CONSTITUTION AND BY LAWS

ARTICLE I - NAME, SEAL AND PRINCIPAL ADDRESS OF TH...

ARTICLE II - DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES, PURPOSE AN...

ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP

ARTICLE IV - MEMBER RANKINGS, MARKING AND PROMOTIO...

ARTICLE V  DISCIPLINARY POLICY AND GRIEVANCE PROCE...

ARTICLE VI GOVERNMENT

ARTICLE VII THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

ARTICLE VIII INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE OFFICE (INEXO...

ARTICLE IX THE FOUNDER’S COMMITTEE

ARTICLE X OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION

ARTICLE XI MEETINGS, NOTICES, QUORUM AND OTHER REL...

ARTICLE XII ELECTIONS AND ELECTORAL COMMITTEE

ARTICLE XIII APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS

ARTICLE XIV - XV - XVI

APPROVAL SIGNATORIES

CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY

 

ARTICLE I 

BACKGROUND, PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

All Colleagues of Amended GUARDIANS Brotherhood International, Incorporated (CAGBII) leaders have an obligation to make decisions and conduct affairs of the organization based, first and foremost, upon the desire to promote CAGBII and its mission. A conflict of interest is present when a person in a position of authority over an organization, such as an elected officer, appointed officer, or adviser, may enjoy a financial benefit from a decision he or she could make in his or her organizational capacity. This may include indirect benefits, such as to family members or businesses with which the person is closely associated.

The purpose of this Conflict of Interest Policy is to protect CAGBII’s interests when it is contemplating entering into a transaction or arrangement that might benefit the private interests of an Elected Officer, Appointed Chairpersons or Advisers of CAGBII that might result in a possible excess benefit transaction. 

Additionally, the policy has the following objectives:

a. To foster and sustain trust in CAGBII and its leadership;
b. To educate leaders on what constitutes a conflict of interest or might create the appearance of a conflict of interest;
c. To set standards for full disclosure of professional and relevant personal activities and relationships that creates a conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest;
d. To remedy and resolve conflicts of interest per CAGBII’s conflict management options; and
e. To encourage leaders to remain aware of and take initiative to manage, disclose, and resolve conflicts of interest appropriately.

ARTICLE II 
SCOPE

1. CAGBII Elected Officers - CAGBII Elected Officers are expected to devote their primary professional loyalty, time, and energy to achieving CAGBII’s goals and meeting its objectives. External activities conducted by CAGBII Elected Officers should be of such nature as to promote the goals and objectives of CAGBII and to avoid any activity that might impede reaching those goals. External activities must not distract significantly from elected officers’ responsibilities and must neither require excessive commitments of time nor compromise any properties owned by CAGBII.

2. Committee Chairmen and members of Policy-setting Committees - Appointed Committee Chairs and members must be reasonably informed about the organization’s activities, participate in decisions, and act in good faith in their role as stewards. They must comply with applicable laws and be faithful to the organization’s mission and by-laws. They should often rely on experts to help provide the information they require to be accountable as stewards and must be accountable to the organization.

3. CAGBII Advisers - CAGBII Advisers are expected to serve their leadership term for the benefit of CAGBII. This can be achieved only by assuring that decisions are made in an environment in which conflicts are managed appropriately. The existence of a conflict of interest, commitment or conscience does not in itself constitute unethical behavior – many complex and contemporary duties might be in conflict without malign intent.

ARTICLE II 

DEFINITION OF TERMS

1. The term "Leaders" shall be used in this policy to refer to three groups: 

a. CAGBII Elected Officers;
b. Committee Chairs and General Committee Members when their particular committees are empowered or charged with making CAGBII policy or ethics recommendations; and
c. Advisers. 

2. Conflicts of Interest - A conflict of interest may arise when a leader has a role, investment or obligation, or receives compensation or other benefit from, another organization or entity, and where that relationship might bias decisions made on behalf of CAGBII or suggest that the leader’s loyalty is divided between CAGBII and the other organization. A "competing interest" might arise in a transaction between CAGBII and a third party, or from a leader’s volunteer or paid relationship with a third party, which may compromise the leader’s ability to provide unbiased loyalty to CAGBII. This policy sets no monetary threshold for a conflict of interest. The CAGBII COI policy extends to CAGBII leaders’ spouses, domestic partners, parents or children.

3. Conflicts of Commitment - While financial conflicts of interest often receive the greatest attention, other kinds of conflicts might pose equally serious risks to objectivity and impartiality. Conflicts of commitment are usually not financial and do not generally involve gifts or other tangible benefits. Conflicts of commitment are usually not financial and do not generally involve gifts or other tangible benefits. A leader has a conflict of commitment if s/he has or believes s/he has duties or obligations to more than one entity, goal, or outcome, or has personal, social, political, or professional hopes for a particular outcome or result and these duties detract or distract one from meeting CAGBII duties.

4. Conflicts of Conscience - A conflict of conscience might arise when an CAGBII leader has a personal, social, moral or political beliefs, or professional hopes for a particular outcome or result, that diverge from official CAGBII positions or positions under consideration. Conflicts of conscience can arise when one’s relationships, social, moral or political views are related to one’s CAGBII duties.

ARTICLE IV 

POLICY PROCESS

CAGBII requires that it’s elected officers and those officers who are authorized to sign checks, invoices, contracts, or other binding documentation should sign a Conflict of Interest Disclosure form that aids in maintaining a bias-free decision-making process.

The Committee Chairs, Members of Policy-setting Committees and Advisers have an obligation to understand and implement this Conflict of Interest policy and adopt procedures in accordance with it.

1. Self-Disclosure Expectations and Process

In order to address any potential conflicts of interest proactively, all CAGBII Leaders defined in this policy are required to complete and submit a Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form. Candidates for elected leadership positions will be required to complete a Disclosure form prior to election. Newly appointed or employed leaders will be required to complete the Disclosure form within three months of their appointment or employment. The Leaders also must update the Disclosure form if any material changes or additions to the submitted information arise during the course of their bi-annual term as officers.

