Do you want to hear the top Philippine fraternities and sororities? Both fraternities and sororities are very popular in the Philippines. In fact, there are over 200 registered fraternities and sororities in the Philippines. Each group has their own mission and vision. Some frats want to recruit undergraduates and train them to be tough, elite citizens who will eventually take a spot in the government system. Others choose members in order to field a better sports team and quality of life. Above all, fraternities and sororities encourage their members to improve their way of living and to become the best version of themselves that can contribute for the society and nation’s development.
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To make a list of the top fraternities and sororities in the Philippines we’ve identified the active national councils for each organization, giving you an idea of how popular a frat is by knowing its national and international councils or chapters. To be honest, Filipinos have a stereotyped idea of the term “fraternity” and “sorority”. I’ve lived in the Philippines for my whole life and this is the perfect time for us to shake the negative vibes.
As much as we hope for the best to inform you about the roles and missions of each organization we have on the list, we also want you to take a quick detour and check out the 9 Best Places to See in the Philippines Before You Die! Not only is joining an organization more fun in the Philippines, a staycation in the country is highly recommended too!
And without further ado, here are the top 11 Philippine fraternities and sororities:
11. Sigma Rho Fraternity
Active National Chapters: Only the Collegiate Council (University of the Philippines Diliman)
The Sigma Rho is a college-based fraternity which gathers the law students of the University of the Philippines Diliman. As the Sigma Rho Fraternity is officially recognized by the university, it has produced many lawmakers in the Philippines. In fact, several members of the fraternity have topped the bar examination results in recent years. It is one of the top Philippine fraternities as it has the most number of members that work in the executive, senatorial, and other government-related fields. Juan Ponce Enrile, Franklin Drilon, and Edgardo Angara are some of the popular members of Sigma Rho Fraternity. The organization has generated international branches in the U.S. (Northern and Southern California, New York, Midwest) and Australia.
10. Scouts Royale Brotherhood
Active National Chapters: 43
The Scouts Royale Brotherhood was founded on September 22, 1975, at San Sebastian College, Manila. Despite the small number of its chapters nationwide, the coed fraternity has branches abroad in the U.S., Canada, and Qatar. The Scouts Royale Brotherhood encourages high school and undergraduate students who want to have a successful and extraordinary life. The fraternity promises to provide help academically, emotionally, and socially inside and outside the university.
9. Alpha Phi Epsilon (Epsilonians)
Active National Chapters: 44
One of the top Philippine fraternities and sororities is called Alpha Phi Epsilon. The Epsilonians don’t focus only on building a lifelong camaraderie among its members but romote the importance of education in pursuing the organization’s goals. Not to mention that Alpha Phi Epsilon promotes social involvement and community service. The fraternity was founded on September 28, 1961, at Notre Dame University Cotabato City. The Epsilonians have created history by expanding their group internationally that is now recognized as Inter-Collegiate University Service Fraternity and Sorority International.
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8. Alpha Theta Omega (Althonians)
Active National Chapters: 79
The Alpha Theta Omega fraternity and sorority was founded on November 27, 1968, at the Central Mindanao University. After 47 years, the national organization has established a total of 79 chapters in the county. Despite not having an international chapter yet, the Althonians have managed to persuade Filipinos mostly in the Visayas and Mindanao to join the brotherhood. Besides the number of chapters the Alpha Theta Omega has in the Philippines, they have several core values Filipinos can take a lesson from. Mostly, the Althonians give importance to education, brotherhood, and service to Filipino and non-Filipino people. According to the Althonians themselves, they are “a society that is pro-GOD, pro-Country and pro-People.”
7. Beta Sigma Fraternity
Active National Chapters: 95
The Beta Sigma Fraternity, founded on July 14, 1946, joins together a total of 95 collegiate chapters in the Philippines, making it one of the best known fraternities in the country. The Beta Sigma Fraternity practices the value of lending a helping hand to those who need it the most. The recent involvement of Betans in community service made their name even more familiar to the public. As an organization, they have done medical and dental missions, built houses, fed the poor, and even planted trees.
