Gamma Phi Omicron

Infobox Fraternity
letters=ΓΦΟ
name=Gamma Phi Omicron
crest=
founded= August 17, 1966
birthplace= Central Mindanao University
type= Fraternity and Sorority
motto=Greatness and Prosperity thru Oneness
colors= Blue, Red, Green, White, Yellow
symbol= Γ (boys), • (girls)
publication=The Wielder
mission=The aim is to practice charity, build friendships, foster moral standards, provide opportunities for self-development, and lastly seek excellence in all pursuits.
vision=Our VISION is to let our fraternity and sorority be a part of a civil society, if not the leader, to engage in the foregoing premise. But it would be better if we lead.
philanthropy=
charterdate=April 1992
chartercity=National Convention
chapters=Alpha, Alpha Alpha, Alpha Gamma, Gamma Omicron, Alpha Pi, Alpha Epsilon, Alpha Mu, Alpha Alpha Alpha, Beta Kappa, Beta Sigma, Alpha Sigma, Alpha Delta, Alpha Tau, Beta Chi, Beta Gamma, Beta Eta, Beta Pi, Beta Eta, Alpha Omega, Beta, Alpha Lambda, Alpha Iota, Alpha Theta, Alpha Zeta, Alpha Delta, Beta Theta, Beta Gamma, Alpha Beta, Beta Tau
address=Zuna Village, Sumpong
city=Malaybalay City
state=Bukidnon
country=Philippines
homepage=http://www.gapho.com

History

Gamma Phi Omicron (ΓΦΟ) a.k.a. GAPHO, was founded in 1965 and legalized/recognized on 1966 by the Philippines. It was founded by Jun Lazos as Supreme founder at Central Mindanao University (Alpha Chapter) with his nine (9) colleagues. The Fraternity/Sorority was recognized as a National Fraternity and Sorority even though it has international members already. GAPHO has its chapters and qualified members all over the Philippines and they are few, but proud because of the dignity and clean record of the group. At present, GAPHO's fire is still burning and will continue to burn with their motto of "Greatness and Prosperity through Oneness".

Identification

Official Tattoo (boys): Γ
Official Tattoo (girls): .

Objectives

To promote unity, cooperation, and understanding;
To develop self-discipline and sense of responsibilities;
To develop competent and capable leaders;
To hears and develop the potentialities of the members;
To promote academic excellence and uphold the value of education for human development;
To promote human resource and livelihood development;
To live a moral, and decent life worthy of human dignity

National Convention

The organization convene every year but due to budget and time it was agreed upon to hold a national convention every two years and it is sponsored by International based professionals. This is the time where GAPHO gathered together to reunite and discuss its main task. This aims to promote camaraderie among student and alumni.

GAPHO Football Cup

During Tuna Festival in General Santos City GAPHO Official is invited to make football event a centerpiece on the said festivities. For the past 5 years GAPHO is responsible in organizing football events in Southern Mindanao with the leadership of Jong Facurib Jr and Amor Senobago as turney director. Gapho Cup is now institutionalized in General Santos City. Through an MOU (Memorandom of Understanding), DepEd (Dept. of Education) is now officially encouraging/compelling all Gensan high schools to participate in GAPHO Cup, and General Santos City Government is now officially extending support by giving priority in the use of the Oval Plaza and its preparation before the weekend games (getting the city government to allocate funds for our project is now in the works with the help of some city government officials).

Gensan-based brods/sis who are spearheading this year‘s Cup are the following:

Operations Committee:

Brod Aim Agcaoili (Chairman)
Brod Jong Facurib
Brod Amor Senobago
Brod Gladden Razo
Brod Fermin Rivas
Brod Arnel Sayco
Brod Gines Benzonan

Finance Committee:

Sis Malou Tan-Dumagan (Chairwoman)
Sis Zeny Galang-Eturma

External links

* [http://www.gapho.com Gamma Phi Omicron Official Website]
* [http://www.friendster.com/gaphojfy Gamma Phi Omicron Friendster Fan Profile]
* [http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/july2907/sports3.htm GAPHO CUP in General Santos City]
* [http://gapho.chatango.com/ GAPHO Unofficial Chat Service]