Guardians Brotherhood of The Philippines
Guardians Brotherhood of The Philippines
Guardians Brotherhood of The Philippines
THE ORGANIZATION
ARTICLE II
Section 1. The name of the organization shall be:
GUARDIANS REPUBLICAN INTERNATIONAL INC. DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES AND OBJECTIVES
Section 2. Every letter of the word “GUARDIANS REPUBLICAN” represents Section 1. The members of the organization shall adhere to and espouse the
the following following tenets:
G - Gentlemen - Mga Maginoo A. Service to the country and fellowmen through strong brotherhood.
U - United - at Nagkakaisang B. It shall be both a duty and a right to make a firm stand for a legitimate
A - Associated - Katuwang cause,
R - Race - Lahing Pilipino C. Whatever it may cost, for the best interest of the country, community and
D - Dauntless - Magigiting at the organization.
I - Ingenious - Matatapat na
A - Advocator - Tagapagtanggol ng Section 2. The main objective of the organization shall be to unite, develop,
N - Nation - Bansa at support and maintain the true sprint of brotherhood among members, in order
S - Society - Lipunan to provide effective service to the community and address common interest
and concerns of the members. Thus, achieving a sustainable development for
R - Righteous - Makatarungan na our people, as a non-government organization for peace and prosperity
E - Emancipator of - Tagapagtanggol ng
P - People - Taong Bayan Section 3. The organization shall pursue the following principles:
U - United - Nagkakaisa at
B - Brave - Matapang A. To lend its collective will and strength in support of the needy and the
L - Legitimate - Lehitimo at oppressed, or those who have generally less in life;
I - Ingenious to the - Matapat sa B. To safeguard and work for the social, intellectual, spiritual and material
C - Constitution and - Saligang Batas at advancement of its members;
A - Advocator of - Tagapagtanggol ng C. To undertake developmental activities for the general welfare of the
members and organization as a whole to effectively provide services to the Section 3. A member shall have the following rights
communities and to the country;
D. To adhere and internalize the enduring core values of love of God. Respect A. To exercise the right to vote or to be represented in any vote on all matters
for the women and the sanctity of marriage, responsible domination and concerning the / affairs of the organization.
stewardship over material things and the Wisdom of truthfulness B. To be eligible for an elective or appointive office
C. To participate in all meetings/deliberations of the Organization
ARTICLE III D. To avail of the facilities, properties of the organization
E. To examine all the records or books of the Organization during business
MEMBERSHIP hours.
F. To be part of the benefit from any and all welfare programs or funds that the
Section 1. The following may qualify for membership in the Organization: Organization may put up.
A. Any Filipino man or woman, at least 21 years old of age of good moral
characters, of sound mind and body, is gainfully employed or has a lawful Section 4. Every member shall have the following duties and responsibilities
means of livelihood, and has not been convicted in a court of law, may qualify A. To obey and comply with constitution and By Laws and all the rules and
for membership. regulation that the organization may promulgate from time to time.
B. Officers, non-commissioned officers, reservist and civilian personnel of the B. To pay the membership dues and other assessments
AFP, PNP, NAPOLCOM, BJMP, BFP and other police units organized by the C. To speak well of the organization and contribute to its membership
government institution are qualified to apply for membership. development by recommending qualified application belonging to his/her
C. Those who, at the time of the adoption of the constitution and by laws, are category.
members of the Diablo squad crime busters, GBI GPI, GCFI, PGBI and other D. To inform the officers or national office of any violation of the
guardians, who wish to be admitted pursuant to the provisions of the Organization By-Laws of rules and regulation which may be detrimental to the
constitution of the by laws well-being and reputation. Together with proper document.
