• The Unification Process


    As early as 1996, there were already exploratory talks among the various GUARDIANS factions nationwide to unify less than one organization, one name and leadership. The move to unify was an offshoot of the following developments:
    a. Rampant recruitment into the GUARDIANS’ various factions, short of undergoing the traditional strict screening process. Many of the new recruits, particularly among civilian members, were found not qualified and not deserving of being a MAGISTRATE, the acronym of the first letter of the word MAGIC Group. Some were found engaged in criminal and nefarious activities and other illegal schemes, thus are considered undesirables.
    b. Exorbitant collection of dues and other unreasonable monetary solicitations from members. In most cases, the supposed chapter funds became the common cause of conflict and misunderstanding among members. Aside from this, there were occasions when even lawful orders of chapter officials were not followed;
    c. With the aforementioned problems; unification among various factions became imperative and the new goal was to place all groups under one (1) umbrella organization, one (1) common Constitution and By-Laws and one (1) leadership;
    d. Unification also aims to consolidate and reorient the members with regards to the objectives and directions of the organization and later to institute a cleansing process specifically aimed to those who violate legal orders and the organization’s Code of Conduct.
    In December 1998, an initial unification meeting was held in Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental through the initiative of ex-Capt. Ramon “SGF ESPHINX” Espino, who untiringly organized the Mindanao Convention together with his group. It was attended by prominent leaders and personalities among whom were: Senator Gregorio B. Honasan II, P/Insp. Leborio Jangao, Gil Taojo, Col. Anastacio Labitad, Col. Gregorio Duremdez, Col. Billy Bibit and Rev. Fr. Nilo Tayag.
    The meeting was followed by another Convention held in Buhangin, Davao City in October 1999 where a new Constitution and By-Laws was drafted although it failed to gather a clear majority of regional representations. Majority of those who attended were coming from Mindanao chapters, except Zamboanga or Region IX. Only one from Luzon and few from the Visayas were present.

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Guardians Prayer

LORD, teach us to be courageous and not over come by fear disciplined with the lowly and high brotherly among friends and enemies righteous in the face of greed. GOD, teach us to be ingenious protectors of the helpless dauntless advocators of the Filipino banner Liberty and oneness, kind, expecting no thanks and not giving hatred loyal to our Country and creed mild in anger and tears noble in victory and defeat sincere without pretense and without pride GOD, we beseech thee grant us wisdom to know the way and the strength to go the way. AMEN. Long Live PGBI/GUARDIANS

Guardians Meaning

Meaning of Guardians The term “GUARDIANS” was not chosen arbitrarily. It is an acronym of certain words which best represents the noble ideals of a GUARDIANS. The term is the closest word approximating the ever watchful citizen of the COUNTRY, the FILIPINO PEOPLE, the FAMILY and the BROTHERHOOD itself, thus; G - is for Gentlemen U - United A - Associates R - Race D - Dauntless I - Ingenious A - Advocators N - Nation S - Society

Guardians Song

Hanggang kamatayan Hanggang sa libingan Hanggang sa huling patak ng dugo Ng mga Guardians Mithiin ng bayan Aming ipaglalaban Hanggang kamatayan Hangggang sa libingan Pangkat ng mga Guardians Lalaban di patatalo Layunin ng lipunan Ipaglalaban ng Guardians Mabuhay ang Guardians! Mabuhay ang PGBI! Mabuhay ang Bohol Island Guardians!