Sigma Upsilon - Upsilon Lamba
(ΣΥ-ΥΛ)
Known as KNIGHTS and ULPHANS is an international alumni and collegiate fraternity and sorority founded on August 16, 1973 at Central Mindanao University in Musuan, Maramag, Bukidnon. HISTORY:
In 1973 a year after the Philippines archipelago ''Writ of Habeas Corpus'' was suspended the whole country was under Martial Law of then Pres. At Bukidnon, a province o
f Mindanao island at the southern part of the archipelago the Central Mindanao University is located. And this is the school where Sigma Upsilon - Upsilon Lambda Fraternity & Sorority was organized underground. The fifty-two (52) students who conceptualized the group did not intend to organize a fraternity. Nobody among them knew what a fraternity was. Their ideas was to solidify a group to help one another in times if needs and protect one another in times of harm. (Named the group Unity of lives association). The 52 students all boys were discussing off their bad feelings and sad experiences at Sunrise men's hall dormitory as harassment of senior students to the new students was so rampant. The only professional person among the group Marfori Agus a teacher who listened to the sad experiences of the boys all freshmen then. The group was filled with enthusiasm and were determined to unite when a suggestion to form a group was carried out at Room 207 of the dormitory. Their minds were focused in polishing the conceived idea "Unity” but one thing overlooked was the determination & sincerity of everyone for the cause. Finally, a series of exchange paddling was approved by the group a test to measure everyone's determination and sincerity. Some places of importance in the foundation of the group are Mount Musuan(Musuan Peak) about four (4) km. Northeast of the campus & the heart shaped Lake Apo about twelve (12) km. On the other hand, the places of the series of exchange paddling where done at C.M.U coffee plantation adjacent to the dairy ranch, old bridge of the beef ranch, C.M.U rubber plantation, C.M.U sugar plantation, C.M.U Water reservoir, and the foot of Mount Musuan. Then back to the C.M.U Sugar plantation & rubber plantation (in sequence). The final of the series was set as agrees at Lake Apo on August 16, 1973. Of the 52 students who started the organization, only 18 made it to the finals. But for unknown reasons, two (2) of them resigned and waived their loyalty to other fraternity. As merit of loyalty only sixteen (16) were named in the official set of founders. The 16th founders of Sigma Upsilon - Upsilon Lambda:
1. Marfori Agus
2. Eugene Agus
3. Ephram Abonitalla
4. Bonifacio Calfoforo
5. Vicente Acedillo
6. Jose Acera Jr.
7. Peter Banatao
8. Benecio Malig-on Jr.
9. Allan Dampal
10. George Acapulco
11. Romeo Mondigo
12. Ricardo Martirez
13. Dioscoro Ratunil Jr.
14. William Viado
15. Antonio Casalmir
16. Lyle Alido
The Expansion of Knight's and Ulphan's:
On the same year. The set of founders initiated the first two Ulphans. Flor Murillo from Musuan Bukidnon & Beatriz Ramos from Banaybanay, Davao Oriental. One of that Sigma Upsilon - Upsilon Lambda expanded to Cagayan de Oro City in 1974. The pioneer's recruited Ruel Waga:
The effort of Knight Marfori Agus, Eugene Agus, Jose Acera Jr. & Rey Aguilor (one of the pioneers) were not futile. After some visitations with their old pals enrolled in different schools of the city, they succeeded to recruit. One of those recruited was Ruel Waga. Who helped in the recruitment by convincing his friends to join with him. Knight Ruel Waga's leadership:
On September 16, 1974, twenty four (24) male & female college students from Cagayan de Oro College, Liceo de Cagayan University & Xavier University where initiated and rites held at Baloy, Tablon, Cagayan de Oro College schools was named Beta Chapter with Cagayan de Oro College as the host school. Sir Knight Ruel Waga headed the Beta Chapter as first Supreme Knight. His emphasis was focused on the true meaning of Brotherhood, Sisterhood & Discipline. He held his position for four (4) years and was unselfish dedication and deep concern to each and every one of them to the organization itself. Like wild fire, the spirit of Unity, Brotherhood, Sisterhood and Fellowship spread over Mindanao and the Visayan region. Sir Knight Ruel Waga's rapport was so efficient to reach different cities by recruiting and initiating new aspirants and organizing new chapters. His achievements made the fraternity and sorority organizers of his time. The Gamma Chapter in Iligan was mentored by Sir Knight Ruel Waga. Assisting him was Sir Knight Dioscoro Ratunil Jr. (One of the Founders) and Ulphan Norma Ramos. Epsilon and Zeta Chapter was assisted by Sir Knight Milnor Linan, Sir Knight Junnie Vallejos, Sir Knight George Dadulo, Sir Knight Cyrus Manla, and Sir Knight Ric Magno. A lot more helped in the expansion of the organization. To mentioned. Ulphan Norma Ramos organized the Delta Chapter at Cabacan North Cotabato, University of Southern Mindanao and Sir Knight Wilson Gomez organized the Psi Chapter at Bay. Government Registration:
Sigma Upsilon – Upsilon Lambda was officially registered to Securities and Exchange Commission (Philippines) as Sigma Upsilon – Upsilon Lambda International fraternity and sorority under a non-profit organization with registration number CN200706628. Membership:
Sigma Upsilon – Upsilon Lambda only accept qualified members when they are duly enrolled at tertiary level in college holding 72 units (either 2nd or 3rd year level) as a mandatory requirements with irrespective good moral character, religion, citizenship and other affiliations. Knight's and Ulphan's Creed
Knight's Creed:
I am a Knight, not an ordinary man as you may think. I am your friend, defender of human rights, lover of peace and order. You may consider me as your enemy and yet you are still my brother. The fine treatment I am showing you is injected on my blood when I joined the Knighthood. Preserve it too, and cease from stepping on my toe for grudges begin when maltreatment comes in. Ulphan's Creed:
I am an Ulphan, weak by the use of force yet strong enough to stand by your side with my helping hands. Defender of human right, lover of peace and order. Treat me how you would consider yet you are still my sister. This good thing is injected in my blood when I joined the Ulphanhood. Keep this and preserve it too forever.
