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November 26, 1976 TAU RHO LAMBDA was formed in the Philippine soil of Cebu City. It was a sweltering afternoon of November when the first generation Founder/Grand Knight Ramon Nazareno and a group of College students organized a Fraternity of gentlemen who seek friendship and brotherhood which bound their minds on one vision. They call themselves NOBLES, its purpose is recognizing the value of Unity, Brotherhood, Service and Leadership, while promoting Common Good and Nobility as well as to enhance the Respect for Individuality and sense of Moral Responsibility, and most importantly enjoy their camaraderie in a deserved and refurbishing society of equals. During the time the Fraternity had rising demands and needed sacrificial determination for financial reasons and the relation with the environment where it was established. During the years 1980 to 1990 a second generation "TAU RHO LAMBDA" was made strong to establish a name which was the Alpha Chapter of the University of San Carlos, Late Sir Knight Anthony Jude Barcelo one of the pioneers of TAU RHO LAMBDA organized OMEGA BETA DELTA most members were his high school batchmates from the University of San Carlos and Sir Knight Michael Ray Lunzaga also a pioneer of TAU RHO LAMBDA organized BETA SIGMA BETA, later both merged the three organizations for one purpose. The Second Generation Pioneers of TAU RHO LAMBDA, Philippines are 54 gentlemen as follows: Arvin Alcover, Anthony Jude Barcelo, Eric Laborte, Michael Ray Lunzaga, Reynato "Jun" Odulio Jr., Noel Dayot, Khan Vergara, Paul John Olmedo, Shem Jumawan, Joel Naya, Vincent Matriano, Joseph Anthony Racaza, Anecito Pondoc, Arvin Bilar, Wenner Freje Oredina, Michael Ron, Arth Pangan, Harold Te, Vincent Indig, Julius Hindang, Jesse Rabuya, Christian Ruiz Comalig, Jonathan Quijada, Ramel Adlaon, Meliton Sarmiento, Noel Burgos, Christopher Ortiga, Niño Azarcon, Ferdinand Pascua, Lyndon Naya, Adriel Saniel, Dale Veloso, Pocholo Lucero, Francis Castillon, Jerry Yongco, Niño Jesus Zapanta, Michael Velasquez, Godfrey Ayson, Melvin Polistico, Melvin Burgos, Periolo Dignos, Randy Dini-ay, Vincente Villarino, Joseph Emit, Charlie Sabado, Elvin Labora, Rogelio Mencidor, Arnel Santos Yñigo, Bob Fuentes, Duane Go, Orbil Ogbinal, Christopher Suerte, Vincente "Tikong" Villarino and Randy Piner. In this same year was the was the birth of the Sorority of TAU RHO LAMBDA pioneers were 12 women, namely: Emily Verano, Faith Ramones, Merzi Lumontad, Marjorie Tabuada, Rowena Roxas, Pinky Ang, Ma. Evangeline Labuga Besana, Christine Go, Marissa Obejero, Lyndie Agustine, Mera Luna Borres, and Ann Macasero. Each of these young men and women were outstanding in their field. The organization emphasized the genuineness, the essence of family and tradition and founded an independent elite organization. In the year 2000 Bro. Rizalito Omar Roska of the University of Cebu was granted to establish a chapter with a petition from the Alumni and Council, with the help of Bro. Edwin Bobbie Golez the University of Cebu Chapter expanded with more active members in the University and with the Community as well. Some of the members from different Universities and Colleges remain their loyalty and still keep the honor of TAU RHO LAMBDA Fraternity and Sorority as it lives on.