TAO Omega | Misamis Institute of Technology | Ozamiz City |
| TAO Beta Alpha | Father Saturnino Urios College | Butuan City |
| TAO Beta Gamma | Ramon Magsasay Memorial College | General Santos City |
| TAO Beta Delta | Mindanao Polytechnic College | General Santos City |
| TAO Beta Epsilon | Notre Dame of Marbel | Koronadal City |
| TAO Beta Zeta | Lake Sebu, South Cotabato | |
| TAO Beta Eta | Cebu Technological Univerity | Argao City, Cebu |
| TAO Beta Theta | Governor Generoso College of Arts, Sciences and Technology | Sigaboy, Davao Oriental |
| TAO Beta Iota | General Santos Foundation Incorporated College | General Santos City |
| TAO Beta Kappa | University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines | Claveria, Misamis Oriental |
Freeman Community Participation[edit]
Tuna Festival[edit]
The TAO MU Chapter (General Santos City) is actively participating the annual TUNA FLOAT COMPETATION during the TUNA FESTIVAL of General Santos City (Dadiangas) since 2006. The Tau Alpha Omega is the only organization who actively participated the said event.
| Tuna Festival | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 11th Tuna Float Competition (2009) | 3rd | Php 75,000.00 |
| 12th Tuna Float Competition (2010) | 1st | Php 100,000.00 |
The Fraternal League of Iligan City[edit]
The TAO IOTA Chapter (Iligan City) is a recognized organization of the City Government of Iligan. And it is one of the pioneering members of the Fraternal League of Iligan City, which organizes an annual Fraternal Friendship Game every November of the year.
Founding Anniversary[edit]
The Tau Alpha Omega - Freeman is celebrating its annual Founding Anniversary every September 21 of the year. The Founding Anniversary is one of the highlights of the organization, its a one week celebration. In giving thanks for the successful year, during this week all chapters organizes community service event's like gift giving, feeding, etc.
| Founding Anniversary | Theme |
|---|---|
| 40th (1970-2010) | '"Sustaining the Core Values of Freeman at 40" |
| 50th (1970-2020) | '"Milestone Celebration Golden Anniversary" |
Notable members[edit]
| Name | Chapter | Notability |
|---|---|---|
| Jorge "Ka Oris" Madlos | TAO Alpha | Spokesman, National Democratic Front (NDF) |
| PBEN Bernard C. Tambaoan (RET) | TAO Beta | Police Brigadier General (PNP) |
| RD Florencio F. Sunico Jr. | TAO Epsilon | Regional Director (TESDA) |
References[edit]
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