UST Alpha Kappa Rho

UST Alpha Kappa Rho The offical page of the Alpha Kappa Rho - University of Santo Tomas Chapter

founded on August 8, 1973

Alpha Kappa Rho - UST is a brotherhood and sisterhood that fosters unity, loyalty, and pride amongst its members. It is stemmed from the rich history of esteemed individuals who established the organization that were dedicated to nurturing successful professionals in their chosen careers and at the same time focus on providing humanitarian projects and services to the community. As a developing Co

llegiate Fraternity and Sorority, our goals and responsibilities are always for aiming academic fulfillment and excellence, achieving healthy camaraderie, and equal opportunity for all as we continue to represent an organization that is powerful and positively influential to the community we live in.

The ๐”๐’๐“ ๐€๐ฅ๐ฉ๐ก๐š ๐Š๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐š ๐‘๐ก๐จ proudly congratulates our Resident Brods of the Graduating Class of 2026.Your achievement reflec...
27/05/2026

The ๐”๐’๐“ ๐€๐ฅ๐ฉ๐ก๐š ๐Š๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐š ๐‘๐ก๐จ proudly congratulates our Resident Brods of the Graduating Class of 2026.

Your achievement reflects years of perseverance, discipline, and dedication as Thomasians and as members of the Mother Chapter. As you move forward to new paths and greater responsibilities, may you continue to uphold the legacy, honor, and values of Alpha Kappa Rho with pride and integrity.

๐๐ซ๐จ๐. ๐†๐’ Mark "Monch" Colmenar, ๐€๐Š๐-๐”๐’๐“ '๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”
Juris Doctor
UST Grand Skeptron '19

๐๐ซ๐จ๐. ๐†๐’ Sean "S" Labordo, ๐€๐Š๐-๐”๐’๐“ '๐Ÿ๐Ÿ•
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
UST Vice Grand Skeptron '19
UST Grand Skeptron '21
MMIC Chairman '24

๐๐ซ๐จ๐. ๐†๐’ Sean "Montgo" Dungca, ๐€๐Š๐-๐”๐’๐“ '๐Ÿ๐Ÿ—
Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management
UST Vice Grand Skeptron '24
UST Grand Skeptron '25

๐๐ซ๐จ๐. Ji "Renato" Yap, ๐€๐Š๐-๐”๐’๐“ '๐Ÿ๐Ÿ—
Bachelor of Science in Aircraft Maintenance Technology

The Fraternity proudly celebrates this milestone with all of you and extends its best wishes for your future endeavors. May success, purpose, and excellence guide you in the next chapter of your journey.

Congratulations, Brods!
Long live!



The ๐”๐’๐“ ๐€๐ฅ๐ฉ๐ก๐š ๐Š๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐š ๐‘๐ก๐จ proudly congratulates ๐๐ซ๐จ๐. Dr. Modesto โ€œAudiโ€ Buendia, DPA, ๐€๐Š๐-๐”๐’๐“ '๐Ÿ–๐Ÿ’ for being recognized as...
19/05/2026

The ๐”๐’๐“ ๐€๐ฅ๐ฉ๐ก๐š ๐Š๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐š ๐‘๐ก๐จ proudly congratulates ๐๐ซ๐จ๐. Dr. Modesto โ€œAudiโ€ Buendia, DPA, ๐€๐Š๐-๐”๐’๐“ '๐Ÿ–๐Ÿ’ for being recognized as an Outstanding Public Servant during the 9th MCLE Grand National Convention of the Public Attorneyโ€™s Office at the World Trade Center, Pasay City.

๐๐ซ๐จ๐. Audi is the current National Commander of the Reforestation & Biodiversity Climate Change Commission โ€“ Climate Change Task Force (CCTF), an initiative that works alongside the PAO in advancing environmental responsibility, community awareness, and sustainable programs that benefit the public, especially marginalized sectors. In the photo, he is with ๐€๐ญ๐ญ๐ฒ. Persida V. Rueda-Acosta, Chief of the Public Attorney's Office.

