Alpha Phi Omega of the Philippines
In 1950, the Republic of the Philippines then was only four
years old. The Boy Scout movement founded by LORD BADEN-POWELL in
Great Britain was organized in the Philippines in 1923; in 1950, as
now, many Filipinos where actively participating in the movement.
One evening that year, Scouters in Manila were invited to a
conference with a certain SOL
LEVY from Washington State, USA. Brother Levy expressed the
desire to organize Alpha Phi Omega in the Philippines. He gave a
short talk and distributed some copies of three APO publications:
Questions and Answers, National Constitution and By-Laws, and
Ritual Rites and Ceremonies.
DR. LIBRADO I. URETA, an
Eagle Scout (and then, a graduate student at Far Eastern University in Manila) was
among the audience. Inspired by Brother Levy's words, he read the
publications and shared them with fellow Eagle Scouts and students
on the FEU campus. He asked their opinion about Brother Levy's
desire and the response was good. On 2 March 1950, Alpha Phi Omega
International Service Fraternity was founded at Nicanor Reyes Sr.
Hall, Room 214, FEU. After early preparations, a petition for
official status and copies of the publications were sent to the FEU
administration. Few days after, the university recognized the
organization.
Alpha Phi Omega grew rapidly in the Philippines and now there are
several hundred active Alpha Phi Omega chapters throughout the
country.
The national office in the Philippines is staffed by volunteers and
is located at:
Alpha Phi Omega - Philippines
Suite 3A Residencia Braganza
270 Ermin Garcia Street
Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines
+011 632 439 7640 (phone)
+011 632 439 7603 (fax)
http://www.apo.org.ph/
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