Upsilon Phi Sigma

Upsilon Phi Sigma
ΥΦΣ
FoundedFebruary 14, 1935; 91 years ago (1935-02-14)
University of the Philippines Los Baños
TypeTraditional
AffiliationIndependent
StatusActive
EmphasisSocial
ScopeNational
MottoUnitas, Pax, Et Salus!
"Unity, Peace, and Prosperity for All!"
PillarsHonor, Service, and Excellence
Colors  Red   White   Blue
SymbolShield
Chapters55 active
NicknameUpsilonians
HeadquartersDoor# 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

The Upsilon Phi Sigma Honor and Excellence Service Fraternity was established at the University of the Philippines on February 14, 1935. Its founders were seven students from various colleges within the University of the Philippines. 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.

Upsilon Phi Sigma decided to include women in its roster of members, expanding across the Philippines as Upsilon Phi Sigma fraternity and sorority. In 2015, it had 164 active collegiate and alumni chapters in the Philippines. 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.

Upsilon Phi Sigma's national headquarters are in Davao City, Philippines.

Symbols

The fraternity's Greek letters represent Unitas Pax-Et Salus. Its motto isUnitas, Pax, Et Salus! or "Unity, Peace, and Prosperity for All!". Its vision or pillars are Honor, Service, and Excellence. Its official symbol is the shield, signifying the strong establishment of the organization in the early 1900s. Its colors are red, white, and blue.

Activities

Upsilon Phi Sigma gives away 100 red roses every Valentine's Day to recognize its founding anniversary. It offers humanitarian services to the schools and communities of the Philippines.

Membership

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.

Chapters

Upsilon Phi Sigma has chartered 164 collegiate chapters, 55 of which are active. It has alumni groups in the Philippines and other countries, including Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Canada, Germany, Taiwan, and Saudi Arabia. It also has community-based chapters in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, and other parts of Asia.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Upsilon Phi Sigma". Greek Pages. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 Novicio, Trish (November 16, 2015). "Top 11 Philippine Fraternities and Sororities". Insider Monkey. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Dapitan City Council". Upsilon Phi Sigma 1935. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "UPS History". Upsilon Phi Sigma Honor and Excellence Service Fraternity and Sorority. Archived from the original on February 11, 2020. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Fraternity groups in Cebu pledge support for Anti-Hazing Law". SunStar. March 21, 2023. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
  6. ↑ Marantal, Romeo D. "9 frats commit to 'no hazing'". The Freeman. PhilStar. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
  7. ↑ "UPS Contact". Upsilon Phi Sigma Honor and Excellence Service Fraternity and Sorority. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
  8. ↑ "UPS Requirements". Upsilon Phi Sigma Honor and Excellence Service Fraternity and Sorority. Archived from the original on February 11, 2020. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Upsilon Phi Sigma List of Chapters". Upsilon Phi Sigma Surigao City Council. Retrieved May 30, 2022.
  10. ↑ "UPS Luzon". Upsilon Phi Sigma Honor and Excellence Service Fraternity and Sorority. Archived from the original on February 8, 2011. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
  11. ↑ "UPS Visayas". Upsilon Phi Sigma Honor and Excellence Service Fraternity and Sorority. Archived from the original on May 13, 2013. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
  12. ↑ "UPS Mindanao". Upsilon Phi Sigma Honor and Excellence Service Fraternity and Sorority. Archived from the original on February 8, 2011. Retrieved August 1, 2025.