2016–2018 · Lady ChancellorDrop file → /officers/2016-2018/lady-chancellor.jpg2016–2018
Name TBA
Founding term · Founding U.S. Chapter officers — roster to follow from the committee.
Full roster for this term — coming from the committee.
Our mission · U.S. Chapter
OurorganizationisorganizedundertheNonprofitCorporationLawofCaliforniaexclusivelyforpublicandcharitablepurposes.Ourspecificmandateistosupplyessentialcharitableandeducationalservicestolow-incomepopulations,drivingself-sufficiency,socialresilience,andcommunityupliftment.
We are the US chapter of UP Phi Delta Alpha — established 2016 as a California 501(c)(3), carrying sisterhood from Diliman into communities across America.
Officers · U.S. Chapter
Lady Chancellor terms since 2016.
One block per two-year term. Names and portraits drop in as the committee sends them — folders are ready under public/officers/.
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2018–2020 · Lady ChancellorDrop file → /officers/2018-2020/lady-chancellor.jpg2018–2020
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2nd term
Full roster for this term — coming from the committee.
2020–2022 · Lady ChancellorDrop file → /officers/2020-2022/lady-chancellor.jpg2020–2022
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3rd term
Full roster for this term — coming from the committee.
2022–2024 · Lady ChancellorDrop file → /officers/2022-2024/lady-chancellor.jpg2022–2024
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4th term
Full roster for this term — coming from the committee.
2024–2026 · Lady ChancellorDrop file → /officers/2024-2026/lady-chancellor.jpg2024–2026
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5th term · Your Honor · Current term — inductors for the July 18 Induction of Officers (per committee).
Full roster for this term — coming from the committee.
Across the Pacific
From Diliman to the diaspora — one sisterhood.
Story image · drop us-story.jpg hereDrop file → /about/us-story.jpg7,300 miles · 17 time zones · one sisterhood
Our story · Philippines roots
ItbeganundertheacaciatreesofDiliman.
ThisisthestoryofhowasororitycrossedthePacific,toldthewayasisterwouldtellit.
01
Diliman
Quezon City · UP Diliman · est. 1957
Beforeanyofusboardedaplane,therewasacampus.AcaciatreesoverUniversityAvenue,theOblationwithhisarmsopen,andasororitycalledPhiDeltaAlpha,wherestrangersbecamesistersoverorgwork,examssurvivedtogether,andpromisesthatsoundeddramaticattwentybutturnedouttobetrue.
Whatwelearnedtherehadnothingtodowithgrades:showupforeachother.Thatwasthewholecurriculum.
02
The crossing
MNL → LAX · one suitcase at a time
Thenlifehappened,thewayitdoes.Residenciesandboardexams.Joboffersandpetitions.Weddings,children,one-waytickets.Onebyone,sisterslandedinCalifornia,Illinois,NewYork,Texas,buildingcareersandfamilieseightthousandmilesfromthetambayan.
Thegroupphotosgothardertoschedule.Thesisterhooddidn'tnotice.Ittraveledfineinbalikbayanboxes,long-distancecalls,andbirthdaygreetingssentatstrangehoursacrossseventeentimezones.
03
Finding each other
Living rooms · reunions · group chats
Itstartedsmall:adinnerinsomeone'shouseinLA.Areuniontablethatoutgrewtherestaurant.Agroupchatthatneverslept,becausesomebodywasalwaysawakeinsometimezone.
Sisterswhohadn'tseeneachotherintwentyyearspickedupmid-sentence.Theoneswhoarrivedrecentlyfoundjobs,advice,andacouchtolandon.That'swhenweunderstood,thiswasn'tnostalgia.Thiswasinfrastructure.
04
The committee
United States · 501(c)(3) · est. 2016
Sowemadeitofficial.UPPDAUSistheUnitedStatescommitteeofthesisterhood,aregistered501(c)(3)thatturnsfivedecadesoffriendshipintosomethingthatgivesback:scholarships,outreach,inductionsthatwelcomethenextgenerationofsistersonAmericansoil.
Themissionhasn'tchangedsinceDiliman.Showupforeachother.Nowwithawebsite.
Said at a reunion, remembered ever since
"Wedidn'tleavethesisterhoodbehind.Wepackedit."
