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| Founded | 1938 University of the Philippines College of Law |
| Type | University |
| Scope | University of the Philippines |
| Motto | Seekers of the Right |
| Colors | Maroon and Green |
| Symbol | Fraternity seal |
| Chapters | None |
| Headquarters | University of the Philippines-Diliman Quezon City, NCR Philippines |
| Website | http://www.thesigmarho.org |
The Sigma Rho Fraternity is a University of the Philippines College of Law-based Fraternity. The Sigma Rho was formally organized in 1938 and was officially recognized by the University of the Philippines in 1939.
History
The Sigma Rho was initially made up of UP College of Law students. In the 50's, it eventually expanded its membership base to undergraduate students, recruiting students from UP Manila and UP Los Baños. The Sigma Rho fraternity however, maintains its singular existence and has no recognized chapter outside of UP Diliman.
Notable Members
Among its notable members include:
- Senator Marcelo Fernan
- Senator Juan Ponce Enrile
- Senator Franklin Drilon
- Senator John Henry Osmena
- Senator Edgardo Angara
- House Representative Rolex Suplico
- House Representative Arthur Defensor
- House Representative Luis Villafuerte
- House Representative Sonny Angara
- House Representative Simeon Datumanong
- Ombudsman Simeon Marcelo
- Former Solicitor-General Frank Chavez
- NTC Commissioner Pope Solis
- Lipa City Mayor Oscar Gozos
- Former U.N. Secretary General Rafael Salas
- Former Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Fulgencio Factoran Jr.
- Leyte Governor Raul Daza
- Pasay City Mayor Wenceslao Trinidad
- Atty. Salvador Panelo
- Atty. Nicanor Gatmaytan
- Atty. Melenio "Batas" Mauricio
- Sportsman/Businessman Alfonso "Boy" Reyno Jr.
- Former Pangasinan Vice-Governor and House Representative Ranjit Shahani
- former Philippine Coconut Authority Chairman Atty. Eduardo Escueta
- Defense Secretary Avelino "Nonong" Cruz
- U.P. Maroons Coach Jose Lipa
- Justice Antonio Carpio
- Justice Presbi Velasco