Alpha Phi Omega (Philippines)
The Alpha Phi Omega International Philippines Incorporated Service Fraternity and Sorority, commonly known as Alpha Phi Omega or APO (ΑΦΩ), is a service fraternity and sorority in the Philippines founded in 1950. 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. Alpha Phi Omega has 250 chapters in the Philippines and 150,000 members as of 2010.
| Alpha Phi Omega | |
|---|---|
| ΑΦΩ | |
Official seal of Alpha Phi Omega Philippines | |
| Founded | March 2, 1950 Far Eastern University, Manila |
| Type | Service |
| Motto | Be a Leader, Be a Friend, Be of Service |
| Colors | Royal blue Old glory gold |
| Symbol | Golden eagle, Sturdy Oak |
| Flower | Forget-me-not |
| Jewel | Diamond |
| Chapters | 250 |
| Website | https://apo.org.ph |
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.