Lambda Beta Phi Explained

Lambda Beta Phi
Letters:Greek, Ancient (to 1453);: ΛΒΦ
Crest:File:Lambda beta phi logo.jpg
Birthplace:University of Bohol
Tagbilaran City, Bohol
Affiliation:Independent
Type:Social
Scope:National (PH)
Motto:"Fraternity that would set a high standard of Academic excellence and a Society respected"
Colors: Gold Blue
Address:University of Bohol
City:Tagbilaran City, Bohol
Country:Philippines
Pillars:Love, Bravery, Service
Chapters:17
Nickname:Lambdans
Status:Active

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

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. 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.

The founders were:

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

Symbols and traditions

Lambda Beta Phi's cornerstone or pillars are Love, Bravery, and Loyalty, represented by the Greek letters Lambda Beta Phi. 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". In addition, four-cornered dots were tattooed above the brand to symbolize equality and a high sense of responsibility.

Foundation

The "Lambda Beta Phi Fraternity & Sorority International Foundation Inc. is located at 0128 Maria Clara Street Tagbilaran, Bohol, 6300 Philippines.[3]

Chapters

ChapterCharter dateInstitutionLocationStatusReferences
BohoJuly 9, 1969University of BoholTagbilaran, Bohol, Philippines
University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines
Divine World1970Divine World College of Tagbilaran (now Holy Name University)Tagbilaran, Bohol, Philippines
ManilaManila, Philippines
Cebu CityCebu City, Cebu, Philippines
Bacolod CityBacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines
Batangas City Batangas City, Batangas, Philippines
Iligan CityIligan, Lanao del Norte, Philippines
Butuan City Butuan, Agusan del Norte, Philippines
Cagayan de Oro City Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Orienta, Philippines
Davao CityDavao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines
TagoloanTagoloan, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
JasaanJasaan, Misamis Orienta, Philippines
BalingasagBalingasag, Misamis Orienta, Philippines
SalaySalay, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
GingoogGingoog, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
CamiguinCamiguin Polytechnic State CollegeMambajao, Camiguin, Philippines

Notable members

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lambda Beta Phi 1969 . LAMBDANS . Lambda Beta Phi 1969 . facebook.com.
  2. Web site: Pinoy Frat News . November 18, 2018 . History of Lambda Beta Phi . June 16, 2024 . Facebook.
  3. Web site: Lambda Beta Phi Fraternity & Sorority International Foundation Inc. . June 3, 2024 . Dun & Bradstreet.