Section 2. In order for the qualified applicant to be admitted as full pledge E. To inform the chapter officers of the national office of any observation,
members, he/she must undergo the following: news or event that might constitute a threat to the nation and! or of the
A. He must be a must member for a period of four (4) months. During this organization.
period he must able to undergo a series of indoctrination by means of seminars
regarding the organization and its constitution and by laws. Section 5. Honorary membership may be conferred upon any person to
B. After behind a mass member, qualified applicants would become distinguished service to country, community, humanity or to the organization
probationary members by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of its Board of Directors of a majority vote of a
for another 4 months. In this period, he must understand and must be able to all quorum in the General Assembly
the important details about the organization. It is also compulsory for all
members to participate in any civic actions organized by the organization. Section 6. A member who committed violations in connection with the
C. All qualified probationary members would become full pledge members constitution and by-laws, non-compliance of his/her obligation and duties, or
after a period of four (4) months. However, he/she must be able to pass the any act against the state or established laws shall be subjected to sanctions
necessary requirements as prescribed by the Organization equivalent to his/her violation. His/her chapter, the national Executive Office,
or the National Tribunal shall be responsible in meting sanctions equivalent to
• He/she must pass the written and oral examination given by the Screening any violation.A proceeding maybe initiated against a member by any member,
committee his/her Chapter, The National Executive Office, or the National Tribunal
• He/she must be able to comply with all the documents asked of him/her. depending on the nature and gravity of the offenses.A Chapter, through the
• He/she must be able to participate in the traditional reception as mandated by initiative of another chapter, can be investigated and the National Executive
the Office or the National Tribunal itself would be responsible in rendering
Organization. judgment. However, a Chapter that is judge can appeal only to the General
Assembly.
a) Expulsion — for serious and grave offenses
ARTICLE IV b) Suspension — For less serious and less grave offenses
c) Fine/admonition/warning-for light offenses
DISCIPLINE Section 5. Form of complaint — any complaint against any member or officer
shall be made in writing and verified under oath before an officers authorized
Section 1. Disciplinary action — Any member or officer who are conducting to administer oath and properly file pursuant to- section 1 hereof.
any activities that contrary to the constitution and by-laws, rules and regulation Section 6. Appeal — All decision, except those made by natural- executive
of the organization shall be subject for a disciplinary action or expulsion. All office whose decision is immediately final and executory, shall be appealable
administrative complaints shall be filed before the national commission, and to within a period of (3 0)thirty days from receipt by the appealing party, to the
be heard and decided by the National Tribunal. higher executive office which shall decide the same within a period of (60)
Section 2. Grounds for disciplinary action — Any member may be suspended sixty days upon receipt hereof.
or expelled and stripped his membership and all benefits or privileges due
him/her shall be denied under any of the following grounds; ARTICLE V
a) Non payment of monthly dues and other assessments for three (3) MEMBERSHIP CLASSIFICATION
consecutive months
b) Non payment of fines imposed upon him/her one after the same is ordered Section 1. Members of the Organization shall recognize the following ranks:
final and executory by the authorities concerned.
c) Failure despite notice to attend w/out sufficient cause as may be determined A. Grand Master Founder Godfather (GMIFGF) — There is only one Grand
by the executive -office or by the national commission concerned, for three (3) Master Founder. He was the prime architect of the precursor organization and
consecutive monthly or special meeting of the organization. has been the prime mover of the Guardians through the years. He remains the
d) Other serious infractions or violation of any provision of the constitution ceremonial head of the GUARDIANS. He is no other than GMFGF Leborio
and by laws and other similar rule and regulation of the organizations after “ABRAHAM” Jangao, Jr.
final findings thereof by the disciplinary officers concerned. B. Deputy Grand Master Founder
C. Founder Pioneer — These are the 10 other visionaries who joined the Grand
Section 3. Other grounds for disciplinary action. Master Founder in the original Diablo Squad
D. Master Founder
a) Abuse of authority E. Founders (F) — Composed of senior members of the organization coming
b) Neglect of duty from the ranks of Senior Ranking Magic Group (SRMG) in the case of Magic
c) Notoriety Group: Godfather/Godmother (GF/GM) in the case of uniformed personnel of
d) Negligence the AFP, PNP, BJMP, BFP with at least (5) five years of active membership,
e) Misconduct of good standing and have established or organized local chapter and shall
t) Dishonesty - supervise all initiation rites within the chapter.
g) Gross incompetence F. Supreme Godfather (SGF) or Supreme Godmother (SGM) Composed of
h) Conviction of crime involving moral turpitude commissioned officers of the AFP, PNP, BJMP and BFP.
i) Insubordination G. Senior Ranking Magic Group (SRMG) - One rank higher than the Ranking
j) Improper or unauthorized solicitation of contribution or donation Magic Group. It is the rank signify that any SRMG will upgrade to become
k) Disgraceful and immoral conduct Founder pursuant to Article V Sec. 2 and Article VIII Sec. 2(D.)