Please see attached Disclosure form wherein leaders must list all financial transactions with any organization, whether the leader or any family member of the leader has an interest in any third parties providing goods or services to the organization, and any other (nonprofit or for-profit) organizations with potentially conflicting interests in which the leader or any family member of the leader is actively involved and has a significant investment.

2. Process for Adjudicating Conflicts

The Legislative Committee will oversee CAGBII’s Conflict management process. The Legislative Committee represents the interests of CAGBII members and is in-charged to: 

a. Encourage all leaders to report their Conflicts;
b. Address members’ questions or concerns regarding reported Conflicts;
c. Address leaders’ concerns or questions regarding Conflict reporting; and
d. Review, adjudicate, and approve the summarized Conflict and resultant management plans prior to publication on the CAGBII group page.

An initial determination as to whether a particular outside transaction or relationship may constitute an actual, potential or apparent conflict shall be made by CAGBII’s Legislative Committee. This determination shall be made in any circumstance in which a potential conflict of interest is identified either by an individual leader (through self-disclosure) or by another party. If the Legislative Committee believes that a particular relationship or transaction may represent an actual, potential, or apparent conflict of interest, it shall first request additional information from the leader detailing the nature of the relationship or transaction.

When evaluating whether a particular transaction or relationship constitutes an actual, potential, or apparent conflict of interest, the Legislative Committee shall consider the following factors: 

a. Abusing one’s role as a leader for personal or third-party gain or pleasure (including, but not limited to, the solicitation or acceptance of gifts or other items of value or indirect inducement to provide special treatment on organization matters).
b. Demonstration of conflict of commitment.
c. Placing one’s own self-interest, the interest of one’s company, organization, university or another entity, for which the individual serves in a leadership, employment, or ownership capacity, or the interest of any third party above that of CAGBII.
d. Engaging in any outside business, professional or other activities that would directly or indirectly adversely affect CAGBII.
e. Providing goods or services to CAGBII as a paid vendor.

If the Legislative Committee determines that a particular relationship or transaction represents an actual, potential, or apparent conflict of interest, it shall recommend management or resolution of such actual, potential, or apparent conflict. The recommendations of the Legislative Committee then go to the CAGBII National Executive Council for review and approval.

ARTICLE V 

COMPLIANCE WITH THIS POLICY

If the Legislative Board has a reason to believe that a person subject to the policy has failed to comply with it, it will investigate the circumstances.

If it is found that this person has failed to disclose a conflict of interest, the Legislative Board may take action against them. This may include seeking to terminate their relationship with CAGBII.

This policy was adopted by CAGBII on the 3rd day of September, 2017, at Barangay Banga 1st, Cabyawan, Plaridel, Bulacan in a duly constituted meeting at which a quorum was present.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM

Note: A potential or actual conflict of interest exists when commitments and obligations are likely to be compromised by the leader’s other material interests, or relationships (especially economic), particularly if those interests or commitments are not disclosed. 

This Conflict of Interest Form should indicate whether the leader(s) has an economic interest in, or acts as an officer or a director of, any outside entity whose financial interests would reasonably appear to be affected. The leader(s) should also disclose any personal, business, or volunteer affiliations that may give rise to a real or apparent conflict of interest. Individuals with a conflict of interest should refrain from nominating a condition for any screening or considerations. 
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Date: ________________ 

Name: ____________________________________ 

Position: ____________________________________

Please describe below any relationships, transactions, positions you hold (volunteer or otherwise), or circumstances that you believe could contribute to a conflict of interest:

   [    ]      I have no conflict of interest to report.

   [    ]      I have the following conflict of interest to report (please specify other nonprofit and for-profit boards you (and your spouse) sit on, any for-profit businesses for which you or an immediate family member are an officer or director, or a majority shareholder, and the name of your employer and any businesses you or a family member own:


1. ________________________________________________________________________

2. ________________________________________________________________________

3. ________________________________________________________________________

4. ________________________________________________________________________

5. ________________________________________________________________________

6. ________________________________________________________________________


I hereby certify that the information set forth above is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.


Signature: ___________________________ 

Date: _______________ 


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II. REPRESENTATION POLICY

CAGBII POLICY REGARDING SPEAKING ON BEHALF OF OR REPRESENTING THE ORGANIZATION
CAGBII is participating in a growing array of non-governmental-related activities relevant to national and international issues. With CAGBII’s increased visibility and involvement in these issues, opportunities and requests to share and disseminate information reflective of CAGBII work and/or positions will relatively increase. The responsibility for official CAGBII documents, statements, policy, and guidelines remains with the National Executive Council, who will represent CAGBII members.

In matters that require an immediate response, the responsibilities and decisions rest with the elected and appointed custodians of CAGBII’s reputation (the National Executive Council) and its designee (the Chairman, ICNFs and CNFs). The task force is aware that due to time pressures related to the need to respond to requests for comments, the input of CAGBII designees sometimes may be limited, however CAGBII elected officials will to deliver the highest quality statement given the restraints of the individual situation. This may mean that in complex matters with limited time CAGBII may elect not to go on record with an opinion.

1. IDENTIFICATION AS CAGBII MEMBER 
CAGBII encourages individuals to identify themselves as CAGBII members when they make public comments/statements/presentations on their own behalf. CAGBII also encourages individual members to use the CAGBII logo in their presentations. Individuals may not imply that they represent the views of CAGBII, nor may they use any CAGBII office or position to directly or indirectly imply CAGBII endorsement/approval.

2. PROPOSALS FOR ENDORSEMENTS AND PUBLIC STATEMENTS

CAGBII Groups may wish to make endorsements or public statements on issues of importance to them. In order to do so the group must assure that the statement is consistent with the officially stated positions and policies of CAGBII and prove that the statement meaningfully represents the entire group that is associated with the statement.

The CAGBII National Executive Council is responsible for the operational support of gathering a majority vote of any CAGBII group. Votes will be emailed to all eligible members and will be collected and tallied by the CAGBII National Headquarters office. Meaningful representation of a group will be considered to be a simple majority of number of votes cast with at least 50% of the eligible members voting.

