Every Phi brod is a reflection of the strength of brotherhood that has transcended through time and continents; where the trust that with each generation, the long-holding tradition of the Phi Kappa Mu is instilled and grows ever stronger. With its humble beginnings in 1933, where thirty-five of the brightest young minds of our country gathered to form an eternal bond stronger than blood, weathering the threats of war, tyranny and civil strife, here our Fraternity stands, more than eighty years from its culmination, more than 1300 strong. It is through this distinct brotherhood that the most venerable fold proudly calls her luminaries and future visionaries her sons. With the collective wisdom of her elder members, and the fervor, burning in the heart of every proud Phi, the brothers are united by their unwavering loyalty and dedication to their fraternity.
The profound connection forged through shared experiences, mutual support, and steadfast commitment to the Fraternity keeps its spirit of brotherhood alive — a kind of brotherhood that goes beyond blood.
The Bloodstone reverberates through changing times, carrying tales of their origin, radiating strength and fortitude. Ten men heeded the call of the Most Venerable Fold and bore witness to the unwavering tenacity and resilience embedded in their very core.
From fortuitously ending up in Pathology to now becoming the Department of Laboratories Chairperson of the largest tertiary government hospital in the country, Brod Bill’s life journey is full of twists and turns and one that serves as an inspiration to many.
From his humble beginnings to his eventual success, he remained a man of virtue, grounded in his principles and always equipped with a heart for service. Time and time again, he has proven that generosity has no limits, most especially when it comes to helping those in need.
With decades of service and leadership rendered by Brod Pio, inspiring excellence in his faculty members and the thousands of students he has taught, he serves as a model in personifying the four pillars of the Phi Kappa Mu.
With a heart rooted in service for the Filipino people and an unwavering dedication to mold young minds in the academic field, Brod Randy remains a steadfast symbol of a physician para sa bayan
By Mitchell Jared Cruz De Silva Φ2021 and Karl Gerard Reyes Crisosotomo Φ2019Β Equipped with excellence that shaped the field of Philippine Medicine, along with an unwavering dedication to serve, Brod Jose Jonas Diño Del Rosario Φ1986 continues to uphold the standard of an ideal physician. With a long history of impressive work and contributions,…
by Raphael Alfonso Javier Dy Santos Φ2021 and Justin Daniel Davis Serfino Φ2021 In the strange new normal the world has found itself in, many were left uncertain about the future and what it holds. Despite these odds, seven individuals found themselves brought together in pursuit of a common goal: Brotherhood. Fortunatos, the Italian word…
by Karl Gerard Reyes Crisostomo Φ2019B and Jaan Gabriel Cosico Lacson Φ2019B In the olden days of war before artillery and mechanized infantry were the norm, one of the most potent forces sent to battle was known as the Cavalry. Individuals anchored on horseback who were able to inflict untold damage on their own, but…
by Jose Manuel Ricardo Morato Conjares Ф2019A A new breed of leaders is now ready to take on the challenge and spearhead the alumni affairs of the Fraternity. Last August 17, 2019, the newly-elected members of the Phi Kappa Mu Alumni Association (PKMAA) Board and the Phi Kappa Mu International were proclaimed during the annual…
By Yrneh St. Lois Ladera Ф2019 and Christian Jirard Zara Custodio Ф2017A “A Brod led me to the right path.” Brod Laurence Tan “Owen” Loh Ф1984A came from a pure Chinese family who wanted him to become a businessman. However, despite having a career goal predetermined for him, he was adamant about wanting to become…
by Jasper Ian Amparo Alindayu Ф2019 A testament to the fortitude of strong men, the Tostados are resilient as much as they are relentless go-getters. Reborn through conflagration in the binding flames of the Phi Kappa Mu, they are burnt but are not consumed nor reduced into ashes waiting to be thrusted into deep oblivion.…
by Allen Khriztofer Pineda Lichauco Φ2017B, Rafael Antonio Cabrera Tupas Φ2017B They say that life starts at 40 but for Brod Brian Michael Icasas Cabral Φ1996B SE 2000-2001, it was rather a leap. Coming home from finishing a renowned program in Transplant Nephrology in the United States of America, he had nothing else to offer…
by Safrollah Muti Guinal Φ2017 He is the former Undersecretary of Health, the former vice president of the University of the Philippines Alumni Association, and the current Executive Vice President of the University of the Philippines. The man of the hour, he is Dr. Teodoro Javier Herbosa Φ1979. It was an honor and privilege to…
by Julian Que Arguilla ф2013, Niel Benjamin dela Torre Kho ф2015 “Broli rules: order lang kayo, kahit ano, basta mauubos niyo.” As platefuls of roasted lamb, greek cheese and other delightful morsels started arriving on our table in the quaint restaurant where we held our interview, I cannot help but wonder what makes a man of…
by Mark Lester Villanueva Magabo Ф2015 It was one Monday afternoon along the busy streets of Makati when I decided to have a small talk with Brod Nol. It was back in highschool when I first saw him n Rated K. They did a feature on him, a medical student from UPCM who turned his small…
