The Upsilon Sigma Phi, the oldest and most esteemed fraternity in the University of the Philippines, will stage the first Ambassador Edgardo B. Espiritu Cup on Nov. 14 with officials of the country’s top private and government corporations expected to see action with the members of the Upsilonians na Pumapalo at the Manila Golf Club inside the posh Forbes Park.

The Province of Cavite gave the Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo Achievement Award to Sen. Richard J. Gordon ‘68 last October 14 for his contributions to community service. The award is Cavite’s highest honor to civilians for achievements in their respective fields of endeavor. Only on its third year, the award was also given to former Cavite governor Juanito R. Remulla ‘51 in 2003 and retired SC Justice Jose C. Campos Jr. ‘41 in 2004.

In Quezon City, the Araneta Center, Inc. owned by Jorge L. Araneta ‘53 was named Outstanding Business Enterprise and Corporate Citizen for 2005 by the Quezon City Government during its 66th Foundation Day Anniversary - Gawad Parangal 2005 held last October 12. Also honored was former QC mayor Ismael A. Mathay Jr. ‘50 for various achievements and programs during his term as mayor from 1992 to 2001.

Dr. Ricardo M. Lantican ‘51 will be the newest name in the roster of the Order of National Scientists (Order ng mga Pambansang Alagad ng Agham). Dr. Lantican was nominated by the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) to receive the rank and title of National Scientist, the highest possible honor that can be bestowed upon a distinguished individual scientist, and is conferred by the President of the Philippines. He was elected into the NAST in 1988 for his research on cytoplasmic inheritance of hypersensitivity to a disease in maize, a discovery that has created an awareness among biologists of the importance of genetic diversity as a weapon against environmental adversities.

Fellow Upsilonians:

Dr. Christopher Gauguin P. Gamboa ‘92
Albert Francis E. Domingo ‘04
Benjo A. Delarmente ‘05

Dahil sa inyong natamong karngalan
Sigaw ng bawa’t isang Upsilonian . . .

M A B U H A Y !!!

M angagagamot, estudyanteng pawang Upsilonian

A ngking kakayahan ay pinakikinabangan

B inabati ng buong Upsilon-Kapatiran.

U mani nawa ng marami pang karangalan

H angad sa buhay, makamtan sa kinabukasan

A lalahanin ang CREDO na paninindigan

Y aman kayo ng magulang, Frat at Pamantasan.

Pagbati’y mula sa mga Toronto Upsilonian
Upsilon57 sa taong 2007 Jubilarian
Kamay ay nangangati na kayo’y makamayan
Pasalubungan ng malakas na palakpakan.

Josias ‘Josie’ G. Natividad ‘57
13Oktubre2005
Mississauga, ON.
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Good news from UP Manila! Medicine Student Council chairperson Benjo A. Delarmente ‘05 was selected UP Manila Outstanding Student for 2005 while UP Manila USC chairperson Albert Francis E. Domingo ‘04, also from the College of Medicine, was one of two students selected to represent the Philippines in the ASEAN Campus Journalists/Leaders Exchange Programme (Phase I - Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia) from October 3 to 21. To cap it off, Dr. Christopher Gauguin P. Gamboa ‘92 topped the Diplomate Board Examinations for Orthopedics.

Olympian Raphael “Timmy” Chua ‘02 and ASEAN University Games Gold medalist Evan Grabador ‘04 will represent the country in the 23rd Southeast Asian Games - Philippines 2005. Fresh from their training in China, they already saw action in the recently concluded UAAP swimming championships where they won 5 and 4 gold medals respectively.

The UP Board of Regents, at its 1200th meeting on September 22, appointed Dr. Luis Rey I. Velasco ‘74 as chancellor of UP Los Banos (UPLB). An Associate Professor of Entomology and former dean of the College of Agriculture, Dr. Velasco’s professional career spans more than two-and-a-half decades of college teaching, conducting research and extension, and rendering technical services to various government agencies mostly in the agricultural sector. A holder of BS in Agriculture and MS in Entomology degrees from UP Los Baños, he also completed his PhD degree in Entomology from the University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia, under the University of Queensland Research fellowship.

Read more about Chancellor Luis Rey I. Velasco.

The 2005 Upsilon Sigma Phi Los Banos Chapter Grand Homecoming and Fellowship in conjunction with UPLB’s 2005 87th Loyalty Day Celebrations
Date: October 8 & 9, 2005
Venues: UPLB Campus, Hillspa Resort and GSP Grand Hall

Pagbati sa mga kapatid sa Upsilon!

Sa isang buwan ay muli nating ipagdidiwang ang Araw ng Katapatan ng UP Los Banos. Kilala rin na Loyalty Day sa marami, panahon na naman upang ang lahat ng Upsilonians mula sa UPLB at ang ating mga kapatid sa Diliman at Manila para magsama-sama sa dalawang araw ng kasayahan at pagdiriwang sapagkat alam natin na ang Loyalty Day ay hudyat ng ating taunang pagdiriwang o Grand Alumni Homecoming ng Upsilon Sigma Phi, Los Banos Chapter.

On behalf of the 2005 Loyalty Day - Still Rockin at 87 Organizing Committee and the USPLBAA Board of Directors, please join us on October 8 and 9.

In less than 2 weeks, brods converge in Baguio City for A Cordillera Experience and will take part in numerous activities! Register now!

Isang paggunita sa KABAYANIHAN ni . . . 

FELLOW BENIGNO ‘NINOY’ S. AQUINO ‘50

N agbabalik sa alaala tuwing Agosto beinte uno
I sang kilalang subok at tunay na Upsilonian maginoo
N agmamadali kadalasan sa tanging buhay na destino
O ras di alintana, kamatayan hinarap taas-noo
Y umanig, gumising sa bawa’t ‘sang kababayang Pilipino.

S igaw ng nagising na Pinoy : HINDI KA NAG-IISA NINOY!!

A ngking mga katangian hulmang hulma sa Credo ng Upsilon
Q uezon mithiing Pilipinas noong matagal na panahon
U malalay sa maikling buhay, sa bayan mga naging layon
I nakong mamatay, nang inang bayang Pilipinas magbangon
N anaig tawag ng bansa higit sa pangsariling ambisyon
O pus ng kabayanihan katangi-tanging karangalang Upsilon.

Nasa alaala ng mga Brod at Sis sa Toronto
Tuwing sasapit ika-beinte uno ng Agosto
Kaya’t sa Upsilon Reunion sa 2006 Agosto
Ating tinaguriang Otso Otso sa Toronto
Sama-samang gunitain si Brod Ninoy Aquino
Pambansang bayani ng mamamayang Pilipino.

Josias ‘Josie’ Natividad’57
21Agosto2005
Mississauga, ON
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