I) Conduct prejudicial or inimical to the general interest of the organization H. Ranking Magic Group (RMG) Equivalent in rank to the
Godfather/Godmother (GF/GM) is composed of selected civilian members
Section 4. Penalties — The following penalties may be imposed upon any who are professionals or have been elected to the government office and or
erring officers and members: respected leaders of the community who have rendered exemplary
performance, and with at least (3) three years membership coming from the
ranks of the Magic Group. right arm just below the shoulder. The word GUARDIANS or MAGIC
I. Magic Group (MG) — Composed of civilian members with an educational GROUP shall form the sides of the triangle. The member’s pseudonym shall
of at least High School education, or those possessing special skill and know- form the base side of the triangle. Inside shall be mark the letter “G” for
how who are willing to render service to the Organization. civilian member and “L” for organic members, the year, the marking was made
J. Godfather(GF)/Godmother(GM) — is composed of ranking non- shall be tattooed over the triangle.
commissioned officers of the AFP, PNP, BJMP, BFP with an equivalent rank Section 4. In case there will be change of status of classification, the members
of Deputy Sergeant coming from the ranks. shall be marked with the appropriate tattoo in the line with original mark for
Section 2. Promotion to the ranks of founder (F), Supreme Godfather/Supreme all promotion for Founder which shall be on the top of the original mark.
Godmother (SGF/SGM), Ranking Magic Group (RMG), Section 5. When one is admitted as a full pledge member of the organization,
Godfather/Godmother (GF/GM), Senior Ranking Magic Group (SRMG), he/she shall assume a name, surname or nickname — by which he/she shall
Founder Senior Ranking Magic Group (FSRMG) shall be subject for approval hence be known and address to by fellow GUARDIANS. However,
of the National Tribunal as recommended by the National Executive Office. A. The concerned shall have the prime option in the choose of pseudonym. If
The local chapter shall initiate the recommendation with the unanimous vote of he has none, the highest-ranking member of the marking session shall propose
its board and endorsed by the regional chapter. a pseudonym, subject to member’s acceptance.
Section 3. All full-pledge members must undergo marking or tattooing not for Section 6. An Officer in the Organization, there shall be no obstacle to an
decorative purposes but to signify their lifelong and total commitment to the open, free and honest interaction among members. Therefore, in any guardians
Organization and what it stand for. It symbolizes both and responsibilities, affairs or interaction, each members or officers should disregard his/her
aside from serving as an identifying mark. It also serves the purpose of those military or police rank, civilian distinction of office, profession, occupation, I~
who are not ready to give their full sincerity to the Organization. economic clout or social standing, for the purpose of achieving cohesion
among members. However, to maintain proper decorum in all activities of the
A. General Marking: Organization, the position of the Grand Master Founder, Founders, SGF,
MG - Magic Group SGM, RMG, GF/GM, and MG shall be acknowledged accordingly.
B - (Blue) Phil. Anny Section 7. All bonafide members must sign an Oath of Allegiance or
A - (Air) Phil. Air Force Panunumpa.
N - (Navy) Phil. Navy Section 8. The national office shall adopt for ratification a “Code of Conduct
G - (Gold) PNP, BJMP, BFP and ethical standards” and “Manual Procedure, Rites and Standards.”
M - (Maroon) Phil. Marines
B. Special Markings: ARTICLE VI
F - Founder
FSRMG - Founder senior ranking magic group SECTORIAL GROUP ORGANIZATION
SGF - Supreme Godfather
SGM - Supreme Godmother Section 1. The organization has only one accredited Sectoral Group, the
SRMG - Senior Ranking Magic Group Citizen Monitoring Force. The sectoral group shall be the one directly
RMG - Ranking Magic Group responsible in recruiting members to the organization.
For Civilian Member For Organic Member Section 2. The Organization structure, nomenclature and operation of local,
C. All members shall be correspondingly marked with tattoo on the superior provincial and regional chapters shall be patterned after that of the National
area between thumb and forefinger of the right hand with letters corresponding Organization, subject to chapter particular need stand situation, and as far as
with the above membership qualification and other resources will allow.
