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The document outlines the principles and leadership guidelines of the Triskelions' Grand Fraternity, also known as Tau Gamma Phi. It emphasizes values such as self-sacrifice, love of God and country, education, and financial wisdom, while promoting a strong sense of community and support among members. Additionally, it highlights the importance of leadership qualities, including service, originality, and personal growth.

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Tau Gamma Phi Principles Explained

The document outlines the principles and leadership guidelines of the Triskelions' Grand Fraternity, also known as Tau Gamma Phi. It emphasizes values such as self-sacrifice, love of God and country, education, and financial wisdom, while promoting a strong sense of community and support among members. Additionally, it highlights the importance of leadership qualities, including service, originality, and personal growth.

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TRISKELION GRAND FRATERNIY / SORORITY

TAU GAMMA PHI / SIGMA


Principles
We, as members of the Triskelions’ Grand Fraternity otherwise
known as the Tau Gamma Phi, in our pursuit of tranquility, fulfillment
of our hopes and aspirations, and profession of our unity should--- in
addition to our Tenets and Codes of Conduct----- live by these principles:

Principle I: Self sacrifice. A Triskelion shall put the well being of


other Triskelions before his.
Explanation: Explains itself. But in addition, if you join Tau
Gamma, be prepared to give time, effort and money for free. Expect nothing
in return.

Principle II: A Triskelion means love of God and Country.


Explanation: When you excel, you become a reflection of the Supreme
Being. When you excel, it is for the betterment of the Philippines, it's
people, the Filipino people. Kapatirang Makabayan.

Principle III : Education. A Triskelion sees education as the


currency to success. Knowledge is power.
Explanation: Means go to school, get an education. Education
includes trade, vocational, college. The more educated you become the
more opportunities you have, the more influential you become.

Principle IV: Triskelion despises a drug dealer, the ultimate


criminal of society.
Explanation: Drugs is the poison of society. It destroys the
future of the Philippines. A Triskelion is drug free.

Principle V: The Focused Mind: A Triskelion knows what he wants


and gets what he wants.
Explanation: Means a Triskelion is goal oriented. He sets his
mind on his goal and puts a 100% effort to achieve that goal. Finish what
you started. Multi-tasking. Attention to detail.

Principle VI: Finances. A Triskelion is shrewd in money but is honest.


He is calculating in business, property, occupation, money with respect
to other people. He is the excellent money manager.
Explanation: Means a Triskelion is a wise investor and a good
businessman. He's a hustler with regards to money. He maintains
good accounting records so he knows where he stands financially. With
his principles, he is the person holding the money. In addition to this,
a Triskelion--- being a hard work and with his burning desire for excellence---
he ends up being the manager, the supervisor, the business owner, the
landlord, the topnochter, the scholar, the professional, the decision
maker. And if you want something done, go to him.

Principle VII: A Triskelion shall voluntarily remit what he/she can afford
to his Tau Gamma Phi Chapter Treasury.
Explanation: The Tau Gamma Chapter after the individual Triskelion
is the basic unit of the fraternity. All organizations need money to maintain
it's administrative functions, finance it's projects, give
support to other Triskelions.

Principle VIII : Pain. A Triskelion can endure excessive physical


pain. It's his mind over his physical body.
Explanation: Literally means what it says. He applies this principle to
his work, study, profession. It's the extra mile that he can put in despite
the pain.
Principle IX: A Triskelion is a family man. He takes care of
his family.
Explanation: Means a Triskelion provides food, housing and education
to his family. It also means providing love to his family like dating
his partner in life, taking her out to movies, taking kids to basketball,
etc. These things doesn't necessarily mean fancy meals or extravagant outings.
It is spending quality time to your family. It's what you put rather than
what you receive from your family that is important. Tau Gamma Phi is
an advocate in strenghtening the Filipino family.
For a young Triskelion, that means respecting your parents like
being polite to them, helping in the house, do your homework. Go get a
job if you are a stand-by.

Principle X: Physical Fitness: A Triskelion takes care of his physical


body and his looks.
Explanation: Means we must not be fat so we can avoid diabetes,
high blood, heart attacks. A Triskelion ideal body is that like of Arnold
Swazenhager. As for Looks dapat laging nag-papa-pogi (make one's
self handsome). Follow the TGP Dress Codes. It will make you look sharp
and feel good about yourself.
This is the reason why there are no ugly Triskelions. Walang pangit na
Triskelion.

Principle XI: A Triskelion is a hard-working tenacious competitor.


