KAPATIRANG PLEBEIANS
Saturday, November 15, 2008

THE BEGINNINGS OF A LEGACY

The Plebeians were born out of the crying need for an ideal alternative to the elitist and chronic barbarities of some fraternities and sororities, in one hand, and the inclusive and myopic concerns of academic and religious organizations. Between them is a great gap unabridged of a solution needed to create a haven for a great majority of the students who abhor violence and who represent a class of varied interests.

The Brotherhood of Plebeians, with its adherence to democratic principles and the Libertarian philosophy of unity and diversity bridged this gap.

It started when in 1953, a grandson of Justice Albert died in a brutal fraternity hazing in UP Diliman. The outrage that followed gave impetus in the establishment of an alternative organization.

The first ones to respond successfully to the need were the group of Scholars, and another headed by the late Senator Rene Cayetano, who called themselves PATRICIANS. They banded themselves and called their organization the UP PLEBEIANS. It was formally recognized and registered by the university on 1954.

The organization initially required a GWA of 1.5 for membership and soon attracted the brightest students. However, this membership policy was soon disregarded so as to open the organization to a larger number of student advocates. The organization continued its growth. They expanded with the establishment of the female group or the Sororis Curia alongside the Fratris Curia.

The brotherhood also branched out into several curiae (chapters). UPLB was granted the first autonomous curia on 1964.

The Plebeians became active in campus politics, and majority of them became activists. The organization, because of the nature of its courageous members, was responding naturally – and continues to expand. There was an unprecented growth in membership and establishment of curiae in the universities and colleges across the nation.

During the oppressive years of Martial Law and dictatorship, the Plebeians were severely tested as they bravely marched out of their classrooms to abhor the repressive national state of affairs. With their united call to fight tyranny, the organization became one of the most politicized in colleges and the breeding ground of heroes who paid with their lives the freedom we deserve. This period of history also saw the painful death of the brotherhood as a result of state repression.

In 2001, through the dedication of some members, UPLB Curia was revived and reawakened the ideals of the Kapatiran.
With the encouragement and inspiration of the elder Plebeians, and the noble ideals that gave birth to them, the Plebeians of today are on their way to rekindle the flaming spirit of bravery and nationalism in their hearts, minds and, consciousness, as they reach the stars through difficulties.

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Motto
Tuesday, June 21, 2005

Ad Astra Per Aspera!
To The STARS Through Difficulties!

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Slogan

No Plebeian is worthless,

Even the worst can serve as a horrible example.

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Policy

Non- conformity

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Code of Ethics

A Plebeian is a gentleman.

A Plebeian respects auhority.

A Plebeian unquestioningly assumes his responsibilities.

A Plebeian's word is as good as his bond.

A Plebeian is a nationalist dedicated to his home, country and people.

A Plebeian does not fail as a citizen and as a man.

A Plebeian uphold s seniority and is ever loyal to the Brotherhood of the Plebeians.

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Aims and Purposes

The Kapatirang Plebeians shall aim to foster fellowship, uphold nationalism, encourage scholarship and stimulate intellectual creativity, secure greater opportunities for members to participate in extra-curricular activities and render services to the university and the country.

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Principles of the Kapatirang Plebeians
Monday, June 20, 2005

The Plebeians believe in the inherent soundness of libertarian philosophy subject to overriding importance of the organizations existence.

The Plebeians staunchly advocate brotherhood of men in disregard of creed, social, economic, political status which a brotherhood thrives in an atmosphere where goodwill to ones fellowmen breathes.

The Plebeians adhere loyalty to principles and not to men.
The Plebeians believe in the puissance of reason as force as force and not a force as a reason.
The Plebeians shall respect human dignity.

The Plebeians shall stand by the interests of the people.

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