D. To easily identify the member’s area of origin or membership, the letter
marking GLB (for Luzon), GVB (for Visayas), and GMB (for Mindanao) shall Section 3. Upon adoption of this Constitution and By-laws, all the various
be marked on the superior area between thumb and forefinger of the left hand. chapter shall review their organization and operations in order to align with the
E. Marking forming a triangle shall be put on the lateral extremity of the upper national organization.
• National Secretary for Appointment
Section 4. A “Manual of Duties, responsibilities and Authority of Officers” • National Secretary for Logistics
shall be adopted as a uniform guideline for all chapters including the national • National Secretary for Audit
office. • National Secretary for Finance National Secretary for Justice
• National Secretary for Public Relation
ARTICLE VII • National Secretary for Media
• National Secretary for Election
ORGANIZATION SET-UP
Section 2. The National President
Section 1. The national President of the Organization shall appoint a National
Force Commander who shall be the one to oversee the daily operations of the A. He/she shall be the chief executive officers of the organization.
Citizen Monitoring Force. B. He/she shall preside in all meeting of the association and the board of
trustees.
Section 2. The National Force Commander shall also be the one in appointing C. He/she shall direct the over-all activities of the organization
Officers for the following: D. He/she has the power to an outright promotion or upgrading of officers and
members only to those newly established chapter of guardians republican
A. The basic unit of the Organization shall be the LOCAL CHAPTER, which international inc. However any outright promotion of upgrading of officers and
maybe on the City, Municipality or Barangay level. members can be done through the presence of at least four members of the
B. All local chapter in subject area shall constitute the provincial chapter. national executive office.
C. All Province chapters in a subject area shall constitute the Regional E. He /she shall have the power of absolute *Suspension/Ousted of members
Chapter. and officers *Termination of current position and designation *Dissolving of
Section 4. The national organization of the Guardians Republican International all chapter from the regional, provincial, municipal and barangay level.
Inc. Shall function along three (3) main divisions. F. He/she shall be elected by the chapter’s representatives. In the general
Namely assembly for a term of (3) three years Subject to re-election.
A. The National Executive Office or NEXO shall be the executive branch. Section 3. The National Vice President for Administration (NVPA)
B. The National Commission or NC shall be the legislative branch.
C. The National Tribunal or NT shall be the judicial branch. A. He/she shall perform the duties of the vice president during the absences or
incapacity or resignation of the letter and shall perform duties that maybe
ARTICLE VIII assigned by the board of trustees.
B. He/she shall be concurrent vice-chairman of the national board of directors
THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE OFFICE and shall be the national president’s alternate co signor for all check and other
financial instrument of transactions
Section 1. The National Executive Office shall be composed of the following C. He/she shall be elected by the chapters representatives in the general
positions: assembly for a term of (3) three years subject for re-election
• National President Section 3. The National Vice President for Operation (NVPO)
• National Vice President for Administration
• National Vice President for Operation A. He/she shall assist the national president on all operational matters
• National Secretary General B. He/she shall be elected by the chapters representatives in the general
• National Secretary for Personnel assembly for a term of (3) three years subject for re-election
• National Secretary for Operation Section 5. The National Secretary General (NSG)
• National Secretary for Intelligence A. The National Secretary General shall be the general secretary of the NEXO
and the national board, and shall be the headquarters secretariat. standing, noted by the national president.
B. He/she shall record all meeting of the national executive office and the C. He/she shall be appointed by the National President and shall served for at
national board. least (2) two years subject for re-appointment
C. He/she shall prepare the annual report of the general assembly, subject to
the directors and approval or the national president Section 10. National Secretary for Logistics (NSL)
D. He/shall be the principal custodian of corporate documents or instrument,
including the official dry seal of the organization. A. He/she shall responsible in keeping and safety of all properties (materials,
E. He/she shall take care of issuing notice of board meeting and the equipments etc.) including the national Headquarters cleanliness and
preparation of official communication from the NEXO and the national board. orderliness.
