Tau Gamma Phi - Goldenville 1 Chapter

01/06/2026

HANGANG SA MULI TOL WEEDMAN HINDI KA NAMIN MAKAKALIMUTAN ISA KA SA SOLID NA KAPATID TROPA AT KAIBIGAN.

29/05/2026

REST IN PEACE BRO.WEEDMAN

FORMER GRAND TRISKELION
FORMER MASTER WIELDER OF THE WHIP

ISA KA SA MGA SOLID NA KAPATID NA TUMAGUYOD SA ATING MAHAL NA CHAPTER.

01/02/2026

28th Founding Celebration Tau Gamma Phi - Goldenville 1 Chapter (1/31/2026)

28/01/2026

Happy 28th Founding Anniversary to our beloved chapter GOLDENVILLE 1
(January 28,1998 - 2026)

25/11/2025

The origin of the fraternity handshake is deeply rooted in the history of secret societies and fraternal orders. Collegiate fraternities in the United States, which began in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, were often modeled after older fraternal organizations. These groups share common elements such as secrecy and the use of complex identification symbols, including Greek letters, passwords, and secret grips (another term for handshakes).

The purpose of handshakes (grips) is recognition. The primary aim is for members to discreetly identify fellow initiated members, particularly those from different chapters or encountered later in life.

Exclusivity and bonding are also significant; sharing a secret ritual like a handshake fosters a strong sense of identity and belonging, creating a unique bond among those who are "in the know" and reinforcing the organization's exclusivity.

Traditionally, these gestures preserve the history and ritualistic heritage of the fraternity.

The Triskelion Handshake is perhaps the only fraternity handshake performed in an upright position. Once the hands are clasped, it remains in an upright posture, signifying our fraternal supremacy and pointing upward toward God, our Creator, the source of our strength. This gesture directly reflects and embodies the organization's identity, symbolizing the conglomeration of the three dynamic forces: Fortis, Voluntas, and Fraternitas.

The Triskelion Handshake consists of three parts: the thumb, the little finger, and the three fingers in between. The thumb is undoubtedly the strongest finger, symbolizing Fortis. Conversely, the little finger represents Voluntas, as it is more flexible and experiences the least stress. The three middle fingers symbolize Fraternitas, indicating unity and bonding.

25/11/2025