UP Alpha Sigma Fraternity Los Baños Chapter

09/04/2026

Ngayong Araw ng Kagitingan, ginugunita natin ang isa sa pinakamabigat ngunit pinakamarangal na yugto ng ating kasaysayan.

Noong Abril 9, 1942, bumagsak ang Bataan sa kamay ng puwersang Hapones matapos ang buwan ng matinding laban. Sa kabila ng gutom, sakit, at kakulangan sa armas, nanindigan ang mga Pilipino sa pagtatanggol ng bayan. Sumunod ang Bataan Death March, kung saan libo-libo ang nagdusa at nasawi. Ang araw na ito ay hindi simpleng alaala ng pagkatalo, kundi patunay ng 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗻𝗮 𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶 𝗸𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗶𝗻.

Ngunit ang kasalukuyan ay may sarili ring anyo ng digmaan.

Sa gitna ng tensyon sa pagitan ng Estados Unidos at Iran, muling tumataas ang presyo ng langis sa pandaigdigang merkado. Para sa Pilipinas, na umaasa sa imported na langis, bawat galaw nito ay direktang tumatama sa pamasahe, pagkain, at araw-araw na gastos. Ang krisis sa labas ay agad nagiging pasanin sa loob ng tahanan.

Kasunod nito ang sunod-sunod na oil price hikes sa bansa na kabilang sa mga pinakamalalala na naapektuhan sa buong mundo, na nagpapataas ng presyo ng bilihin at nagpapabigat lalo sa mamamayan habang nananatiling mabagal ang pag-angat ng sahod.

Sa harap ng ganitong krisis, hindi sapat ang pansamantalang solusyon.

May malinaw na hakbang na maaaring gawin.
Una, ang agarang suspensyon ng VAT at excise tax sa produktong petrolyo sa panahon ng krisis upang direktang mapababa ang presyo ng gasolina at diesel.
Ikalawa, ang pagpapalawak ng pinagkukunan ng langis sa labas ng Middle East, kabilang ang pagbubukas ng kalakalan sa ibang bansa upang mabawasan ang dependency at panganib sa suplay.

Ngunit hindi ito nagtatapos doon.

Kailangan din ang mahigpit na regulasyon at transparency sa oil pricing, upang matiyak na walang labis na patong at naipapasa nang tama ang pagbaba ng presyo sa mamamayan.
Dapat ipatupad ang direktang subsidiya para sa mga operator at pamilya ng Public Utility Vehicles (PUVs) upang mapanatili ang operasyon ng transportasyon nang hindi ipinapasa ang buong bigat ng krisis sa mga tsuper at pasahero.
At higit sa lahat, kailangang pabilisin ang pangmatagalang plano para sa energy security, kabilang ang diversification ng energy sources at pagpapatibay ng lokal na kapasidad upang hindi tayo laging bulnerable sa krisis sa labas ng bansa.

Ngunit higit sa polisiya, ito ay usapin ng paninindigan.

Matagal nang matatag ang Pilipino. Pero hanggang kailan magiging sagot ang pagtitiis?

𝗛𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶 𝗶𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘀 𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗻𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝘁𝗮𝗵𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗸.
𝗔𝗻𝗴 𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘆 𝗻𝗮𝘀𝗮 𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘀.
𝗡𝗮𝘀𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗴𝗶 𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘀𝘆𝗼𝗻.

Kung ang mga nauna ay lumaban para sa kalayaan, ang hamon sa atin ngayon ay ipaglaban ang kapakanan ng bayan sa gitna ng krisis.

Pillin nating maging parte ng solusyon, hindi ng problema.

20/03/2026

Fuel prices continue to rise—but what does that really mean for the everyday Filipino?

Join us for a 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 under Ascendant Scholars: An Educational Discussion Program Series as we unpack the real drivers behind fuel price fluctuations in the Philippines—from global conflicts and supply chains to local pricing mechanisms and policy.
Why does it feel like Filipinos are paying more than ever for fuel?
How exactly are diesel and gasoline prices determined?
Hear from industry expert 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂. 𝐊𝐡𝐚𝐧, as he shares insights from his experience in supply and logistics, offering a grounded perspective on how global events ripple into our daily lives.

