Thursday, May 9, 2013

MAGDALO


           The MAGDALO is a national movement that advocates good governance and social justice. Its vision is to have a peaceful, progressive and prosperous country with a united Filipino citizenry.
The MAGDALO was founded by a group of reformist officers and men of the Armed Forces of the Philippines who upheld their Constitutional mandate as the protector of the people and the state, and bravely fought the corrupt and oppressive Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo regime. The group's members were eventually incarcerated for their convictions. Still, after several years in detention, they remain steadfast in their belief that the Filipino people deserve a better government.

Today, the MAGDALO symbolizes courage in the face of adversity; honesty and integrity in public service; and high sense of patriotism and nationalism.
The MAGDALO believes that the only way towards achieving its vision is to have a united, responsible & empowered citizenry. The group has then decided to open its doors to all people from all walks of life who share the same dreams and aspirations for our Country; thus, the SAMAHANG MAGDALO was born.

SAMAHANG MAGDALO
 Filipino socio-civic, non-stock, non-profit organization registered with the PhilippineSecurities and Exchange Commission with Company Registration No. CN201014489 and Company TIN 007-869-045. It was signed at Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines on the 9th day of September 2010 by Benito A. Cataran, Director, Company Registration and Monitoring Department of SEC which works for the empowerment of the Filipinos through the proper exercise of their rights and the exercise of sustained vigilance against graft and corruption in government.

Former Marine Captain Gary Cajolo Alejano, who hails from Sipalay, Negros Occidental as its National President.

Prior to its registration with SEC, it is already a functional organization. The organization is otherwise known as the New Katipunan, having taken inspiration from the struggle of the Philippine Revolutionary leader Andres Bonifacio. In 2010, Samahang Magdalo, metamorphosed into a full socio civic entity with programs and activities based on pure initiatives. This means, chapters are pulling strings if only to fund a still baby-apron organization vying for a space in mainstream society. On the first national convention ever conducted, the Samahang Magdalo was able to identify the top three performing chapters.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
It is primordial concern of the organization to create a chapter which has a strong adherence to the quality of its members rather its quantity. This is the reason why it adopts a one chapter policy in a given geographical area prior to a full recognition.

The Samahang Magdalo does not allow corruption to thrive in its organization. It will not also allow other entities to use it for ends other than the one prescribe by its oath of conduct.

OATH OF THE NEW KATIPUNEROS

·         I am willing to lay down my life in the pursuit of the Vision
·         I will be loyal always to the National Interest
·       I am willing to be a catalyst of change of an oppressive and unjust society into one that advocates equality and social justice
·         I will respect human rights
·         I will not commit any acts of corruption
·         I will live a modest life commensurate to my legal means.
·         I am willing to be punished should I betray any decree of this oath
    I am doing this supreme act of sacrifice for God, Country and People with no promise of reward, compensation or recognition.

The Samahang Magdalo has dedicated itself to abide by its oath as a New Katipunero. Among those that it vows to do is not committing any acts of corruption. The pledge of not committing any acts of corruption follows with it an implied obligation of fighting corruption itself. In order not to be corrupted, it is incumbent that we cleansed our surroundings with the corrupt so as to avoid its negative influence. In essence this is the quest for social justice and Samahang Magdalo is the crusader.

MISSION

The Magdalo mission is to create a culture of selfless service among members by advocating social justice, vigilance on crime and corruption, environmental protection and social awareness; and to instill an attitude of self reliance and cooperatives that shall influence the Filipino society.

VISION

The Magdalo vision is to have a nation of peace, progress and prosperity with social justice thru a united, responsible and empowered citizenry.

PILLARS OF THE NEW KATIPUNAN
Nationalism – Sense of nationhood as Filipinos with shared responsibility for the future and well being of our country.
Patriotism – Fervent love of the motherland
Idealism – Belief and pursuit of a better life for every Filipino
Altruism – Devotion of selfless service to the welfare of our people.

THE MAGDALO CORE VALUES
            Courage – Moral Courage
            Honor – Personal Integrity
            Industry – Self reliance and cooperation
            Loyalty – Oath of loyal service to country and people
            Discipline – Upright character


MAGDALO COLORS
            The Magdalo Flag is the Red Bonifacio flag with a radiant sun that has 16 rays and alabata “K” inscription. The white radiant sun signifies a new dawn for the motherland. The 16 rays represents the 16 regions of the Philippines. Embedded inside the radiant sun is the alabata “K” to represent the New Katipunan. It is color red to signify the oath of the New Katipuneros signed in blood.

Long Live Katipuneros. Long Live Magdalo.

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