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AKP National History
AKP MOTTO
I was Born, I Live, and I Die as a Great Skeptron.
AKRHO Founded
August 8, 1973, at the University of Santo Tomas,
España St., Manila, Philippines Fraternity
ALPHA KAPPA RHO Service Fraternity and Sorority exist to create a bridge so many weaknesses joining together will form one solid strength. Our organization was founded by senior founding fathers (in alphabetical order) Brods/FF:
Aves,Teddy
Balange,Phillip
Bernabe, Tanny
Bracewell,James
Chua, Manue "Boy"
de Lara, Teddy
Diman, Phillip
Go, Renato
Lorenzo,Arnel
Manalo,Noli
Posadas, Obet
Quequep,Vismarck
Cabrera,Monchet
Sarmiento, Roger
Edwin Solano, Edwin
Villegas, Gil
On August 8, 1973. The junior founders, Brods Jun Pasaporte and William Ho, founded the juniors in 1975 at the University of the East along with senior founding sorority sisters,
FM Marissa Comuyog
FM Alda Altiveros
FM Grace Mendoza
FM JJ Aquino(Deceased)
FM Joy Mercado
FM Irene Ileto
FM Girlie Tan (Deceased)
FM Susan Anderson
in Tepi of UST in 1975. The organization's seed has been planted, and the need became clear for a formal structure to contain the mutual feelings among members.
The ALPHA KAPPA RHO (AKRHO)service fraternity and sorority have always been and always will be an organization steeped in the traditions and dedicated to the pursuit of humanitarian brotherhood and sisterhood.
The organization comprises men and women from all cultures, religious backgrounds, and interests; it has spread throughout the archipelago and throughout the world. We do not discriminate based on race, disability, creed, political beliefs, sexual preference, etc. We maintain loyalty and unity while we strive for patience, perseverance, and pride.
The organization was registered with the SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION as and non-profit and non-dividend corporation.
The ALPHA KAPPA RHO was the first HUMANITARIAN Organization to be chartered independently from its mother country.
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AKP 16 FOUNDER´S
AKP 1973
16 FOUNDERS
Alpha Kappa Rho also known as AKRHO or AKP has a short but very precise HISTORY... Maybe it was done simply so that we may not have a hard time memorizing them...
Alpha Kappa Rho Fraternity and Sorority was founded by 16 UST Students headed by Founding Father Jose "Boy" Chua on August 8, 1973, at the University of Santo Tomas, Espana, Manila
Founding Fathers University of Sto.Tomas
1 FF Jose Manuel "Boy" Chua
2 FF Tanny Bernabe
3 FF Renato "Ato" Go
4 FF Arnel Lim Lorenzo
5 FF Roger Sarmiento
6 FF Robert "Obet" Posadas
7 FF Philip Diman
8 FF Philip Balangue
9 FF Teddy De Lara
10 FF Ted Aves
11 FF Edwin Solano
12 FF Monchet Cabrera
13 FF Gil Villegas
14 FF Vismark "Mark" Quequep
15 FF Noli Manalo (Deceased)
16 FF James Bracewell (Deceased)
AKP 1975
JUNIOR FOUNDING FATHER
And in August 1975, at the University of the East Recto, Manila, the AKP Junior was established by UE Recto High School Students.
Junior AKP Founders University of the East
1 Junior FF Jun "Labo" Pasaporte
2 Junior FF Rey Quitoriano
3 Junior FF Noriel Arcadio
AKP 1975
SORORITY FOUNDERS
Also, at the University of Santo Tomas, The Alpha Kappa Rho Sorority was founded sometime in 1975 by Founding Mothers.
Founding Mothers University of Sto.Tomas
1. FM Marisa Comuyog
2. FM Alda Altiveros
3. FM Girlie Tan (Deceased)
4. FM Grace Mendoza
5: FM Joy Mercado
6. FM Jenny Aquino (Deceased)
7. FM Irene Ileto
8. FM Susan Anderson
9. FM Tepi De la Torre
Nothing More... Nothing Less...
Everything is in here. The Name of the fraternity, the Founders, the Dates, and the Places Founded.
Note: if you hear or read something or anything outside the box, that is absolutely a hoax... This is the ONLY TRUE History of Alpha Kappa Rho...
Live Well Mighty Skeptrons!
GOD Bless. Long Live!
PUMA-Pumasok Upang Maging Akrho
MARLBORO-Man Always Remember Love Because of Romance Only
AKRHO-Always Keep Romance Honest Organization
FOREEVEN-Forever Only Remember Even if you Voice Your self Even no right
STORK-Secret Talk Of Organization Remains to be Keep
SMOKE-secret make of killer skeptron
RITUAL-respect it together until you agree live.
Forever ka ba Tol?-Oo, I born, I live, I die as an AKRHO.
Anong sigaw ng Balintawak?-I love you AKRHO.
Sino ang nasa likod ng MARLBORO?-Boy Chua and Jun Pasaporte
Sinong tumalon sa 13 palapag ng U.E.?-Jun Pasaporte
Sino si Jun Pasaporte?-Supreme Founder ng Junior AKRHO.
Veni-Nidi-Mici-I come, I saw, I conguierd
Buhay o Patay?-Buhay ngunit PILAY-May sinko ka?
Wala, limang letra meron, AKRHO.
Anong laman ng basura?-38, 45, Pana, Tusok, at Bomba
Kumusta ka Hudas?-Mabuti Satanas.
Paano ka naging AKRHO?-Dahil kay ALPHA, na kapatid ni KAPPA, na pinsang buo ni RHO.
