UP Sigma Alpha Sorority - Los Baños Chapter

01/06/2026

[𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗨𝗣𝗟𝗕 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗠𝗔 𝗔𝗟𝗣𝗛𝗔 𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗬: 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗛]

The q***r experience in the Philippines exists within the crossroads of tolerance and acceptance, where many continue to resist systems that disregard their humanity. While the country ranks as among the most LGBTQIA+ friendly countries in Asia, there remains a significant difference between tolerance and acceptance. Tolerance is surface-level; it is simply putting up with them but lacks the respect and empathy to recognize their lived realities.

Many members of the LGBTQIA+ community experience stigma, homophobia/transphobia, harassment, and other forms of discrimination. These issues are manifested in the way society perceives them—in debates over which restrooms they should use, whether their relationships and marriage deserve legal recognition, and what rights they are entitled to enjoy. Such perceptions and treatment leave them vulnerable to daily injustices and systemic oppression, creating fears that shape their everyday life.

Real acceptance does not excuse systems of oppression, but should encourage q***r people in the country to live unapologetically and with dignity, with recognized rights from the state. It views q***r lives and q***r love as worth existing just like any other. It does not vilify calls for equality as too much and advances basic human rights that the community has long been deprived of.

Pride, therefore, necessitates equality. It is both a celebration of the diversity and vibrancy of q***r lives and a resistance against oppression. The point is to ensure that q***r people not only survive today, but are able to live openly and safely for generations to come.

This Pride Month, the UPLB Sigma Alpha Sorority honors and supports the continuing struggle for equality and upholding LGBTQIA+ rights in the country. We urge the Philippine Congress to pass the S*xual Orientation, Gender Identity or Expression, and S*x Characteristics (SOGIESC) Equality Bill to recognize and protect the fundamental rights of every individual, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘩𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘥𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦𝘵𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺.






[References]

[1] https://outrightinternational.org/our-work/asia/philippines
[2] https://www.amnesty.org.ph/2023/06/pass-the-sogie-equality-law-now/
[3] https://www.pna.gov.ph/opinion/pieces/1070-advancing-lgbtqia-rights-through-policy-advocacy

29/05/2026

🖊️✨Pens up! Turn your books to page…📖

1st year college! Worry not because the 𝐔𝐏𝐋𝐁 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐦𝐚 𝐀𝐥𝐩𝐡𝐚 𝐒𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲🌸 is here at your service. 𝐄𝐀𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐦𝐚 𝐀𝐥𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐬’ 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, a FREE College Admission Tests Review Program is about to kick off!⬆️ Today, May 30, we will begin to sharpen the minds of the youth, bridge the gap in access to review resources, and equip students with strategies to ace entrance exams as they step toward a challenging yet fulfilling journey in college.

With this year’s theme “𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙝 𝙀𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩: 𝙁𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙄𝙨𝙠𝙤𝙡𝙖𝙧 𝙣𝙜 𝘽𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙣,” 𝐄𝐀𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 hopes to inspire students of Los Baños Senior High School to believe in their potential and pursue higher education with confidence and purpose. Ready your minds as we take one step closer to that dream university.

𝘗𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘐𝘴𝘬𝘰𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘴!📚

𝙄𝙣 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝:
Sigma Alpha Sorority - Diliman Chapter
UPLB Ugnayan ng Pahinungod
U.P. G**O: Mathematics and Science Teaching Society

13/05/2026

[𝗚𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗗 𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗨𝗟𝗢 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧]

The UP Sigma Alpha Sorority - Los Baños Chapter proudly celebrates this meaningful milestone as the sorority advances as a 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩 in the final evaluation process of 𝗚𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗼 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, carrying the theme “𝗔𝗻𝗶 𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗹𝗮𝘆: 𝗧𝘂𝗺𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗴𝗼𝗻, 𝗡𝗮𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗸𝗼𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝗕𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻.” 🌸

This recognition stands as a testament to the collective passion, dedication, and service of the sorority in continuously uplifting communities and embodying honor and excellence in every endeavor. 💗

Guided by our values, we continue to pursue salience in every action—serving the community with utmost compassion, and offering our skills and hearts for the people. 🌷✨

Padayon sa paglilingkod para sa bayan! 🩷✨

Salience, sisses !! 🌸

13/05/2026

The UP Sigma Alpha Sorority - Los Baños Chapter proudly 𝙩𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙭𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 to 𝗔𝗚𝗥𝗜-𝗕𝗔𝗬𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗛𝗔𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: 𝗨𝗴𝗻𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝗦𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗱 𝘀𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗸𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗮 𝗚𝗶𝘁𝗻𝗮 𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗮 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗵𝗶𝘆𝗮 held last May 7, 2026.