F. He/she shall be appointed by the national president and shall serve for at B. He/she shall be appointed by the National President and shall served for at
least (2) two years subject for re-appointment least (2) two years subject for re-appointment
Section 6. The National Secretary for Personnel (NSP) Section 11. Secretary for Finance (NSF)
A. He/she shall be the deputy secretary general A. He/shall be charge of the funds, receipts and disbursement of the
B. He/she shall assist the national secretary general in a meeting of the NEXO organization, the same shall be counter signed by the national president
C. He/she shall also perform all such other duties and work (such as B. He /she shall keep all moneys and other valuables of the organization in
signatories for all operation identification card) as the board of trustees may such banks as the Board of Trustees may designate.
from time to time assign to him/her C. He/she shall post a bond in such amount as may be fixed by the Board of
D. He/she shall be appointed by the National President and~shal1 served for at Trustees.
least (2) two years subject for re-appointment D. He/she shall be appointed by the National President and shall served for at
least (2) two years subject for re-appointment
Section 7. National Secretary for Operation (NSOp) 12. National Secretary for Audit (NSAud)
A. He/she shall audit all the funds of the organization from time to time.
A. He/she shall assist the national secretary general in all operational matters. B. He/she shall be the principal signatory of all checks and other financial
B. He/she shall be appointed by the National President and shall served for at instrument transactions
least (2) two years subject for re-appointment C. He/she shall certify the record of the financial reports that may be submitted
to organization.
Section 8. The National Secretary for Intelligence (NSI) D. He/she shall advise the national president on financial condition of the
organization and recommend cost-saving measures.
A. He/she shall confidentially perform the duty that maybe assign by the E. He/she shall be appointed by the National President and shall served for at
national president in monitoring such members and officers offenses, and any least (2) two years subject for re-appointment
other related matters including background investigation of the officers and
members. Section 13. National Secretary for Justice (NSJ)
B. He/she shall be appointed by the National President and shall served for at
least (2) two years subject for re-appointment A. He/she shall refer all question affecting the organization for the justice and
the administrative disciplinary measures of the organization.
Section 9. The National Secretary for Appointment (NSA) B. He/she shall act as judge during trials of any officers and members who
committed personal and administrative offense.
A. He/ she shall coordinate with the national secretary for intelligence in C. He/she shall be appointed by the National President and shall served for at
conducting such information regarding the availability and eligibility of least (2) two years subject for re-appointment
members and officers to such position and designation.
B. He/she shall submit and certify that any members and officers are in good Section 14. National Secretary for Public Relation (NSPR)
for approval of the National President.
A. He/she shall be the official spokesman of the organization.
B. He/she shall be responsible for the image building of the organization. Section 3. The National Commission, acting as the organization’s legislative
C. He/she shall screen all press and media releases. body, shall perform the functions among other.
D. He/she shall be appointed by the National President and shall served for at
least (2) two years subject for re-appointment A. Enforcement and administration rules and regulation, investigation and
prosecution of all offenses in violation of the constitution, infraction of
Section 15. National Secretary for Media (NSM) existing rule and regulation shall be exercise all other function and maybe
conferred upon it by the organization.
A. He/she shall be responsible for exposing images to the public pertaining the B. Manuals are:
well being of the organization.
B. He/she shall be responsible for advertisement, endorsement, printing of * Code of Conduct and Ethical Standard
materials of the organization. * Manual of Marking Procedures, Rites and Standard
C. He/she shall be appointed by the National President and shall served for at * Duties, Responsibilities and Duties of Officers (local and national) Format,
least (2) two years subject for re-appointment logos and symbols, terms and nomenclature.
C. Propose amendments to the by-laws and regulation, codes and manuals.
Section 16. National Secretary for Election (NSE) D. Keep track or monitor compliance with the by-laws rules and regulation
codes and manuals by GR11’s officers and members.
A. He/she shall promulgate rules and regulations in the conducting of election,
pass upon the qualification of candidates, supervise the conduct of the election, Section 4. The (9) nine commissioners may each appoint an executive assistant
canvass and certify in writing the returns to the presiding officers proclaim the with the approval of the national commissioner. However, these appointed
winning candidates and shall decide election protest. - commissioners assistants will not be considered as officers. They shall only
B. He/she shall be appointed by the Nation President and shall served for at function for purposes of executive development.
least (2) two years subject for re-appointment
Section 5. The National Commission shall meet at least once a month, with the
ARTICLE IX National President and the (2) two National Vice Presidents as ex-office
members.