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6. Megalith Nu Sigma Phi (Megans Society)
Active National Chapters: 135
The primary objective of the Megalith Nu Sigma Phi is to foster friendly relationships among its youth members. The fraternity was founded on August 21, 1963, at the Central Luzon State University. The Megans Society is one of the top brotherhoods in the Philippines as they produce top notch individuals in various fields like mechanical engineering. Each active chapter of the organization plays a major role in changing lives of the less fortunate in the country with its community service projects.
5. Upsilon Phi Sigma
Active National Chapters: 164
The Upsilon Phi Sigma is another diverse fraternity founded by the students of University of the Philippines Los Baños on February 14, 1935. With 164 chapters nationwide and alumni abroad, there is no doubt that Upsilon Phi Omega is one of the top Philippine fraternities and sororities. The brotherhood pledges to be good and honest in maintaining the relationship among group members and professionals. Not only does the fraternity/sorority promotes camaraderie and academic excellence within the campus, but also within the community or chapter they belong to, as well as to the country.
4. Gamma Epsilon Fraternity (Falcons)
Active National Chapters: 215
The Gamma Epsilon Fraternity was founded on August 25, 1963, at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila. The Gamma Epsilon Fraternity share the same objectives as the other fraternities and sororities we have on the list: community, relationships, and service. The brotherhood was launched by law instructors at UST. The Gamma Epsilon Fraternity supports the traditional principles that were established by its founding fathers. These principles will help the members become better citizens of the country. Loyalty, courtesy, integrity, and courage are the virtues all Falcons have to live by. They’ve launched international chapters in Spain, Canada, the U.S., Thailand, and Malaysia. The Gamma Epsilon Fraternity believes that the traditional values they offer will be the key to the success of their recruits all over the world.
3. Alpha Phi Omega (APO)
Active National Chapters: 250
The Alpha Phi Omega, also known as APO, is one of the best fraternities in the U.S. No doubt the Philippines have adopted its Cardinal Values (Leadership. Friendship. Service) in shaping its members to be the nation’s next leaders. The APO Philippines chapter is composed of 250 branches nationwide, setting the standard for volunteer activities in member colleges and campuses. Indeed, Alpha Phi Omega is one of the fraternities in the Philippines that requires a pledge of conduct upon joining the organization. Values like trustworthiness, loyalty, and courtesy are the reasons why the Philippine chapter of APO got third place on the list!
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2. Alpha Kappa Rho (Skeptron)
Active National Chapters: 307
The members of Alpha Kappa Rho (AKRHO) believe that loyalty and unity go together in making a better community for Filipinos around the world. The number of AKRHO active chapters in the country is 307, which makes it one of the fraternities with the most members. Did you know that the Alpha Kappa Rho is a confraternity, meaning both males and females are welcome to be a part of the AKRHO family? They’re dedicated to personal advancement through developing the character of each member. Alpha Kappa Rho was founded on August 8, 1973, at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila. Today, the AKRHO has international branches in Australia, the U.S., Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, UAE, Italy, and Canada.
1. Tau Gamma Phi (Triskelion)
Active National Chapters: 367
As a result of the total number of its council in the Philippines and internationally, Tau Gamma Phi shines as the top fraternity in the Philippines, with 71 councils nationwide as well as 31 international councils in the Middle East, Far East Asia, North America, the Carribean, Australasia, and Europe. In addition, it is the most popular brotherhood in the country for promoting Filipino values, culture, and camaraderie. Tau Gamma Phi was established at the University of the Philippines on October 4, 1968. The fraternity has a separate sorority for female members. As the Triskelions would say, if you want to become one of the elites of the Philippines (Senator Ralph Recto and Luis Manzano for example), join Tau Gamma Phi for a gamechanging phase of your life!
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We found that Tau Gamma Phi, the Triskelion, is the top fraternity in the Philippines with 367 chapters nationwide and internationally. Do you have any information about the top Philippine fraternities and sororities? Feel free to share your ideas with us in order to improve this article.