All such proposals are subject to review by the Legislative Committee. In addition, if a set of at least 10 CAGBII members identify a proposed statement as controversial, then the statement is subject to further review and approval by the National Executive Council.

In the event that a CAGBII Group is a member of another umbrella organization, the group is still subject to the procedure and any statement that is published by the umbrella organization requires CAGBII approval before it can be labeled as an official CAGBII statement.

3. REVIEW PROCESS

All such proposed statements by CAGBII Groups are subject to advance review and approval by the Legislative Committee, which is charged with making recommendations to the National Executive

Council regarding policy positions. The recommendations of the Legislative Committee are subject to review and approval/reversal/refinement by the National Executive Council.

4. STATEMENTS ADVOCATED BY INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS 

Only the Chairman, ICNFs and CNFs, or their officially designated designee may make statements on behalf of CAGBII, subject to the operational model of the organization. Members who want to advocate positions to be taken publicly by CAGBII must channel such positions through the NHQ or its Qatar extension, which then coordinates with the Legislative Committee for consideration. Final approval for endorsement, after a recommendation by the committee, is by the National Executive Council.
5. IMMEDIATE RESPONSE

In the event that a statement or response is urgently requested by an individual member or group, such opportunities must be brought to the attention of the NHQ or its Qatar extension office at the earliest opportunity. If a response is deemed to best interest of CAGBII and its members (as decided by the Chairman, ICNFs and CNFs), the member or group may propose a statement to the Chairman, who may elect to endorse such a statement if it is consistent with the officially stated positions and policies of CAGBII. If time and resource availability allows, the CAGBII office and members of the Legislative Committee may assist in formulating the statement or response. All endorsed statements will be reviewed by the Legislative Committee and National Executive Council if necessary retrospectively.

6. OTHER ENDORSEMENTS AND REPRESENTATION

Appointments of CAGBII members as official CAGBII liaison to outside entities can be made only by the National Executive Council. Official liaisons may communicate CAGBII’s officially documented statements and policies and comply with the approval process as defined in this policy before communicating any and all new and/or ad-hoc statements in which they are sought to represent CAGBII’s position. CAGBII members who are participating at any CAGBII official policy event may represent the views of CAGBII as detailed in briefing materials and talking points available at that particular event.

7. PRE-PUBLICATION AND MEMBER AWARENESS

CAGBII will strive (to the extent possible) to pre-publish public statements to interested members. Such a mechanism will provide members with awareness of new or revised/updated statements by CAGBII, before such statements are released to the media, and may provide an additional opportunity for review by individual members. This is not intended as an approval mechanism, but is designed to allow CAGBII to raise awareness of forthcoming public statements in a timely manner and solicit member feedback.

The CAGBII National Executive Council is grateful for the work the representation task force members put into reviewing CAGBII’s policies and clarifying existing process, eliminating ambiguous language, and reducing the potential for misunderstandings through the public release of materials under the CAGBII name.

III. REIMBURSEMENT POLICY

CAGBII recognizes that volunteer time and contributions are vital to our success and achievement. In CAGBII’s role as a non-profit organization, the association strives to be fiscally prudent. CAGBII reimburses for reasonable expenses incurred while conducting business or performing services on behalf of the association, as authorized by the Chairman and the National Executive Council and approved in advance for performing any business. CAGBII has developed a reimbursement policy for those who may need assistance to allow them to participate in certain association activities.

CAGBII will reimburse approved expenses related to association activities for Elected Officers, Appointed Chairmen and co-chairmen, Advisers and members as outlined in this reimbursement policy. Any departure from this policy must be approved in advance by the CAGBII National Executive Council.

If you need to seek reimbursement, you must provide a written detail of the cause of reimbursement, submit the receipts as proof of the consummation and submit it within 30 days of the qualified purchase. In order to receive reimbursement, the written detail along with all itemized receipts (copies or originals) must be included. If expenses are for more than the one person, please include the name of each additional person along with the receipt (for example, a group dinner or joint taxi ride). Reimbursement forms not accompanied by itemized receipts will not be processed.


GROUND TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCE

Transportation to and from elsewhere – Elected Officers, Appointed Chairmen and co-chairmen, Advisers and members are expected to use the most cost effective means of travel when ground transfers are made taking into account the time of day, convenience, and personal safety. This would include public transportation and coordinated taxi rides when practical.

Meal Allowance

CAGBII will reimburse reasonable meal costs for travel to and on the day of the meeting. Elected Officers, Appointed Chairmen and co-chairmen, Advisers and members are expected to take advantage of group meal functions and will not be reimbursed for personal meal costs when a group function is provided.

Expenses Not Reimbursed

CAGBII does not reimburse for telephone calls, internet services, baggage services, valet services, laundry or cleaning services, club fees, in-room entertainment, movies, mini-bar charges, or any other personal expense.



JOEY "NF DALE" L. ALLADO
Legislative Chairperson, CAGBII
National Executive Council




 

MAA GENERAL ASSURANCE - INSURANCE

THE INCORPORATORS OF CAGBII

THE INCORPORATORS OF CAGBII

 

 

 

HISTORY OF C.A.G.B.I.I

B. HISTORY OF C.A.G.B.I.I

HISTORY OF COLLEAGUES OF AMENDED GUARDIANS BROTHERHOOD INTERNATIONAL, INCORPORATED (CAGBII)
By: Joey Dale L. Allado



What defines a good governance?

“Leadership is a matter of intelligence, trustworthiness, humanness, courage and discipline…. Reliance on intelligence alone results in rebelliousness. Exercise of humanness alone results in weakness. Fixation on trust results in folly. Dependence on the strength of courage results in violence. Excessive discipline and sternness in command result in cruelty. When one has all five virtues together, each appropriate to its functions, then one can be a good leader”

– Sun Tzu
An organization is not a “one-man’s concept”. Organizations are made up of people and the interactions between them is the key to the organization’s effectiveness. The organization is made up of smaller functional units. This structure is designed to govern all its components and interact with one another to effectively and efficiently meet its objectives. The animosity from an organization usually stems out from the repugnance of an authoritarian form of leadership. Such is what happened to former members of RUGBII.

