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Samahang Magdalo

Samahang Magdalo is a socio-civic, non-stock non profit organization duly registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) 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.

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

Samahang Magdalo has established an office at #86 Scout Ojeda, Barangay Obrero, Roxas District, Quezon City.

Prior to its registration with SEC, it is already a functional organization. The organization is otherwise known as the New Katipunan, it having taken inspiration from the struggle of the Philippine Revolutionary leader Andres Bonifacio.

In the year 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-aproned 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. Brief History

The Magdalo Group When the daring expose’ of young and brilliant military officers and soldiers at Oakwood Premier Hotel in July 27, 2003 fizzled out, the heart of their  struggle did not die with it. In fact, with that daring expose’, the dawn of the New Revolutionaries came into being. The intention of exposing the corruption in government, is an intention directed to expose the anomalies so that the poor will be justly served.

When then, Ltsg. Antonio F. Trillanes IV, (PMA Class ’95) also known as Class “Marilag” made public their grievances against the government, they used the red armed band with a sun emitting sixteen rays. At the center of the sun is an alibata alphabet “K” signifying that the insignia used was among the first flags of the Katipunan.

The Oakwood Mutiny It was in July 27, 2003 when some 300 junior officers and soldiers from elite forces of the AFP conglomerated at the Oakwood Premier Hotel. Continuing negotiations ensued for 20 hours drawing such dramatic attention not only in the country but the whole world as well. The group, after being satisfied that the objective was finally sent to Filipino people, stood down and surrendered to their superiors. There was no bloodshed and no single shot was ever fired.

1.)	Gripping issues at that time The incarceration of the Magdalo Group did not halt the ideas they have sown. During the Oakwood Incident they have warned the public about the filth in the government. In the months to come the warnings came into light with the sprouting of the following issues: 1.)	Massive Cheating in the May 2004 Presidential Elections; 2.)	The Jose Pidal account; 3.)	The Plunder of Major General Carlos Garcia 4.)	The unexplained wealth of PAGCOR Chairman Efraim Genuino; 5.)	The most expensive road in the world, the Macapagal Highway and so much more. Meanwhile, as soldiers confront the war in Mindanao, some enterprising individuals are doing pilferages of the Armed Forces ammunitions. Worse, these are being sent to enemy rebels. A case of government’s arm used to kill a government soldier. All these incidents concretized the moral fiber of the Magdalo Group. The support of the public slowly calibrates to a high gear as days pass by. The issues brought to light, what the group had been saying all along. The unfolding drama was given more taste when in June 2005 the “Hello Garci” Scandal surfaced. It reaffirmed the theory that GMA at the instance of the COMELEC cheated her closest rival Fernando Poe, Jr. to win the 2004 Presidential Election. In the most disdainful act ever done by a President, GMA appeared in a national television issuing a statement by airing her apology. She admitted the charged that she called on the COMELEC official, an act that is prohibited by law. Despite this, the President was not prosecuted for the crime and her impeachment was railroaded in Congress in her favor. 2.)	Defender of the People On February 24, 2006 then General Generoso Senga of CSAFP put on house arrest a Brigadier General, in connection with the protest action that was happening. On the otherhand Colonel Ariel Querubin, a bemedalled member of the Philippine Marines and a war veteran in Mindanao aired his grievances against the administration. This was done as a continuation of February 24 rallies. He did his airing on February 26. He led a battalion of Marine officers and soldiers in a stand-off inside the Philippine Marine Headquarters In Fort Bonifacio, Makati City. a.)	More scandals and maneuvers The month of September in 2007 was just one of another moment in which the administration of GMA compromised the welfare of the country. The NBN-ZTE deal was a ridiculous anomaly that designed the stashing of Billions of money from the coffers of government. Romulo Neri, the chief economic planner of GMA unwittingly leaked the information that he was offered a P200 Million bribe by COMELEC Chairman Benjamin Abalos. On October 19, Glorietta was bombed leaving 11 persons dead. The analysis of Magdalo group then was that the bombing was made to deflect the attention of the public from the senate investigation done at that time. The Manila Peninsula Incident On November 29, 2007 Senator Antonio Trillanes IV and the Magdalo Group marched off their Makati court hearing and went to Manila Peninsula Hotel. It was a sign of protest which was participated by former Vice-President Teofisto Guingona. About the Organization

