Phi House, UP Manila’s First Dorm, Launched

by Al Joseph Rodriguez Molina ϕ2013 The UP Manila’s first dormitory was launched at UPM grounds, October 21, 2014 at three in the afternoon. The soft launching of the dorm, officially named the Phi House Dormitory, was attended by UP Manila Chancellor Manuel B. Agulto, Ф1969A, Philippine General Hospital Director Jose C. Gonzales, Ф1969A, members of the…

Nine Loyal Sons Take Their Oaths

by Julian Que Arguilla Φ2013 Last August 2014, it came as no surprise as nine out of the nine medical board exam takers from the Phi Kappa Mu passed with flying colors, exemplifying the Fraternity’s Cardinal Virtue of Excellence. The fraternity would like to congratulate these Loyal sons, imbued with PHI values throughout their medical…

Dr. Eric Sta. Maria Talens Φ1981

by Mark Jason Dela Cruz Milan Φ2013 Just like many personalities in the lime light, Dr. Eric Sta. Maria Talens Φ1981 also started with his genuine desire to help; until his desire grew to a vision to make an impact in the society.    The Portrait of the Good Samaritan hangs on the wall of his office. Every time…

81st Anniversary and Post-Boards Thanksgiving Mass

by Lorenzo Abednego Bobadilla Adre Φ2013 Last September 4, 2014, the Phi Kappa Mu Fraternity hosted a thanksgiving mass at the PGH Chapel in celebration of the Fraternity’s 81st Anniversary. Coincidentally held on the afternoon of the expected release of the results of the year’s Physician Licensure Examinations, the fraternity joined hands with the rest of…

Dr. Mark Anthony Gingco Marinas Φ1998

by Jose Carlo Marcellana Artiaga Φ2010 Dr. Mark Anthony Gingco Mariñas Φ1998, now a renowned surgeon in Dipolog City, entered the Venerable Fold in 1998 and graduated from the College of Medicine in 2003.  He was a renaissance man of sorts – a man of vastly diverse interests and talents. He was an ardent sportsman since…