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Delta Fraternity and Sorority International - also known as Deltans 1961 or Delta International is founded on October 24, 1961 at the
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Mission

It's a
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. The purpose of this
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and
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is to assemble college students to develop leadership, "To Promote true Brotherhood and Sisterhood".


General Information

The DELTA Fraternity & Sorority is a fraternal organization for college students that mainly lead its members to have the right mind-set in academic education in order to have a better future. Aside from attaining good scholastic record, this fraternal organization is also into humanitarian services especially to those who are in need and enhance the member’s social awareness to the society. But the most important definition of DELTA Fraternity & Sorority is Family. In the late 60's many organizations roamed around the Philippines and one of them was DELTA International established on October 24, 1961 at the University of Santo Tomas.Brief History of Our Fraternity and Sorority
/ref> The founder was Emmanuel P. Uyguanco. Members are guided by the motto "Open Door for Good Government".


Who is a Deltan

*You will know a Deltan, not of his appearance or the marking on his left hand but also someone who despite of setbacks to any of his endeavor, his
dignity Dignity is the right of a person to be valued and respected for their own sake, and to be treated ethically. It is of significance in morality, ethics, law and politics as an extension of the Enlightenment-era concepts of inherent, inalienable ...
is intact. For a Deltan will always accept the mistakes he made and hold his head up high for he knows he never wronged anyone. *You will know a Deltan for he is surrounded by people coming from all walks of life. He respects these people despite of their shortcomings because a Deltan honors their
friendship Friendship is a relationship of mutual affection between people. It is a stronger form of interpersonal bond than an "acquaintance" or an "association", such as a classmate, neighbor, coworker, or colleague. In some cultures, the concept o ...
. *You will know a Deltan for people respect him. And in return, a Deltan respects people equally based on their personality, intelligence, capability, and integrity. A Deltan never looked at one’s stature in life. *You will know a Deltan because he is loyal. A Deltan protects the name of DELTA Fraternity & Sorority. Just as he loyally defend his friendship with other people and his relationship with family. *You will know a Deltan for he can be trusted. A Deltan knows that a task assigned him is always important to the organization and does it diligently. A Deltan is trustworthy for it is the character of being one.


The Distinguish Symbol

You will know a Deltan through a triangle burned on the back of his left hand with its edge pointing in between the middle and ring fingers. A person shall not be recognized as a Deltan without this mark. Marking the symbol on his hand is one of the most important stages of a full pledge Deltan.


The Seal

The seal of DELTA Fraternity & Sorority International symbolize the following: *The Wings - symbolizes good spirit postured by the Fraternity and Sorority to build man with great responsibilities for an upright leadership. **''LEFT SIDE'' – represents the first half of the year. **''RIGHT SIDE'' – represents the second half of the year. *The Triangle - major sign symbolizes strength among officers and members of the Fraternity and Sorority. *The Pillar - symbolizes strong support to the officers and members. *The Ribbon - symbolizes achievements and excellence in humanitarian service of the officers and members. *The Circle - symbolizes unity and solidarity. *The Colors represents the following: **''Yellow''– is truly a joyous and radiant color. It is the happiest of colors. Signifies communication, enlightenment, sunlight and spirituality. **''Black''– formal, dignified and sophisticated, protection and comfort, strong. **''Red''– this single most dynamic and passionate color symbolizes love, rage and courage.


Core Values

The word DELTA shall be written in Capital letters which stands for: D -
Dignity Dignity is the right of a person to be valued and respected for their own sake, and to be treated ethically. It is of significance in morality, ethics, law and politics as an extension of the Enlightenment-era concepts of inherent, inalienable ...

E - Equality
L -
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T - Trustworthy
A - Affability


Assemblies of Deltans

Many Deltans around the world has gathered together to continue fellowship. In areas where Deltans migrated for work, they met regularly for get-together and occasions like anniversary. Countries where Deltans are located:
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Hong Kong Hong Kong ( (US) or (UK); , ), officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China ( abbr. Hong Kong SAR or HKSAR), is a city and special administrative region of China on the eastern Pearl River Delt ...

Kuwait Kuwait (; ar, الكويت ', or ), officially the State of Kuwait ( ar, دولة الكويت '), is a country in Western Asia. It is situated in the northern edge of Eastern Arabia at the tip of the Persian Gulf, bordering Iraq to the nort ...

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Some of the members also explore the world as
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that sail seas to seas.


Conventions and General Assemblies

Annual convention was originally held every October. The schedule were days before the celebrated foundation day on October 24. Due to the occasions were very close, 2013 convention held in Buenavista, Agusan del Norte decided to move the convention 6 months away specifically on April to give enough time to focus the preparation of each occasion. In the fourth convention held in Camiguin, host council also dubbed the gathering as the Regional Conference. *Attended by 276 members as confirmed during the Solidarity Hours In 2021, there were "Virtual Kumustahan Sessions" to continually create communication with all the members. Some chapters contributed help to other members affected by the
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References

{{reflist Fraternities and sororities in the Philippines Student organizations established in 1961 1961 establishments in the Philippines