THE NATIONAL COMMISSION
ARTICLE X
Section 1. Past elective government officials, past national commander, past
national officers and past chapter officers shall constitute the national THE NATIONAL TRIBUNAL
commission of Guardians Republican International Inc.
The National Commission shall compose of: Section 1. National Tribunal shall compose of the following:
Section 2. The National Commission appointed by the National President for a Section 2. Founders, Supremos/Supremas, FSRMG, SRMG, RMG, GF and
term of GM are qualifying as members of the National Tribunal.
(2) two years subject for re-appointment. All the other members of the
National Commission, appointed by the NationalCommissioner, will subject Section 3. The National Tribune will be appointed by the National President.
All the other members of the National Tribunal will be selected by the National’s share remitted to the National Headquarters.
National tribune with the confirmation by the National President.
Section 3. Every member of the Organization shall pay the following:
Section 4. As the organization’s judicial body, the National tribunal shall sit en
bane or divisional in judgment over cases, issues or concerns that may be A. One time membership fee — P 300.00
brought to it or may judge concerning the following: B. Monthly dues - P 50.00 for the National Officers
C. Monthly dues - P 30.00 for all Chapters
A. Possible expulsion of officers and members. The local chapter shall retain 70% of the monthly dues collected, and shall
B. Possible cancellation of CMF chapter’s recognition as member chapter of remit the remaining 30% as follows semi-annually.
GRIE-CMF 5% to the Provincial Chapter
C. Issues or cases which the National Office fails to solve or when the 10% to the Regional Chapter
resolutions are appealed after decisions were made. 15% to the National Executive Office
D. Non-compliance with or utter disregard of member/s of its by-laws,
Guidelines, acts against the state and unauthorized action or pronouncements Section 4. The National Sectoral Group, CMF, shall remit an annual fee of P
of members that put the organization in an unattainable situation. 1500.00 to the National Executive Office to the adoption of this Constitution
and by-laws, regardless of membership strength or years of experience. CMF
ARTICLE XI shall, however, determine the membership fee and annual dues they shall
require of their members.
QUALIFICATION OF OFFICERS
Section 5. Any and all assessments on members amounting to more than P
Section 1. Election of the National President, National Vice President for 50.00 must have the approval Board of Directors of the concerned chapter and
Administration and the the National executive office must be informed accordingly.
National Vice President for Operation shall be held during General Assembly
which shall be held every (3) three years on every 24th of July. Section 6. Failure of any member to pay his/her annual or monthly dues within
Section 2. Appointment for local Provincial and Regional Chapters shall be the year shall constitute a valid ground for suspension of membership and all
held annually no later the end of December unless amended by the National privileges and benefits accruing there to. Only settlement of all arrears and
Commission. upon approval by the National Executive Office can a suspension be lifted
Section 3. Candidates for the National Commission must have been at least a upon.
supreme godfather/godmother, Founders, Regional Force Commander,
Regional executive officers, Commissioner or Tribune provided that the Section 7. Non-remittance of the National share of Membership fee or Annual
Tribune is in active or retired from the service. Dues shall constitute a valid ground for disciplinary action against a local
chapter or sectoral group, including but not limited to forfeiture of rights to
ARTICLE XII voted upon, or appointed to higher office.
FEES, DUES, AND ASSESSMENTS Section 8. Failure of a local chapter to remit the monthly dues share of the
provincial chapter, Regional chapter and the National Executive Office shall
Section 1. The one time membership fee shall be P300.00 or as may set disqualify its members from any elective or appointive position in the National
hereafter by the National Executive Office. Any chapters wishing to charge a Executive Office and the chapter may subjected for suspension or other
higher Membership fee must secure approval by the National Executive sanctions.
Office.
Section 2. Two-third (2/3) of the membership fee shall be remitted ATTESTED BY:
immediately to the National Executive Office. No application for membership The National Executive Office, National Commission, National Tribune
shall be acted upon unless the membership fee has been paid in Full and the POSTED BY GUARDIANS REPUBLICAN INTERNATIONAL INC. AT 5:43 PM