Once more,  Board of Directors and members of Northeast Triskelion Incorporated marched down Madison Avenue in Manhattan, NYC in celebration of the 111th Philippine Independence Day last June 7, 2009. It is NTI’s 5th consecutive year of participation in the annual event described as the largest celebration outside the Philippines. This year’s theme was “Filipino-American: Bahagi ng Bagong Bayani ng Bayan”.

Although the NTI marchers were just a fraction of its roster, NTI manifested its pride and solidarity to fellow “kababayans” , tourists and New Yorkers alike. The Triskelion contingent was spearheaded by Bro. Danny Escueta (UST 74), Vice-President Internal of TGFS USA National Council and Bro. / Dr. Arnold Agas (UST 79), Executive Director, NTI and President, Northeast Regional Council. Board members Sis. Susan Teves (AdU 77), Bro. Dodie de Guzman (UP 76), Bro. Marlon Tuazon (MIT 77), Bro. Jat Yap (SWU 92) and  Bro. Conrad Castro (TYM 90) were also present. Guests contingent from Mid-Atlantic Regional Council marched along headed by its President Bro. Dale Aguirre (CSJL 86).

Northeast Triskelion Inc. is a non-profit organization composed of members of Tau Gamma Phi and Tau Gamma Sigma residing in the states of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island. NTI has awarded its 1st scholarship grants for SY 2009-2010 to Triskelions Basilio Salao, Jr in University of the Philippines and Jessa Malabanan in World Citi College.

Arnold Agas
Claret School QC 79
UST 79