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Beta Sigma Omega Phi
ΒΣΩΦ
FoundedOctober 10, 1968; 56 years ago (1968-10-10)
University of Bohol
TypeService
AffiliationIndependent
StatusActive
ScopeNational
MottoDeus Super Omnia
God Above All
Chapters20+ active
NicknameBetans 1968, Betans
HeadquartersDavao City
Philippines
Websitebetans1968.wordpress.com

Beta Sigma Omega Phi (ΒΣΩΦ, stylized βΣΩΦ, and also known as Betans 1968) is a Philippine service fraternity and sorority. It was founded at University of Bohol on October 10, 1968. It has chartered 72 collegiate chapters throughout the Philippines, mostly on Mindanao.

History

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On October 10, 1968, three students from the University of Bohol organized the Beta Sigma Omega Phi, a service fraternity and sorority.[1] Its founders were Frank Paz Jr., Frederick Loor, and Remy Galbizo.[1] Before organizing this fraternity and sorority, the founders fasted for two days and walked 42 kilometers barefooted.[1] They then held the organization's first initiation of twelve neophytes.[1]

The purpose of Beta Sigma Omega Phi was to foster lifetime brotherhood and sisterhood and to create leaders and better citizens.[1] Four years later, President Ferdinand Marcos declared Martial law in the Philippines.[1] During this time, fraternities and sororities were not allowed to initiation members, form chapters, or assemble in the public.[1] A few years later, the remaining members of Beta Sigma Omega Phi decided to revive the fraternity and sorority.[1] By September 23, 1978, they had initiated new members.[1]

For almost twenty years, the fraternity was limited to Tagbilaran City schools and universities, particularly the Alpha chapter of the University of Bohol, Beta chapter at the Philippine Maritime Institute, and Delta chapter at Holy Name University.[1]

1980s

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Some of the fraternity's members came from the cities and provinces of Mindanao and gradually expanded the fraternity to the island.[1] In the early 1980s, members of Alpha, who were living in Kibawe, Bukidnon, recruited pledges to form chapters at the University of Visayas and Southwestern University schools.[1] At the same time, members living in Butuan City created a chapter at Saint Joseph Institute of Technology.[1] In 1987, Boyet Abay of Holy Name University and Dennis Larrobis of University of Bohol were living in Luponl and established a chapter at MATS College of Technology.[1] Abay and Larrobis went on to established eight more chapters in Davao City.[1]

1990s

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In 1991, Roy Dano and Gabo Santiago of MATS went to Tacurong and founded chapters at Notre Dame of Tacurong College, Sultan Kudarat Educational Institute, and Sultan Kudarat Polytechnic State College, known today as Sultan Kudarat State University.[1] From Tacurong, the fraternity expanded to most of the universities and colleges in Cotabato City, General Santos, Isulan, Kabacan, Kidapawan, Koronadal, Matalam, Midsayap, and M’lang,[1] In 1993, Jesser Pairat headed up the creation of the Central Mindanao University chapter. Also in 1993, a chapter was chartered at Cagayan de Oro College, under the leadership of Noel Mundo.[1]

2000 - present

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University of Bohol alumni members returned to their home towns and created collegiate chapters, including Sacred Heart College.[1] Alumni also re-established the defunct at Cagayan de Oro College and chapters at colleges and universities in Balingasag and Jasaan.[1] Chapters were also chartered in Bansalan, Bislig, and Mati.[1] In 2014, the fraternity had established chapters in Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, Paniqui, and Tarlac.[1]

Beta Sigma Omega Phi had 72 collegiate chapters in 2023.[1] Members participate in community service projects on campus and in their communities, including planting trees, providing food for those in need, blood drives.[1] Its headquarters is located in Davao City.

Symbols

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Beta Sigma Omega Phi's motto is Deus Super Omnia or "God Above All". Its members are called Betans.[2]

