Beta Sigma


Beta Sigma is a collegiate fraternity based in the Philippines. It was founded in 1946 at the University of the Philippines in Manila. It is one of the largest fraternities in the Philippines.

History

Beta Sigma was founded on July 14, 1946, at the University of the Philippines Manila. Organized by Jesus R. Jayme and Nicanor P. Jacinto Jr., it was the first fraternity established in the Philippines after World War II. The fraternity's mission is "to uphold all that is good and noble in man and foster brotherhood, excellence, tradition, achievement, and nationalism".
On August 13, 1950, a second chapter was chartered at the University of the Philippines Los Baños. After adding more chapters, the fraternity was incorporated as Beta Sigma Fraternity Philippines, a national organization, in 1975. The fraternity's alumni association was also created in 1975. It now has alumni associations locally in the Philippines and internationally, operating as UP Beta Sigma Fraternity International.
Beta Sigma has chartered more than 100 chapters at colleges and universities in the Philippines, with 95 active chapters in 2015. In 2012, it had 15,000 active members in the Philippines. Its sister sorority is Sigma Beta. There is also has a Beta Sigma Ladies Corps.
As of 2024, Beta Sigma has 195 chapters worldwide and 20,000 members. It is one of the largest fraternities in the country.

Symbols and traditions

The Greek letters of the fraternity's name, Beta Sigma, stand for Brotherhood of Scholars. The fraternity has adopted the Beta Sigma Credo, the "Betan Hymn", and its 9 Principal Truths. Its pillars are Brotherhood, Integrity, Loyalty, Equality and Service. Its members are called Betans. Its motto is "All That Is Good And Noble In Man!"
Malmon is used as the mascot of Beta Sigma.
Beta Sigma refers to its officers as:

Activities

Beta Sigma's members participate in service and charitable activities, such as blood drives, medical and dental missions, building houses, and the distribution of relief packets and food for those in need. For its 66th anniversary, the fraternity organized the National Greening Program, overseeing the planting 1.5 billion trees nationwide over six years. It also organizes conventions, fraternity balls, and international homecoming celebrations for its members.

Chapters

Following is an incomplete list of Beta Sigma chapters.
ChapterCharter DateInstitutionLocationStatus-
Mother ChapterUniversity of the Philippines ManilaManila, Philippines-
UP Los Baños University of the Philippines Los BañosLaguna, PhilippinesActive-
Far Eastern University–Narciso Reyes Medical FoundationManila, Philippines-
before 1957Gregorio Araneta University FoundationMalabon, Philippines-
before 1975Manila Central UniversityCaloocan, Philippines-
1960University of the East Ramon MagsaysayQuezon City, Philippines
Active
before 1975Silliman UniversityDumaguete, Philippines-
IloiloUniversity of the PhilippinesMiag-ao, Iloilo, PhilippinesActive-
IloiloCentral Philippine UniversityJaro, Iloilo, PhilippinesActive--
Western USAUnited States-
Nueva Ecija CollegesCabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, PhilippinesActive-
San DiegoSan Diego, CaliforniaActive-
MelbourneMelbourne, AustraliaActive-
Northwest USASeattle, Washington, United StatesActive-
MCC Beta Sigma FraternityMabalacat CollegeMabalacat City, PhilippinesActive-
BaguioBaguio, PhilippinesActive-
Beta Sigma Fraternity Alumni AssociationAustralia, Canada, and United StatesActive-
Beta Sigma Fraternity Alumni Association in QatarQatarActive-
Beta Sigma Alumni Association of TexasTexas, United StatesActive-
Beta Sigma Fraternity Alumni Association UAEUnited Arab EmiratesActive-
CanadaCanada-
CentralPhilippinesActive-
MakatiMakati, PhilippinesActive-
MindanaoMindanao, PhilippinesActive-
New YorkNew York City, New YorkActive-
Northern CaliforniaCalifornia, United StatesActive-
OBBFPhilippinesActive-
Saudi ArabiaSaudi ArabiaActive-
SorsogonSorsogon State UniversitySorsogon, PhilippinesActive-
Southern CaliforniaCalifornia, United StatesActive-
Southern MindanaoUniversity of Southern MindanaoCotabato, PhilippinesActive-
TSUTarlac State UniversityTarlac, PhilippinesActive-
Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation-

Notable Members