Spell AKRHO?-I LOVE YOU
Saan matatagpuan ang Lamisang itim?-Sa loob ng Canteen ng U.S.T. na sinusulatan ni Jun Pasaporte at kinakainan
ni Boy Chua at dinidilaan ng mga Neophyte.
Kabilugan ng Buwan?-Labasan ng mga AKRHO
Pantalon na suot ni Jun Pasaporte?- Levis na itim
Kumusta ka kapatid?-Mabuti Kaibigan
Sino si Boy Chua?-G.O.D Batang Calookan may ari ng itim na mansanas, pinsan ni pasaporte.-May posporo ka?
Wala, Palito meron Labing tatlong palapag?-ALPHA KAPPA RHO
AKRHO means?-Vincit Omnio Veritas
Anong mabibili ng 25c?-Okra
Anong araw ngayon?-August 8, 1973
Sino ang nagdala sa akin?-Ako kapatid
Bakit lumubog ang barko?-Dahil sa dami ng AKRHO
Sikreto ng A.K.P.?-Ang kapang itim na nkatago sa dulong sulok ng PADDLE.
Anong ginagawa ni Jun Pasaporte?-Nasa loob ng U.S.T. nagsusulat ng Junior History.
Sasakyan ni Jun Pasaporte?-Kabayong itim
Kulay ng panyo ni Jun Pasaporte?-PULA
Kapatiran sa ng Basura?-Maasahan mo ako, pero hindi kita mapapagkatiwalaan.
Saan matatagpuan ang pusang itim ng AKRHO?-Eveready Battery
Saan makikita ang gintong paru-paro?-Sa 25c
Tatlong Baytang na pinagdaanan ni Jun Pasaporte?-ORRO, MATTA, PLATTA
LATA? – BASURA
MANOK – PALAY
SANDOK – PINGGAN
BASAG NA LATA – PEPENG BOTE
BULAKLAK – EVERLASTING
77-88-3 – PASA-DASA-PORTE
88-77-3 – DASA-PASA-PORTE
553 – ALPHA KAPPA RHO
38, 45, 357 – PUMUPUTOK, PUMAPATAY
8 PANTY – 13 BRIEF
ALAK – AKRHO WINE
Saan sumisikat ang araw?-Sa kanang kamay ng AKRHO
Saan makikita ang Black na Apple?-Sa likod ng Canteen ng U.S.T.
Saan makikita ang Green na Apple?-Sa loob ng studio ng student canteen
Saan makikita ang Red na Apple?-Sa likod ng canteen ng U.E.
Other Passwords
Tau Ibon – Florante at Laura
Sigarilyo – Marlboro
Ilan ang laman ng Marlboro – Tatlo A.K.P.
Sino ang laman ng Marlboro – A.K.P.
Tol, my lighter ka ba? – Wala Posporo
Banag na Lata – Peping Bote
Sino ang nasa likod ng Marlboro – Boy Chua
Saan matagpuan ang araw? – sa kanang kamay
Sino ka kaibigan? – Ako’y isang kapatid
Tol, forever ka ba? – I born, I live, I die as an Akrho.38,
.45 – pumutok, pumatay
Sino ang sumalo kay Jun Pasaporte ng lumundag siya sa 13 palapagsa
san juanico bridge? – ikaw bay miyembro ng akrho
saan ka nakatira – 13, 20 Jun Pasaporte St. AKRHO,
ManilaAno ka ng Lolo mo?- AKRHO ako ng lolo ko
Batang Kalookan – Boy Chua
Trese Panty – Labintatlong panty
Dignity – To kill Triskelion
Ambrosyo, Ambrosya – Patayin,
Bugbugin, Kill Tau Gamma Phi12,
12 ganito,ganoon kilala mo ba siya? Siya ang founder ng UST
Saan matagpuan ang black na apple? – sa likod ng canteen ng UST
Saan matagpuan ang green na apple? – sa loob ng studyo ng student canteen
Saan matagpuan ang red na apple? – sa likod ng canteen ng U.E.Kolor – red
Bakit ka nagging AKRHO – Gawa ni Alpha, kapatid ni Kappa, na pinsan ni Rho
ALPHA KAPPA RHO
INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN SERVICE FRATERNITY AND SORRORITY INC
MCMLXXIII
(INTERIM)
PREAMBLE
We,
the members of the ALPHA KAPPA RHO INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN SERVICE
FRATERNITY AND SORORITY,, beseech the guidance of ALL MIGHTY GOD, that
we conscientiously uphold the value of true brotherhood an compassion.
To always seek the TRUTH, to Love, promote, and preserve peace and the
welfare of brotherhood. And to support the remain loyal to the tenets of
this ORDER and above all, to commit ourselves to building a stronger
bond with family, community and country.
With this resolve, we do hereby commit, institute and promulgate this Constitution.
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Preamble
Article I. Name and Seal
Section I. Name Section II. Seal Section III. Seal (Insignia) Exhibited
Article II. Mission and Vision
Article III. Membership, Members and Officers
Section
I. Qualification for membership Section II. Selection Process Section
III. Initiation Rites Section IV. Definition of Member Section V. Record
in the AKP Registry Book Section VI. Application of Recognized
Chapter/Council Section VII. Application of Registered Council/Chapter
Article IV. Officers and Titles
Section I. Basic Official Titles Section II. Grand National Skeptron; Qualification Section III. Powers and Functions
a.
