ARTICLE II DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES, NATURE, PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

Section 1. The Organization believes in the Divine Providence as the source of all creations, power and authority.

The Organization operates on democratic principles – It adhere to the Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines, its laws, regulations and ordinances promulgated by duly constituted authorities.

Section 2. It is a non-stock, non-profit, non-partisan and non-sectarian organization.

Section 3. The main purpose of the Association shall be: to unite, develop and maintain camaraderie among members, address matters of common interests and concern, in achieving a sustainable development that is beneficial to the majority, as a non-governmental organization for peace and prosperity.

Section 4. The objective of the Organization shall be as follows;

a. To adhere and internalize the enduring core values of love of God, respect for authority, selfless love and service for people respect for women and sanctity of marriage, responsible dominion and stewardship over material things and wisdom of truthfulness;

b. To promote good and harmonious relationship, unity and cooperation between and among the members for mutual support and benefit;

c. To undertake development activities for the general welfare of the members and the organization as a whole;

d. To generate funds for the organization’ operations and its activities; and

e. To extend financial, moral and other forms of assistance to the members of the organization and to the immediate members of their families.

Section 5. The Organization’s members’ simplified main traits which is STONE stands for:

SINCERE - being honest, speaks the truth that is free from pretence and deceit.

THOUGHTFUL - be considerate, observes transparency for the benefit of

ORIENTED - intellectually, emotionally, or functionally directed

NATIONALISM - practice patriotism, the attitude that the members cares about their national identity.

EQUALITY - Discrimination in any form is discouraged