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educational institution in the Philippines, the University of the Philippines on January 17, 1969.[1] An affiliated sorority of the Tau
Gamma Phi, also known as the Triskelion Grand Fraternity. It is considered as one of the most dynamic sororities in
the Philippines today. Tau Gamma Sigma also known as the Triskelion Grand Sorority, is a sorority founded at the premier state
run and owned educational institution in the Philippines, the University of the Philippines on January 17, 1969.[1] An affiliated sorority
of the Tau Gamma Phi, also known as the Triskelion Grand Fraternity. It is considered as one of the most dynamic sororities in
the Philippines today.also known as the Triskelion Grand Sorority, is a sorority founded at the premier state run and owned
educational institution in the Philippines, the University of the Philippines on January 17, 1969.[1] An affiliated sorority of the Tau
Gamma Phi, also known as the Triskelion Grand Fraternity. It is considered as one of the most dynamic sororities in
the Philippines today.
]A Temporary Hiatus
It is indeed in great pride that the Tau Gamma Sigma Sorority members are very active in participating in school
activities, especially in the Student Council. The sorority was an ultra ego image of the Tau Gamma Phi Fraternity
which forces become stronger in the UP campus due to their individual excellence and gaining control of the
College of Arts and Science (C.A.S.) student body, which at that time was the dominant college within the University
with regards to the logic of numbers.
But a few years later, in 1972, the number of the Tau Gamma Sigma members had gone down due to many had
graduated and recruitment process then, has become too rigid due to the sudden declaration of Martial Law in the
country. Sadly many things had changed, some were transferred to other schools; went abroad and some had to
take on leave of absence or dropping out for various reasons or another.
By early 1973, the sorority had faded in the campus and the remaining Sigma residents had already lose their
interest to become active and their relationship with the UP Tau Gamma Phi had gone cold. But the Tau Gamma Phi
brothers did not stop in looking for other recourse due to the fact that they cannot live without the Sigma, they
need someone always at their side; "taga-luto, taga-payo, taga-awat, taga-gamot, taga-alaga" and all the rest of
being a "taga". And by 1974, when the late Triskelion Allen Hernandez assume the high post of G.T. (Grand
Triskelion), he formed an all female society called "UP Sedarum Saudara", to fill in this void that the Tau Gamma
Sigma Sorority had left behind.
HISTORY OF THE
Tau Gamma Sigma
(As of Oct. 3, 2003)
It was a cold afternoon of January 17, 1969 in Mandaluyong when the TAU GAMMA SIGMA was formed. Eleven (11)
illustrious coed girls from UP Diliman campus are "barkada" of the Tau Gamma PhiFounders. These girls were all political
science students and members of the Political Science Club who valiantly embraced the TENETS AND CODES OF
CONDUCT.
The Founders are Rosmarie Carandang, Victoria Sisante Bataclan, Lucita Rodriguez, Erlinda Arabejo, Teresita Aguinaldo,
Mila Garcia, Rowena Celino Alfonso, Emily Sibulo Hiadini, Nitz Santos, Flery Tesado Tesoro and Luzviminda
Tancangco. The first batch that has initiation rites were held in Bustos, Bulacan. Successive batches came in until they
reached the number of almost fifty members of different courses in UP campus.
Formal structure followed in July 1970 when they had their 1st Induction cum Ballroom. Despite of the girls' very stiff class
schedules as well as busy bodies in the campus, the Tau Gamma Sigma members managed to formulate policies and
guidelines of the sorority particularly the Constitution and Initiation Procedure. Eighty percent (80%) is mental torture while
only minimal percent on the physical contact.
It is indeed in great pride that the Tau Gamma Sigma members are very active in participating school activities especially in
the Student Council. The sorority was an ultra ego image of the TGP fraternity which forces become stronger in the campus
due to their individual excellence.
A few years later, in 1972, the number of Sigma members had gone down due to many had graduated and recruitment
process then, was become too rigid due to the sudden declaration of the Martial Law. Many things had changed, some were
transferred to other schools; went abroad and some had to take on leave of absence for various reasons.
Early 1973, the sorority had faded in the campus. But the Brods did not stop in looking for other recourse due to the fact that
they cannot live without Sigma, they need someone always at their side; "taga-luto, taga-payo, taga-awat, taga-gamot, taga-
alaga" and all the rest of being a "taga^". By late 1973, a Brod also from UP Diliman formed the group called "Sedarum
Saudara", an organization but not a sorority. The UP TGP Brods also called these girls as sisters. Membership in this
organization has no initiation rites; they just submit their application with corresponding academic excellence, then interview
portions followed. It was only in 1981 when UP TGP revived the sorority and they are Dinky Ruivivar, Chloe Ceniza, Grace
Corachea & Macris Santos. In the revival batch, two members were come from the Sedarum Saudara.
Presently, the original eleven UP founding sisters are now happy with their family. Some are now based abroad, few are on
their own businesses and others are holding top positions in the government.
(Chronology of Interviews: 1) January 11, 2002 w/ Sis Rory Carandang by Sis Cathy Orbien, held
in Manila Regional Trial Court; 2) March 16, 2002 w/ Sis Vicky Bataclan by Alumnae from GAUF, AdU, UE, PCCR,
PMI, PLM & SPCBA, held in Pantalan Rest., Manila Bay Seafront; 3) April 6, 2002 w/ Sis Babes Rodriguez during the
2nd Founder's & Alumni Forum held in MMDA; 4) Aug. 20, 2003 w/ Sis Luz Tancangco by Sis Cathy Orbien & Sis
Vilma Cortina held in Comelec Office; and 5) Sept. 24, 2003 w/ Sis Luz, Sis Babes, Sis Rorie & Sis Vicky by Sis
Elena, Sis Cathy, Sis Liza and Sis Mavic held in Barbara's Cuisine, Intramuros, Manila