Grand National Skeptron b. Vice Grand National Skeptron c. National
Master Keeper of the Scroll d. National Master Keeper of Treasury e.
National Master of the Whip f. National Master of Auditing g. National
Master of Public Relations
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Section IV. Accreditation
Article V. Governing Bodies
Section
I. Order of Hierarchies Section II. Responsibilities Section III. Grand
National Council, Powers and Functions Section IV. Jurisdiction Section
V. Legislative Power Section VI. Executive Power Section VII.
Notification
Article VI. Policy-making Body
Section I.
Board of Trustees Section II. Composition of the Board Section III. Term
of Officer Section IV. Regional Councils Section V.
Provincial/municipal/City/District Grand Council Section VI. Chapters /
Councils
Article VII. Officers of Different Hierarchies
Section
I. Grand National Council Officers Section II. Number of Seats Section
III. Concurrent Position Section IV. Regional Councils Section V.
Provincial/Municipal/City/District Councils Section VI. Chapter/
Councils Section VII. Obligations of Members
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Article VIII. Rights, Duties and Obligations
Section I. Rights Section II. Duties and Obligations
Article IX. Disciplinary Action
Section I. Grounds for Disciplinary Action Section II. Imposable Penalties
Article X. Elections; Qualification and Nominations
Section
I. Right of Suffrage Section II. Qualification to Elective Position
Section III. Candidates’ Acceptance of Nomination Section IV. Electoral
Candidates Section V. Powers of the Electoral Committee Section VI.
Submission of Official Report Section VII. Two-Year Term Section VIII.
Simple Majority Section IX. Record in the AKP Record Book
Article XI. Election of Officers of the Grand National Officers
Section I. Qualified Candidates for the Grand National Council Section II. Qualified Candidates for the Positions of Regional
Councils Officers and others.
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Article XII. Rules and Regulations
Section I. Rules Section II. Regulations
Article XIII. Revenues
Section I. Derivatives of Revenues Section II. Future Revenues/ Dues
Article XIV. Policy on AKP Tradition
Article XV. Amendments
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Article I. Name and Seal
Section I. Name
This fraternal Order shall be known and refer to as THE ALPHA KAPPA RHO
INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN SERVICE FRATERNITY AND
SORORITY INC. (Skeptron, Skeptron Society, AKP, The Order, Akrho).
Section II. Seal
The seal of this Order shall be circular in outline consisting of an outer,
middle, and an inner rim and the core or hub. The outer rim is set in a red
background with the name of the institution, year of its foundation and its
motto encrypted in bold yellow. The middle rim is set in silver while the
inner rim is set similarly in a red with no encryption. The core or hub is
likewise set in a silver background with the three Greek letters “AKP” for
ALPHA KAPPA RHO encrypted in a continuous outline at the center in
bold yellow. The colors red, silver and gold signifies the devotion,
conviction and boldness of this Order’s vision while the Greek letters or
symbols “AKP” written in a continuous format signifies the infinity of this
Order’s pursuit of its visions, principles and goals. The motto ‘VINCIT
OMNIA VERITAS’ is written conspicuously in bold yellow on the outer
rim of the seal.
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Section III. Seal (Insignia) Exhibited
This seal must be prominently exhibited or displayed in all official
meetings and activities of the Order and shall likewise be used and/or
affixed in all official instruments, papers, accouterments, artifice and other
paraphernalia issued by, or under the authority of this fraternal Order.
Article II.
Mission and Vision
The Skeptron Mission is to offer the fraternal experience, focusing on
personal character development through leadership, scholarship,
community service, and for the attainment of positive social experiences. It
likewise works for the advancement of true fraternal ties imbued with
respect, courtesy, understanding, and love among fellow Skeptrons. Our
vision is for the advancement of a just and humane society, always seeking
the truth, enjoyment of peace, harmony and goodwill with other fraternities.
Article III.
Membership, Selection process, Initiation Rites
Section I. Membership; Qualification
a. Collegiate member – any college individual, regardless of
gender, may qualify for membership with this Order; provided
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that he or she is at least 17 years of age, mentally, intellectually,
and physically prepared to undergo the regimens of the
prescribed initiation.
b. Community member – any individual, regardless of gender, at
least 18 years of age, a member of a particular community, such
as a barangay or sitio, of good moral character, literate and
prepared to undergo the regimens required, such as mental,
physical and intellectual tests of fortitude and strength.
c. Honorary member – any individual may be conferred the
status of Distinguished Skeptron upon the endorsement by a
particular District, Provincial or Regional Council, and
approved by the Board of Trustees convened in an official
assembly.
d. Junior member – any student at least 16 years of age, in third
year high school, of good scholastic records, of good moral
character, prepared to undergo practical mental and intellectual
examination may join the Order. However to be officially
considered a full-pledge Skeptron, he shall have to undergo
another initiation rites once he goes to college. His being an
AKP junior member shall likewise be taken cognizance of.
e. College Alumni – is one who is a graduate or former student of
a college/university or any school of learning.
f. In no case shall a lady recruit undergo severe physical test or
examination.
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Section II. Membership, Selection Process
The procedure for accepting an individual’s application for membership
with this Order shall be as follows:
1. Submission of a duly accomplished application form signed by the
recruit individual and by the endorser/recruiting party.
2. The application form duly accomplished by the recruit shall be
submitted to the Office of a particular Grand Skeptron of a
chapter or council who shall, after a careful review, order the
Master of the Whip (Master Initiator) to conduct the required
tests for a standard mental, intellectual and physical endurance.