His achievement brings pride and honor to UST Skeptrons.

Congratulations, ๐๐ซ๐จ๐. Audi!
Long live!



A formal moment of fellowship and leadership for ๐”๐’๐“ ๐€๐ฅ๐ฉ๐ก๐š ๐Š๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐š ๐‘๐ก๐จ as ๐๐ซ๐จ๐. ๐†๐’ Juancho Celera, ๐€๐Š๐-๐”๐’๐“ '๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ“, the 1st Gr...
18/05/2026

A formal moment of fellowship and leadership for ๐”๐’๐“ ๐€๐ฅ๐ฉ๐ก๐š ๐Š๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐š ๐‘๐ก๐จ as ๐๐ซ๐จ๐. ๐†๐’ Juancho Celera, ๐€๐Š๐-๐”๐’๐“ '๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ“, the 1st Grand Skeptron of the Chapter, meets with ๐๐ซ๐จ๐. Erwin โ€œShakโ€ Binondo, the incumbent National Grand Skeptron of Alpha Kappa Rho - National Council.

This engagement reflects the enduring relationship between the Mother Chapter and the national leadership, grounded in the fraternityโ€™s core principles of wisdom, unity, and leadership. It underscores the continuing influence of the Mother Chapterโ€™s legacy, whose example and traditions remain a guiding force for members across all chapters to this day.
Long live!



Circa 1974 at the College of Arts and Letters๐๐ซ๐จ๐. Louie Piopongco, ๐€๐Š๐-๐”๐’๐“ '๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ’ is pictured wearing glasses alongside t...
14/05/2026


Circa 1974 at the College of Arts and Letters

๐๐ซ๐จ๐. Louie Piopongco, ๐€๐Š๐-๐”๐’๐“ '๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ’ is pictured wearing glasses alongside the late ๐…๐… Edwin Solano, reflecting the genuine bond of brotherhood formed within the academic halls.

May this memory continue to inspire present and future members to uphold the values, traditions, and dignity of the Mother Chapter.
Long live!



The official chapter statement of the Alpha Kappa Rho - University of Santo Tomas Chapter.Keep and preserve the good nam...
13/05/2026

The official chapter statement of the Alpha Kappa Rho - University of Santo Tomas Chapter.

Keep and preserve the good name of our Fraternity!



๐’๐ฎ๐œ๐œ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐Ÿ๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐ˆ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐š๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐‘๐ž๐ฌ๐ข๐๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐”๐’๐“ ๐€๐ฅ๐ฉ๐ก๐š ๐Š๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐š ๐‘๐ก๐จThe residents of ๐”๐’๐“ ๐€๐ฅ๐ฉ๐ก๐š ๐Š๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐š ๐‘๐ก๐จ successfully...
01/05/2026

๐’๐ฎ๐œ๐œ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐Ÿ๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐ˆ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐š๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐‘๐ž๐ฌ๐ข๐๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐”๐’๐“ ๐€๐ฅ๐ฉ๐ก๐š ๐Š๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐š ๐‘๐ก๐จ

The residents of ๐”๐’๐“ ๐€๐ฅ๐ฉ๐ก๐š ๐Š๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐š ๐‘๐ก๐จ successfully conducted the Libreng Sakay โ€“ Navadap Toda initiative within and around the campus of the University of Santo Tomas, providing free, safe, and comfortable transportation to students, staff, and members of the surrounding community.

This project exemplifies the fraternityโ€™s commitment to service, unity, and social responsibility while fostering cooperation with Navadap Toda and supporting local transport drivers. It highlights our shared goal of promoting accessible and community-centered assistance for all.

We extend our sincere appreciation to all volunteers, partners, and beneficiaries who contributed to the success of this initiative.
Navadap Toda! Ang serbisyong ito ay para sa ating lahat.



