Gamma Phi Omicron
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 eight (8) colleagues. The Fraternity/Sorority was recognized as a National Fraternity and Sorority eventhough 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.
Date |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2006 |
2007 |
2009 |
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Where |
Koronadal City |
General Santos City |
Cebu City |
Cagayan de Oro City |
Iligan City |
Valencia City, Bukidnon |
Theme |
Fraternal Unity and Strength Towards Progress and Development |
Building Unity Through Justice and Services |
Balik tanaw... An inspiration for a better GAPHÔ future |
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| Next |
Concluded |
Concluded |
Concluded |
Concluded |
Recently Concluded |
SOON |
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