A sister, Los Angeles
The Violet Book
Prudenceanddignity,inallactions.
Thecreed,symbols,andsistersthatmadePhiDeltaAlpha—keptsince1957,andcarriedwithusacrossthePacific.
Our beginning
July 17, 1957
PhiDeltaAlphawasconceivedduringthefirstweekofFebruary1957andrecognizedonthe17thofJuly1957,throughthehelpoftheAlphaPhiBetaFraternity.
Preamble
We, the members of this organization, in order to foster closer and lasting relations among ourselves, to afford opportunity to serve the university through cultural and social activities, and to dedicate ourselves to the living ideals and traditions of Filipino womanhood, do hereby ordain and promulgate this Constitution.
The Pledge
I, neophyte, aware of the honor of being a neophyte of the Phi Delta Alpha Sorority, hereby apply as a pledgee. I declare I know fully well the consequences of my act and further pledge to submit myself to the rigid but constructive initiation; to obey with absolute fidelity the code of honor imposed upon neophytes of the Sorority, and to inform the officers of whatever transgressions that may be committed in the conduct of initiation. I take this oath without any mental reservation on my part, and further pledge to submit my intellectual, physical, and material resources to the Sorority if I be inducted as a member.
The Emblem
Face of a Greek Lady
Known for her courage, strength of character, dignity, and loyalty to her family and country.
Torch of Wisdom
Symbolizes the guiding light and enlightenment.
Golden Laurel Wreath
Symbolizes achievements.
Our motto
“Todogood,toliveforsomething,toleavebehindamonumentofgoodactions.”
Role of a Neophyte
To be a slave to the ladies.
Role of lady counselors (Philippines) — guidance and counsel for neophytes and sisters, as kept in the heritage tradition.
The Sorority Vows
01
I will love the Phi Delta Alpha Sorority.
02
I will be loyal to the Phi Delta Alpha Sorority.
03
I will respect my senior sisters.
04
I will love my Sorority Sisters as if they were my own true-blood sisters.
05
I will be an active member of the Phi Delta Alpha Sorority.
The Cardinal Rules
No. 1
The word of the Lady Chancellor is the law.
No. 2
Seniority.
No. 3
Secrecy.
No. 4
I will stand by my Sorority Sisters, be it right or wrong.
No. 5
Once a Phi Deltan, always a Phi Deltan.
Hierarchy of Values
- God
- Country
- Family
- University
- Sorority
Sorority Colors
Violet stands for royalty and dignity.
Gold stands for wisdom and loyalty.
Waling-waling
The rare orchid of the sisterhood — every petal a meaning.
It is rare.
A rare chance to become a neophyte and a member.
It is white,
with tinges of violet and yellow — signifying purity and dignity.
It comes in clusters.
Symbolizing sisterhood, unity among members, and solidarity.
The Sorority Song
Phi Delta Alpha Sorority,
UP's beloved pride and glory,
A dedicated sisterhood,
A living ideal of womanhood.
We brave daughters rise, always rise,
With ever-glowing torch in our hands.
So young we are and oh, so few,
But in unity our hearts sing,
But in unity our hearts sing.
Onward dear sisters we march,
Prudence, dignity in action our guide.
Let Phi Delta Alpha reign forever —
Hail, hail Phi Delta Alpha, hail!
Hail, hail Phi Delta Alpha, hail!
Code of Honor
SecrecyObedience
Roll of Lady Chancellors
Every sister who has led Phi Delta Alpha since its founding. Two names in a year mark a term shared across semesters.
