Editing Pan Xenia Fraternity (section)

=== The Pan Xenia Fraternity in the 1950s ===

The 1950s marked another successful decade for Pan Xenia.  Early in  February 1950, the Fraternity had its 27th anniversary celebrations under the leadership of  '''[[Onofre D. Corpuz]]''', who later became Minister of Education, Culture and Sports, as governor, at the Fiesta Pavilion of the Manila Hotel.  A pageant parodying the initiation ceremonies characterized the celebrations to honor the Fraternity’s “Muse of the Reunion Night.”  It was in this occasion that the Philippine Alpha Chapter was lauded by Dr. Macy Skinner, then International President of Pan Xenia.  In a letter sent to '''Bro. Dominador Torres''', a former governor, Dr. Skinner cited the Philippine Alpha Chapter, as “deserving of all credit for being a remarkable active and successful organization, ” adding that “'''it is the unanimous opinon here (US) that the Philippine Alpha Chapter had distinguished itself both by high quality of membership as well as by its initiative and its admirable activities which augur well for the future.”'''  It was also in this particular celebration that the Fraternity was well publicized in the different newspapers of the country.

Early in April 1950, the officers of the Fraternity were unanimously elected '''Bros. Renator Sabater''' as Governor and '''Cesar E.A. Virata''', later Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, as Vice Governor.  '''Bros. Andres V. Castillo''' was reacclaimed as Chapter Adviser.  The Board of Mentors was reconstituted.  In June, another banquet was tendered for Bro. Romulo for having been elected as President of the Southeast Asia Conference.  In this occasion, he was given the plaque and title of “Pan Xenian of 1949” for his achievements in the UN General Assembly and in the SEAU.  He brought more glory to the fold when he was appointed Secretary of Foreign Affairs.

The acceptance and induction of '''President Elpidio Quirino''' as the sevent honorary member of the Chapter on October 20, 1950 established another precedent in the history of Pan Xenia.  In 1951, '''Dr. Amado A. Castro''' brought more honors to the Philippine Alpha Chapter when he was elected International Vice President of Pan Xenia.

The following years saw the Fraternity active in the promotion of its objectives and ideals.  It held various symposia, open for a and conferences discussion economic problems and development of the country, which caught the attention of the press.  In 1955, another precedent was established in the history of Pan Xenia when the Fraternity gave recognition to companies and individuals who made valuable contributions to the development of the Philippine economy, particularly in the field of foreign trade.  Elizalde and Company, Inc.  headed by Manuel Elizalde and Sen. Jose P. Laurel Sr., Chairman of the Philippine Mission to the US for the Bell Trade Act, were named outstanding contributors to the Philippine Foreign Trade for 1954 by Pan Xenia.

This decade was fittingly  closed by the celebration of its 36th Anniversary under the leadership of '''Bro. Leopoldo Clemente Jr.''' of Clemente Capital fame, as the governor, on February 6, 1959.  A symposium was held with the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany, the Charge d’ Affairs of Israel, and '''Bro. Gil Juco Puyat''' as speakers.  The annual reunion and ball was held the next day, with the radio coverage, radio time courtesy of '''Bro. Emerson Coseteng''', at the Camp Murphy Central Club.