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Lambda Beta Phi

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Lambda Beta Phi
ΛΒΦ
FoundedJuly 9, 1969; 55 years ago (1969-07-09)
University of Bohol
TypeSocial
AffiliationIndependent
StatusActive
ScopeNational (PH)
Motto"Fraternity that would set a high standard of Academic excellence and a Society respected"
PillarsLove, Bravery, Service
Colors  Gold and   Blue
Chapters17
NicknameLambdans
HeadquartersUniversity of Bohol
Tagbilaran City, Bohol
Philippines

The Lambda Beta Phi Fraternity & Sorority (LAMBDANS) is a fraternity established in the Philippines in July 1969. The co-educational organization has expanded to several colleges and universities in that country.[1]

History

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Seven college students formed the Lambda Beta Phi fraternity at the University of Bohol in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines on July 9, 1969.[2] Their objective was to establish a fraternity that would set a high standard of academic excellence and a society respected on the campus.[3] It was among the first Filipino fraternity born in the University of Bohol campus and one of the few in the Philippines at the time.[2]

The founders were:[2]

  • Tito Abucejo
  • Arthur Arengo
  • Cenocito Budlao
  • Efraim Castro,
  • Desiderio Cloribel
  • Rodolfo Haman
  • Leopoldo Mercado

Cloribel served as the first Supreme Grand or president.[2] Cloribel and Castro, a nephew of the Dean of Student Affairs, secured university recognition of the fraternity in 1970.[2] In 1970, a companion sorority of the same name was established at the Divine World College (DWC) in Tagbilaran City in 1970.[2]

Symbols and traditions

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Lambda Beta Phi's cornerstone or pillars are Love, Bravery, and Loyalty, represented by the Greek letters Lambda Beta Phi.[2] The group's motto is ''Fraternity that would set a high standard of Academic excellence and a Society respected''. Its song is "I Understand". Its colors are gold and blue. Its handshake signifies help in times of need and danger.

Early members ritualistically marked via branding their left hands to herald defiance of pain and to show they were one and united - distinct from the others, enduring "the pain to iron out equality among them".[2] In addition, four-cornered dots were tattooed above the brand to symbolize equality and a high sense of responsibility.[2]

Foundation

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The "Lambda Beta Phi Fraternity & Sorority International Foundation Inc. is located at 0128 Maria Clara Street Tagbilaran, Bohol, 6300 Philippines.[4]

Chapters

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Chapter Charter date Institution Location Status References
Boho July 9, 1969 University of Bohol Tagbilaran, Bohol, Philippines
University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines
Divine World 1970 Divine World College of Tagbilaran (now Holy Name University) Tagbilaran, Bohol, Philippines
Manila Manila, Philippines
Cebu City Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
Bacolod City Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines
Batangas City Batangas City, Batangas, Philippines
Iligan City Iligan, Lanao del Norte, Philippines
Butuan City Butuan, Agusan del Norte, Philippines
Cagayan de Oro City Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Orienta, Philippines
Davao City Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines
Tagoloan Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
Jasaan Jasaan, Misamis Orienta, Philippines
Balingasag Balingasag, Misamis Orienta, Philippines
Salay Salay, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
Gingoog Gingoog, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
Camiguin Camiguin Polytechnic State College Mambajao, Camiguin, Philippines

Notable members

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Lambda Beta Phi members have become lawyers, academics, soldiers, policemen, and even politicians. It also has members occupying different key positions in the government and has members residing in the United States and other parts of the globe.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Lambda Beta Phi 1969, LAMBDANS. "Lambda Beta Phi 1969". facebook.com.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i Pinoy Frat News (November 18, 2018). "History of Lambda Beta Phi". Facebook. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
  3. ^ Jensen, Steffen Bo; Hapal, Karl (May 15, 2022), "Fraternity Denied", Communal Intimacy and the Violence of Politics, Cornell University Press, pp. 120–143, doi:10.7591/cornell/9781501762765.003.0006, ISBN 978-1-5017-6276-5, retrieved December 22, 2023
  4. ^ "Lambda Beta Phi Fraternity & Sorority International Foundation Inc". Dun & Bradstreet. Retrieved June 3, 2024.