It is the 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 in 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 cooperativism 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 cooperativism 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 alibata “K” inscription. The white Radiant Sun signifies a new dawn for the Motherland. The 16 rays represent the 16 regions of the Philippines Embedded inside the radiant sun is the alibata “K” to represent the New Katipunan. It is color red to signify the oath of the New Katipuneros signed in blood.

In July 27, 2003, at the Oakwood Premier Hotel, the group of soldiers  who massed in protest of the excesses of the government then has no name of its own. They were only men drawn into action due to the massive corruption in government at that time. They simply felt that it was their bounden duty to expose the anomalies of the government and call upon the people to respond to the signs of time.

At the time of historic protest, the media broke the name “Magdalo” due to the red armed band marked with a Baybayin letter “K” that closely resembles Aguinnaldo’s war banner – the Magdalo faction flag. Thereafter, they were labeled by the media as “Magdalo”

Before the Oakwood Incident in 2003, the recruitment within the ranks of select soldiers were marked by acts and proceedings similar to that of Andres Bonifacio’s Katipunan. A pledge of loyalty was made by signing a document with one’s blood; the precepts in the Kartilya were adopted; and the ideals of Bonifacio’s time were relived.

Andres Bonifacio founded the Katipunan. Historians were drawn to debates on the prominence of Bonifacio in history and everyone agrees that he founded the Katipunan. Even those who are staunch defenders of Emilio Aguinaldo accept that Bonifacio was Katipunan’s founder.

History has it on record that Emilio Aguinaldo was the personal recruit of Andres Bonifacio. The latter inducted him into membership personally. The name Magdalo was approved by Bonifacio to be used under Aguinaldo’s leadership and therefore it is only proper to say that Aguinaldo accepts the ascendancy of Bonifacio being his Commander- in-Chief.

Magdalo is a Katipunan organization beholden to Andres Bonifacio prior to the organization of the First Philippine Republic installed by the Malolos Constitution. Emilio Aguinaldo was historically a Bonifacio subordinate until the First Republic was installed. The death of Bonifacio is not attributable upon the election of Aguinaldo as the First President of the Republic. Neither is it attributable to the disagreement of the Magdiwang and the Magdalo factions in Cavite. All revolutionary movements have their own internal strife. This applies on all revolutions around the world. The one that executed Bonifacio is not Aguinaldo himself but the collective decision of the Malolos Republic. Records would bear out that Aguinaldo wanted to commute Bonifacio’s sentence into an exile but he was prevailed upon by his comrades. The existence of Magdalo was a consequence of the Katipunan hence, the present day Magdalo calls themselves Mga Bagong Katipunero.

