Lambda Beta Phi

The Lambda Beta Phi Fraternity & Sorority (LAMBDANS) is a fraternity established in the Philippines in July 1969. The co-educational organization has expanded to several colleges and universities in that country.

History
Seven college students formed the Lambda Beta Phi fraternity at the University of Bohol in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines on July 9, 1969. Their objective was to establish a fraternity that would set a high standard of academic excellence and a society respected on the campus. It was among the first Filipino fraternity born in the University of Bohol campus and one of the few in the Philippines at the time.

The founders were:


 * Tito Abucejo
 * Arthur Arengo
 * Cenocito Budlao
 * Efraim Castro,
 * Desiderio Cloribel
 * Rodolfo Haman
 * Leopoldo Mercado

Cloribel served as the first Supreme Grand or president. Cloribel and Castro, a nephew of the Dean of Student Affairs, secured university recognition of the fraternity in 1970. In 1970, a companion sorority of the same name was established at the Divine World College (DWC) in Tagbilaran City in 1970.

Symbols and traditions
Lambda Beta Phi's cornerstone or pillars are Love, Bravery, and Loyalty, represented by the Greek letters Lambda Beta Phi. The group 's motto is Fraternity that would set a high standard of Academic excellence and a Society respected. Its song is "I Understand". Its colors are gold and blue. Its handshake signifies help in times of need and danger.

Early members ritualistically marked via branding their left hands to herald defiance of pain and to show they were one and united - distinct from the others, enduring "the pain to iron out equality among them". In addition, four-cornered dots were tattooed above the brand to symbolize equality and a high sense of responsibility.

Foundation
The "Lambda Beta Phi Fraternity & Sorority International Foundation Inc. is located at 0128 Maria Clara Street Tagbilaran, Bohol, 6300 Philippines.

Notable members
Lambda Beta Phi members have become lawyers, academics, soldiers, policemen, and even politicians. It also has members occupying different key positions in the government and has members residing in the United States and other parts of the globe.