by Arthur Gregory Napao Virata Ф2015, Niel Benjamin dela Torre Kho Ф2015, Victor Cesar Inciong Ubaldo Ф2015 The original plan was to conduct a formal interview with Brod Arthur Dessi Estrada Roman Ф2000. But of course, once brothers come together, we couldn’t help but talk about all sort of things, to the point that we almost…
by Niel Benjamin dela Torre Kho ф2015 Before the interview even started, one could not help but feel the familiarity and fondness as fellow brothers chatted about the going-ons in their lives. Brod Francisco Perfecto Flores Ф1981 reminisced how he was a Phi even before his first year of studying medicine, and how he was always…
by Victor Cesar Inciong Ubaldo Ф2015 A warm smile greeted me across the coffee shop as I met Brod Gene. In the intimate setting of a warm summer morning with the smell of coffee and fresh bread in the air, Brod Gene’s friendly and caring demeanor will instantly make you feel at home. Although already in…
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…
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…
by Julian Que Arguilla Φ2013 Doctors, professors, government and university officials gathered last June 16, 2014 at the PGH Social Hall to partake in the Launching of Brod Felipe Estrella’s Memoir, PGH Post- EDSA 1986-1994: A Journey with the Lord, The Dr. Felipe Estrella Story. The occasion was graced by no less than Brod Chancellor Manuel Agulto,…
by Julian Que Arguilla Φ2013 At first glance, one wouldn’t think of Dr. Nestor Bautista as an academician. His coiffed hair, military-like demeanour, and tall stature make him look too fashionable for the part. His artistic prowess is evident in the paintings he hangs and the musical instruments he proudly keeps in his residence. At 80,…
by Jose Carlo Marcellana Artiaga Φ2010 Through the introduction of the CT scan, MRI and neuroradiology to the Philippines, Dr. Benjamin Dimaano Adapon Φ1953 has paved the way to the modernization of healthcare delivery in the country. The Computerized Imaging Institute in Makati Medical Center is where he reads his plates and sees his patients. This…
by Abdelsimar Tan Omar II Φ2008B “The emblem of the PHI is not a simple circle; rays extend out. That is what a PHI should be about – extending yourself to others, effecting change to make things better.” Each element in our fraternity’s insignia represents principles which we commit ourselves to. For Dr. Vicente Belizario…
by Abdelsimar Tan Omar II Φ2008B It takes an extraordinary man to make the decision to leave a lucrative practice and a comfortable life for himself and his family to journey back to a nation he had left many years before, to embark on a campaign for a senate seat in an electoral system so…
by Abdelsimar Tan Omar II Φ2008B “Life still is a challenge as long as medicine is not an exact science.” You will be hard-pressed to find a doctor-researcher as prolific as Dr. Ramon Fabella Abarquez Jr. His career spanding six decades has yielded many of the seminal papers in cardiology over the years – pioneering works…
by Abdelsimar Tan Omar II Φ2008B During the PHI International Dinner of 2008, all but one of the brods from PGH-TCVS were in attendance. The onlookers knew instinctively that this impressive near-perfect show had much to do with the surgery consultants’ senior brod, JoeGon. Self-admittedly the “town crier”, JoeGon has been relentless in getting alumni brods to…
by Abdelsimar Tan Omar II Φ2008B Briefly describe your experiences as a UP medicine student. I was a renegade, still am. When Brod Ting Tiongco assumed editorship of the college’s student publication back during his clerkship year, he changed the name of the newsletter into its current name (UP Medics) and he did not just report…
by Rodolfo Uy Fernandez III Φ2008B Last June 29, 2010, President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino named the members of his Cabinet, which included Dr. Enrique T. Ona Φ’57 as the Department of Health Secretary. Just last November 4, Dr. Teodoro J. Herbosa Φ’79 took his oath as the new Undersecretary of the Department of Health. Yes,…
by Dax Carlo Go Pascasio Φ2006 On June 16, 2004, for the first time in history, a Filipino delivered a lecture at Harvard University’s Department of Neurosurgery at Brigham and Woman’s Hospital. The department chairman, Dr. Peter Black, M.D., Ph.D., invited him to speak about keyhole craniotomy approaches to anterior circulation aneurysms. In November of…
by Adrian Salvador Musñgi De Vera Φ2008A If the character of a man is measured in what he does, then Dr. Manuel Tan Chua Chiaco is a lot of things indeed. Besides being a highly respected and sought-after cardiac surgeon, Brod Chuck enjoys classical music, being a pianist and violinist himself. His interest in music…
by Miguel Luiz Bahinting Guillermo Φ2008B “A man can leave no better legacy to the world than a well-educated family.” These are fitting words for the man hailed as the Father of Modern Anatomy in the Philippines. As far back as he can remember, Brod Mariano Vinluan Dela Cruz has been sharing knowledge with his…
Vision is of extreme importance to mankind. It has helped us perceive our world, helped us to survive and helped us appreciate the beauty of God’s creation. Some people take this gift for granted; some do the opposite and devote their lives to protect it. Let us take a look at the colorful life of…
by Constantino Tocong Castillo III Φ1991 SE 1995-1996 The fruit does not fall far from the tree. The saying never rang as true as with the Phi. The offspring grows up to be very similar to his parents and thankfully, ours were men of brilliance and distinction. Eighty years ago, our founding fathers were drawn…