Tau Gamma Sigma
Tau Gamma Sigma (ΤΓΣ) also known as the Triskelions' Grand Sorority, is a sorority established in the Philippines. Its members call themselves Lady Triskelions.[1] Its fraternity counterpart is Tau Gamma Phi (ΤΓΦ) also known as the Triskelions' Grand Fraternity.
| Tau Gamma Sigma | |
|---|---|
| ΤΓΣ | |
 Triskelions' Grand Sorority | |
| Founded | January 17, 1969 University of the Philippines |
| Type | Socio Economic Service Sorority |
| Scope | International |
| Motto | "A Triskelion firmly believes in the power of reason and not in the use of force as reason." |
| Colors | Gold Green Black |
| Symbol | Lady Triskelion (general), Lioness (animal), St. Anthony the Great (patron saint), Triskelion Hymn (anthem) |
| Cardinal Principles | Fortis Voluntas Sororitas (Strength, Freewill and Sisterhood) |
| Headquarters | University of the Philippines Diliman Quezon City, Metro Manila Philippines |
History
On January 17, 1969, Tau Gamma Sigma was founded by ten women from the University of the Philippines Diliman. The founders were friends of the Tau Gamma Phi fraternity founders. The women were all political science students and members of the same political science club with the founders of Tau Gamma Phi.
The first initiation rites were held in Bustos, Bulacan. Successive batches followed until they reached fifty members from different colleges in UP Diliman. The formal sorority structure was ratified in July 1970.[1]
After the declaration of martial law in 1972, the shared office of Tau Gamma Phi and Tau Gamma Sigma inside UP Diliman was raided under an arrest-search and seizure order signed by then-secretary of defense Juan Ponce Enrile, which resulted in the confiscation of several subversive materials and documents. Both the sorority and the fraternity were critical of the Marcos administration.
Notable members
- Lougee Basabas – lead vocalist of alternative rock band Mojofly and former host of variety show Eat Bulaga![2]
- Rosmari D. Carandang - associate justice of the Supreme Court[3]
- Marides C. Fernando - former mayor of Marikina[4]
- Jopay Paguia - former member of dance group SexBomb Girls
- Charee Pineda - actress and city councilor of Valenzuela[2]
- Angeline Quinto – singer and actress[2]
- Suzette Ranillo - actress, producer and director
- Luzviminda G. Tancangco - former chairperson of the Commission on Elections[5]
- Glydel Mercado - film and TV actress
- Frenchie Dy - professional singer and film/TV actress
References
- "The Leading TAU Gamma Sigma Site on the Net". Taugammasigma.org. Archived from the original on 2014-03-12. Retrieved 2014-03-12.
- Fraternity, List Of Popular Celebrities Who Are; Members, Sorority (December 4, 2017). "List Of Popular Celebrities Who Are Fraternity, Sorority Members". Philippine News. Retrieved 2021-10-17.
- "ASSOCIATE JUSTICE ROSMARI D. CARANDANG". Ca.judiciary.gov.ph. 2012-06-28. Retrieved 2014-03-12.
- "City of Marikina". www.marikina.gov.ph. Archived from the original on 20 February 2009. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
- "The COMELEC Since 1940 to the Present". 7 March 2009. Archived from the original on 7 March 2009. Retrieved 21 May 2018.