HISTORY OF “RAM” and “GUARDIANS” () Year- April 15, 1976, eleven (11) elements of the Philippine Constabulary bonded themselves together and formed a Brotherhood. It became the origin of what is now known as the Guardians Brotherhood. It started under the name DIABLO SQUAD. This was founded and organized by a regular of the Philippine Constabulary, Sergeant LEBORIO JANGAO JR. This emerged in a remote Constabulary detachment in Barangay Kidama, Parang, Maguindanaw, Southern Philippines. Today, the Sergeant is the respectful Father of the Guardians- “GMF ABRAHAM’. August 1978, the group of the founding Sergeant was separated from each other and were assigned to different provinces in the vast Mindanao. In that period Sergeant Jangao Jr was assigned in Iligan City for a Civil Military Operations (CMO). Due to distant situation from each other and the not very sufficient communications network, this original group was active only up to 1980. However, during this period, it was known that Sergeant Jangao Jr. pursued his mission by communicating to elements of different Commands of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Integrated National Police to revive Diablo Squad where it became progressive which eventually was named DIABLO SQUAD CRIME BUSTER. The original purpose is to establish a strong brotherhood within the AFP and the INP. Composition were fourteen (14) from the Philippine Constabulary, one (1) from the Police, one (1) from the Army, one (1) from the Military Police and the inclusion of a Magic Seven, where among them were two (2) Prosecutors and five (5) Lawyers. Year 1979, when Sergeant Jangao Jr. was assigned to Lanao del Norte, Philippine Constabulary Provincial Command based in Iligan City, there again he worked more to increase membership of DS and another block was born, “THE DIRTY DOZEN”, members from the PC regulars. That same year, two high ranking Master Founders GMF ABRAHAM and Lt. Gil Taajo Jr “SGF LAPU-LAPU met, the latter an Officer-in-Charge of the Regional Security and Intelligence Unit based in Iligan City. They were classmate in Regular Force Training and upon graduation Gil Taajo Jr was assigned at the 57th PC Strike Battalion and GMF ABRAHAM was transferred to Support Service Unit. Year 1980, UGMF ABRAHAM and company drafted and made the Constitution and by-laws of the Diablo Squad so that the organization must have clear and determined objectives, mission, vision and standards. Professional Leaders known in the civil community was formed and served as advisers and consultants, for its operating procedures in the affairs of the organization. It was the birth of the “MAGIC GROUP”- initial selected few from the Professional organizations. Year 1980-1981: THE DIABLO SQUAD the CRIME BUSTER ERA- Known as the “Year of Propagation “ Sometime in the later part of this year the Diablo Squad was renamed into Diablo Squad the Crime Buster and the First Magic Group were all Lawyers in Iligan City and known as the “MAGIC FIVE” The alarming expansion of the association in Iligan city and nearby provinces prompted the then Brig General Olano, AFP Commanding General, Regional Command 12, to exert pressure for the change of its name. SGF LAPU-LAPU convened an assembly in Iligan City on November 16, 1980 and the delegates ratified, approved and adopted the Constitution and By-laws of the Diablo Squad the Crime Buster. The First Magic Group were all Lawyers in Iligan City and known as the “MAGIC FIVE” Year 1984- Known as the “year of the “DOOM”. This year marked the darkest moment of the existence of DSCB organization. The then Gen. Fidel V. Ramos the Acting Chief of Staff of the AFP made strong efforts for the disbandment of DSCB organization thereby forcing the officers, with the exception of LAPU-LAPU to sign the disbandment order. Immediately thereafter, the leading Officers and other DSCB members decided to establish GUARDIAN BROTHERHOOD INCORPORATED (GBI) in place of the disbanded DSCB organization. FSGF LAPU-LAPU JR. together with fifteen (15) members created its Constitution and By-Laws and on December 10, 1984 GBI was registered with the Security and Exchange Commission and was assigned a SEC number 123899. The Year 1985 marked the birth of the Guardians Foundation Centre Incorporated (GFCI) created as Foundation of GBI organization. The task is for financial and logistical support for the GBI. However, original members of the GBI were surprised of the swept turning of events when GFCI recruited prospective members for its own which is not aligned to the very purpose of its creation. Year 2000-2001- This period was said to be “YEAR OF DISINTEGRATION” Another National Guardian Unification Convention was held at the City of Pasay on March 18/19, 2000. This was hosted by its Interim National Chairman, Senator Gregorio “SGF GRINGO” Honasan. The delegates were able to come up with a new Constitution and By-Laws under the name PHILIPPINE GUARDIAN BROTHERHOOD INC. (PGBI) and subsequently registered with S.E.C. on June 26, 2000. However, the original Founders of PGI opposed the new Constitution and by-Laws of the PGBI as almost 85% of its provisions were copied from the PGI version promulgated during the Davao National Convention for Unification. Under the PGBI Constitution and By-Laws the role and functions of the PGI Founders are mere advisers and Consultants and cannot hold vital or key positions in the administration of the PGBI. This led to the adverse reaction from the original Founders particularly GIL: FSGF LAPU-LAPU TAOJO JR. who was greatly disappointed on the outcome of the said Constitution and By-Laws supposedly for Guardians Unifications. However, disintegration did not happen in its real meaning. They merely spread out and positively those in the active service regroup at their Mother unit (s)Those retired from the service created similar groups, Regional and Provincial organization including Civic and Professional elements were established and spread fast through out the country bearing different GUARDIAN based identities.