Explanation: This is a literal meaning. A Triskelion never easily
gives up but has the judgement to know when to cut his loses. He knows
how to re-group and look into himself and come up with better ways to
approach problems. He is also a risk taker but avoids un-necessary risk.
Kick the procrastination habit.

Principle XII: Remembrance. February 13 is Tau Gamma Phi Remembrance


Day.. Remember the fallen and those who gently passed away.
Explanation: Self explanatory.

Principle XIII: The Tau Gamma Phi Multiplication Principle means


Triskelions multiply. Everyday is recruitment day.
Explanation: Triskelions multiply. Our population should always
go up. Recruitment is a never ending thing in Tau Gamma. Tau Gamma promises
a successful career, lifelong friendships, and a good life. We share its
benefits to the World and it is free.

Principle XIV: The Tau Gamma Phi demands the best of every Triskelion
in his field of interest and endeavor and accepts nothing less.
Explanation: Means what it says plus if you do a half-hearted work, you
are just fooling yourself. If you do bad work, people would intimately
know and that is the end of your career. Bad work is triskelion unbecoming.
If you are a Triskelion, you are expected to do excellent work.

Principle XV: Every Triskelion deserves the respect of other


Triskelions. It is a right.
Explanation: Acceptance into the Order of Triskelions is an accomplishment.
Give respect to all fellow Triskelions even if there is a difference of
opinion. Live and Let Live.

Principle XVI: A Triskelion shall use other people’s money to further


his agenda;. but he pays back what he borrows.
Explanation: Borrowing other people’s money and investing
it wisely is a multiplier of your financial capacity. Pay back what you
owe so the money will be there the next time you need it.

Principle XVII: Delegation. A Triskelion shall inspire other


people to further his agenda. This is includes hiring, influencing, delegating
other people to attain your goal.
Explanation: Get other people to supplement the skills you do
not have. Surround yourself with specialists. A Triskelion is the brain,
the one who determines what is to be done and tells it to his subordinates.
A Triskelion is the employer, not the employee. He is the landlord, not
the renter. He is the Congressman, not the assistant of some lousy congressman.

Principle XVIII : A Triskelion shall communicate, coordinate,


join forces with other Triskelions and Triskelion entities.
Explanation: Before school, in school, after school , or out
of school, report to TGP groups, chapters, Councils, or TGP internet groups.
Tau Gamma Phi is a Triskelion's resource.

Principle XIX: Differences. At the end of the day, all Triskelions


all over the world stand united. Triskelions do not fight other Triskelions.
Explanation: Means what it says. Ideas and proposals shall be
debated, challenged for the good of the Frat. And what is good for the
Frat shall always prevail. After the fire, comes the gold and we forget
the arguments and be brothers united.

Principle XX: A Triskelion helps another Triskelion in need and expects


nothing back.
Explanation: A Triskelion helps a brod in need and when that
brod in need overcomes his dire situation, he will help other brods in
the same situation he was originally in and so forth and so on. And this
should be in the spirit of the Frat as we are Brothers.

Principle XXI: A Triskelion learns from his mistakes and he never


commit it twice.
Explanation: A mistake is a learning experience for a Triskelion.
When he is down, he never panics, whine, complaint, or blames other people.
But rather, he picks himself up,
Thinks, and gets back to work as if nothing happened.

Principle XXII: A Triskelion is like chess player, he's


three steps ahead.
Explanation: Planning is the first step in achieving your goal.
A Triskelion writes what we wants to accomplish and develops long term
and short term strategies to reach that goal.. A Triskelion is both a
thinker and a doer, a strategist and an excellent tactician. He can adapt
to situations and change the situations to his advantage.

Principle XXIII A Triskelion prays at least once a day.


Explanation: Pray to whoever god you want to pray. Tau Gamma
Phi believes in the existence of a Supreme Being but is not a religion.
To whom you pray is none of the fraternities' business.
Principle XXIV : A Triskelion should amass Wealth. It's a virtue.
Explanation: Self-explanatory. No Triskelion is poor. He's
not lazy. He's not a helpless cry baby nor a hopeless pessimist
but rather an optimist, a problem solver and makes the best use of what
he has.

Principle XXV: A Triskelion picks his battles to win his war.


He takes the initiative if there is a gain. He is cunning, calculating
but never arrogant and never rush to judgement. He uses his intellect
rather than force.
Explanation: A Triskelion is wise and calculating.
The Mind of a Triskelion is stronger than his physical strength, the outer Fortis.
A Triskelion has a Silent Moment. That is the time he thinks deeply.

Principle XXVI Common sense.


