Sigma Rho Fraternity

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The Sigma Rho Fraternity
ΣΡ
Sigma Rho seal
Founded1938; 83 years ago (1938)
University of the Philippines College of Law
TypeUniversity
ScopeUniversity of the Philippines Diliman
MottoSeekers of the Right
ColorsMaroon, Green, White, Gold
SymbolFraternity seal
ChaptersNone
HeadquartersUniversity of the Philippines Diliman
Quezon City
Philippines
Websitehttp://www.upsigmarho.com/

The Sigma Rho Fraternity (ΣΡ) is a College of Law-based fraternity in the University of the Philippines Diliman.[1] It is the oldest of its kind in Asia and has been in continuous existence for more than 75 years, having been formally organized in 1938. It is deemed the most storied and prestigious law-based fraternity in the Philippines.[2][3] Over the years, it has expanded its membership base to include undergraduate students. The two letters of the Greek alphabet are its emblems for the stature of its members as "Seekers of the Right".[1][4]

About[]

The Sigma Rho Fraternity is a Law-based fraternity in the University of the Philippines College of Law. It is the oldest of its kind in Asia and has been in continuous existence for more than 75 years, having been formally organized in 1938. It celebrated its Golden year in 1988. The Greek initials ΣΡ of Sigma Rho stand for the initials of Sanchez Roman, a Spanish jurist whose scholarly commentaries on the Civil Code of Spain were authoritative references used by the students of the UP College of Law.[5] It was founded by Luciano Salazar, who later assisted Alexander SyCip in creating the law firm Sycip, Salazar firm.

The fraternity’s presiding officer is known as the Grand Archon, which means Chief Magistrate in ancient Greece. The first person to ever have served as the fraternity's Grand Archon was George V. McLure, an American Law student from the UP College of Law.[6]

Incidents[]

In 1994, Sigma Rho member and UP Law student Dennis Venturina was killed after an attack by members of another fraternity.[7]

In, 2000, Den Daniel Reyes, a member of another fraternity, was killed in a scuffle with members of the Sigma Rho Fraternity. Reyes suffered multiple stab wounds inflicted by long knives and died not long after.[8]

In 2007, Cris Mendez, a 20-year-old graduating UP undergraduate student allegedly died during an initiation rite with the Sigma Rho.[9] Former Senate President Jovito Salonga has resigned as member of the Sigma Rho fraternity because of this incident.[10]

In 2019, a Sigma Rho member killed himself after an exposé on alleged conversations among the Sigma Rho members, including photos of hazing rituals, paraphernalia, hazing victims, and hateful content, was published online.[11][12][13][14][15][16][17]

Notable members[]

Executive and local government units[]

Antonio T. Carpio, Retired Supreme Court Associate Justice

Judiciary[]

Senate[]

Hilario Davide III, Governor of Cebu
  • Juan Ponce Enrile - Former Senate President[20]
  • Jovito R. Salonga - Former Senate President, resigned from fraternity in 2007[33]
  • Edgardo J. Angara - Former Senate President[34][35]
  • Juan Edgardo M. Angara - Senator[33]
  • Franklin M. Drilon - Senator and former Senate President[36][37]

House of Representatives[]

Other notable members[]

References[]

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