3. In cases where a particular application is rejected, same may be
re-filed for reconsideration before the same office; the
endorser/recruiting party must justify in person and in writing
his or her specific reason/s why the application must be
considered.
4. Any bona fide member of the AKP Order may signify his
intention to disapprove or reject, any applicant who, by his own
knowledge and belief, is not fit to be considered a recruit.
Section III. Initiation Rites.
The Master Initiator shall conduct the manner of the initiation rites (IR) and
shall adapt and implement the rules governing initiation ceremonies, to wit:
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1. A recruit must undergo a series of tests totaling at least of 200 hours,
spread over a reasonable time frame but not to exceed two and a
half months.
2. The Master Initiator (MI) shall receive the Order from the Grand
Skeptron for the start and conduct of the initiation.
3. The Master Initiator shall prepare a program for the conduct of
the initiation rites which shall be approved by the GS of the
chapter of the council.
4. The MI must see to it that no member of the chapter who is not
chosen or part of the initiation team shall participate in said rite.
5. No member who is under the influence of liquor or drugs shall
be allowed to participate in the initiation rites.
6. The MI shall see to it that no severe initiation shall take place or
under his control.
Section IV. Definition of a Member.
Members of this Order shall be defined as any individual who has
successfully completed the initiation prescribed under this constitution and
officially conferred as such during his or her ordination rites by the Grand
Skeptron of the Council, with the assistance of the Council officers of the
particular chapter in ceremonial rites.
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Section V. Record in the AKP Registry Book
The entry of the name of the individual in the registry book shall be made
only upon the conferment of his or her membership duly recorded by the
Keeper of the Scroll (Secretary) of the particular chapter concerned.
Section VI. Application at Recognized Chapter
Any individual member may apply for membership in the Order at
recognized chapter from the following sectors:
1. The Academe – These are universities, colleges and other
institutes of learning officially registered and accredited by the
National Grand Council, and;
2. The Communities – This refers to specific community, locality
and chapters, such as a barangay or sitio, officially registered
and accredited by the National Grand Council.
Article IV.
Officers and Official Titles.
Section I. Basic Titles.
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The following are the basic official titles of the officers of the different
councils and chapters from the national grand council down to the
community chapter level, to wit:
a. Grand Skeptron – The overall head of a particular Chapter. He
shall be responsible for its general affairs, including the
implementation of policies, edicts, ordinances and regulations,
existing or as may be promulgated hereinafter by the higher
council. He shall likewise be responsible for
b. Vice Grand Skeptron – second in command in a particular
chapter and shall take over the position of the Grand Skeptron in
case of disability, suspension, removal from office or expulsion
c. Master Keeper of the Scroll
d. Master keeper of the Wealth
e. Master for Public Relations
f. Master of the Whip (Master Initiator)
g. Master Sergeant-at-Arms (Disciplinary Action Officer – DAO)
h. Master Examiner of Accounts (Auditor)
Section II. National Grand Skeptron qualifications (Powers, Functions
and Jurisdictions)
a. A member in good standing and of good moral character;
b. At least college graduate
c. At least 25 years of age
d. Has been a member of the AKP for at least eight (8) years.
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Section III. Powers and Functions.
1. The National Grand Skeptron
a. He shall hold the highest executive position in the AKP;
b. He is the overall head of national grand council;
c. He shall be responsible for its general affairs and shall preside in
all its meetings, and shall have administrative power over all
regional, provincial, city/municipal, collegiate and community
chapters under it.
d. He shall make certain that the local chapters under his office
shall observe, act upon, comply, abide conform, and follow all
rules, regulations decrees, verdict, announcement, judgments,
orders, and requests handed down by the national grand council
or coursed through it by the Board of Trustees.
e. He shall have the power to create a commission or board and
appoints its members, as in the case of an Electoral committee,
subject to the concurrence by a simple majority of the National
Grand Council.
f. He shall have the duty to review and approve expense vouchers.
Together with the Treasure Keeper or National Treasurer, he
shall present to the National Grand Council and its members a
proposed annual budget and from time to time as maybe
necessary, supplemental budgets.
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g. He shall likewise submit to the Council a year-end budget report
and an annual year-end report pertaining to the operations and
activities of the AKP organization.
h. He shall hold office for a period of two (2) years. However, he
may seek re-election for another term with the same position
and for a total of four (4) years.
2. The Vice National Grand Skeptrons
a. There shall be voted or elected a vice-grand Skeptron
representing the island of Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.
b. They shall be members of the National Grand Council with
voting rights as far as legislation and judicial decisions are
concerned, when the same is presented to the National Grand
Council for deliberation.
c. In case of a vacancy in the position of the National Grand
Skeptron, by reason of incapacitation, impeachment or
resignation, the standby vice grand-skeptron garnering a
majority of the new election for said position by the whole
national grand council shall be called for. In the event that the
position of the National Grand Skeptron is temporarily left
vacant, the National Grand Council shall as well vote or select
one among the three vice grand Skeptrons who shall take the
place of the National Grand Skeptron.
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3. National Master Keeper of the Scroll (Secretary)
He shall ct as the secretary of the National Council and as such keep
the minutes of the meetings of the National Council. He shall be
responsible for the dissemination of all communications,
correspondence, notices and advisories, etc. subject to the direction
of the NGS. He shall have safe custody of official files, records and
all other papers pertaining to the Order. He shall likewise be
responsible for the production of the National Seal whenever a
meeting of the National Council is convened.