Through collective efforts and shared commitment, the initiative successfully purchased 500 vegetable packs—297 packs are distributed for Buy-It-Forward, while 203 packs are disseminated for Buy-For-Family. Beyond providing food assistance, this initiative strengthened support for our local farming communities and reinforced our continued advocacy for farmers’ welfare and food security.

Driven by our commitment to service, the sorority continues to foster meaningful partnerships and collaborations that create lasting impact for the community. In every initiative, we strive to embody salience through uplifting communities and offering our means in service of the people. 🌾✨

Salience, sisses !! 🌸

Isang taos-pusong pasasalamat sa mga nakipag-Agri-Bayanihan! ✨🌾

Nakabili tayo ng mahigit isang toneladang gulay mula sa mga magsasaka sa Majayjay, Liliw, at Sta. Cruz, Laguna.

Mula rito, nakabuo tayo ng 500 vegetable packs—297 packs ang naipamahagi sa pamamagitan ng Buy-It-Forward, habang 203 packs naman ang binili para sa pamilya (Buy-For-Family).

Ang tagumpay na ito naging posible dahil sa suporta, tiwala, at pakikipagbayanihan ng ating mga partner mula sa Provincial Government of Laguna, gayundin ng aming mga katuwang mula sa Institute of Plant Breeding, Resource Generation Administrative Section (RGAS)-BAO, mga estudyante mula sa iba’t ibang student organizations, at iba pang mga indibidwal.

Maraming salamat sa inyong panahon, malasakit, at pagbibigay-lakas upang maisakatuparan ang adhikaing masuportahan ang ating mga magsasaka at komunidad.

Ang Agri-Bayanihan ay patunay na kapag sama-sama, may pag-asa. 🌱

Sundan lamang ang para sa mga susunod nating pagtutulungan.

13/05/2026

ʙʀᴇᴀᴋ ᴛɪᴍᴇ! ᴍʏ ꜱᴘᴀɢʜᴇᴛᴛɪ ʜᴀꜱ ✨ꜱᴀᴜᴄᴇ✨ ᴍᴀᴅᴇ ᴡɪᴛʜ ꜰʀᴇꜱʜʟʏ ᴘɪᴄᴋᴇᴅ ᴛᴏᴍᴀᴛᴏᴇꜱ🍅 ꜰʀᴏᴍ ᴛʜᴇ ʜɪɢʜ ᴍᴏᴜɴᴛᴀɪɴꜱ ᴏꜰ ɪᴛᴀʟʏ🇮🇹, ᴡʜᴀᴛ ᴀʙᴏᴜᴛ ʏᴏᴜʀꜱ? 🤨

Our spaghetti has bawang sibuyas made with tender love and care, but wait there’s more👏🏻, fresh juice made with real crystal clear water mixed 3 times for another episode of 𝐓𝐫𝐄𝐀𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬🧚 concocted✨ by yours truly, 𝙎𝙞𝙜𝙢𝙖 𝘼𝙡𝙥𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙨.

And with that, the 𝐔𝐏𝐋𝐁 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐦𝐚 𝐀𝐥𝐩𝐡𝐚 𝐒𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲🌸 would like to thank 𝐒𝐢𝐬 𝐅𝐞 for helping us create this wonderfulicous dish and to 𝐒𝐢𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚 for helping quench the thirst! 🍹

We would also like to extend our gratitude to 𝐒𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐞 for the continuous support in setting up this week’s pantry.💗

09/05/2026

“In the beginning was the word...” and the rest was... well, HIStory, and all we heard was the command, that his was the word, and he is God.

So she made a pilgrimage back into the beginning, to the forest of forgotten knowing. And there she saw the light. So radiant it was, she wasn’t blinded; she is awakened.

𝓑𝓵𝓸𝓸𝓶𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓼𝓽𝓲𝓵𝓵 𝓲𝓷𝓽𝓸 𝓕𝓵𝓸𝓻𝓮𝓼 𝓭𝓮 𝓜𝓪𝔂𝓸, 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓹𝓪𝓻𝓪𝓭𝓲𝓼𝓮 𝓸𝓯 𝔀𝓸𝓶𝓪𝓷𝓱𝓸𝓸𝓭, 𝓸𝓾𝓻 𝓦𝓸𝓶𝓮𝓷’𝓼 𝓜𝓸𝓷𝓽𝓱 𝓬𝓮𝓵𝓮𝓫𝓻𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷... 🌺

Finally, join us in an 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 on 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐲𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬, with our esteemed discussant, 𝓐𝓼𝓼𝓽. 𝓟𝓻𝓸𝓯. 𝓔𝓾𝓵𝓪 𝓙𝓾𝓷𝓲𝓷𝓪 𝓜. 𝓑𝓵𝓪𝓷𝓬𝓸, a wisdom-weaver and knowledge-keeper of Feminist Philosophy, Philosophy of Religion, Ethics, and Philosophy of Food.

