In 1976, Alpha Phi Omega was introduced by Eddie Edillor, Bernardo Banguerigo, and Jimmy Pimentel to the school of Cagayan Capitol College; also known as Capitol University. And the four pioneering batch were Joel Oliveros, Raul Gabales, Felix G. Wayan, and Lester B. Casiño.

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On its 18th National Biennial Convention at Feliciano and Sons Convention Center in Zamboanga City on May 27, 1995, the petitioning chapter was formally defended by Heldon Ray Saberola, Clint Django Pacana, and Dante Ocaya. And it was formally chartered as the Iota Omega Chapter.

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And the 1st line of batches of Iota Omega Chapter were the following:

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Grand Chancellor: Renato Amoguis (Alpha Rho Chapter)

Auxillary Chancellor: Heldon Saberola (Alpha Rho Chapter)

Prime Chancellor: Karl Marx Turno (Gamma Iota Chapter)

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Batch 1992B

1. Robin Amadeo Dayao

2. Almer Malmis

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Batch 1993A

1. Apolinar Galinato 

2. Richard Getutua

3. Amrodin Macalipot

4. Zaldy Igot

5. Joseph Alberto Buaya

6. Jennifer Monteclaro

7. Haydee Digamon

8. Hannah Quilab

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Inclusive among the 1st line of batches is Edralin Lao Marandacan from Zeta Alpha Chapter who were initiated in Iota Omega Chapter.

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In order that Iota Omega Chapter will become distinguished among others, somewhere in the year 1994 at Room 12, Custom Building, Capitol University; formerly, Cagayan Capitol College, Heldon Ray Saberola and Richard Getutua founded the "Chapter Traditional Rites" so-called "The 12 Jewels" and it started from Alvin E. Purugganan, Kenneth Foronda and Subair Moctar. And this chapter traditional rites is a mandatory rite to be passed on eternally to every new brother and sister of Iota Omega Chapter. 

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Somewhere in the year 2005, Arvin Sayson Añana started establishing the official RAPOR of Iota Omega Chapter and it was officially updated in the National Administrative Office.

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Currently, Iota Omega Chapter have more than 100 brothers and sisters who are in geniune loyalty to the fraternity and sorority committed to serve the humanity with cheerful services. It is in each heart of every brother and sister of Iota Omega Chapter that they will not settle for less for themselves and for their country. They will always search every opportunities for their individual progress and for the improvement of the society where they peacefully live and work.

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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION HISTORY

 

On the process of creating an Alumni Association, somewhere in the year 2021, an Adhoc officers were appointed and forerun the whole affairs of the chapter; generally, spearheaded by Sis. Celeste Kylie Jane S. Vale.

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Last May 27, 2021, Brod Amerigo Carin Adecer designed, created, and presented the "Chapter Seal" to the fraternity and sorority in alignment with the mission and vision of the Capitol University as each brother and sister of Iota Omega Chapter can guarantee their total development as a person, as a filipino citizen, as servant of God and as a strong leader of men. 

 

Last February 5, 2023 at the residence of Brod Noel Cladestine A. Ponferrada at Zone 7, Agong, Canitoan, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental along side with Brod Monaim I. Guro, Brod Amerigo Carin Adecer, and Sis. Celeste Kylie Jane S. Vale where they gathered and formed a commitment to assist the collegiates which has been the starting point of the idea of organizing a chapter based Alumni Association.

 

With the full support of our chapter pioneers, spearheaded by Sis Haydee Digamon - Jalagat, Brod Richard Getutua, Sis Hannah Quilab - Chacon, and Sis. Jennifer Monteclaro - Jalagat with the assistance of Batch 2000 namely as Brod Monaim I. Guro, Brod Arvin Sayson Añana, Brod Rakib B. Gundarangain, Brod Abdul Razaak Batugan, Brod Abdul Hakim Manan, Brod Asnaree Caye, Brod Jamael Usman, Brod Usman M. Sarangani, Jr., and Brod Aliasa Samporna, as well as the nurturing support of our sorority sisters, Sis Joan B. Yarra, and Sis Joanne Mae T. Moreno solidified the concept of “Inner Circle Muna” in order to establish the loyalty and the camaraderie among brothers and sisters of the chapter.

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The concept of “Inner Circle Muna” was originally coined by Brod Karl Marx Turno (Gamma Iota Chapter) and it has been materialized by the chapter pioneers.

 

In March 5, 2023, sixty-one (61) core brothers and sisters of the chapter were constituted as the founding members of the Alumni Association as follows:

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1. Brod Richard Getutua

2. Brod Kenneth Obiena Foronda

3. Brod Ryan Gamolo

4. Brod Amerigo Carin Adecer

5. Brod Lee Marvin Glinogo

6. Brod Filchin B. Jose

7. Brod Jabalodin Alug

8. Brod Clint Michael Cuel

9. Brod Apolinar E. Galinato

10. Brod Conchubar T. Uayan

11. Brod Usman Sarangani, Jr.

12. Brod Aliasa Samporna

13. Brod Mahid Palawan

14. Brod Monaim Guro

15. Brod Rakib Gundarangin

16. Brod Jamael Usman

17. Brod Asnaree Caye

18. Brod Abdul Razaak Batugan

19. Brod Abdul Hakim Manan

20. Brod Arvin Sayson Añana

21. Brod Usman Umpa

22. Brod Garel Mindalano

23. Brod Lacasa Samporna, Jr.

24. Brod Juhaymen Lanto

25. Brod Ishac Macmac

26. Brod Irvine Villalon Lisondra

27. Brod Johnrey P. Ranara

28. Brod Robin Amadeo Dayao

29. Brod Venn Francis Tan Remigoso

30. Brod Rodel Tan

31. Brod Johnrey Barros

32. Brod Edwin Valledor

33. Brod Martin Celocia

34. Brod Alvin Espejo Puruganan

35. Brod Noel Cladestine Ponferada

36. Brod Anselmo Villanueva, Jr.

37. Brod Adonis F. Alcantara

38. Brod Sobair Moctar

39. Brod Harris Cabrillos

40. Brod Harris John Colita

41. Brod Roel dela Peña

42. Brod Yusoph D. Lanto

43. Brod Nasip Batingolo

44. Brod Fahad A. Mohamadali

45. Brod Julien Dela Cruz Roble

46. Brod Arvin Gene Cabasa Ciervo

47. Brod Christian Bern G. Pacon

48. Brod Ryan A. Mericuelo

49. Brod Johnrey Barros

50. Brod Christopher Jevan Barros

51. Brod Danny Arumpac

52. Brod Zaldy Igot

53. Brod Joseph Alberto Buaya

54. Brod Wilfredo Mahinay

55. Sis Maileen N. Dingson

56. Sis Jufil Grace Atienda

57. Sis Joanne Mae T. Moreno

58. Sis Haydee Digamon - Jalagat

59. Sis Hannah Quilab - Chacon

60. Sis Celeste Kylie Jane S. Vale

61. Sis Joan Balongcas Yarra

In compliance with the APO Philippines - National Administrative Office that sorority sisters of Iota Omega Chapter were encouraged to form a separate circle alongside with the fraternity brothers; and on last October 5, 2023, nine (9) of the fraternity brothers, Brod Robin Amadeo Dayao, Brod Amerigo C. Adecer, Brod Ryan Gamolo, Brod Monaim I. Guro, Brod Arvin Sayson Añana,  Brod Irvine Lisondra, Brod Johnrey P. Ranara, Brod Harris Cabrillos, and Brod Fahad Mohamadali  formally organized the APO - Iota Omega Alumni Association with Brod Monaim I. Guro as the founding President.