| Alpha Phi Omega | |
|---|---|
| ΑΦΩ | |
&sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:Alpha_Phi_Omega_Philippines_seal.png) | |
| Founded | March 2, 1950 Far Eastern University, Manila |
| Type | Service |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Status | Active |
| Scope | National (PH) |
| Motto | "Be a Leader, Be a Friend, Be of Service" |
| Slogan | "Do a Good Turn Daily" |
| Colors | Royal blue and Old glory gold |
| Symbol | Golden eagle |
| Flower | Forget-me-not |
| Tree | Sturdy Oak |
| Jewel | Diamond |
| Publication | The Torch & Trefoil |
| Chapters | 250 |
| Members | 150,000 lifetime |
| Headquarters | 301-A Two Seventy Midtower Condominium 270 Ermin Garcia Avenue, Brgy Silangan, Cubao Quezon City, National Capital Region Philippines |
| Website | apo |
The Alpha Phi Omega Philippines Incorporated, commonly known as Alpha Phi Omega Collegiate Service Fraternity and Sorority or simply Alpha Phi Omega or APO (ΑΦΩ), is a service fraternity and sorority in the Philippines founded in 1950.[1] It is the first established national chapter of Alpha Phi Omega outside of the United States, although both organizations have separate leaderships and operate independently.[2] Alpha Phi Omega has 250 chapters in the Philippines and 150,000 members as of 2010.[3]
Alpha Phi Omega commits to the "development of a world-class membership that cares for the quality of life with complete complement guided by the three cardinal principles of Leadership, Friendship, and Service." Founded under the ideals of the scouting movement, the fraternity uses scouting ideals such as the Scout Law as the basis for its code of conduct.[4]
- ^ "History of Alpha Phi Omega Philippines Fraternity". APO PHILIPPINES. Retrieved March 2, 2023.
- ^ "History of APO Philippines extracted from "The APO History" in "Alpha Phi Omega Torch and Trefoil" diamond jubilee program for the 13th National Biennial Convention, Boy Scouts of the Philippines, Mt. Makiling, Los Banos, Laguna, Philippines, December 1985". Archived from the original on October 23, 2011. Retrieved May 2, 2012.
- ^ "APO to Clinton: We're embarrassed member tagged a terrorist". ABS-CBN News. November 10, 2010.
- ^ "APO Traditions & Lectures". APO PHILIPPINES. Retrieved March 2, 2023.