4. National Custodian of Wealth (Treasurer)
He shall be the custodian of the coffers of the AKP, and as such
shall likewise have the obligation to collect, receive and disburse all
money and valuables upon the direction of the National Grand
Skeptron or Executive Council. He shall keep and have charge of all
Book of Accounts, which shall be open to inspection and audit by
any member of the Executive Council whenever required on account
on fiscal necessity. He shall post a bond in such amount as may be
fixed by the Executive Council. He shall render a quarterly financial
report, or at any time required by the Executive Council, but not
more than five times in a fiscal year.
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5. National Public Relations Officers (PRO)
He shall have the duty to see to it that the different chapters and
councils have healthy relations in the different colleges and
communities throughout the country, and shall, upon orders of the
National Grand Skeptron, likewise have the duty to speak for and in
behalf of the National Grand Council in matters relating to the
activities of the Order.
6. National Master of the Whip (Master Initiator)
He shall be in cha7rge in coordinating with the various
chapter/council levels the standard program for initiation.
7. National Auditor
He shall review, check, inspect, examine, and inventory all money
received and disbursed by the Master Custodian of Wealth. He shall
render a quarterly report as well, and submit the same to the
National Grand Skeptron.
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8. National Sergeant-at-Arms
He, as the head of the Disciplinary Action Committee, shall have the
duty to receive complaints, grievances, hear its merits and submit to
the grand council his report and recommendation thereof. He shall
have the power to call the attention of erring members and
recommend punitive action thereof when the name of the Order is
unceremoniously put in a bad light.
Section IV. Accreditation
A regional, provincial, district, city, collegiate and community chapters
shall be considered as such in the following manner:
a. For prospective regional councils, the officers of a provincial or
district council shall signify their intention to form a regional
council to represent them by way of an application to the
National Grand Council. After due deliberation, the national
grand council shall confer to the status of a regional council.
b. In the case of a future city/municipal council to be established as
one, the heads of the different collegiate and/or community
chapters therein shall put in writing their intention to be
accepted or recognized as such before the provincial, city or
district council, and copy furnish the national grand and the
regional executive councils. No conferment shall be made
without satisfying this requirement.
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c. A collegiate or community may be established with at least
twenty (20) members having elected their officers. They shall be
assisted by a recognized district, city or provincial council in
this respect.
d. The entry of the name of the regional, provincial/district, city,
collegiate and community chapters in the registry book shall be
made upon the conferment of their official status duly recorded
by the National Master Keeper of the Scroll (Secretary).
e. No conferment of the new status shall be made without
complying with the requirement of registration in the official
registry book, otherwise, the grant by the regional council, as
the may be of such status to the newly formed provincial or
district council, shall not be considered official and may later be
considered null and void for failure to comply with such
requirement within a reasonable period of time.
Article V.
Governing Bodies
Section I. Hierarchy
The governing bodies of this order shall follow and abide by the authority
of each council in accordance with the hierarchy prescribed herein:
a. First Order of Hierarchy – The National Grand Council
b. Second Order of Hierarchy – The Regional Council
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c. Third Order of Hierarchy – The Provincial Council
d. Fourth Order of Hierarchy – The City, Municipal and District
Councils
e. Fifth Order of Hierarchy – The Collegiate and Community
Chapters
Section II. Responsibilities of the different chapters/councils
Responsibilities of the Collegiate, Community, City, Municipal, District
Council, Provincial and Regional Councils
As the governing bodies of the different chapter/council levels, they are
responsible for the affairs of this Order within their respective jurisdiction
as follows:
1. To oversee the conduct of activities, functions and affairs of the
Order within their level.
2. To implement policies, edicts, dictums and directives
emanating from the Higher Councils.
3. To settle disputes and controversies between the different
chapters, districts and regions and the enforcement of
discipline upon all members of this Order. This shall include
matters governing disputes and controversies that may arise
between the community itself and the Order as in the case of
disputes between different fraternal orders, etc.
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4. To decide on issues affecting the members of their respective
chapter, district and region as well as to act as an Appellate
Body to hear and review matters submitted for appeal by any
member within its jurisdiction.
5. To ensure proper compliance of the various electoral processes
described herein in the Electoral Process.
6. To ensure that the good name of the Order is at all times held
in high esteem.
Section III. National Grand Council: Powers and Functions
Vestment of Power and Authority
By virtue of this Constitution, the National Grand Council is vested with
the following Jurisdictions, Powers and Authorities:
The National Grand Council shall have sole and absolute jurisdiction over
the entire archipelago, and where there exist an AKP council duly
recognized thereof, such as the United States, Singapore, South Korea,
Middles, Indonesia, Malaysia, and others.
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Section IV. Legislative Powers
The legislative powers of the National Grand Council shall extend to
every case of legislation including that of promulgating, amending and
repealing old legislation that may be inapplicable or inappropriate and not
beneficial to the Order without prejudice to any existing edicts,
regulations, ordinances, and by-laws.
Section V. Executive Powers
1. The National Council shall have the power to duly recognized
application for the creation or establishment of a
chapter/council in any level, and has the power to execute and
implement by-laws and regulations of the AKP;
2. It shall have the authority to withdraw or revoke charters as
well as reactivate chapters. It shall also be empowered to issue
special dispensations for all purposes permitted by the
provisions of this Constitution; awarding of honors and in
general, the exercise of authority necessary to carry out the
administrative functions, rights and prerogatives.
Section VI. Notification to the Board of Trustees
All matters relating to legislations, executive pronouncement and judicial
decisions shall at all time be made known to the Board of Trustees. The
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Board of Trustees, has the power to void any inappropriate and improper
amended laws, executive orders or judicial decisions.
