I have felt for a long time that Chi Rho Omicron, Inc. (XPO) is a modern day twist on the different fraternal organizations that provided mutual assistance to Filipinos during the early twentieth century. One of those organizations is the Legionarios del Trabajo, which still exists today.
My line brother's father was a member of the Legionarios del Trabajo, and at his funeral they came and supported the family. Their traditions were powerful, their presence awe-inspiring. The original organization is based in Manila, and in 1924, they established their first lodge in America in San Francisco, California.
This is significant because individuals of Filipino descent were probably not allowed to own land during that time. However, as an organization, they were probably able to get around the racist policies of that day and age.
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