Explanation: Use your head.
With the help of the Almighty God, we live by these Tau Gamma Principles,
Tenets and Codes of Conduct, the sources of our strength and power.
The Tau Gamma Principles / The Tau Gamma
Way of Life/ The Inner Fortis according to R.
Zamora

The Tau Gamma Leadership Principles


1. A Triskelion leader never desire to lead but to serve.
2. Triskelion leaders are original.
3. Triskelion leaders grow leaders.
4. Triskelion leaders lead themselves first; in doing so, they inspire others.
5. Triskelion leaders are God-centered.
6. Position doesn’t make a man a leader; True Triskelion Courage does.
7. Leadership demands personal sacrifice.
8. Triskelion leaders are independent and tactical thinkers, they master,
control and discipline themselves.
9. Triskelion leaders are never intimidated.
10. Triskelion leaders know who they are.
11. Triskelion leaders are constantly seeking for wisdom and knowledge.
Therefore if you desire to be a great and effective leader, you must give
yourself to the study and never graduate from the University of Life.
12. Triskelion leaders speak their knowledge at the right time,
in the right words, to the right person.
13. Triskelion leaders know where to draw strength. For years and years
I used to pray for strength but never received an ounce of it. Why? Because
all the strength I ever needed are already in me.
14. Triskelion leaders are not afraid of rejection and criticism. They
are not discouraged by them.
15. A Triskelion leader's life becomes the property of those he serves.
16. Leadership is the ability to control knowledge and power.

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The fundamental principle that underscores placing community needs above personal desires is Principle I: Self Sacrifice. This principle expects a Triskelion to prioritize the well-being of other members over his own, showing commitment through time, effort, and financial contributions without expecting anything in return .

The 'Multiplication Principle' encourages continuous recruitment, emphasizing that every day is a recruitment day. This approach aims to consistently increase the fraternity's population, thereby expanding its influence and ensuring prolonged organisational growth and sustainability. By promoting career success and lifelong relationships, the fraternity leverages this principle to achieve long-term strategic goals of broader community engagement and increased socio-politico influence .

Family is pivotal in the values of a Triskelion, as stated in Principle IX. Members are expected to provide for their family's needs, such as food, housing, education, and emotional support. This involves not only financial responsibility but also active involvement in family activities, affirming the fraternity's advocacy for strengthening the Filipino family through respect and quality time spent together .

The principle of 'picking battles' promotes calculated decision-making, where members are encouraged to engage in beneficial conflicts and avoid unnecessary risks. This reflects an emphasis on strategic thinking over brute force, highlighting intellect over sheer strength. For personal and collective success, it implies a focus on long-term gains and efficiency, ensuring that efforts are aligned with goals and resources are wisely utilized .

In the Triskelion belief system, education is regarded as the 'currency to success,' emphasizing that knowledge equates to power. A Triskelion is encouraged to pursue education in various forms—be it trade, vocational, or higher education—to increase opportunities and influence. This principle positions education as foundational for personal and community advancement .

The financial principles of Tau Gamma Phi emphasize both shrewd financial management (Principle VI) and voluntary contribution to the fraternity (Principle VII). These principles complement each other by ensuring that while a Triskelion is a wise and honest money manager, he also contributes to the fraternity's economic stability and projects. The expectation is to maintain personal financial health while supporting the fraternity's collective goals .

Spirituality in a Triskelion's life is encapsulated in Principle XXIII, which advocates for daily prayer. Despite Tau Gamma Phi's belief in a Supreme Being, it is not prescriptive about religious practices, allowing members to choose their form of prayer. This emphasizes personal spirituality as a source of strength while respecting the individual’s personal beliefs and freedom .

Leadership within Tau Gamma Phi transcends traditional authority by emphasizing service over dominance, originality, and personal growth. A leader is seen primarily as a servant, one who grows other leaders and leads by example, cultivating independence, resilience, and wisdom. This redefines leadership by prioritizing self-improvement, strategic thinking over commands, and a shared vision over autocratic control .

Personal resilience in the Tau Gamma Phi context is highlighted in Principle VIII, which speaks to enduring physical and mental challenges. The ability to persevere amid pain is seen as crucial to a Triskelion's success. Complementing this, Principle XXII describing strategic foresight, highlights the importance of planning and adaptability. Together, these principles suggest that resilience and foresight are essential for navigating challenges and seizing opportunities, leading to sustained success .

Tau Gamma Phi encourages its members to wisely use other people's money, as per Principle XVI, to expand financial capabilities. However, it stresses the importance of ethical behavior by ensuring debts are repaid. This approach prevents exploitation and ensures sustainable financial relationships. Members are urged to use external resources smartly for both their personal growth and the fraternity's betterment, maintaining integrity and trustworthiness .

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