Article VI.
Policy Making Body
Section I. Board of Trustees. There shall be one major policy making
body.
a. No major changes shall take place or be adapted by any of the
governing bodies without the explicit written approval of the
Board Trustees
b. Only the board has the power to hand down decisions
pertaining to the expulsion of a member
c. The Board shall convene at least once a year or at the
discretion of the Board chair or co-chair, in the absence of the
former
d. The Board shall convene at least twice (2) a year or at the
discretion of the presiding Board chair or co-chair, in the
absence of the chair
e. The members of the Board shall be given the highest honor
and respect befitting such status.
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Section II. Composition of the Board of Trustees.
The Board shall have the following composition, to wit:
a. Chairman Emeritus – reserved for the Skeptron Most High, Founder
Boy Chua.
b. Vice-Chair – co-founder (elected or chosen by the founders
themselves)
c. All the living founders, however, they have to signify their
intention to be as such
d. The National Grand Skeptron
e. In case of an even number of seats for the Board, any one of the
National Vice-Grand Skeptron, after an election, may seat on
the Board.
Section III. Term of office of the Board of Trustees
The terms of the Board of Trustees who are the founding members of the
Order shall be members for life. However, in no case shall the term of
office of the founding member be transferable or inherited; all other Board
members shall serve as such for tenure of two (2) years.
Section IV. The Organizational chart of the AKP
AKP Organizational Chart
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Board of Trustees
Alumni (Nat’l Grand Skeptron)
Different Alumni Chapters/Councils
Grand National Council (National Grand Skeptron)
VISAYAS (VGS-V) LUZON
MINDANAO (Vice-Grand Skeptron-L)
(VGS-M)
Regional Councils
Reg. Councils Reg. Grand Skeptron
(RGS)
Prov./ City/ Dist. Councils
Collegiate/Community
Reg. Councils (RGS)
Prov./ City/ Dist.
Prov./ City Councils
Councils
Coll./Comm. Coll./Comm.
l
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Section V. Representations
The number of representative officers for the different chapters and
councils shall be determined by the number of duly recognized chapters or
councils by the National Grand Council.
Article VII.
The Officers of the Different Hierarchies
Section I. National Grand Council Officers: Term of Office
Every national officers of this Order shall have a tenure of two (2) year
per term. The National Grand Skeptron shall be allowed to hold office for
a maximum of two (2) terms or a total of four (4) years only, whether
consecutive or not. All other positions may be held by the officer
regardless of the number of terms, and whether said position or positions
are held in consecutive terms or not.
Section II. Number of Seats
The number of seats available for each National Grand Council is eight
(8) in addition to the number of remaining representatives of regional
council officers. They are as follows:
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a. Grand Skeptron
b. Vice Grand Skeptron
c. Keeper of the Scroll
d. Keeper of the Wealth (Treasury)
e. Master of the Whip ( Master Initiator)
f. Community Relation Officer
g. Disciplinary Action Officer or Sergeant- at- Arms
h. Auditor
i. In addition to the number of the remaining regional heads (as
members)
Section III. Concurrent Position
The officer of the National Grand Council shall hold in concurrent
position his position as the regional head.
Section IV. Regional Council
The Officers of the Regional Council shall be composed of (7+ provincial
council heads):
a. Most Distinguished Grand Skeptron
b. Most Distinguished Vice Grand Skeptron
c. Distinguished Keeper if the Scroll
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d. Distinguished Keeper of Treasury
e. Distinguished Examiner of Accounts
f. Distinguished Community Relations Officer
g. Distinguished Members of the Council
Section V. The Provincial/district/City Council Officers (7+ members
of the different chapters) are as follows:
a. Provincial/District/ City Grand Skeptron
b. Provincial/ District/ City Vice Grand Skeptron
c. Provincial/ District/ City Keeper of the Scroll
d. Provincial/ District/ City Keeper of Treasury
e. Provincial/District/ City Officer for Community Relations
f. Provincial/District/ Sergeant-at-Arms
g. Provincial/District/ City Auditor
h. Provincial/district/ Members of the council
Section VI. Chapter / Council
The Chapter Council shall have eight (8) regular Officers. They are the
following: a. Grand Skeptron
b. Vice Grand Skeptron
c. Keeper of the Scroll
d. Keeper of the Treasury
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e. Master of the Whip
f. Community Relations Officer
g. Sergeant-at-Arms
h. Auditor
Article VIII.