The list below is the names of chapters fully recognized by the Samahang Magdalo leadership as of June 10, 2011. These are the chapters which have sufficiently complied with the standards set forth by the organization and shall be entitled to whatever aids the national leadership may have. Chapter	San Miguel Chapter (Leyte) Makati District II Chapter	Alang-Alang Chapter (Leyte) Manila City Chapter	Manong Chapter (Matalom, Leyte) Pateros Chapter	Mayorga Chapter     (Leyte) San Juan City Chapter	Burauen Chapter Pasig City Chapter	Omay Chapter Muntinlupa City Chapter	Davao City Chapter Paranaque City Chapter	Subic Chapter (Calapacuan, Subic, Zambales) Baguio " Summer Capital" Chapter (Baguio City)	Taguig Chapter      (Taguig City) Kabayan Chapter (Benguet)	Bataquennak Chapter (Batac, Ilocos Norte) Sablan "Tiger Grass" Chapter (Benguet)	Siniloan Chapter (Siniloan, Laguna) Itogon "Precious Gold" Chapter (Benguet)	Famy Chapter (Famy Laguna) Tuba "Ube" Benguet	Quezon City, District 4 Chapter Agoo "Eagle" Chapter     (La Union)	Bangar Chapter (Caggao, Bangar, La Union) Bauang Chapter (La Union)	Real Chapter                 (Real Quezon) Bayang Basi Chapter (Ortiz Naguilian, La Union)	Namacpacan Chapter (Luna, La Union) Bayang Boyboy Chapter (Burgos, La Union)	San Pablo City Balaoan "Tabako" Chapter (La Union) 	Tabako City "TABAK" (Albay) Bayang Dagat Chapter (San Fernando, La Union)	Gapan City (San Isidro, Nueva Ecija) Nabuklao Chapter (Aringay, La Union)	Panday Chapter (Paoay, Ilocos Norte) Sudipen " Guarmag" (La Union)	Golden Chapter (Batac City, Ilocos Norte) Tubao "Lloren" Chapter  (La Union)	Excalibur Chapter (San Lorenzo, Laog City) Bayang Bato at Buhangin (Tagudin Chapter)  (Ilocos Sur)	Garcia-Hernandez (Bohol) San Gabriel, La Union "Igorot" Chapter (La Union)	Sugbu Chapter (Cebu) Diego Silang Chapter (Caba, La Union)	Genakar Chapter (Gen. Nakar, Quezon) Bayombong Chapter (Nueva Vizcaya)	Bayang Simento (Bacnotan, La Union) San Jose City Chapter (Nueva Ecija)	Dinalupihan (Bataan) Rizal Chapter  (Nueva Ecija)	Santol (La Union) Bocaue Chapter (Bulacan)	Cabangan (Zambales) Capaz Chapter  (Tarlac)	Malinao Chapter (Albay) San Leonardo Chapter (Nueva Ecija)	ILOILO CHAPTER (Ilo-ilo City) Llanera Chapter (Nueva Ecija)	Bacoor Chapter (Bacoor, Cavite) Carranglan Chapter (Nueva Ecija)	Rizal Chapter  (Rizal, Laguna) Science City of Munoz (Nueva Ecija)	Marawi City Chapter (Marawi City, Lanao del Sur) San Ildefonso, Bulacan Chapter 	Matatag Chapter (Candon City, Ilocos Sur) Paniqui Chapter (Canan, Paniqui, Tarlac)	Barrakuda Capter (Santiago, Ilocos Sur) Binan Chapter (Laguna)	Tagum City Chapter (Tagum City, Davao Del Norte Mabitac Laguna Chapter	Bugallon"Carabao Chapter" (Bugallon, Pangasinan) Infanta Chapter  (Quezon)	Solano Chapter (Solano, Nueva Vizcaya) Mangahan Chapter (General Trias, Cavite)	Bagabag Chapter (Bagabag, Nueva Vizcaya) Palawan Chapter       (Puerto Princesa City, Palawan)	Bambang Chapter (Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya) Sto. Tomas Chapter (Batangas)	Olongapo Chapter (Olongapo City, Zambales) Cavite City Chapter	Imus Chapter Antipolo City Chapter	Caloocan Chapter Binangonan Chapter (Binangonan, Rizal)	Castillejos Chapter (Zambales) Marilao Chapter (Bulacan)	Dulag Chapter            (Leyte) Iriga City Chapter (Camarines Sur)	Catbalogan Chapter (Western Samar) Hinoba-an Chapter (Negros Occidental)	Tanauan Chapter      (Leyte) Sipalay City Chapter (Negros Occidental) Palo Chapter            (Leyte) As of June 10,2011, there are 36 existing chapters which was not yet afforded full recognition due to the following reasons; First, the geographic area may have 2 or more chapters hence, conflict may exist if one is recognized to the exclusion of the other; Second, the chapter turned inactive in that the only viable option is to dissolve it, hence it is marked in freezed status, and Third, the chapter has not yet reached, the maximum membership of 25 members including its 5 officers. Samahang Magdalo has also its organized International Chapters. These Chapters does not have full recognition yet.