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The Gawad Gintong Bayanihan was one of the national projects launched by the office of the National Research and Study Center (NRSC), when NRSC charter was approved on July 4, 1982 at the first National Executive Board Meeting in Tacloban City, under the term of NP Francisco P, Brosas, Jr. This project replaced the Golden Plate Award which was then institutionalized since the time of NP Librado I.Ureta. GAWAD GINTONG BAYANIHAN… in recognition of the efforts of collegiate chapters and alumni associations in the enhancement of the noble ideals of the organization, national biennial awards are conferred upon the Most Outstanding for the categories of: * Best Fraternity Collegiate Chapter * Best Sorority Collegiate Chapter * Best Alumni Chapter / [...]

If you know any brod or sis with a good academic background who intends to take up law, there is one scholarship slot allotted for APO at the Lyceum College of Law in Makati. Please submit your bio-data together with your transcript at the Office of APO Affairs of the OVP. The applicant must pass the law entrance exam/aptitude test as well as the interview of the Lyceum College of Law. chato eta73B 7941-life

The unauthorized and blatant display of campaign slogans that have appeared in various forms bannering a Binay run for 2016 is raising not only quizzical eyebrows but is attracting unnecessary attention and may lead to hostile retaliation. I am calling to all brothers not to engage in this cheap stunt and to recall all materials that may have been produced that carry such line. We are not actually helping him or ourselves in this goal if we will continue to banner a Binay run for 2016 this early. This year is crucial for both Brod VP and our fraternity politically to show that we have the ability to govern and to work with various forces. Right now our Brod VP [...]

Brods / Sis: The incoming officers of APO-NCAR DY 2011-2013 together with the help of Bro. Ernie Salting will relaunch the FREE CIVIL SERVICE REVIEW PROGRAM for all brothers and sisters (with updated APO IDs) who are going to take the civil service exam this year. Pre-registration with the NAO c/o Sis Evelyn shall start on Monday, January 10, 2011. Limited slots available due to the room capacity. Venue will be at 2/F of Bro. Ernie Salting’s office at Timog Ave., QC. Time of review is 3-7PM, for 6 consecutive Saturdays which will begin on January 15 and end on Feb.19, 2011. Bro. Ernie Alcanzare, the lead organizer of Yes For Peace and the highest scorer in the history of [...]

Dear all, Happy New Year! I guess it is just proper to start the year right. Though I am not an officer of APO Phils.and considering that nobody seems to mind the rampant bastardization of our official symbols of our beloved Alpha Phi Omega, allow me to expound on this wrong practice being adopted by many members. Just like our Philippine flag, as a sign of respect, it is a unconstitutional and a legal violation to alter, change, modify or “improve” the design and color of our flag, which is the official symbol of our country. The same way goes to our fraternity or any other organizations. The APO seal and the Coat of Arms are our official symbols of [...]

Hi, Brods and Sis and Everyone Congratulations to the APO-USA board of directors for 2011-2012. We are so proud of Brother Christine Topacio, daughter of APO-Eta Brod Ted Topacio, for being elected Region I director and member of the board. National President: Brother Mark A. Stratton National Vice President: Hon. Brother John K. Ottenad, J.D. Program Directors: Alumni Relations: John Strada, Ph.D. Finance and Operations: Brother Carla Moran Leadership: Brother Ed Richter Membership: Brother Marilyn L. Mims Risk Management: Brother Robert M. Coop, P.E. Service: Brother Glenn Kinder National Archivist: Brother Robert C. Bankhurst International Relations: Brother Elizabeth Tom, M.D. Regional Directors: I. Brother Christine Topacio II. Brother Michael E. Haber III. Brother Dawn M. Gurganious, Esq. IV. Brother Matthew [...]

Hi, Brod Chato, Brods and Sis, and Everyone First, our APO-Philippines delegation to the International Council of Alpha Phi Omega (ICAPO) only had two (2) members in attendance: Brod Mel V. Adriano, national president, and I, newly appointed international relations commissioner. Because of the bad wintry weather on the East Coast of Mainland USA, I was actually a few minutes late for the 3:00 p.m. meeting on Tuesday, December 28, 2010, as my flight from San Francisco was delayed. Sis Cora de Jesus and Dr. Belle Tumbokon, the other delegates, had a worse experience; they were due from their flight out of New York City at 12:00 noon, but they did not get into the Atlanta airport and the Hyatt [...]

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!! The greatest gift that we can give is life. The National Office has run out of PNRC Blood Cards, it is a pity that we can no longer serve nor accommodate requests for blood by our brothers and sisters for their loved ones. My heart is bleeding but we do not have any blood cards to give them. All we can give them are names and phone numbers of members who are possible blood donor of specific blood types. Early this year, we encouraged all collegiate chapters and alumni associations to organize mass blood letting services, we even put up rewards for the organizational units who can come up with the most number [...]

Brothers and Sisters: Please be advised that the National Office will be closed for inventory, housekeeping and the holidays starting from December 22 to January 2, 2011. Regular Office Schedule will resume on January 3, 2011. Regular Office Hours: Mondays to Fridays: 10am to 7pm Saturdays:                     10am to 3pm Sundays:                        closed For your guidance. Bong Cruz 0305-1983-12506 Executive Director One APO, One Advocacy.