Reynaldo “CNF GEMINI” P. Tabien, a notable leader in the founding of RUGBII, was at first hesitant to form a new group, as he was afraid that it will be of the same fate as the last one he had helped organized. When he heard about the resignation of Rene “CIP CNF RML” M. Lloren from the group resulting from its prejudiced and dogmatic management, he immediately decided to form an alliance with the former officers to formally establish a new one.

 

It was July of 2016, when he met with Ronie “CNF RAN” V. Lim, Rosemary “NFRLG MOMC” R. Balatbat, Ricardo “NFRMG AUS-B” E. Cinco, Jerome “FRMG JOKER” R. Baldemoro, Herminigildo “FRMG JUNC” G. Comedia Jr. at the food court of Farmer’s Market, Cubao to start a plan of starting anew. Since then, they had a weekly rendezvous to lay out their concepts and strategies towards the commencement of a “de novo” organization.

 

On August 05, 2016, a meeting was called for all the top leaders of RUGBII League of Qatar at Asia’s Delight in Muntaza, Qatar. It was decided from there to start anew and dissociate from RUGBII completely. CIP CNF RML then called Jerry “NF JAGUAR” Avila of KSA to convey RLQ’s declaration of separation. NF Jaguar together with his group decided to coalesce with RLQ’s decision upon hearing of CIP CNF RML affirmation, more so, when he heard about the National Officers’ participation. Among the names they had in mind were True Reformed and United Guardians Brotherhood International, Incorporated (TRUGBII) from FRMG JOKER, Aim for Peace Guardians Brotherhood International, Incorporated (AFPGBII) from NFRMG AUS-B and Colleagues of Amended Guardians Brotherhood International, Incorporated (CAGBII) by Jeffrey “NFRMG AEON” N. Acudesin. Upon its conceptualization, they went to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to reserve the said names.

On August 28, 2016, the Articles of Incorporation was signed by the incorporators which was then notarized and submitted with the other required documents. SEC had chosen CAGBII as the name of the organization and this was officially registered on September 02, 2016 with Registration No. CN201620125.


The advocacy and concept of this rebirthed organization is towards openness and transparency.

Decisions are taken and enforced in accordance with rules and regulations. Information on decisions, implementation of policies and results is made available to the public, to enable it to effectively follow and contribute to the work of the organization as a whole.

Douglas McArthur had quoted, “Never give an order that can’t be obeyed” and as Sophocles had reiterated, “What you cannot enforce, do not command”. We are all accountable of what we do.

C. S.E.C. CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION

 

 

D. BIR ID

E. UNIFIED REGISTRATION RECORD

(SEC/TIN/PAG-IBIG/PHILHEALTH/SSS)

  F. CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION – BIR

 

 

G. OATH OF ALLEGIANCE/PANUNUMPA NG BAGONG KASAPI

 

PANUNUMPA NG BAGONG KASAPI


Ako si ______________________, na nakatira sa ________________ ay hinirang,bilang bagong kasapi ng COLLEAGUES OF AMENDED GUARDIANS BROTHERHOOD INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED, na taimtim na nanunumpa na tutuparin ko ng buong husay at katapatan, sa abot ng aking kakayahan, ang aking tungkulin bilang bagong hirang na GUARDIANS. Na itataguyod ko, ang mga simulain at adhikain ng samahang ito at nangangako na hindi dudungisan o hayaang masira ang mga dakilang layunin nito, sapagkat ako’y isang GUARDIANS.

Kinakamayan ko ang mga kaanib sa samahang ito. Ito ang aking sinalihan. Ito ang tahanan ng pangkapatiran. Ako’y kanilang kinukupkop at dinadamayan, upang maging matatag, malakas, at kapaki-pakinabang na may malasakit, respeto’t paggalang. Bilang ganti, diringgin ko ang mga utos mula sa katas-taasangpamunuan. Susundin ko ang mga patakaran, at payo ng samahan.

 

Tutuparin ko ng walang pag-iimbot at pag-aalinlangan ang mga layunin sa gawaing maka-Diyos at makatao, mapagkumbaba at mapagkawang-gawa. Aking susundin, tutuparin at igagalang ang mga alituntunin at batas ng samahang ito, upang maging karapatdapat na kasapi ng CAGBII, sa isip, sa salita at sa gawa.

Kung ako man ay magkasala o sumira sa alin mang batas at alituntunin na ito ay handa kong tanggapin ang anumang parusa na igagawad sa akin, na buong puso kong susundin at igagalang ang konstitusyon at saligang batas ng Republika ng Pilipinas. At higit sa lahat, hindi ako magtataksil sa samahang ito. At higit sa lahat, hindi ako magtataksil sa samahang ito. At higit sa lahat, hindi ako magtataksil sa samahang ito.

Sa ikatutupad ng lahat na ito, inilaan ko ang aking dangal at buhay at hanggang sa huling patak ng dugo ng mga GUARDIANS, ang siyang nananalaytay sa aking buong katauhan. Ikinalulugod ko ang makapag-ambag sa ikatatatag ng makabayang demokrasya ng ating bansa.

Aking iwawaglit sa aking isipan ang anumang galit, poot, tampo at pagka-inggit, sapagkat kaanib ako ng mga maginoo at nagkakaisang katuwang ng lahing Pilipino, magigiting at matatapat na tagapag-tanggol ng bansa at ng lipunan.

Tulungan nawa ako ng poong maykapal, sa malinis at dalisay kong hangarin na matupad and sumpang ito.



MABUHAY ANG GUARDIANS!!!! MABUHAY ANG CAGBII!!!



H. GUARDIANS’ PRAYER



GUARDIANS' Prayer
GOD, teach us to be;
Courageous and not overcome by fear;
Disciplined with the lowly and the high;

Brotherly among friends and enemies;
Righteous in the face of creed
GOD, teach us to be;
Ingenuous protector of the helpless;

Dauntless advocator of the Filipino banner, liberty and oneness;
Kind, expecting no thanks and not giving hatred.
Loyal to our country and creed,
Mild in anger and in tears;

Noble in victory and defeat;
Sincere without pretense and without pride
GOD, we beseech thee,
Grant us the wisdom to know the way,
And the strength to go the way.