📍 UPLB SSO Conference Room & FB Livestream
🕖 7:00 PM
📅 March 20, 2026
Stay informed. Stay critical. Be part of the discussion.

25/02/2026

Today, we mark 40 years since the EDSA People Power Revolution. Forty years have passed since the Filipino people challenged a system that did not serve them, a system that bound many into the clutches of starvation, repression, and death. On that day, the resolve of the Filipino people brought forth victory when they decided that enough was enough.

On February 25, 1986, millions gathered along Epifanio de los Santos Avenue. From young student activists to workers, parents, clergy, and soldiers who defected, they were people who had reached their limit after two decades of dictatorship under Ferdinand Marcos Sr., a regime defined by plunder, repression, economic collapse, and grave human rights violations. They stood unarmed but resolute, choosing solidarity over fear.

And that day, the Filipino people achived victory.

A dictatorship fell, democratic institutions reopened, civil liberties were restored, and the world witnessed the power of peaceful, collective action. That was not an accident of history; it was earned through unity.

Forty years later, remembrance carries pride for what was achieved, but also a responsibility to act on the promise of a better future. With Bongbong Marcos, the son of the same man who plundered this country, now in office, narratives about the past are contested, and the meaning of February 25 is being questioned. At the same time, we face familiar challenges: persistent corruption, concerns about transparency in massive public spending such as flood-control funds, rising costs of living, and political rivalries that sow division and often overshadows public welfare. These realities do not diminish EDSA’s meaning; they make it all the more important. EDSA was not only about removing a dictator from power; it was about asserting that sovereignty belongs to the people and that governance must answer to them. It proved that when Filipinos unite across differences, entrenched power can be challenged and corrected.

The victory of 1986 was not perfect, nor was it permanent, but it was real. It showed that apathy is not our destiny and that fear does not have the final word. If unity once restored our democracy, unity can defend and strengthen it again. We have done it before. And if the Filipino people unite once more, putting aside petty squabbles, seeing the bigger picture, and committing themselves courageously to the common good, the same victory they achieved 40 years ago will surely come again.

But victory does not come to those who cower; it comes to those who turn conviction into action and resist the seeds of division. A people divided is a people controlled. The UP Alpha Sigma Fraternity stands with the Filipino people in commemorating this monumental event in our nation's history. We implore Filipinos to find it in their hearts to answer the call of those who cry out for unity against all forms of injustice: the forgotten, the downtrodden, the victims, and the martyrs who gave their lives out of love for this country.

It all starts with a single act of courage, driven by love for the people of this land we call home. We have done it before. And if we must, let us do it again. Fight for what is right, what is just, and what is good.

Enough is enough.

10/02/2026

𝗦𝗔𝗠𝗔-𝗦𝗔𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗨𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗚, 𝗦𝗔𝗠𝗔-𝗦𝗔𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗟𝗨𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗔𝗡. ✊🔥

Ang 𝗔𝗿𝗺 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗲 ay hindi lang sukatan ng lakas ng bisig, ito din ay pahayag ng paninindigan. Sa bawat kapit at laban, ipinapakita ang kolektibong lakas ng mga tumitindig laban sa korapsyon, at kawalan ng hustisya para sa ating bayan. Sumabay na harapin ang mga naghahari-harian at mga mapanlinlang at patunayan ang tinatagong lakas ng ating sambayanan!

Makilahok at 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗧𝗛 sa 𝗔𝗿𝗺 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵 ng 𝗨𝗣 𝗔𝗹𝗽𝗵𝗮 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗺𝗮 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 – 𝗟𝗼𝘀 𝗕𝗮ñ𝗼𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 sa 𝗨𝗣𝗟𝗕 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

🔥 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗮𝘀 𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗴. 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗌 𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝘀𝗮.
📍 𝗞𝗶𝘁𝗮-𝗸𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝗮 𝗙𝗲𝗯 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿.
🩸 𝖡𝗈𝗈𝗍𝗁 𝖨𝟥 - 𝖥𝖾𝖻 𝟣𝟢-𝟣𝟥, 𝟤𝟢𝟤𝟨, 𝟩𝖯𝖬-𝟣𝟢𝖯𝖬

05/02/2026

We extend our sincere congratulations to Brod Arjay Mark Domingo for successfully passing the Civil Engineering Licensure Examination.