THE BIRTH OF RAM – The RAM then known as REFORM the ARMED FORCES MOVEMENT was organized on July 23, 1982 by a group of young idealistic officers in the Armed Forces of the Philippines in reaction to the widespread rampant abuses and highly anomalous elements within the Military establishment. Its basic aim were comprehensive and substantial reforms in the Armed Forces, Government and Society March 21, 1985 RAM made its first public appearance during the Philippine Military Academy Alumni homecoming day. Some 300 members paraded, waved banners and placards demanding reforms in the AFP. Since then, RAM members openly travelled in various AFP units stationed around the country, recruiting fellow Officers and Enlisted Men to join the organization exhorting them to agitate reforms. February 07, 1986, a snap Presidential election was held, and the result was not in conformity with people’s will and expectations as well as to the RAM organization. This resulted to the February 22-27, 1986 People’s Power Revolution in EDSA where RAM played a vital role. That uprising led to the downfall of Ferdinand E. Marcos regime and the beneficiary, Corazon C. Aquino was installed President of the Republic of the Philippines. However, in Her initial year of incumbency, the RAM organization’s watchful eyes observed the color of Arrogance, Vindictiveness and incompetency in Her administration. These to them was betrayals of the ideals and spirit of the Edsa People’s Power Revolution. On August 28, 1987 and November 30, 1989 RAM mounted actions against President Corazon C. Aquino to achieve reforms in the government and society. On December 1989, the RAM Movement in alliance with the Young Officers Union (YOU), the Soldiers of Filipino People (SFP) and brilliant patriotic civilian personnel continued the struggle in support to the unfinished revolution of 1986. Therefrom, the organization assumed the name RAM - REBOLUSYONARYONG ALYANSANG MAKABANSA. In the year 2011, the new RAM in continuance of its aim and vision joined in the unification with GBI. Both with similar advocacy, RAM GUARDIANS BROTHERHOOD INC. was organized, and Brig. General Danilo Lim of the AFP was designated to lead the Unified RGBI. It was registered and recognized by the Securities and Exchange Commission as a non-profit organization on April 13, 2011. The RGI “ALAKDAN” (Ram Guardians Inc. – Alakdan ) Year 2004, Melvin “PCGS ISAAC” Contapay and Brig. General Danilo Lim have already organized the RAM GUARDIANS INC-ALAKDAN prior to the official unification of RGBI. It was “PCGS ISAAC” who handled the preparations, arrangements and follow ups to complete the official twinning with the General as Adviser and Consultant. It was at that time when the General was not in the convenient position to exercise movements for other undertakings. Operations and Labors of “Alakdan” steadily and silently travelled though sometimes on a rugged and stormy journey. On the 27th day of May 2011, the certificate of incorporation of RGI-Alakdan was issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission-Philippines. This Seven Knotted Stinger “ALAKDAN” (Scorpio) also called “Pitong Buko” crawled swiftly overseas. At present, there are several chapters in the ASEAN, Papua New Guinea, Middle East, Europe, Canada and the U.S.A. Other Guardian Rooted organizations also reached foreign shores. In Canada, Guardians who are now Residents and Citizens of this land have done and still doing their best to make the brotherhood strong and united. However, way of life and existence, working schedule, original membership from the Philippines (Mother Unit), old comrades, unforeseen situations, distant places of dwelling, work and other circumstances beyond control are factors that brought the emergence of different chapters. Some are based in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Quebec and mostly here in Ontario where larger elements of this brotherhood are active. Other chapters: the PCGBI, RCGBII, UNITED GUARDIANS, DELTA FORCE GUARDIANS and MUG (Makabansang Unipikasyon ng Guardians). RGI-ALAKDAN-CANADA founded on October 02, 2017 is one of the active chapters based in Ontario. In most of their activities the Madonnas always find time to assist the brotherhood. Today, RGI ALAKDAN-CANADA, it being fraternal in nature, its development and members activities are being carried out thru civic or community services both here in Canada and in the country of their origin, the Philippines. Several programmed projects are drafted and special or emergency undertakings are done on its own limited ways and means.

Its First Anniversary and Induction of Officers shall be on the 21st of this October 2018, at the Marina Banquet Hall, Bluffers Park, Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario. The Master Founder Jessy “MFGGF JAPS” Pareja and the Chapter Chairman, Taki “CFRMG PRIMUS” Onate are proud to announce that their Guest of Honor is the Father of RGI ALAKDAN himself, Melvin “PCGS ISAAC” Contapay. To deliver the CHARGE in the induction ceremony is Sergeant Phillip Mendoza of the Toronto Police Services.

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