Chapters

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Chapter Charter date Institution Location Status References
Alpha October 10, 1968 University of Bohol Tagbilaran City,Bohol
Beta PMI Colleges Bohol Tagbilaran City,Bohol
Holy Name University
Gamma 1987 Father Saturnino Urios University Butuan, Agusan del Norte
Saint Joseph Institute of Technology
Delta 1987 MATS College of Technology Butuan, Agusan del Norte
Epsilon 1987 University of Southeastern Philippines Davao City, Davao del Sur
Zeta 1991 Sultan Kudarat Educational Institution Tacurong, Sultan Kudara
Eta 1991 Notre Dame of Tacurong College Tacurong, Sultan Kudara
Theta 1991 Sultan Kudarat State University Tacurong, Sultan Kudara
Iota 1993 Cagayan de Oro College Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental
Capitol University
Liceo de Cagayan University
Kappa 1993 Bukidnon National School of Home Industries Maramag, Bukidnon
Central Mindanao University
Lambda Philippine Computer College Maramag, Bukidnon Inactive
Mu King's College of Isulan Isulan, Sultan Kudarat
Nu Sultan Kudarat State University, Isulan Campus Isulan, Sultan Kudarat
Xi Davao Merchant Marine Academy College of Southern Philippines Buhangin, Davao City
Omicron Mindanao Polytechnic College General Santos, South Cotabato
Pi Mindanao State University–General Santos General Santos, South Cotabato
Rho Notre Dame of Dadiangas University General Santos, South Cotabato
Sigma University of Mindanao Davao City, Davao del Sur
Tau AMA Computer College Davao City, Davao del Sur
Upsilon Notre Dame of Marbel University Koronadal, South Cotabato
Phi University of Southern Mindanao Kabacan, Cotabato
Ch Bohol Institute of Technology (now BIT International College) Bohol
Bohol Island State University
Psi Marbel School of Science and Technology Koronadal, South Cotabato
Omega Holy Cross of Davao College Davao City, Davao del Sur
Alpha Alpha University of the Immaculate Conception Davao City, Davao del Sur
Alpha Beta Bukidnon State University Malaybalay, Bukidnon
San Isidro College
Alpha Gamma Southern Mindanao Institute of Technology Isulan, Sultan Kudarat
Alpha Delta Philippine College Foundation Valencia, Bukidnon
Alpha Epsilon STI College, Koronadal Koronadal, South Cotabato
Alpha Zeta Regency Polytechnic College Koronadal, South Cotabato
Alpha Eta AMA Computer College of Marbel Koronadal, South Cotabato
Alpha Theta University of Mindanao, Tagum College Tagum, Davao del Norte
Alpha Iota Samar Institute of Technology (now University of Eastern Philippines) Island Garden City of Samal, Davao del Norte
Alpha Kappa Bukidnon State University (Monkayo, COMVAL Campus)
Alpha Lambda St. Peter's College of Balingasag Balingasag, Misamis Oriental
Alpha Mu Holy Cross of Babak College Island Garden City of Samal, Davao del Norte
Alpha Nu University of Southeastern Philippines, Tagum Campus Tagum, Davao del Norte
Alpha Xi Hi-Tech Institute of Technology General Santos, South Cotabato
Alpha Omicron Gensantos Foundation College General Santos, South Cotabato
Alpha Pi Davao Oriental State University Mati, Davao Oriental
Alpha Rho Mati Polytechnic College Mati, Davao Oriental
Alpha Sigma Golden State College General Santos, South Cotabato
Alpha Tau 20xx ? Sacred Heart School College Division Calamba, Misamis Occidental
Alpha Upsilon Notre Dame of Midsayap College Cotabato, Soccsksargen
Alpha Phi Southern Baptist College M'lang, North Cotabato
Alpha Chi St. Ritas College of Balingasag Balingasag, Misamis Oriental
Alpha Psi St. John Paul II College of Davao Davao City, Davao del Sur
Alpha Omega Matalam Polytechnic College Matalam, Cotabato
Beta Alpha Philippine College of Technology Davao City, Davao del Sur
Beta Beta Polytechnic College of Davao del Sur Digos, Davao del Sur
Beta Gamma Misamis Oriental Institute of Science and Technology Balingasag, Misamis Oriental
Beta Delta University of Mindanao, Digos College Digos, Davao del Sur
Beta Epsilon Legacy College of Compostela Compostela, Davao de Oro
Beta Zeta Cor Jesu College Digos, Davao del Sur
Beta Eta University of Southeastern Philippines Davao City, Davao del Sur
Beta Theta Southern Philippines Agri-Business and Marine and Aquatic School of Technology Digos, Davao del Sur
Beta Iota Green Valley College Foundation Koronadal, South Cotabato
Beta Kappa University of Southern Mindanao, Kidapawan City Campus Kidapawan, Cotabato
Beta Lambda De La Salle John Bosco College Bislig, Surigao del Sur
Beta Mu Notra Dame of Cotabato Cotabato City, Maguindanao del Norte
Beta Nu Saint Vincent de Paul College Bislig, Surigao del Sur
Beta Xi Cotabato State University Cotabato City, Maguindanao del Norte
Beta Omicron Northlink Technological College Panabo, Davao del Norte
Beta Pi St. Mary's College of Bansalan Bansalan, Davao del Sur
Beta Rho University of Mindanao, Bansalan College Bansalan, Davao del Sur
Beta Sigma Southern Technological Institute of the Philippines Bislig, Surigao del Sur
Beta Tau Kapalong College of Agriculture, Sciences and Technology Kapalong, Davao del Norte
Beta Upsilon Agro-Industrial Foundation College of the Philippines Davao City, Davao del Sur
Beta Phi Global System Institute of Technology Bansalan, Davao del Sur
Beta Chi
Beta Psi
Beta Omega Mindanao University of Science and Technology, Jasaan Campus Jasaan, Misamis Oriental

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x "History". Beta Sigma Omega Phi (Betans 1968). 2016-09-12. Retrieved 2025-02-03.
  2. ^ "About Us". 19Beta Sigma Omega Phi68 NCR Chapter. Retrieved 2025-02-03.
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