Amen



Panalangin ng mga GUARDIANS

Panginoon, turuan mo akong maging matapang
At hindi nalulukuban ng takot;
Disiplinado, sa mga nakabababa o nakatataas man,
May turing na kapatid, maging sa kaibigan o kaaway

Matuwid, sa harap ng paniniwala.
Panginoon, turuan mo kaming maging matapat
Na tagapagtanggol ng naaapi
Magiting na tagapagtaguyod ng bandilang Pilipino, kalayaan at pagkakaisa

Mabuti at hindi naghihintay ng kapalit at hindi nagtatanim ng galit.
Matapat sa aming bansa at paniniwala
Kalmado sa galit at sa pighati;
Maginoo sa tagumpay at pagkatalo,

Taimtim na walang pagiimbot at walang pagkapalalo.
Panginoon, isinasamo namin sa Iyo
Paglinawin mo ang aming kaisipan upang malaman ang daan;
Bigyang liwanag upang makita ang daan
At ng lakas upang tahakin ang daan.

AMEN



Authored by: FGRF Meneleo Angelo "YUL" Seron, National Chairman (GBI-TBBG)


I. GUARDIAN’S HYMN

Hanggang kamatayan
Hanggang sa libingan
Hanggang sa huling patak
Ng dugo ng mga GUARDIANS.

Mithiin ng bayan
Aming ipaglalaban
Hanggang kamatayan
Hanggang sa libingan.

Pangkat ng mga GUARDIANS
Lalaban at di papatalo
Layunin ng Gobyerno
Ipaglalaban ng mga GUARDIANS.

 

 

APPENDIX - HISTORY OF GUARDIANS

APPENDIX

 

A. HISTORY OF GUARDIANS

 

THE GUARDIANS CHRONICLES: A HISTORICAL APPROACH
By: Joey Dale "NF DALE "L. Allado



I. THE FOUNDING: ANITO GROUP (1976-1978)

 

A large fraction of a soldier’s life is spent in front line combat. Between those gaps of monotonous camp life, the struggles and hardships from being detached from his family, soldiers continually strengthen themselves through intertwining with one another, propagating the concept of brotherhood, unity, solidarity and oneness. The concept of protecting one another was the concept that gave the idea to C1C Leborio M. Jangao Jr. on the birth of “Anito Group”, on April 15, 1976 in a PC Detachment at Sitio Kidama, Parang, Maguindanao composed of eleven (11) Philippine Constabulary soldiers under his care. They were:

 

1. C1C Leborio “Abraham” Jangao Jr -  who conferred himself the title “Godfather”
2. C1C Ernesto “Alas” P. Torres Jr.
3. C1C Arthur “Percival” Camins
4. C1C Nolito “Halcon” Alabarin
5. C1C Cesar “Alvaro” Arevalo
6. C1C Alex “Zeus” Bonifacio
7. C1C Romeo “Brix” Gonzales
8. C1C Alvin “Domino” S. Salvacion
9. C1C Margarito “Azul” Ejansantos
10. C1C Jaime “Jerico” Bargamento
11. C1C Hamid “Krisanto” S. Singa

Under the leadership of C1C Leborio “Abraham” Jangao Jr., who conferred himself the title of “Godfather”, upon Anito Group formation, their prevalence had propelled them as fierce chivalrous mercenaries, with their valiance earning them respect and apprehension from their enemies with cold feet. The group was transferred to Barangay Baliton, Glan, South Cotabato (now Sarangani) in the latter part of 1976 for peace-keeping. There, they had earned the respect from the constituents in the area earning them numerous citations and recognitions. There was no expansion of membership from thereon since the group was reassigned to various provincial commands in Mindanao.

II. THE BIRTH OF DIABLO SQUAD (1979-1981)

In 1979, Leborio “GF Abraham” Jangao Jr. was reassigned to Lanao Del Norte PC Provincial Command in Tipanoy, Iligan City. At this point, he resumed his plan of expanding the group membership he started in Cotabato. With his soldiers whom he enlisted and convinced as his proximate “disciples”, he conceived the “Diablo Squad- Dirty Dozen”. It was presumed that this was a concept from the “Twelve Tribes” of Israel” with Father Abraham as considered the father of all nations. It was established later as DIABLO SQUAD, with him becoming the eventual father of the organization.

 The original members comprised of actually fourteen (14) members:

1. EUSTIQUE “ACHILLES” (80-1-1) J. FUENTES, PC
2. ROBERTO “ORO” (80-1-2) VALCONCHA, PC
3. PHILIP “PEPE” (80-1-3) BAHIAN, PC
4. ORLANDO “VALIENTE” (80-1-4) C. VILLABITO, PC (DECEASED)
5. ERNESTO “SERVANDO” (80-1-5) BELLESAS, PC
6. ERNESTO “STA. CRUZ” (80-1-6) METILLO, PC (DECEASED)
7. YOLANDO “MERCENARIO” (80-1-7) BORDEOS, PC
8. CARLITO “ARIES” (80-1-8) CALICA, PC
9. WILLIE “MALINCHE” (80-1-9) PUEBLAS, PC
10. PHILIP “CORONADO” (80-1-10) ISLA, PC (DECEASED)
11. NEPHTALIE “NAPOLEON” (80-1-11) REAL, PA (DECEASED)
12. ALBERTO “PHANTOM” (80-1-12) M. TINOY, INP
13. ELPIDIO “CARLOMAGNO” (80-1-13) SELETARIA JR., PN
14. CUPERTINO “BAROK” (80-1-14) BASTASA, PC (DECEASED)

Each of the fourteen (14) members of the Dirty Dozen were assigned to enlist twelve recruits and grant them the mark of their own to identify being their progenitors, to continue and propagate their count as a budding organization.

