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Founded in 1962, the UP Tau Rho Xi Fraternity counts among its members several men and scholars coming from a wide spectrum of society, who have eventually excelled in their respective fields of endeavor.
Strongly bonded by the spirit of brotherhood, our members remain committed to promoting each individual’s well being through quality education, and using as well as enhancing one’s skills and abilities for the advancement of our country, our Alma Mater—the University of the Philippines, and our fellowmen.

With this as a guiding principle, the fraternity established the Chris Montes Scholarship Foundation in honor of a departed brother, to help the university expand its financial assistance to needy but deserving sectors of the studentry. On it’s 40th anniversary, the fraternity turned over an initial donation amounting to P200,000 to the University of the Philippines under the Chris Montes Scholarship Fund (CMS Fund). Aside from the CMS Fund, another scholarship initiative was also launched to support qualified members of the fraternity.

Our brotherhood extends beyond mere scholarship assistance. We offer close friendship, camaraderie, and an opportunity to learn inside, as well as outside, of the traditional classroom and university setting. We offer an environment of mutual respect and support, unequalled by most other organizations. All in order to bring out the best in our members.

''' WE ARE ALWAYS SEARCHING FOR A FEW GOOD MEN. ''' 

===History of UP Tau Rho Xi Fraternity===


The story of Tau Rho Xi began in 1962. 
During the first semester of 1962-63 at the University of the Philippines' College of Arts and Sciences, six friends, all sophomores from diverse majors and hometowns, had the vision of a new fraternity. The founders were René M. Capitulo, a Pre-med major from Moncada, Tarlac; Willie Chanco, an Engineering. major from Manila; Eugene Estanislao, a Political Science major from Tondo, Manila; Hunfry Estacio, a Pre-med major from Quezon City; Ven Banzon, a Pre-med from Balanga, Bataan; and Tito Ravasco an Engineering major from Caloocan, Rizal.

Each of the founders spent time researching at the University of the Phillipines Library to find a symbolic Greek letter name, motto, and goal, to make meaning for the new fraternity. 
A simple constitution and by-laws were written by the founders. The name, Tau Rho Xi, was selected with the initials T & R of these Greek letters to signify "The Right Ones." Rene Capitulo suggested the motto, "Omnia Vincit" meaning "Conquers All." The motto was taken from the Latin motto "Amor Omnia Vincit," meaning "love conquers all," dropping the "Amor" or "love." The founders felt this was appropriate as it sounded powerful and was all encompassing: conquering truth, adversity, including love. Tau Rho Xi's initial goals were simple: brotherhood, loyalty and determination. As a Greek letter society, the founders were dedicated to forming a community that was supportive of each other and provided a place to come together for fellowship, exchange ideas, develop leadership skills, make lifelong friends and prepare members for life.

In December, 1962, the Fraternity was formally organized and the founders were elected as its first officers with Rene Capitulo as the leader. New members, "neophytes," were immediately recruited following the traditional initiation rites and rituals of Greek letter fraternities. Most new "brods" were friends and classmates of the founders. They included Dante Llacuna, Rudy Medina, "Jung" Pineda, Ted Corpuz, Jimmy Francisco, Ed Saniel to name a few. They were attracted to Tau Rho Xi because they believed that being part of this brotherhood would increase their success in the college community, their academic life, and in their future professional careers. There were challenges, however. In its early years, Tau Rho Xi was not officially sanctioned by the University. Consequently, all activities were "underground." Meetings often were held in secret in the Education building and at the Narra Residence Hall, where René Capitulo and many of the first recruits lived. Several years later, Tau Rho Xi was officially recognized by the University of the Philippines as a fraternity.

Much of the history of Tau Rho Xi was made by generations of brods who came after the founders. Brods have gone on to successful careers and lives around the globe. The ideals of Tau Rhox Xi continue to live on in all the members throughout the world.