This milestone stands as a testament to his discipline, perseverance, and unwavering commitment to excellence. Through diligence and quiet determination, he has proven not only his competence in the field of engineering, but also his strength of character in overcoming challenges that demanded patience, sacrifice, and resolve.

Beyond this professional achievement, he continues to exemplify the ideals of Nationalism, Academic Excellence, Leadership, and brotherhood. His conduct, both in preparation and in success, reflects integrity, humility, and a deep sense of responsibility to serve a purpose greater than himself.

As he enters this new chapter as a licensed Civil Engineer, we recognize the lasting impact of his contributions to the fraternity and the inspiration he provides to those who follow. His achievement is a shared pride, and his journey remains a source of motivation for the brotherhood.

We are honored to call him our brother.

May our highest goal continue to guide him in all future endeavors

In all endeavors, the mark of excellence.
Alay sa Sambayanan.

22/12/2025

20/12/2025

With much enthusiasm, we celebrate the holidays with 80 children of San Juan, Batangas for Toy for Totoy 2025 last December 14, 2025.

A true Masig tradition since the 90s, Toy for Totoy gives light and joy in the pursuit of our highest goal–Alay sa Sambayanan–as we get to share meaningful time and resources with our beneficiaries through the years.

As we spent the day with the children of Barangay Muzon, we enjoyed the laughter, play, and camaraderie that really brought out the magical spirit of the holidays.

Of course, we’d like to thank our partner, Sangguniang Kabataan of Barangay Muzon, who has greatly helped us in making Toy for Totoy 2025 a great success.

Lagi't lagi, Alay sa Sambayanan.

30/11/2025

Ngayong ika-30 ng Nobyembre, ipinagdiriwang at binibigyang pugay natin ang ika-162 na kaarawan ng nag-iisang Supremo, si Andres Bonifacio. Tumindig si Bonifacio laban sa mapang-aping sistema habang tinataglay ang paninindigan at matibay na paniniwalang nararapat tayong magkaroon ng isang bansang para sa atin. Ngayon, bagama’t matagal nang umalis ang mga Kastila, patuloy pa ring ginagapos at pinapatay ang taumbayan dala ng lantaran at talamak na katiwaliang umiiral sa ating bansa.

Ang eskandalo na sumiklab hinggil sa iregularidad sa mga proyekto sa flood control ay nagsiwalat sa tumitinding lebel ng korapsyon sa ating pamahalaan. Natuklasan sa mga pagdinig ng Kamara, Senado, at ICI ang mga ghost projects, substandard na mga konstruksyon, at bilyon-bilyong pisong kickback na kinasangkutan ng mga mambabatas, kontratista, opisyales ng DPWH, at iba pang mga kawani ng gobyerno.[1]

Habang ang mga tiwaling opisyal na ito ay nagpapakasasa sa bunga ng kanilang ninakaw, patuloy namang nagdurusa ang sambayanang Pilipino. Hindi pa rin mabilang ang mga buhay na nalalagas bunga ng mga malawakang pagbaha na sana’y naagapan kung may epektibong depensa laban rito. Sa bawat silid aralan na hindi naipatatayo [2] at sa mga kalsadang hindi napakikinabangan,[3] napipigilan at pinapatay ang ating pag-unlad. Ang dugo’t pawis na ipinuhunan ng mga manggagawa at magsasaka ay nauuwi lamang sa bulsa ng mga kurakot.

Naninindigan ang kapatiran na ipagpatuloy ang diwa ng tapang at pagmamahal sa bayan ni Bonifacio sa paglahok sa mga malawakang mobilisasyon na magaganap ngayong Nobyembre 30 sa kalakhang Maynila. Makakamit lamang ang tunay na kalayaan sa pagdulog sa lansangan kasama ang masang lumalaban, ito ang tunay na Alay sa Sambayanan.