It was also in Iligan City that he met 1Lt Gil K. Taojo Jr, a former classmate in a PC Basic Course in Maguindanao in 1973 who was then the current Officer-In-Charge of the Regional Security Unit 12, Lanao Del Norte & Lanao Del Sur (Intelligence Unit). Upon discussion about the DIABLO SQUAD
 fraternity, 1Lt Taojo committed his alliance and was marked 80-1 bearing the pseudonym “SGF (Supreme Godfather) Lapulapu”, being the first commissioned officer to join the league in 1980.

In the latter part of the 1980’s, Captain Anastacio G. Labitad, PA, the Commanding Officer of the Composite Military Police battalion also joined the Diablo Squad, who bore the mark “80-0” with “SGFC (Supreme GodFather Consultant) Patton” as his pseudonym.

Police Lieutenant Lilia C. Buala, INP, the then Station Commander of Linamon (Lanao del Norte) Police Station, was recruited by GF Abraham and was marked “80-2” bearing “Amazona” as her pseudonym.

Although the continuous proliferation of the DIABLO SQUAD had been enormous, having the membership of rebellious soldiers, it had created a stir in the AFP with a suspicion of internal uprising. It was branded “an organization within the organization”. Most of the AFP officers of high command steadily picked on the name “DIABLO” claiming that it had a bad impact to the image of
AFP. The DIABLO SQUAD continued to experienced harassment from commissioned officers as instructed by the higher ups.1 The idea of recruiting commissioned officers of AFP came to mind, thinking that it will bring sustenance and stability to the organization, but despite the presence of Lt Taojo, Captain Labitad, Lt Buala and other higher officers, the higher command of the AFP still continued to pressure and harass the officers to disband the Diablo Squad.

III. THE PREVALENCE OF DIABLO SQUAD CRIME BUSTERS (1981-1984)

In 1981, having experienced continued harassment and perennial pressures to dissolve DIABLO SQUAD, the officers deemed proper to change the name of the organization to DIABLO SQUAD, THE CRIME BUSTERS (DCSB). The name DIABLO was made an acronym providing a more substantial meaning to the organization: D - Dauntless, I - Ingenuous, A - Advocator, B - Banner, L - Liberty and O - Oneness.

It was at this point that SGF Lapulapu and GF Abraham agreed to adopt a Constitution & By-Laws for the organization. GF Abraham relinquished his overall authority as overall Leader of the DSCB to SGF Lapulapu. SGF Lapulapu drafted the DCSB Constitution and By-Laws of the organization with provisions done by the MAGIC Group who were mostly prominent lawyers in the City.

Upon completion, an assembly of all available members was called at the Empire Village, Pala-o, Iligan City on November 16, 1981 in which the delegates ratified, approved and adopted the Constitution provision and By-Laws of the DCSB. In that same occasion, 1Lt Gil “Lapulapu” K. Taojo, Jr, PC, was officially conferred the title Founder Supreme Godfather (FSGF) and Capt. Anastacio “Patton” G. Labitad, PA, as Supreme Godfather Consultant (SGFC). C1C Leborio “Abraham” Jangao, Jr, PC, however, was only conferred as Founder Godfather (FGF).

By then, the organization was made open to civilian membership. In order to identify the civilian members from military personnel, these members were given the name MAGIC GROUP. This was made an acronym with M standing for Magistrate, A for Advocator, G for Grievances, I for Impotent and C for Citizens.
MAGIC Group was created for the civilian sector who are professionals and known leaders in the community. The “Honorary MAGIC Five” were the first non-military members who were all lawyers in Iligan City, but carried no tattoo marks and they were:

• Fiscal Ulysses Lagcao
• Atty Angel Mencias
• Atty Roberto Z. Albulario Jr.
• Atty Nicomedes Palangan
• Atty Andrew Damayo

The leadership of the DSCB were prevailed by Commissioned Officers. As expected by the original members of the Dirty Dozen, being enlisted men of AFP, never had the chance in the top leadership of the organization. The original Dirty Dozen was never given honor nor recognition. The original concept of membership for “enlisted men” became a thing of the past.

The widespread recruitment of the DSCB within the ranks in the AFP continued. The AFP high command felt it was already growing and becoming a threat to the Armed Forces. The situation was far worse because it was coupled with the news that an impending coup d’état was in the offing. During that time, the grip of the then President Marcos was dwindling. More and more military officers were disgruntled and the AFP leadership who was at that time loyal to the President was disturbed with instability. The existence of the DSCB was not an exemption. Some officers of the AFP higher command suspected that the Diablo squad may be in cahoots with the coup plotters. Besides, some members of the RAM were too, identified with the DSCB. This resulted to the persecution of DSCB members in Mindanao. The DSCB leadership received many complaints coming from members in different places in Mindanao regarding how they were persecuted by their respective commanders. In the middle part of 1983, DSCB leaders met and discussed about the reported persecution of members stationed in Mindanao. It was agreed that the DSCB should be identified as a civilian organization and not a military fraternity. This can only be done if a nonmilitary
person should be the one to lead the organization.

On his account, “FSGF Lapu lapu” volunteered to resign from the Armed Forces and lead the organization to ease the pressure and help the members who are in the AFP service. However, there were some information, claiming that the expiration of his commission reverted him to a civilian and that gave him the chance to lead the DSCB as a civilian leader. Though the DSCB was led by a non-militia, the members continue to experience the harrowing persecution from the higher military command.

IV. THE INCEPTION OF GUARDIANS BROTHERHOOD (1984)

The year that followed brought no escape of the DSCB facing disbandment. The media exploited the organization covering hostile, despicable and embittered stories depicting it as the “El Diablo”, in its very literal meaning. As a result, the government of the then President Marcos and General Ver were alarmed over the growing strength of the group and immediately ordered disbandment.

They thought that the existence of the DCSB was a threat to the AFP for being “an army within an army”. The brotherhood became the scapegoat as they exploited the existence of the group as a means to divert the public’s attention from the Agrava report and from the growing disaffection among the populace.

