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Alpha Phi Omega · Gamma Pi '97

Jay Lord Jigs Aquino

APO Brother·Attorney·Author
APO Leadership A Fratman's Guide
Jay Lord Jigs Aquino
Currently Serving
Chairperson, Committee on Constitutional Affairs
Alpha Phi Omega Philippines, Inc.
Alpha Phi Omega

Leadership Timeline

A record of national service — from chapter-level contribution to national legal stewardship of the fraternity.

2026–2027

Chairperson, Committee on Constitutional Affairs

Alpha Phi Omega Philippines, Inc.
  • Leads the nationwide roll–out, implementation, interpretation, and continuing development of the organization’s SEC–approved Articles of Incorporation and By–Laws, promoting sound constitutional governance and institutional stability throughout the Fraternity.
2025–2026

National Legal Counsel

Alpha Phi Omega Philippines, Inc.
2023–2025

Editorial Chair, Enhanced APO Pledge Program (EAPP)

Alpha Phi Omega Philippines, Inc.
  • Led the comprehensive modernization of the national pledge education curriculum, ensuring full compliance with the Anti–Hazing Act of 2018 (R.A. 11053) while preserving the Fraternity’s enduring values and traditions.
    EAPP Reference Document
2021–2023

Adjudicator General, National Grievance and Adjudicatory Authority

Alpha Phi Omega Philippines, Inc.
  • Authored landmark decisions that continue to shape organizational jurisprudence, strengthening due process, fairness, accountability, transparency, and consistency in internal dispute resolution. Recognized with the Chairman’s Distinguished Awardee honor for Development Year 2021–2023.
Recognition

Honors & Awards

National distinctions recognizing sustained leadership, governance reform, and service within Alpha Phi Omega Philippines, Inc.

Presidential Medal of Excellence
The highest distinction conferred by the National President of Alpha Phi Omega Philippines — awarded twice, for service as Adjudicator General and as Chairperson of the National Committee on Constitutional Amendments.
Two-time recipient
Chairman’s Legacy Leadership Award
Recognizing exceptional leadership in spearheading one of the most significant constitutional and governance reform initiatives in the organization’s history, culminating in the adoption of the revised Articles of Incorporation and By–Laws.
Presidential Servant–Leaders Award
For sustained contributions to national programs, constitutional governance, organizational excellence, and servant leadership.
Plaque of Appreciation
From the Torch & Trefoil Editorial Board, for his invaluable contribution to documenting and preserving the history and legacy of the 37th National General Assembly.
Presidential Service Awardee
Conferred during both the 34th and 35th National General Assemblies.
Chairman’s Distinguished Awardee
Development Year 2021–2023 — recognizing a consistent record of leadership, excellence, and distinguished service.
Reference Library

Reference Library

Primary documents and reports from work done as National Legal Counsel.

Primer for APO Phils Bylaws 2026
Bylaws Amendment Committee
APO Phils SEC Approved Amended Bylaws 2026
Bylaws Amendment Committee
APO SEC Amended Articles of Incorporation
Bylaws Amendment Committee
APO Comprehensive Brand Guide 2026
Technical Working Group
Torch & Trefoil 2025–2027 — 1st Quarter
Torch and Trefoil
Torch & Trefoil 2025–2027 — 2nd Quarter, Centennial Edition
Torch and Trefoil
Torch & Trefoil 2025–2027 — 4th Quarter, Boracay NGA Edition
Torch and Trefoil
EAPP Reference Document
Pledgeship Process
Legal Guide
A Fratman's Guide to the Anti-Hazing Law
Atty. Jay Lord Aquino
& Atty. Sherwin Agbon
Published Work

A Fratman's Guide to the Anti-Hazing Law

By Atty. Jay Lord Jigs Aquino & Atty. Sherwin Agbon

A comprehensive legal reference on Republic Act No. 11053 (the Anti–Hazing Act of 2018), written for organizational leaders, educators, legal practitioners, and fraternity administrators — with jurisprudential analysis, implementation guidance, policy templates, practical case studies, mock training modules, and bar–style review materials.

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