The Upsilon Sigma Phi Alumni Association (USPAA) proudly announces the recipients of the Upsilonian Noble & Outstanding (UNO) Award, recognizing exemplary fellows whose lives and achievements embody the fraternity’s highest ideals of Brotherhood, Integrity, Excellence, Leadership, and Service.

Launched in 1985, the UNO Award is the fraternity’s most prestigious honor, celebrating members who inspire others through their unparalleled contributions to their fields and society in general. These individuals are shining examples of the Upsilon Sigma Phi’s enduring legacy of leadership and service, which has flourished for over 106 years.

As part of the upcoming 20th Biennial Upsilon Congress, the USPAA will officially honor the 2024 UNO Awardees in a grand ceremony on February 8, 2025, at the Ang Bahay ng Alumni in U.P. Diliman.

This year’s UNO Awardees are leaders, innovators, and changemakers across various fields:

Posthumous Awardees

Ferdinand Emmanuel Edralin Marcos Sr. ’37

Transformative figure in Philippine politics, former President of the Philippines.

Jorge Abella Gonzalez ’39

Associate Editor of the Philippine Collegian and staunch advocate for journalism.

Living Awardees

Romeo San Antonio Carlos ’63

A renowned artist whose works remain timeless inspirations.

Dr. Ernesto Serapio De Castro ’64

Distinguished civil engineer and trailblazer in Engineering Technology.

Steve Solomon Mascardo Yuvienco ’67

A visionary leader in corporate management and real estate.

Renato Suarez Tayag Jr. ’67

A dedicated advocate and accomplished businessman.

Jesus Crispin Catibayan Remulla ’79

Secretary of the Department of Justice, championing the rule of law.

Robert Lester Fermin Aranton ’81

President and CEO of multiple enterprises, driving business innovation in Logistics.

Romeo Thaddeus Racelis Liamzon ’81

Leading real estate developer setting industry benchmarks.

Fernando Chinte Sanchez Jr. ’84

Chancellor of the University of the Philippines Los Baños, advancing education, agriculture and leadership.

Ferdinand Martin Gomez Romualdez ’85

Speaker of the House of Representatives, driving legislative reforms for social and economic progress.

Alan Richard Dimacuha Austriaco ’86

Prominent physician and ophthalmologist serving communities with distinction.

Cary Landingin Calimlim ’93

Veterinarian and entrepreneur fostering innovation in his field.

The USPAA invites all Upsilonians to join us in celebrating these distinguished fellows during the Upsilon Congress. Together, let us honor their achievements and reaffirm our fraternity’s legacy as a beacon of leadership, integrity, and service.

Mark your calendars for February 8, 2025, and be part of this momentous occasion at Ang Bahay ng Alumni. Let us come together to celebrate brotherhood, excellence, and the enduring legacy of Upsilon Sigma Phi!