Lt Gen. Fidel Ramos, who was the designated acting Chief-of-Staff of AFP, (when Ver was forcibly given a leave after he was indicted in the Aquino-Galman case) was given an immediate order to have the DSCB disbanded. He called for a conference among the top leaders of the AFP and the DSCB at Camp Aguinaldo in November of 1984. After the conference, when asked if the organization, pending its disbandment could be renamed. He agreed only if the name would not suggest evil like Diablo or devil. FGF Abraham discussed with him the possibility of creating another organization with similar concept to that of DSCB. Before the scheduled disbandment on December 25, 1984, the organization came up with a new name, having selected from five names which were as follows: Defender, Peacemaker, Protector, Vanguard and Guardians. The selected name being, GUARDIANS Brotherhood Incorporated, was registered with SEC on December 10, 1984 with SEC Registration No. 123899.

It was then decided to adopt and, almost verbatim, copied the Constitution and By-Laws (CBL) of the DSCB, with some modifications, adding an acronym for GUARDIANS: G-Gentlemen, U-United, A-Associates, R-Race, D-Dauntless, I-Ingenuous, A-Advocator, N-Nation, S-Society, which when paraphrased would mean “The Gentlemen and United Associates of the Filipino Race, Dauntless and Ingenuous Advocator of the Nation and Society.”

FGF Abraham filed the Articles of Incorporation and the By-Laws of The GBI on December 5, 1984 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Shortly thereafter, on December 10, 1984, the Certificate of Incorporation Registration No. 123899, approving the Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws of the GBI, was released.

There has been many branches that emanated from GBI. One of which was Reformed and United GUARDIANS Brotherhood International, Incorporated (RUGBII) which was registered on November 5, 2010. Colleagues of Amended GUARDIANS Brotherhood International, Incorporated (CAGBII) was born as a breakaway from RUGBII as a result of ineffective governance and financial distrust.

This was registered on September 02, 2016, with Certificate of Incorporation No. CN201620125.

REFERENCES:

GUARDIANS HISTORY http://guardians-kawit.tripod.com/history/history.htm

NOW IT CAN BE TOLD: HISTORY OF THE GUARDIANS BROTHERHOOD, INC. (Personal and Factual Accounts with Annotations)  By ELPIDIO “MF CARLOMAGNO” SELETARIA JR, LLB.
HISTORY OF GUARDIANS http://www.geocities.ws/guardiansrome/history.html

GUARDIANS HISTORY by NFGMF AGILAhttps://www.facebook.com/mug.pangasinan/posts/164819640393077

DIABLO GUARDIANS MAINSTREAM INCORPORATED (DGMI), A HISTORYhttp://dgmi.kobusoft.com/history/

ANO ANG NANGYARI SA DIABLO SQUAD? DIABLO GUARDIANS MAINSTREAM INCOPORATED
GUARDIANS MAINSTREAM BY THE GUARDIANS DOCTRINAL COMMISSION
http://ministerofinformationgbi.blogspot.qa/2010/08/ano-ang-nangyari-sa-diablo-squad.html

BRIEF HISTORY (THE TRUTH BEHIND THE EXISTENCE OF THE GUARDIANS BROTHERHOOD INCORPORATED) BY CAPT. GIL “MF LAPULAPU” TAOJO JR.
http://ministerofinformationgbi.blogspot.qa/2009/05/brief-history-truth-behind-existenceof.html

APPROVAL SIGNATORIES

ARTICLE XIV - XV - XVI

ARTICLE XIV - AMENDMENT REGULATION

 ARTICLE XV - TRANSITORY PROVISION

ARTICLE XVI - EFFECTIVITY

 

 

 

 

ARTICLE XIII APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS

 

ARTICLE XIII

APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

Section 1. FUNDS. The funds of the association shall be derived from membership fees, monthly dues, and special assessment of members, grants, donations or from other fundraising activities and benefits.

 

Section 2. FEES AND DUES. Every member of the association shall pay the following:

 

A. National Membership fee of Five hundred pesos (PHP 500.00) which will include the food, wine, ID card, accident insurance, marking fee, Chapter funds
and Founder’s Committee Fund.

B. Chapter Monthly dues of two hundred pesos (PHP 200.00) or lower depending
on what the Chapter commands.
C. Such other assessment that may be imposed by the Association from time to
time.

Section 3. RETENTION OF FUNDS. The Treasurer of every chapter shall collect, retain and deposit funds to any bank proximate to respective headquarters. All Chapter funds shall be managed and retained fully by each chapter.

 

Section 4. DISBURSEMENTS. Withdrawal from funds of the association, whether by checks or any other instruments, shall be signed by the Treasurer and countersigned by the Chairman, and in his absence, the President. Disbursement shall be made only when approved by the council and only disbursement intended for a specific purpose shall be considered authorized.

Section 5. No officer or member shall receive regular compensation for the services rendered in any capacity under CAGBII, however, should the financial capability of the CAGBII allows it, an officer or member may be provided with honorarium and/or his travel and meal expenses may be reasonably reimbursed.

Section 6. GENERAL FUNDS. All other income, funds, revenues, except real and fixed assets, misappropriated and unexpected at the year-end, shall revert to the general funds.

Section 7. ALLOCATION OF GENERAL FUNDS. The general funds shall be appropriated to the rental, miscellaneous operating expenses and all City services, to include electricity and water, as deemed needed in the operation and maintenance of the National Headquarters Office.

Section 8. REAL AND FIXED ASSETS. Real and Fixed assets of the Association shall be subjected to the rules, regulations and policies that shall be promulgated by the National Executive Council.

Section 9. FISCAL YEAR. The fiscal year of the Association shall be from January 1st to December 31st of the year.

ARTICLE XII ELECTIONS AND ELECTORAL COMMITTEE

ARTICLE XII

ELECTIONS AND ELECTORAL COMMITTEE

Section 1. Election. The election of officers of the CAGBII Council shall be held every two years upon the expiration of the term of office of the incumbent officers, and will be administered by appointed Electoral Committee.
Section 2. Filing of Candidacy. Candidates should file for candidacy thirty (30) days before the election proper.

Section 3. Manner of Voting.

1. Members of good standing shall be qualified to vote and participate in the assembly.
2. The election of Officers shall be by method of secret balloting.
3. Actions on all matters shall be in any manner so as long as it will reflect truly and correctly the decision of the membership.
4. Every member is entitled to one (1) vote, and they may vote either in person or by proxy. If by proxy, however, a letter from the voting member should be made in writing addressed to the incumbent General Secretary before the scheduled election.

