Upsilon Phi Sigma, (ΥΦΣ) abbreviated as UPS, is a Philippine Inter-University and Collegiate Fraternity and Sorority which claims to have been established in the University of the Philippines Los Baños on February 14, 1935.[1] However, this assertion has continuously been questioned as a fabricated story because there is no record of the existence of the Upsilon Phi Sigma in the University of the Philippines.[2][3] While their own accounts consider it one of the oldest known fraternal organizations in the Philippines,[4] there has been no documentary evidence to support this, and the fraternity may have been created much later. As of 2020, the organization is composed of 230 chapters in 16 local councils and 8 international councils.
The organization practices many traditions. The most important of these traditions is the giving of 100 red roses every Valentine's Day during the Founding Anniversary. This is guided by the Latin motto, Unitas, Pax, Et Salus! ("Unity, Peace, and Prosperity for All!"). The organization's official symbol is the shield, signifying the strong establishment of the organization in the early 1900s. Due to the active expansion efforts of the members, Upsilon Phi Sigma continues to offer humanitarian services to the schools and communities of the Philippines.
Claimed historyedit
Upsilon Phi Sigma Honor and Excellence Service Fraternity was originally organized by seven students from different colleges of the University of the Philippines on February 14, 1935 (Valentine's Day) purposefully, to emphasize its concepts of love and peace. This foundation day is a very important day in the lives of many Upsilonians. Since then, it has been celebrated annually with many activities, as well as renewals of fraternal vows of commitment and dedication to the UPS ideals. On May 14, 1935, the Seven Founders and other original members wrote a comprehensive Constitution and By-Laws document encompassing the fraternal principles, concepts of love and peace, and doctrines of self- and organizational disciplines, under the motto of Honour, Service, and Excellence in all its activities. Since then, the Fraternity has also promoted its adherence and respect to the ideals and authorities of the Republic. Many students from various schools in Metro Manila clamored to be admitted to the newly organized Upsilon Phi Sigma, which had decided by that time to include women in its roster of membership to constitute the Sorority. From that time on, the Upsilon Phi Sigma Fraternity and Sorority has expanded its membership and leadership with hundreds of chapters organized not only in Metro Manila but in areas of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. At present, it also has chapters and alumni groups in other countries like Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Canada, Germany, Taiwan, and Saudi Arabia; and community chapters in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia and other parts of Asia.
While the Upsilon Phi Sigma asserts that it was created in 1935, there is no documentary evidence to prove that it existed before the Second World War. There is also no record of the existence of the Upsilon Phi Sigma in the University of the Philippines.[5][6] It also claims that the "Upsilon Alpha" and "Upsilon Beta" chapters are in UP Los Baños and Diliman respectively.[7] But there is no record of the existence of Upsilon Phi Sigma in UP Los Baños. While UP Diliman did not exist as a campus until 1949 and has had no record of an Upsilon Phi Sigma since then.[8][9] Finally, none of their alleged founders were alumni of the University of the Philippines in Los Baños from the late 1930s to early 1940s,[10] leading many fraternity historians to believe that the foundation story and list of founders was fabricated to claim lineage. There is reason to believe that the "Upsilon Gamma" chapter is in actuality the first chapter[11] and the fraternity was organized in Manuel L. Quezon University in the late 1960s.
Alumni Associationedit
The National Executive Council (NEC) and Upsilon Phi Sigma Alumni Association (UPSAA) are two of the fraternity/sorority's alumni organization.[12]
Conventionsedit
4th National Convention on October 21–23, 2011, at Philtown Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City.[13]
^"The Philippinensian [Yearbook] 1935". UP Main Library. University of the Philippines. Retrieved May 30, 2022.
^"The Philippinensian [Yearbook] 1936". UP Main Library. University of the Philippines. Retrieved May 30, 2022.
^Ruben S. Elefan (1 January 1997). Fraternities, Sororities, Societies: Secrets Revealed. St. Pauls. ISBN978-971-504-847-7.
^"The Philippinensian [Yearbook] 1935". UP Main Library. University of the Philippines. Retrieved May 30, 2022.
^"The Philippinensian [Yearbook] 1936". UP Main Library. University of the Philippines. Retrieved May 30, 2022.
^"Upsilon Phi Sigma List of Chapters". Upsilon Phi Sigma Surigao City Council. Retrieved May 30, 2022.
^"The Philippinensian [Yearbook] 1950". UP Main Library. University of the Philippines. Retrieved May 30, 2022.
^"The Philippinensian [Yearbook] 1952". UP Main Library. University of the Philippines. Retrieved May 30, 2022.
^"University of the Philippines Alumni Directory 1970". UP Main Library. University of the Philippines Office of Alumni Relations. Retrieved May 30, 2022.
^"Upsilon Phi Sigma List of Chapters". Upsilon Phi Sigma Surigao City Council. Retrieved May 30, 2022.
^"Upsilon Phi Sigma to hold 4th National Convention". Zamboanga Today.