1957–1958Leticia Tempongko-Figueroa
1958–1959Carolina Ong-Alvarez
1959–1960Susana Bugayong-Orina
1960–1961Josephine Nenita Rodriguez-Soliman
1961–1962Rosario Mata-Castro
1962–1963Ida Makalinao-Javier
1963–1964Rachel Holazo
1964–1965Azucena Balanon-Corpuz
1965–1966Juliet Abad
1966–1967Carmencita Karagdag-Peralta
1967–1968Catherine Bello
1968–1969Ilona Gervacio-de Jesus · Bernardita Lopez-Pascual
1969–1970Jeanette Javier-Marquez
1970–1971Virginia Ugto
1971–1972Maribel Escover-Mendoza · Generosa del Rosario Jacinto
1972–1973Generosa del Rosario Jacinto
1973–1974Generosa del Rosario Jacinto
1974–1975Lorna Pardo · Josefina Ma. Garcia-Valenton
1975–1976Ma. Luisa Borja · Generosa del Rosario Jacinto
1976–1977Corazon Piedad
1977–1978Emma Manimtim
1978–1979Gracita Jacinto-Ali
1979–1980Ma. Victoria Ereno · Edna Thelma Ypil
1980–1981Edna Thelma Ypil
1981–1982Patricia Rualo
1982–1983Myrna Layug-Galvan
1983–1984Ma. Lourdes Contreras Diomampo
1984–1985Anna Carla Naidas · Agnir Caguindihan
1985–1986Ma. Monina A. Arenillo
1986–1987Lourdes Querubin-Rosales
1987–1988Eloisa Mcveyhally-Labao
1988–1989Ma. Leonila Isidro-Pulido
1989–1990Carla Alcantara Montemayor
1990–1991Abeline Soccorro Sabijon Salacata
1991–1992Arlene Lindo Alia · Rachel Fernando Lumba
1992–1993Mary Felidora Florinor David Mendoza
1993–1994Ethel Parcon Demaisip
1994–1995Diana Lyn Sillador Aure
1995–1996Abigail Joy Alberto Ramos
1996–1997Iris Nazario Valencia
1997–1998Sylvia Lim Ongcuangco-Chico
1998–1999Clare Marie Remo Algarme
1999–2000Kathyrin Fe D'Lonsod Pioquinto
2000–2001Portia Punzalan Padilla · Kareen Fe D'Lonsod Pioquinto
2001–2002Mary Ruth Siapno Malicdem-Andes
2002–2003Anna Czarina Rimando Peleo
2003–2004Nonette Silva Ngayan
2004–2005Chari Abad Tumapang-Pang
2005–2006Myra Rowena Abastillas Peñano-Javier
2006–2007Karen Alvarez Pagsolingan
2007–2008Jann-Michelle Mabini Jusayan
2008–2009Carisa Gallardo Vercaza
2009–2010Raina Andrea Cayetano Quibral
2010–2011Joy Rocha Jimena
2011–2012Saerom Tina Lee Kim
2012–2013Hazel Mae Arsenio Castor
Charter Members
The forty-one founding sisters of 1957 — where the sisterhood began.
01Albano, Aida
02Albanza, Merlinda
03Alcantara-Luna, Teresita
04Alpad-Suzuki, Ligaya
05Andres, Estrella
06Angeles, Marietta
07Blando, Conchita
08Borja, Amelita
09Buenaventura, Erlinda
10Buenaventura, Ma. Luisa
11Bugayong-Orina, Susana
12Castillo-Bautista, Ma. Luisa
13Del Castillo, Teresita
14Cruz-Sobremonte, Consuelo
15Enriquez, Angelita
16Gabriel, Lourdes
17Gozon-Jimenez, Carolina
18Gregorio, Concepcion
19Guevara-Manigque, Teresita
20Gumtang, Rosita
21Jimenez, Elena
22Lapuz, Magdalena
23Mamon-Cena, Cecilia
24Mina, Crisanta
25Mina, Peralta
26Ong-Alvarez, Carolina
27Pagui, Remedios
28Ramirez, Fe
29Rodriguez-Soliman, Josephine Nenita
30Samonte, Concepcion
31San Juan, Lucy
32Santiago, Divina
33Sicat-Lorenzo, Roselia
34Suaco, Angelita
35Sungcad, Cynthia
36Tano-Velasco, Perlita
37Tempongko-Figueroa, Leticia
38Tongco, Josephine
39Tolentino, Liwayway
40Veloso, Elsa
41Villaruel, Estelita
What we keep
Sisterhood
kapatiran · The people who knew you at twenty, still here at every age after.
Service
paglilingkod · Honor and excellence, carried into the communities where we live now.
Scholarship
karunungan · Education opened our doors. We hold them open behind us.
Governance & transparency
We believe in radical transparency.
As a dedicated 501(c)(3) public charity, and per federal guidelines and our corporate bylaws, our application for tax exemption and annual information returns are openly available for public review.
EIN 81-2465010 · CA CT File No. CT0243079
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