With wisdom unruly for doctrine and questions holier than certainty, she invites us to uncover the quiet machinery of institutions in shaping our desire, duties, and destinies.

In a few hours, from 𝟰:𝟬𝟬 𝘁𝗼 𝟱:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠, we gather for the sacred art of seeing deeper and beyond. Because oppression oftentimes doesn’t come with chains, but with holy scripts they inculcate into us so deeply, it quietly scripts us; with hymns they sung unto us so often, we mistake it for our own voice; with habits they make so seemingly edifying, we carry them in our becoming.

Ano, tara?
⛵ 𝐆 𝐭𝐨 𝐆: 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧
🗓️ WHEN: 09th of May 2026 at 4:00-5:30 PM
📍 WHERE: Online
🎟️ REGISTER for the meeting credentials:
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Together, we reclaim the voice that’s always dwelled in all of us, and we say, 𝔀𝓸𝓶𝓮𝓷.

06/05/2026

Makipagbayanihan sa Agri-Bayanihan! 💪🏼🤝

Bilang tugon ng UPLB sa pandaigdigang krisis sa enerhiya at pagkain, tayo ay magsama-sama upang paigtingin ang diwa ng bayanihan sa ating komunidad.

Bumili ng Vegetable Packs 🥬
Sa unang salang ng Agri-Bayanihan, mayroong 500 packs ng 2kg chopsuey vegetables mula sa mga magsasaka ng Nagcarlan, Laguna. Maaari itong bilhin para sa inyong pamilya (Buy-for-Family) o ipamahagi sa napiling grupo ng Batch 1 beneficiaries (Buy-it-Forward).

Kapag sama-sama, ang munting akto ng kabayanihan ay mararamdaman ng sambayanan.

Para sa magsasaka. Para sa bayan. Para sa bawat isa.

Tara na sa Agri-Bayanihan! 🌾✨

Para sa karagdagang tanong at detalye, mag-email sa: [email protected]

06/05/2026

[𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗦𝗜𝗦 𝗥𝗢𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗬 𝗔𝗦 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗦𝗔𝗞𝗕𝗔𝗬𝗔𝗡 𝗨𝗦𝗖 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗟𝗢𝗥]

The UP Sigma Alpha Sorority - Los Baños Chapter proudly supports our Resident Sister Rochelle Ann Macatangay in this year's UPLB USC Elections 2026 as SAKBAYAN USC Councilor.

Sis Roch exemplifies a kind of leadership rooted in initiative, discipline, and genuine service. In her work under the Socio-Cultural Committee, she has consistently demonstrated creativity and excellence, producing impactful publications that resonate within and beyond our community. She shows up, not just on time but always ahead, ready to contribute, listen, and lead. Her presence in meetings reflects discipline, while her actions reflect a sincere and unwavering care for the people she serves.

Beyond consistency, what defines Sis Roch is her deep sense of social responsibility. She has been actively involved in our Weekly Open Pantry initiatives, not only participating but also advancing thoughtful expansions such as outreach efforts for jeepney drivers during the transport strike, which she helps bring to life through concrete action herself. She has taken on leadership roles, including co-heading our FebFair activity, and she continues to embrace every task with humility, diligence, and determination. As a member of the DOST Scholar's Society and a BS Applied Physics student, she offers a perspective grounded in science, service, and social awareness, steadfast in championing the welfare of women, children, students, and the masses.

Her newness to the university is not a limitation, but rather, it is a strength. It sharpens her perspective, compels her to question, and drives her to innovate and serve without complacency. Sis Roch embodies a form of leadership that is learning-driven, people-centered, and firmly anchored in action.

Your sorority sisters believe in your unwavering passion to serve and lead not only the UPLB student body but the nation and the masses as a whole.

Continue to promote and embody truth, leadership, and loyalty through salience in action as you take on this new endeavor. The sorority will stand behind you, your values, and your highest ideals.

May you do your best and put your heart into everything that you do! Salience! 💖

Join us this May 8-12 as we exercise our right to vote and elect student bodies who will amplify our voice and join in our fight for the people!

