Upsilonians secure key wins in 2025 midterm elections

Several members of Upsilon Sigma Phi, the oldest Greek-letter fraternity in Asia established in 1918, emerged victorious in the recently concluded 2025 national and local elections, securing positions across the legislative and executive branches of government.

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan 1981 led the fraternity’s slate of winners with his successful return to the Senate. His win marks a renewed chapter in his long-standing political career and emphasizes the continued presence of Upsilonians in national politics and in nation-building.

In Cavite, Francisco Gabriel “Abeng” Remulla 2015 secured the gubernatorial seat, continuing the Remulla family's influence in the province. His brother and batchmate, Crispin Diego “Ping” Remulla 2015, also clinched reelection as representative of Cavite’s 7th District.

In the House of Representatives, Speaker Martin Romualdez 1985 retained his seat as the representative of Leyte’s 1st District. He will continue to play a central role in legislative affairs. Roman Romulo 1986 also retained his post as Pasig’s lone district representative by a landslide, while Arnie Fuentebella 1994 was re-elected to represent the 4th District of Camarines Sur. Franz Vincent Legazpi 2018, as the first nominee of the Pinoy Workers Partylist, likewise secured a seat in the lower chamber.

Several Upsilonians also won local races across the country. In Laguna, Neil Nocon 1987 was elected mayor of Los Baños. Jay Quitain 1990 secured a seat as councilor in Davao City’s 1st District, and Jovi Fuentebella 2003 won the mayoralty of Sagnay in Camarines Sur. Joe Umali 2010 was elected councilor in Calapan, Oriental Mindoro.

In Metro Manila, Alfred Vargas 2020 won as councilor for Quezon City’s 5th District, while Macky Mathay 2023 secured a councilor seat in San Juan’s 2nd District. Eugene Fuentebella 2024 added to the Fuentebella family’s political foothold by winning the mayoralty of Tigaon, Camarines Sur.