===Roll of Past Most Eminent Rhocsans===

1962-1963 	Rene Maravilla Capitulo "Ron"<br />
1963-1964 	Dante Saludares Llacuna "Dante"<br />
1964-1965 	Edmundo Gearlan Saniel "Ed"<br />
1965-1966 	Joey Rubrico<br />
1966-1967 	Rolando Cruz Matic "Rolly"<br />
1967-1968 	Benigno Manalili Marco Jr. "Johny"<br />
1968-1969 	Mariano Alfafara Florido Jr. "Jun"<br />
1969-1970 	Ramon Mendoza De Leon "Tata Mon"<br />
1970-1971 	Ramon Mendoza De Leon "Tata Mon"<br />
1971-1972 	Nicardo Garong Falcis "Nicky"<br />
1972-1973 	Manolo Moral Condes "Man"<br />
1973-1974 	Manolo Moral Condes "Man"<br />
1974-1975 	Cleto Ylagan Prudente "Geng"<br />
1975-1976 	Rizalino Guerrero Santos "Ritz"<br />
1976-1977 	Rolando Falsis Unas "Rolly"<br />
1977-1978 	Rolando Falsis Unas "Rolly"<br />
1978-1979 	Jose Valera Bello IV "Turry"<br />
1979-1980 	Christopher Torre Tan "Chris"<br />
1980-1981 	Froilan Asuncion Bagabaldo "Lanie" and Roberto Maria Cañete Gastardo "Boy G"<br />
1981-1982 	Pedrito Apo Figueroa "Peggy"<br />
1982-1983 	Redentor Falsis Unas "Reddy"<br />
1983-1984 	Teddy Honorio<br />
1984-1985 	Samuel Asuncion Cu "Sammy" and Joel Quitco<br />
1985-1986 	Rey Simon<br />
1986-1987 	Mario Imperial Molina "Manong"<br />
1987-1988 	Mario Imperial Molina "Manong"<br />
1988-1989 	Melchor Paje Antonio "Mel"<br />
1989-1990 	Randolph Articulo "Randy"<br />
1990-1991 	Randolph Articulo "Randy"<br />
1991-1992 	Randolph Articulo "Randy"<br />
1992-1993 	John Arvin Manaloto "Arvin"<br />
1993-1994 	Jordan Gerong Apat "Jordz" and Bernard Cauyan Capellan "Enat"<br />
1994-1995 	Christopher Cuas Puyal "Chris"<br />
1995-1996 	Winston De la Torre Novo "Wins"<br />
1996-1997 	Alvaro Panesares Peñaflor II "Alvin"<br />
1997-1998 	Magdaleno Rigodon Vasquez Jr. "Jong"<br />
1998-1999 	Edgar Pasuelo Gellada "Gary"<br />
1999-2000 	Liberato A. San Antonio Jr. "Jun"<br />
2000-2001 	Liberato A. San antonio Jr. "Jun"<br />
2001-2002 	Jimrhic Brazal Obias "Jimrhic"<br />
2002-2003 	Peter Paul S. Pasculado "Pete"<br />
2003-2004 	Joel Aguirre<br />
2004-2005 	Ian Castillon "Choi" and Jaime Marasigan<br />
2005-2006 	Florante Salcedo Jr. "JR"<br />
2006-2007 	Joel Torralba Tabarangao "Joel"<br />
2007-2008 	Edward Bermido<br />
2008-2009 	Marvin Samaniego<br />


==The UP Tau Rho Xi Fraternity Alumni Association, Inc.==

The UP Tau Rho Xi Fraternity Alumni Association, Inc. (UPTRXFAAI) is a SEC-registered non-profit corporation with members consisting of all alumni members of the UP Tau Rho Xi Fraternity. The alumni association serves as a counterpart and supporting body for the resident Directorate and is responsible for the formulation of policies and guidelines, as well as the collection, generation and disbursement of funds involving such projects as the Chris Montes scholarship, financial aids, and others.

A set of officers and Board of Directors represents and manages the affairs of the association. These are currently composed of the following Officers:
:President    : 	Ramon "Tata" De Leon<br>
:Corporate Secretary :	Atty. Froilan "Lani" Bagabaldo<br>
:Treasurer 	:       Caesar "Bits" Claudio
:Board of Directors
::* Ramon "Tata" De Leon
::* Rolando "Rolly" Unas
::* Edgar "Garry" Gellada
::* Magdaleno "Jong" Vasquez Jr.
::* Froilan "Lani" Bagabaldo
::* Caesar "Bits" Claudio







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