Inaanyayahan ng UP Alpha Sigma Fraternity ang taumbayan na lumahok sa nagaganap na kilos-protesta ngayon sa EDSA at sa Luneta bilang laban sa lugmok na sistema na dulot ng korapsyon. Bitbit ang ating mga panawagan, ating kalampagin ang gobyerno nang tuluyan nilang madama ang nagpupuyos na galit at kasawaan sa katiwalian at kawalan ng aksyon. Mga Iskolar ng Bayan, bahain natin ang mga kalsada ng ating bilang. Ating sundan ang mga yapak ni Bonifacio na buong tapang na lumaban para sa kalayaan. Sama-sama nating iparinig ang ating nag-iisang boses na nananawagan ng tuluyang pagbabago. Ating panagutin ang tambalang Marcos-Duterte, mga mambabatas, at mga negosyante na walang pakundangang nilulustay ang kaban ng bayan para sa kanilang mga pansariling-interes.

Sa diwa ng araw ni Bonifacio, ating pangalagaan ang tinatamasang kalayaan. Alay sa Sambayanan!

Mga sanggunian:

[1] A timeline of the Philippine flood control scandal, Setyembre 11, 2025, sa https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/9/11/a-timeline-of-the-philippine-flood-control-scandal-0600

[2] DepEd finds 1,000 DPWH-made classrooms ‘unusable’, Setyembre 20, 2025. sa https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2025/09/20/2474149/deped-finds-1000-dpwh-made-classrooms-unusable

[3] ‘Ghost,’ overpriced roads discovered in Mindanao, October 1, 2025, sa https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2117601/ghost-overpriced-roads-discovered-in-mindanao

29/11/2025

Guided by its tradition of 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝, the 𝐔𝐏 𝐀𝐥𝐩𝐡𝐚 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐦𝐚 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 – 𝐋𝐨𝐬 𝐁𝐚ñ𝐨𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 proudly launches 𝐓𝐨𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐲 (𝐓𝟒𝐓) 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, our flagship Christmas outreach initiative.

On 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, we come together to share warmth and hope with the children of 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐉𝐮𝐚𝐧, 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐬, creating moments of joy through simple yet meaningful acts of giving.

More than a holiday drive, 𝐓𝐨𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐲 is a reminder that compassion unites communities and that genuine service leaves an impact long after the season ends. Through shared efforts, we continue to uphold the true spirit of 𝐛𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐡𝐚𝐧.

We invite everyone to take part as:
📌 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
📌 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐬 (monetary or in-kind donations such as toys, food, clothes, and school supplies)

For volunteer opportunities and partnerships, please reach out to our FB page on or before 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓.

This Christmas, 𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐲.
𝐀𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐚 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧!

27/11/2025

Considering the high stress that comes with the nearing end of the semester, the 𝗨𝗣 𝗔𝗹𝗽𝗵𝗮 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗺𝗮 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 opens its tambayan for a 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗶𝗻 yesterday, seeking to show and share our support to the UPLB community through these meals.

Persevering in the pursuit of our highest goal–Alay sa Sambayanan–the UP Alpha Sigma Fraternity shall continue to seek ways and take action in serving our people.

In all endeavors, the mark of excellence.

26/11/2025

The 𝗨𝗣 𝗔𝗹𝗽𝗵𝗮 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗺𝗮 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 – 𝗟𝗼𝘀 𝗕𝗮ñ𝗼𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 invites the UPLB community to join us at our 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻: 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗶𝗻, to be held 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗘𝗦𝗔𝗠 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗼𝘁.

Spend the afternoon with us in a spirit of camaraderie and brotherhood as we serve 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝟰:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠, as a gesture of gratitude to the university and its students.

Through this initiative, the Fraternity continues to uphold its commitment to enriching campus life, fostering academic excellence, and nurturing leadership among Iskolar ng Bayan.

𝗔𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝘀𝗮 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗻𝘆𝗮𝗻!