04/05/2026

𝘾𝘼𝙇𝙇𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝘼𝙇𝙇 𝙄𝙉𝘿𝙄𝙑𝙄𝘿𝙐𝘼𝙇𝙎, 𝙎𝙏𝙐𝘿𝙀𝙉𝙏 𝙊𝙍𝙂𝘼𝙉𝙄𝙕𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉𝙎, 𝙁𝙍𝘼𝙏𝙀𝙍𝙉𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙀𝙎, 𝙎𝙊𝙍𝙊𝙍𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙀𝙎, 𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝘼𝙇𝙇𝙄𝘼𝙉𝘾𝙀𝙎! 📢

Meet the candidates for the 47th UPLB University Student Council and their general plans of action this Miting de Avance on May 7! Grab this opportunity to be directly informed of their advocacies, campaigns, and platforms for the betterment of the students' rights and welfare.

From college and university concerns to wider regional and national struggles, we need student leaderswho will genuinely represent the needs and aspirations of the students and communities.

📍 Venue: UPLB Freedom Park
📅 Date: 07 May 2026 (Thursday)
🕓 Time: 6:30 PM

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://tinyurl.com/UPLBUSCMDA2026

The UPLB USC also encourages everyone to attend and participate on College-Wide Miting De Avance scheduled as follows:

CAFS MDA: May 6, 7-9PM iCropS 101
CAS MDA: May 6, 4PM, MPH1
CDC MDA: May 5, 7-9 PM CDC LR1
CEAT MDA: May 6, 7-9 PM, (To finalize)
CEM MDA: May 6, 7-9 PM, (To finalize)
CFNR MDA: May 6, 5-8 PM, Lansigan Hall (To finalize)
CHE MDA: May 6, 6:30-9PM CHE Lobby
CVM MDA: May 6, 8-11PM Zoom

DUMALO, MAGPADALO, AT MAKIALAM! ✊

03/05/2026

[𝗢𝗣𝗜𝗦𝗬𝗔𝗟 𝗡𝗔 𝗣𝗔𝗛𝗔𝗬𝗔𝗚 𝗡𝗚 𝗨𝗣𝗟𝗕 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗠𝗔 𝗔𝗟𝗣𝗛𝗔 𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗬: 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗗𝗢𝗠 𝗗𝗔𝗬]

Nakikiisa ang UP Sigma Alpha Sorority – Los Baños Chapter sa paggunita ng World Press Freedom Day sa ilalim ng temang “Shaping a Future at Peace: Promoting Press Freedom for Human Rights, Development, and Security.” Mariin naming iginiit: hindi kapayapaan ang katahimikan na ipinapataw sa pamamagitan ng baril at pananakot. Walang tunay na seguridad kung ang katotohanan ay sinisikil, at walang kaunlaran kung ang mga naglalantad ng pang-aabuso ay tinutugis.

Sa Pilipinas, patuloy na naitatala ang seryosong banta sa kalayaan sa pamamahayag. Ayon sa mga ulat ng iba’t ibang human rights at press freedom organizations sa mga nakalipas na taon, kabilang dito ang mga kaso ng pagpaslang sa mga mamamahayag, lalo na sa mga probinsya kung saan mas malakas ang presensya ng militar at umiiral ang tunggalian sa lupa. Kasabay nito ang red-tagging, surveillance, at paggamit ng mga kasong kriminal na madalas itinuturing bilang anyo ng harassment laban sa mga kritikal na boses.

Sa mga lugar tulad ng Negros, kung saan naitala ang mga operasyong militar na nagresulta sa pagkasawi ng mga sibilyan, hindi ito hiwalay na pangyayari kundi bahagi ng matagal nang naitatala at paulit-ulit na ulat ng karahasan sa kanayunan na kaugnay ng militarisasyon. Sa ganitong mga konteksto, ang pagbabalita at dokumentasyon ng midya at mga komunidad ay nagsisilbing mahalagang daluyan ng katotohanan, ngunit kaakibat nito ang mas mataas na panganib at banta.

Ang ganitong kalagayan ay hindi rin hiwalay sa mas malawak na istruktura ng lipunan kung saan umiiral ang hindi pantay na kapangyarihan at kontrol sa mga institusyon. Sa ganitong sistema, ang midyang kritikal ay madalas na napapailalim sa presyon at panunupil, habang ang mga ugat ng mga isyung panlipunan ay nananatiling hindi ganap na natutugunan.

Hindi sapat ang paggunita—kailangan ang patuloy na paniningil at kolektibong pagkilos.

Igiit ang proteksyon para sa mga mamamahayag at komunidad!
Ibasura ang red-tagging at lahat ng anyo ng harassment laban sa midya!
Itigil ang militarisasyon sa kanayunan!
Panagutin ang mga lumalabag sa karapatang pantao!

Ang pakikibaka para sa malayang pamamahayag ay bahagi ng mas malawak na laban para sa tunay na kalayaan at demokratikong karapatan ng mamamayan.