The ๐”๐’๐“ ๐€๐ฅ๐ฉ๐ก๐š ๐Š๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐š ๐‘๐ก๐จ respectfully invites the entire community to avail of "Libreng Sakay", Navadap Toda, a service-o...
29/04/2026

The ๐”๐’๐“ ๐€๐ฅ๐ฉ๐ก๐š ๐Š๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐š ๐‘๐ก๐จ respectfully invites the entire community to avail of "Libreng Sakay", Navadap Toda, a service-oriented project dedicated to providing safe, comfortable, and reliable transportation within and around the UST vicinity.

This initiative is open to students, employees, and nearby residents who may benefit from accessible and dependable transport, while also creating meaningful support and opportunities for local tricycle drivers through organized community service engagement.

Event Details:

* Date: April 30, 2026
* Time: 5:00 PM
* Venue: Navarra Street corner Dapitan Street, UST

Service Features:

* Free transportation for all
* Coverage within and outside the UST area
* Safe and commuter-friendly service
* Beneficial to both students and tricycle drivers
* A community service project of ๐”๐’๐“ ๐€๐ฅ๐ฉ๐ก๐š ๐Š๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐š ๐‘๐ก๐จ residents



Remembering the 50th Anniversary celebration of the Alpha Kappa Rho - University of Santo Tomas Chapter held on August ...
10/04/2026



Remembering the 50th Anniversary celebration of the Alpha Kappa Rho - University of Santo Tomas Chapter held on August 8, 2023 at SM Mall of Asia Arena.

A milestone honoring five decades of brotherhood, unity, and legacy, made possible through the support of the Alpha Kappa Rho National Council in celebration of the national anniversary.

From left to right:
๐๐ซ๐จ๐. Jojo Casipit, ๐€๐Š๐-๐”๐’๐“ '๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ’

๐๐ซ๐จ๐. ๐†๐’ Nicolai "Michael P." Ducay, ๐€๐Š๐-๐”๐’๐“ '๐Ÿ๐Ÿ—
UST Grand Skeptron '24 (17th UST GS)

๐๐ซ๐จ๐. Raymond Ladrera, ๐€๐Š๐-๐”๐’๐“ '๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”

๐๐ซ๐จ๐. Matt Aquino, ๐€๐Š๐-๐”๐’๐“ '๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”
UST Vice Grand Skeptron '21

๐๐ซ๐จ๐. "S", ๐€๐Š๐-๐”๐’๐“ '๐Ÿ๐Ÿ•



Old brothers, shared memories, one timeless bond.UST & UE Alpha Kappa Rho Batch โ€™70s bonding once again in the spirit of...
03/04/2026

Old brothers, shared memories, one timeless bond.
UST & UE Alpha Kappa Rho Batch โ€™70s bonding once again in the spirit of unity and brotherhood.

From left to right:
๐๐ซ๐จ๐. Salvador Banzon
University of the East Chapter

๐๐ซ๐จ๐. ๐†๐’ Lino "Abel" Lorenzo, ๐€๐Š๐-๐”๐’๐“ '๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ•
UST Grand Skeptron '77 (2nd UST GS)

๐…๐… Arnel Lorenzo

๐๐ซ๐จ๐. Phillip Co, ๐€๐Š๐-๐”๐’๐“ '๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ–



๐”๐’๐“ ๐€๐ฅ๐ฉ๐ก๐š ๐Š๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐š ๐‘๐ก๐จ residents with ๐๐ซ๐จ๐. Gene Lorenzo, ๐€๐Š๐-๐”๐’๐“ '๐Ÿ–๐ŸŽ during the 50th National Anniversary celebration hel...
11/03/2026



๐”๐’๐“ ๐€๐ฅ๐ฉ๐ก๐š ๐Š๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐š ๐‘๐ก๐จ residents with ๐๐ซ๐จ๐. Gene Lorenzo, ๐€๐Š๐-๐”๐’๐“ '๐Ÿ–๐ŸŽ during the 50th National Anniversary celebration held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.



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