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improve it by removing references to unreliable sources where they are used inappropriately February 2023 Learn how and when to remove this template message Learn how and when to remove this template message Upsilon Phi Sigma YFS abbreviated as UPS is a Philippine Inter University and Collegiate Fraternity and Sorority which claims to have been established in the University of the Philippines Los Banos on February 14 1935 1 However this assertion has continuously been questioned as a fabricated story because there is no record of the existence of the Upsilon Phi Sigma in the University of the Philippines 2 3 While their own accounts consider it one of the oldest known fraternal organizations in the Philippines 4 there has been no documentary evidence to support this and the fraternity may have been created much later As of 2020 the organization is composed of 230 chapters in 16 local councils and 8 international councils Upsilon Phi SigmaYFSFoundedFebruary 14 1935 88 years ago 1935 02 14 University of the Philippines Los BanosTypeInter University and Collegiate Fraternity and SororityScopeNationalMotto Unitas Pax Et Salus Colors Red White BlueSymbolShieldChapters230Councils16 Local 8 International Contents 1 Traditions 2 Claimed history 3 Alumni Association 4 Conventions 5 See also 6 External links 7 ReferencesTraditions editThe organization practices many traditions The most important of these traditions is the giving of 100 red roses every Valentine s Day during the Founding Anniversary This is guided by the Latin motto Unitas Pax Et Salus Unity Peace and Prosperity for All The organization s official symbol is the shield signifying the strong establishment of the organization in the early 1900s Due to the active expansion efforts of the members Upsilon Phi Sigma continues to offer humanitarian services to the schools and communities of the Philippines Claimed history editUpsilon Phi Sigma Honor and Excellence Service Fraternity was originally organized by seven students from different colleges of the University of the Philippines on February 14 1935 Valentine s Day purposefully to emphasize its concepts of love and peace This foundation day is a very important day in the lives of many Upsilonians Since then it has been celebrated annually with many activities as well as renewals of fraternal vows of commitment and dedication to the UPS ideals On May 14 1935 the Seven Founders and other original members wrote a comprehensive Constitution and By Laws document encompassing the fraternal principles concepts of love and peace and doctrines of self and organizational disciplines under the motto of Honour Service and Excellence in all its activities Since then the Fraternity has also promoted its adherence and respect to the ideals and authorities of the Republic Many students from various schools in Metro Manila clamored to be admitted to the newly organized Upsilon Phi Sigma which had decided by that time to include women in its roster of membership to constitute the Sorority From that time on the Upsilon Phi Sigma Fraternity and Sorority has expanded its membership and leadership with hundreds of chapters organized not only in Metro Manila but in areas of Luzon Visayas and Mindanao At present it also has chapters and alumni groups in other countries like Australia New Zealand the United States Canada Germany Taiwan and Saudi Arabia and community chapters in Kota Kinabalu Malaysia and other parts of Asia While the Upsilon Phi Sigma asserts that it was created in 1935 there is no documentary evidence to prove that it existed before the Second World War There is also no record of the existence of the Upsilon Phi Sigma in the University of the Philippines 5 6 It also claims that the Upsilon Alpha and Upsilon Beta chapters are in UP Los Banos and Diliman respectively 7 But there is no record of the existence of Upsilon Phi Sigma in UP Los Banos While UP Diliman did not exist as a campus until 1949 and has had no record of an Upsilon Phi Sigma since then 8 9 Finally none of their alleged founders were alumni of the University of the Philippines in Los Banos from the late 1930s to early 1940s 10 leading many fraternity historians to believe that the foundation story and list of founders was fabricated to claim lineage There is reason to believe that the Upsilon Gamma chapter is in actuality the first chapter 11 and the fraternity was organized in Manuel L Quezon University in the late 1960s Alumni Association editThe National Executive Council NEC and Upsilon Phi Sigma Alumni Association UPSAA are two of the fraternity sorority s alumni organization 12 Conventions edit4th National Convention on October 21 23 2011 at Philtown Hotel Cagayan de Oro City 13 See also editList of fraternities and sororities in the PhilippinesExternal links editUpsilon Phi Sigma chapter list The Official Website of Upsilon Phi Sigma United Arab Emirates CouncilReferences edit Upsilon Phi Sigma celebrates 76th founding anniversary today Zamboanga Today 14 February 2011 The Philippinensian Yearbook 1935 UP Main Library University of the Philippines Retrieved May 30 2022 The Philippinensian Yearbook 1936 UP Main Library University of the Philippines Retrieved May 30 2022 Ruben S Elefan 1 January 1997 Fraternities Sororities Societies Secrets Revealed St Pauls ISBN 978 971 504 847 7 The Philippinensian Yearbook 1935 UP Main Library University of the Philippines Retrieved May 30 2022 The Philippinensian Yearbook 1936 UP Main Library University of the Philippines Retrieved May 30 2022 Upsilon Phi Sigma List of Chapters Upsilon Phi Sigma Surigao City Council Retrieved May 30 2022 The Philippinensian Yearbook 1950 UP Main Library University of the Philippines Retrieved May 30 2022 The Philippinensian Yearbook 1952 UP Main Library University of the Philippines Retrieved May 30 2022 University of the Philippines Alumni Directory 1970 UP Main Library University of the Philippines Office of Alumni Relations 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