The Pan Xenia Fraternity
in the 1970's
The advent of
the 70's ushered in the restlessness of the youth and the rise
of the student power, characterized by the movement for reforms.
The Fraternity, however, did not shirk from its commitment to
propagate business ethics and goodwill. The late Senators Benigno
Aquino, Jr. and Gerardo Roxas, then Congressman John H. Osmena
were invited to speak in various convocations on business and
economics. Exhibits of Philippine-made products were also sponsored
by the Fraternity at that time, when Bro. Rolando C. Ramirez was
governor.
During the term of Bro. Willy Toh Lambengco, the Fraternity further
renewed its commitment to its objectives and ideals. To generate
interests in business and economics, a series of convocations
on small scale industries and export trade was held. Senator Jovito
R. Salonga was invited to speak on "Philippine Trade Relation
with Red China." And to close the activities for the year,
Bros. Santiago F. de la Cruz, Manuel J. Marquez, and Pio P. Pedrosa
were elevated to honorary membership during the induction rites
on March 4, 1972.
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