AC forms inter-fraternity and sorority union

ANGELES CITY – Despite the public’s stereotypical views and issues dragging frat brotherhood into much controversy, the city-based factions here have recently formed an Inter-fraternity and Sorority Alliance for People Empowerment (ISAPE) through the city government.
The group was formed through the assistance and support of Retired Police Inspector Oscar A. Molina, Chairman of the Unified Guardians Brotherhood International Incorporated (UGBII).
Leaders and representatives of the different participating frat alliances have drawn and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan graced and expressed his support in the signing of the memorandum.
“I am truly grateful that the fraternities and sororities of our city express their full support in the local government’s projects instead of involving themselves in acts of vandalism or petty crimes.” Pamintuan.
He added that their commitment during the “Tigtigan Terakan king Dalan” and several environmental campaigns such as the “Lingap king Balen, Malinis a Sapang Balen” clean-up drive is a clear manifestation of their desire to assist the city government in its endeavors.
Joining the mayor are Danilo De Austria Consumido, City Consultant for Political and External Affairs and William P. Aguilar, Executive Director of ACMCC.
The signing of the MoU was held at the Angeles City Library in the presence of the aforementioned city executives, officials and fraternity-sorority members.
Signing the pact are Sunday Waje, Chairman of Alpha Beta Epsilon Kapatiran Organization; Syvil Gamas, President of Alpha Gamma Beta Fraternity & Sorority; Charlie Sia of Alpha Kappa Rho; Lewell Santos, OIC of Delta Psi Epsilon Fraternity; Alvin Ocampo, Chairman of Phi Beta Rho Confraternity; Shem Masigla, President of Pi Sigma Fraternity and Sorority; and Emeraldo Nunag of Tau Gamma Phi/Sigma International Fraternity and Sorority.
The organization will dedicate itself in: (1) Empowering people through active participation in the programs and activities of the local government, (2) Initiating change to counter people’s stereotype on brotherhoods and sisterhoods, (3) Launching barangay-based inter-fraternity activities, (4) Leading their constituents to be of service to every Angeleños, and (5) Preventing inter-fraternity wars and conflicts to preserve unity and peace through the formation of an arbitration committee.
Members have attended rigid discussion, peace talks, issue-settlement conferences and seminars conducted by the Angeles City Multi-Sectoral Consultative Council (ACMCC) prior to the signing.
ISAPE was formed primarily to stop violence and help promote fraternities as useful means of upholding unity and peace throughout the city.
Source: http://www.angelescity.gov.ph/index.php?fn_mode=fullnews&fn_id=210&menu=News