I. THE OATH OF ONENESS
(Ang Panata ng Pagkakaisa)
I, as a member of my fraternity, wholeheartedly join the celebration of National Fraternity Day this 19th of November.
IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD AND MY CONTEMPORARIES, I SOLEMNLY PLEDGE:
- TO UPHOLD PEACE: That I shall utilize my strength not for violence, but for the protection and guidance of my brothers, my sisters, and the community.
- TO RECOGNIZE UNITY: That despite our diverse colors, symbols, and names, we stand as one unified front dedicated to serving the nation of the Philippines.
- TO RESPECT ALL: That I shall treat every “Brod” and “Sis” from other organizations as a partner in progress and never as an adversary on the streets.
- TO SUPPORT THE AGENDA OF CHANGE: That I stand in solidarity with the Active Fraternity Movement in elevating the image of our organizations, ensuring we become paragons of discipline and public service.
BY THIS PRINCIPLE, I believe that true brotherhood is not measured by conflict, but by the capacity to unite under one common goal—the realization of true Unity in Purpose.
II. COMMUNITY RESOLUTION FOR RECOGNITION
Advocating for November 19 as a Day of Peace, Unity, and Community Service.
PREAMBLE:
WHEREAS, fraternities and sororities in the Philippines have played a significant role in fostering leadership and service to the nation since the early 20th century;
WHEREAS, there is a definitive shift within the fraternal community to move away from the culture of violence and instead focus on solidarity and national development;
WHEREAS, November 19 marks a historical milestone as the founding date of the first Greek-letter fraternity in the country (Upsilon Sigma Phi, est. 1918/1920), making it a fitting date to represent the birth of first fraternalism in the Philippines;
THE CORE PROVISIONS:
- OFFICIAL ADVOCACY: To seek the formal recognition of November 19 as “National Fraternity Day”—not as a public holiday, but as a day of national observance and fraternal solidarity.
- PROMOTION OF PEACE: To utilize this day for nationwide simultaneous activities, such as bloodletting drives, tree planting, and community feeding programs, to showcase the positive contributions of these organizations to society.
- UNITY IN DIVERSITY: To honor the collective will of the members who have utilized collective action to bring ALL fraternities and sororities across the Philippines under a single banner of peace.
- SAFETY AND RESPONSIBILITY: To formally commit to strictly upholding the Anti-Hazing Act of 2018 (RA 11053) and fostering an environment defined by genuine “Unity in Purpose.”
III. THE FRATERNITY PRAYER FOR UNITY
In the spirit of true brotherhood and sisterhood, the “Brods” and “Sisters” from all councils and organizations across the archipelago stand together as a renewed force for national progress. This historic turn toward lasting peace is a call for fraternities to be celebrated as pillars of community service, moral leadership, and national harmony. Let this shared commitment to peace be a lasting legacy.
Theme: “Fraternity in Peace, Unity in Purpose”
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