Rights, Duties and Obligations
Section I. Rights
Members of this Order shall be considered as distinguished fraternal brothers and sisters and shall enjoy the following rights:
a. All members shall have the right to be addressed as Lord Skeptron, and
as
such enjoy all the rights and privileges accorded a Skeptron b. All
members shall have the right to the maintenance of his/her personal
life c. All members regardless of rank, age, gender, religion language and
status
in life shall have equal rights d. Every member shall have the right to
free expression or to voice out his/her opinion, belief, conviction,
judgment, criticism and suggestions in all issues pertaining to the
Order e. Every member shall have the right to participate, directly or
indirectly,
in the policy-making of the Skeptron Order f. No member shall be reprimanded, suspended, impeached or expelled
without
due process g. Every member shall have the right to vote the candidate
of their choice in a fair and honest election, and shall be free from
harassment or any form of aggravation h. Every member in good standing
shall have the right to information, notices and all communication in
all matters concerning the AKP., with the exception however of highly
classified information i. Every member shall have the right to seek
redress when he feels his
right as an AKP has been violated or
abridged j. Every member of good standing shall have the right to
nominate or nominated, or be elected in any electoral activities
conducted by the chapter or council he belongs or is a registered member
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Section II. Obligation
Every member shall have the obligation to perform the following tasks, to with:
a. Every member shall always be willing to help his fellow Skeptron, and
remain humble b. Every member shall show respect or discourtesy to his fellow Skeptron
regardless of age, gender, status in life, and seniority c. Every member shall be marked by the AKP ritual, subject to rules on
junior
or minor members d. Every member must conduct himself/herself in a
manner in befitting a respectable Skeptron, or a citizen or residence of
a particular country, school or community e. A Skeptron is obligated to
defend the good name of the Order when he believes same is being
maligned or unfairly accused, thereby promoting and protecting the
integrity of the Order f. Every member shall abide by and honor all
lawful rules and regulations
handed down by a governing body g. A
Skeptron must help develop social responsibility and awareness in the
community or in society as a whole, by encouraging the youth and the
residents or a particular community to participate in community affairs
geared towards social progress h. Members must religiously pay his dues,
contribution and other financial
responsibility to the Order i. A member must actively participate in the affairs of the Order
Article IX.
Disciplinary Action
Section I. Grounds for Disciplinary Action, The following shall be grounds for disciplinary action:
1.
Gross disregard of the constitution and bylaws of AKP 2. Disgraceful
and |Dishonorable conduct 3. Gross disrespect or discourtesy to officer
and members of AKP
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4. Malverzation of AKP funds
5. Dishonesty 6. Oppression of AKP brothers and sisters 7. Neglect of
duty 8. Falsification of official AKP documents 9. Inefficiency 10.
Insubordination 11. Engaging in partisan activities or agitating
division within the Order 12. Conduct prejudicial to the best interest
of the AKP 13. Lobbying for personal interest or gain 14. Improper
handling of official AKP logo and paddle 15. Gross abuse of official
duties 16. Inflicting physical and physiological injury to fellow
Skeptron 17. Taking undue advantage of fraternal siblings in pursuit of
personal gain 18. Improper and gross misconduct during official meetings
19. Improper conduct in public which tends to put the good name of AKP
in
bad light 20. Disclosure of confidential AKP information 21.
Agitating disregard of AKP laws, rules and regulations 22. Agitating
fellow skeptrons to engage in criminal activities 23. Betrayal of trust
24. Mendicancy 25. Non-payment of regular dues 26. Soliciting without
approval from the chapter or council where he
belongs 27. Violent acts 28. Discourtesy
Section II. Imposable Penalties;
The
penalties imposable upon erring officials or members shall be
determined by the gravity or seriousness of the offense committed. The
following penalties may be imposed:
1. Expulsion, removal from the Order. His/her name shall be
removed from the roster of AKP members 2. Suspension from the Order for a period of six (6) months to
one (1) year 3. Demotion from rank
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4. Reprimand 5. Community service 6. Fines 7. AKP reasonable discipline in the discretion of the GS
Article X.
Election, Qualification and Nominations
Section I. Right of Suffrage
Any
bona fide member of the order, duly recognized and in good standing,
May exercise his right of suffrage for the chapter/council officers of
his choice and where he is a registered member.
Section II. Qualifications to Elective Positions
1. He must be a member in good standing, and duly endorsed or
nominated
to the position by his co-chapter/council member or officer 2. He must
not have been found guilty of any offense involving
moral
turpitude, or has not committed acts inimical to the good name of the
Order 3. He must be nominated by the members of the chapter/council
to vie for any position
Section III. Candidates, Acceptance of Nominations
Any
interested member who wish to be elected as officer to a particular
chapter or council shall signify his acceptance of the nomination by
filing his certificate of candidacy before an Electoral Committee, and
attaching therein the acceptance and nomination form.
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Section III. a. The election of officers shall be conducted by secrete voting
Section IV. Electoral Committee
The
outgoing officers of a council or chapter shall provide for a system of
election, appointing therein the officers of the electoral commission.
The Electoral Committee to be created by the Grand Chapter or Council,
duly approved by its Grand Skeptron shall formulate the manner of
election, setting, its date, time, and the rules which should be
applied. In case of a dispute as to the composition of the Electoral
Committee, same shall be brought to the attention of the higher
governing body which has jurisdiction over it.
Section IV. a. An
Electoral Committee shall be composed of a chairman and four
commissioners. They must be AKP member of good standing, at least
college level, with known fairness and probity, and must not have been
candidates an elective position in the immediate preceding elections.
Section V. Powers of the Electoral Committee
1. It shall administer the manner of elections by promulgating
and enforcing the rules set forth for the conduct of nomination and
elections 2. It shall have exclusive jurisdiction over all contests relating to
elections and qualifications of all elective officers 3. To resolve complaints relating to elections; no action shall be
taken on a complaint unless it be a written complaint
Section VI. Submission of Official Result
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The
Electoral Committee task for the job shall submit to the Grand Council/
chapter within a reasonable period of time the official result of the
elections, copy furnished the regional and national councils.
Section VII. Two- Year Term
The
elected officer shall hold office for a two year term. In case of
vacancy the Grand Skeptron shall appoint an officer for the unexpired
term only.
Section VIII. Simple Majority
A simple majority shall apply in the determination of an elective officer.
Section IX. Record of the AKP Registry Book
The
entry of the names of the elected officers in the AKP registry book
shall be made only upon a certification from the Electoral Committee of
such victory duly recorded by the Keeper of the Scroll (Secretary) of
the particular chapter concerned. ARTICLE XI.
