2 Angeles City frats sign peace accord

ANGELES CITY, Philippines – After years of conflict that often led to street violence in this city, leaders of rival fraternities Tau Gamma Phi and Phi Beta Rho have finally signed a “peace covenant” brokered by Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan.

The fraternity leaders committed to abide by the provisions of the covenant and even work together for the benefit of city folk, Pamintuan said.

Amad Arafat, governor general of the Provincial Council of Tau Gamma Phi-Pampanga, described the covenant as “not just a truce, but a lasting accord,”

Jun Roma, founder of Phi Beta Rho, said they are committed to finally end any conflict between his group and Tau Gamma Phi.