Upsilon Phi Sigma


Upsilon Phi Sigma, abbreviated as UPS, is a Philippine Inter-University and Collegiate Fraternity and Sorority established in the University of the Philippines Los Baños on February 14, 1935. It is one of the oldest known fraternal organizations in the Philippines. As of 2012, the organization is composed of 230 chapters in 16 local councils and 8 international councils.

History

Upsilon Phi Sigma was formally organized by 7 University of the Philippines students from the different colleges of their university on February 14, 1935. On May 14, the original members composed their organization's constitution and by-laws. The newly organized fraternity attracted members from nearby areas such as Metro Manila while extending their membership through acceptance of female members, forming their sorority counterpart. During World War 2, the organization has undergone exodus as a consequence of Japanese control over the University of the Philippines. Most of the student members relocated to the southern islands of the country, specifically Visayas and Mindanao, as the war continued.
In the 1980s, the organization founded a chapter in Silliman University in Negros Oriental.

Alumni Association

The National Executive Council and Upsilon Phi Sigma Alumni Association are two of the fraternity/sorority's alumni organization.

Conventions