Election of Officers of the National Grand Council
Section I. Qualified Candidates for the National Grand Council
1.
The qualified voters and candidates for the National Grand Council
elective positions are the Grand Skeptrons of the regional council, or
of an alumni council duly recognized thereof. 2. There shall be a
stand-by National Grand Skeptron in case the sitting national head is
incapacitated, resigns or impeached from office. The
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National
Grand Skeptron in-wait, shall be voted or elected during the national
election of officers. The one National Vice Grand Skeptron having
garnered majority votes cast among the three National Vice Grand
Skeptron by all the members of the different regional councils including
the Alumni Chapter, in a national election of officers, shall sit as
the National Grand Skeptron for the remaining term.
Section II. Qualified Candidates for the Regional, Provincial, Municipal, and City Councils
The
Grand Skeptron Officers of the different AKP Provincial Councils shall
qualify to be candidates and be voted for the position of the regional
council head (within the regional territorial jurisdiction). However, to
aspire for the regional council head, he shall have to be nominated by
his provincial officers. The same rule shall apply for the rest of
councils and chapters under the regional councils as far as election of
their own officers are concerned.
Article XII.
Rules and Regulations
Section I. Rules
a. All Laws of the land, policies of the schools, natural laws,
common
laws, and rules and regulations of the Order must be adhered to,
complied with the obeyed by all the members of the AKP. b. The
Anti-Hazing law shall be observed by all the members of
the Order. c. A legally married Skeptron shall not engage in amorous affairs in his/her unmarried fellow Skeptron.
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d. No Skeptron shall inflict physical or physiological harm
against
another
Skeptron. e. No Skeptron shall malign another Skeptron. f. In case of
grievance against a fellow Skeptron, he or she shall
bring this to the attention of the Council or Chapter where he or
she
is a member, and the grievance shall be heard. The respondent Skeptron
shall be accorded due process. g. Foregiveness to a fellow Skeptron
shall always be the mark of
a
true Skeptron. However, the penalty shall always be enforced.
Section II. Regulation
Any
member of the Order found in violation any provision of the
constitution and by-laws of the Order shall face disciplinary action.
However, no penalty shall be imposed upon the erring member without the
application of due process of law.
Article XIII.
Revenues
Section I. The Order shall derive its revenues from the following
sources:
a. Registration fee as a member
b. Registration fee for a recognized chapter or council
c. Fees for issuance of AKP certificates, diplomas, IDs, and other
Skeptron documents
d. Dues levied upon the chapters and councils
T
e. Proceeds from the rent or sale of the Order’s properties
f. Cash donations from generous AKP benefactors
g. Fines
h. Other lawful ways and means to generate funds, ex. Raffles or
contest, etc.
Section II. Future revenues/ dues must be set forth by the organization
officers upon the approval by the body.
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Article XIV.
Policy on AKP Tradition
Section I. AKP Tradition
The AKP tradition of having the mark of a true Skeptron shall forever be held sacred.
Article XV.
Amendments
Section
I. The AKP Constitution and by-laws shall be subject to amendment when
called for by the Grand National Council. Ratified and concurred by the
Board of Trustees.
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AKP HIERARCHY
Services
Understanding
the Hierarchy our Brotherhood's pledged
to serve begins by Preserving its
History. The VISION, MISSION and HARD WORK of our pioneers shaped what
we are now and what
we are PROTECTING. Everything varies
in many ways but every members' love to the brotherhood will never vary
in enhancing
the future of the Hierarchy.
Variations aren't ruled out a hinder. For this reason, we created a '
light a do ' list for our
members.
Listed are some simple ways we can generate several services we may pledge.
I. Make Services and involvement to your local Religious Groups.
1) Let us serve and donate help to local Religious Groups.
2) Let us preach
God's word to the Family, Friends and Neighborhood.
3) Let us teach Children to pray and respect God.
4) Let us obey
the Word of God.
5) Let us help the poor, needy and homeless.
6) Let us respect others' religious faith and belief.
II. Make Services and involvement in the Country, City
or Community.
1) Let us support
or fund Cleanliness Drive.
2) Let us support and engage in the Crime Prevention Program.
3) Let us help and support
Community Services and Projects.
4) Let us respect elders in the Community.
5) Let us guide youths in the Community.
6)
Let us obey and respect the law of the land.
7) Let us help the poor, needy and homeless.
III.Make Services and help your Family, Parents and
siblings.
1) Let us participate in our family and friends get together.
2) Let us guide, teach our children
and other children of family moral values.
3) Let us respect ,obey elders and family circle.
4) Let us help the poor,
needy and homeless.
IV. Make Services and help your School, University or
College.
1) Let us create a Cleanliness Drive in School.
2) Let us assemble School and Educational Programs.
3) Let us support Student Affairs and its Programs.
4) Let us volunteer and support Faculty workshops and needs.
5)
Let us help the poor, needy and homeless.
V. Alpha Kappa Rho International Service Fraternity and
Sorority.
1) Let us create Programs,
Projects and Services to establish closeness among members.
2) Let us communicate as leaders, as members and as AKP representatives.
3)
Let us support, donate and fund the Brotherhood.
4) Let us guide and provide orientation to younger members.
5) Let
us respect the Seniority.
5) Let us respect fellow Skeptrons
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SKEPTRONS WAY OF LIFE
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SKEPTRONS CREED
The true Skeptron believes that there is such thing as truth, and that in can best be determined in a free and open contest for the allegiance of men's minds.