UPLB New Brods '25a
"Quadrum Fortitudinis"
by Dutch Aragones
Let’s welcome our latest bunso!
Batch ‘25a “Quadrum Fortitudinis”
Date of Acceptance: September 7, 2025
L-R:
Leonardo Miguel ‘Leon’ H. Castillo
AA Entrepreneurship
Hometown & Province: Los Baños, Laguna
Sponsor: Antoine William Exupery B. Escobin ‘24h
Shun Gabriel ‘Gab’ B. Co
BS Human Ecology
Hometown & Province: Los Baños, Laguna
Sponsor: Angelo Del Rosario ‘20a
Paul Dorthan N. Gayoba
BS Forestry
Hometown & Province: Los Baños, Laguna
Sponsor: Eiran Manlisis ‘24b
Richmond Nash ‘Moy’ Ognita Gimeno
Associate of Arts in Forestry
Hometown & Province: Siniloan, Laguna
Sponsor: Hex Ccino Libarnes ‘24a
CONGRATULATIONS!!
Message to the new recruits of 25a
From: Darryl Aragones <senogarad@gmail.com>
Date: September 7, 2025 at 8:13:15 AM PDT
To: hleone892@gmail.com, shungabrielco@gmail.com, pngayoba@up.edu.ph,
rogimeno1@up.edu.ph
Cc: Angelo Del Rosario <asdelrosario3@up.edu.ph>, BBB
<bigbrothersbounty@googlegroups.com
Subject: BBB welcomes new brothers
Welcome, Brods Leon, Gab, Dorthan & Moy!
Your names are now forever etched in the Brotherhood of good and noble men. Your
days as a resident member will be a training ground for you to be a good student
leader and a valuable community member.
The Big Brothers’ Bounty (BBB) program is gifting each of you with Php5k. This
will help you purchase a Betan Starter Kit consisting of a pair of shoes, belt,
fraternity shirt and barong. Please coordinate with Brod Nick Angel on how to
receive your allowance.
An opportunity to earn Php10k awaits for every new member you recruit into our
fold. Also up for grab is a one-time chance to get the 2011B Sanlahi Special
Grant worth PhP25k for recruiting 2 new members within the semester and passing
all registered subject, courtesy of Brod Don Balane’11b. These are incentives
BBB is affording you to improve your financial standing.
We are here to help; we are BBB.
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Addendum
Read about why they chose to join UP Beta Sigma from our new brods of Batch ‘25a.
Cheers!
Dutch78b
What enticed me most to join Beta Sigma is the
concept of equality.
To be a part of a brotherhood without a sense of selfish superiority, a
brotherhood that values respect over hierarchy. There is no sense of seniority
in terms of time. Everyone pushes each other to be a greater version of
themselves. I am confident to say that the environment that Beta Sigma creates
truly fosters growth.
This is why I chose to join Beta Sigma.
Tidbit: Brod Leon is a member of the men’s football team.
Choosing to join Beta Sigma was not a decision made
lightly. I was drawn to this fraternity primarily because of their strong
emphasis on community service, which aligns deeply with my desire to give back
and make a positive impact beyond myself. Participating in their well-organized
community activities provides me with the opportunity to contribute tangibly to
causes I care about (specifically children through OBB), fostering a sense of
fulfillment and responsibility.
Additionally, Beta Sigma’s commitment to internal bonding activities impressed
me greatly. The fraternity’s proactive approach to building close-knit
relationships among members promises a supportive and enriching social
environment. I value the balance between service and fellowship, and Beta Sigma
exemplifies this harmony, making it an ideal place to grow both personally and
socially.
What truly sets Beta Sigma apart for me is the honorable way in which they
present themselves. Their respected reputation on campus reflects not only their
achievements but also their integrity and respect for tradition. The
fraternity’s core values resonate deeply with my own beliefs, creating a sense
of belonging and purpose. Being part of Beta Sigma means embracing a brotherhood
that is grounded in honor, respect, and shared commitment, which I aspire to
embody on my own journey. Joining is more than just becoming a membre. It's a
commitment to these ideals and to a community that uplifts and inspires.
Tidbit: Brod Gab is a cousin of Sis Bianca Domingo, granddaughter of the late
Kuya Domingo’57.
The main reason I chose Beta Sigma was because of my uncle, Dr. Alvin Natividad
of the UP Beta Sigma Visayas Chapter ’96A (Bangka). Growing up, he would often
share stories about his time in the fraternity stories of brotherhood, service,
and the lifelong bonds he built. His experiences and the values he carried with
him inspired me to follow the same path.
Tidbit: Brod Dorthan is into Muay Thai (Thai boxing).
I chose to join the Beta Sigma Fraternity because I believe in its enduring
legacy of honor, loyalty, and brotherhood. For decades, Beta Sigma has stood as
a beacon of excellence, producing men of integrity and service. To be part of
such a distinguished circle is both a privilege and a responsibility.
The fraternity embodies the ideals I wish to cultivate in myself: discipline,
courage, and an unwavering commitment to others. By joining, I am embracing not
only a brotherhood but also a lifelong mission — to uphold the traditions of
Beta Sigma and to carry forward its noble values.
I chose Beta Sigma because it is more than an organization; it is a family of
men bound together by shared principles and a common vision. It is my honor to
walk alongside my brothers, as we continue to serve, to lead, and to live by the
ideals of Beta Sigma.
Tidbit: Brod Moy and his sponsor, Brod Hex Ccino Libarnes’24a, are cousins.
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