Upsilon Phi Sigma
| Upsilon Phi Sigma | |
|---|---|
| ΥΦΣ | |
 | |
| Founded | February 14, 1935 University of the Philippines Los Baños |
| Type | Traditional |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Status | Active |
| Emphasis | Social |
| Scope | National |
| Motto | Unitas, Pax, Et Salus! |
| Pillars | Honor, Service, and Excellence |
| Colors | Red White Blue |
| Symbol | Shield |
| Chapters | 55 active |
| Nickname | Upsilonians |
| Headquarters | Door# 17, Ground Floor, Dover Magallanes Building Padre Gomez cor. Bonifacio Street Davao City 8000 Philippines |
Upsilon Phi Sigma, (ΥΦΣ) abbreviated as UPS, is a Filipino inter-university and collegiate fraternity and sorority. It was established in the University of the Philippines Los Baños in 1935 and has chartered more than 160 chapters.
History
[edit]The Upsilon Phi Sigma Honor and Excellence Service Fraternity was established at the University of the Philippines on February 14, 1935.[1][2] Its founders were seven students from various colleges within the University of the Philippines.[3][4] On May 14, 1935, these founders, along with other original members, formally drafted a comprehensive constitution and set of by-laws to guide the fraternity's mission and principles.[3]
Upsilon Phi Sigma decided to include women in its roster of members, expanding across the Philippines as Upsilon Phi Sigma fraternity and sorority.[3][2] In 2015, it had 164 active collegiate and alumni chapters in the Philippines.[2] In March 2023, the Upsilon Phi Sigma was one of the fraternities to agree to support the Republic Act (RA) 11053, or the Anti-Hazing Law.[5][6]
Upsilon Phi Sigma's national headquarters are in Davao City, Philippines.[7]
Symbols
[edit]The fraternity's Greek letters represent Unitas Pax-Et Salus.[1] Its motto is Unitas, Pax, Et Salus! or "Unity, Peace, and Prosperity for All!".[3] Its vision or pillars are Honor, Service, and Excellence.[4] Its official symbol is the shield, signifying the strong establishment of the organization in the early 1900s.[3] Its colors are red, white, and blue.
Activities
[edit]Upsilon Phi Sigma gives away 100 red roses every Valentine's Day to recognize its founding anniversary.[3] It offers humanitarian services to the schools and communities of the Philippines.[3]
Membership
[edit]Potential members of Upsilon Phi Sigma must be a college student or a professional who believes in God, has a good character and reputation, have never been convicted of a crime, and have never joined or attempted to join another fraternity.[8]
Chapters
[edit]Upsilon Phi Sigma has chartered 164 collegiate chapters, 55 of which are active.[9][10][11][12] It has alumni groups in the Philippines and other countries, including Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Canada, Germany, Taiwan, and Saudi Arabia.[4] It also has community-based chapters in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, and other parts of Asia.[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Upsilon Phi Sigma". Greek Pages. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
- ^ a b c Novicio, Trish (November 16, 2015). "Top 11 Philippine Fraternities and Sororities". Insider Monkey. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Dapitan City Council". Upsilon Phi Sigma 1935. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
- ^ a b c d "UPS History". Upsilon Phi Sigma Honor and Excellence Service Fraternity and Sorority. Archived from the original on 2020-02-11. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
- ^ "Fraternity groups in Cebu pledge support for Anti-Hazing Law". SunStar. 2023-03-21. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
- ^ Marantal, Romeo D. "9 frats commit to 'no hazing'". The Freeman. PhilStar. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
- ^ "UPS Contact". Upsilon Phi Sigma Honor and Excellence Service Fraternity and Sorority. Archived from the original on 2020-02-12. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
- ^ "UPS Requirements". Upsilon Phi Sigma Honor and Excellence Service Fraternity and Sorority. Archived from the original on 2020-02-11. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
- ^ "Upsilon Phi Sigma List of Chapters". Upsilon Phi Sigma Surigao City Council. Retrieved May 30, 2022.
- ^ "UPS Luzon". Upsilon Phi Sigma Honor and Excellence Service Fraternity and Sorority. Archived from the original on 2011-02-08. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
- ^ "UPS Visayas". Upsilon Phi Sigma Honor and Excellence Service Fraternity and Sorority. Archived from the original on 2013-05-13. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
- ^ "UPS Mindanao". Upsilon Phi Sigma Honor and Excellence Service Fraternity and Sorority. Archived from the original on 2011-02-08. Retrieved 2025-08-01.