In 1950, the Republic of the Philippines then was only four years old. The Boy Scout movement founded by LORD BADEN-POWELL in Great Britain was organized in the Philippines in 1923; in 1950, as now, many Filipinos where actively participating in the movement. One evening that year, Scouters in Manila were invited to a conference with a certain SOL LEVY from Washington State, USA. Brother Levy expressed the desire to organize Alpha Phi Omega in the Philippines. He gave a short talk and distributed some copies of three APO publications: Questions and Answers, National Constitution and By-Laws, and Ritual Rites and Ceremonies.

DR. LIBRADO I. URETA, an Eagle Scout (and then, a graduate student at Far Eastern University in Manila) was among the audience. Inspired by Brother Levy's words, he read the publications and shared them with fellow Eagle Scouts and students on the FEU campus. He asked their opinion about Brother Levy's desire and the response was good. On 2 March 1950, Alpha Phi Omega International Service Fraternity was founded at Nicanor Reyes Sr. Hall, Room 214, FEU. After early preparations, a petition for official status and copies of the publications were sent to the FEU administration. Few days after, the university recognized the organization.

Alpha Phi Omega grew rapidly in the Philippines and now there are several hundred active Alpha Phi Omega chapters throughout the country.

The national office in the Philippines is staffed by volunteers and is located at:

Alpha Phi Omega - Philippines
Suite 3A Residencia Braganza
270 Ermin Garcia Street
Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines
+011 632 439 7640 (phone)
+011 632 439 7603 (fax)

http://www.apo.org.ph/