Section 4. Electoral Committee. The goal of the Committee is to have a well-run election and/or referendum with transparency in party and election finance, with high levels of compliance. The duties and responsibilities include:

1. To supervise and control the conduct of elections.
2. To formulate rules and regulations governing the conduct of elections and/or referendum plebiscite.
3. To submit to the incumbent CAGBII Council within fifteen (15) days after the election, a report on the conduct and manner of elections including the expenses incurred.
4. To exercise such other powers and functions as may be necessary for a free,
orderly and honest election.

Section 5. The decision of the Electoral Committee on all questions relative to the election and returns thereof shall be final and un-appealable, unless overturned by a majority vote of the members comprising the Legion.

Section 6. The election shall be non-partisan and shall be conducted in an expeditious manner.

Section 7. Date of election. The date of the bi-annual election shall be every 1st of December or one (1) month before the fiscal year begins.

Section 8. Re-election of Officers. An Officer may run and be re-elected in the same post that he had filled, provided that he was elected and voted by the majority of members comprising the organization.

Section 9. Electoral Protest. Any protest of the losing candidate shall be filed within ten (10) days from the date of proclamation. The Electoral Committee shall decide the protest within one (1) week from the submission thereof.

Section 10. Removal of Officers. Any elected officer may be removed from office for cause by a majority vote of the members in good standing present at the annual or special assembly called for the purpose after having been given the opportunity to be heard at the said assembly.

Section 11. Tenure of Office. All elected Officers shall hold office within two (2) years.

ARTICLE XI MEETINGS, NOTICES, QUORUM AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS

ARTICLE XI

MEETINGS, NOTICES, QUORUM AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS

Section 1. Meetings. CAGBII will hold its annual, regular and special Meetings as deemed planned and agreed by the Council.

Section 2. Notice of Meetings. The notice of the meetings shall be communicated by the General Secretary to members personally, or by telephone, or by written or electronic message at least one (1) week prior to the scheduled meeting, indicating the date, time and place of the meeting. The invitees may waive this requirement, either expressly or impliedly.

Section 3. Quorum. The minimum number of CAGBII members who must be present at a properly called meeting in order to conduct business, is agreed to be half of the group population plus one (1). A majority of the number of present CAGBII Council shall constitute a quorum for any transactions and in every crucial decision made by the Council. A quorum shall be valid as a corporate act, except for election of officers which shall require the vote of majority of all members of the Council.

Section 4. Conduct of the Meeting. The meetings shall be presided by the Chairman or the President or in their absence by any other member chosen by the Council. The General Secretary shall act as the minute-taker of every meeting. If not present, the Chairman shall appoint a secretary for the meeting.
The meeting should be done in an orderly manner and with a positive outlook. An agenda should have been circulated and produced prior to the meeting. The participation of the members is fundamental to the success of a meeting, in as much as treating all members with respect by listening when others speak and not interrupting them.

Section 5. Date and Venue of the Meeting. The date and place of the annual, regular and special meetings of the CAGBII Council shall be respectively determined by them.


 

ARTICLE X OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION

ARTICLE X

 OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION

Section 1. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS. 

The Executive Officers in the National, Regional and Local chapters are as follows: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Auditor, Business Manager, and Public Relation Officers.

Section 2. OTHER APPOINTED OFFICERS.

The President at every level of the association may appoint other officers subject to certain conditions provided by this By-Laws.

Section 3. QUALIFICATION OF OFFICERS.

All elected and appointed officers shall have the following qualifications:

1. He must be a bonafide member in good standing;
2. He is not convicted of any criminal, civil or administrative case involving moral turpitude; and
3. Any member of this association who is of good standing can run for elective positions as long as he meets the general requirements as stated in this Constitution & By-Laws.

Section 4. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF OFFICERS

A. PRESIDENT

1. He is the Chief Executive Officer of the association.
2. He shall preside in all assemblies of the association.
3. He shall represent the association in all functions.
4. He shall appoint and have control over all officers and members of the association.
5. He shall direct the over-all activities of the association.
6. He shall perform all duties inherent to his position

B. VICE PRESIDENT

1. He shall assist the President in carrying out the functions of the association.
2. He shall perform the duties of the President during the absence of the latter.
3. He shall perform all duties inherent to his position and such other functions as maybe directed by the President

C. SECRETARY

1. He shall keep a complete record or list of all members and maintain a log of all minutes of the meeting of the association.
2. He shall give notice to all meetings called.
3. He shall take care and facilitate all communications addressed to the association.
4. He shall perform all duties inherent to his position and such other functions as maybe directed by the President.

D. TREASURER

1. He shall be the custodian of all funds and properties of the association.
2. He shall keep the financial records and transaction of the association.
3. He shall sign disbursement of funds of the association, countersigned by the President.
4. He shall submit an annual report of assets and liabilities at the end of Fiscal Year.
5. He shall perform all duties inherent to his position and such other functions as maybe directed by the President.

E. AUDITOR

1. He shall audit and monitor the funds of the association from time to time.
2. He shall certify the financial reports that is submitted to the association.
3. He shall advice the president on the financial condition of the association and commend cost-saving measures.
4. He shall conduct an audit in accordance with the rules and procedures in auditing on or before the end of Fiscal year.
5. He shall perform all duties inherent to his position and such other functions as maybe directed by the President.

F. BUSINESS MANAGER

1. He shall formulate economic plans and strategies to improve the financial conditions of the association.
2. He shall submit a feasibility study of any business venture for Council’s approval.
3. He shall manage any business venture of the association.
4. He shall perform all duties inherent to his position and such other functions as maybe directed by the President.

G. PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

1. He shall be the Official Spokesman of the association.
2. He shall be responsible for the image building of the association.
3. He shall screen all press and media releases.
4. He shall submit for approval by the Council any major policy in making reports to the media.
5. He shall perform all duties inherent to his position and such other functions as maybe directed by the President.