Alumni
Villanueva, Gonzales Elected to New USPNA Board
New USPNA Board members Dominic Gonzales '84 (Chairman), Paolo Mapula 2002 (Secretary), Abet Villanueva '84 (President), with USPAA Chairman Roel Castro '84, outgoing USPNA President Jory Catibog '71, and Norman Sese '82 at the Bente Singko reunion gala night, June 1, 2024
During its Plenary Session held at the Orleans Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on June 1, 2024, the Upsilon Sigma Phi North America (USPNA) formally introduced its new officers and members of the Board of Directors for the 2024-2026 term.
Elected USPNA President was former USPNA Northeast Chapter President Albert "Abet" Villanueva '84 of New Jersey, also elected as Chairman of the Board of Directors was Dominic "Dom" Gonzales '84 of New York. Gonzales was a recipient of the 2024 USPNA Tanglaw Award for Service and together with Villanueva, was one of the driving forces behind the success of the recently concluded USPNA Global Bente Singko 25th Anniversary Reunion held in Las Vegas, Nevada from May 30 to June 1, 2024.
Also elected were Nelson Dimaano '86 of Toronto, Canada (Vice President), Jesus Ramon "Nino" Villongco '91 of Southern California (Vice Chairman), Raul "Bobby" Hocson '77 of New York (Treasurer), Paolo Mapula 2002 of New York (Secretary), and Victor "Vic" Limson '83 of Southern California (Sgt. at Arms).
"In this day and age, the Upsilon Sigma Phi, as a fraternity continues to evolve, the core values it espouses remain strong and dynamic more than ever. The previous USPNA Board and our 25th Reunion Team have collectively personified the same, and the leadership they demonstrated shall be the standard by which our level of commitment and excellence will be measured against," said Villanueva.
"Thus, right off their heels we march on with unwavering fervor to serve our Upsilon brethren, by creating larger ripples through our Medical Assistance Program, so that those who may follow will continue to create a lasting impact in the lives of the brods we serve. This is the Upsilon legacy we wish to leave behind, and we are forever grateful. It's an honor to continue to be of service to the brods and the Upsilon Sigma Phi," added Villanueva.