To be dedicated to self-denying service, to work for the well-being of others without hoping for returns; to hone in scholarship, and strive for no less than the best in whatever endeavor pursued; to thrust into leadership, and to challenge while others blindly accept; to dream while others are complacent, to do while others are still caught dreaming; to rest in a brotherhood and sisterhood that will never let you down: equal, unbiased, unprejudiced; to live on the edge. To be all this, and yet so much more, this is how to be a Mu.

And as everyone bears witness to our continual re-affirmation of our commitment to Brotherhood and Sisterhood, Leadership, Scholarship, and Service, the Mu Sigma Phi Fraternity and Sorority celebrated Mu Week 2011 last August 13 to 19, 2011. First held in 1965 and going strong for 46 years, the Mu Week is our humble tribute to our respective Four Pillars.

August 13, 2011

Mu-GK Ophthalmology Screening
GK Baseco, Manila

 

The BHWs of GK Baseco were given a crash course on the use of the Snellen Chart and other visual screening examinations, care of the Mu Sigma Phi Fraternity and PGH-SOJR.

The Mu Sigma Phi Fraternity, in cooperation with the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences of the Philippine General Hospital, conducted a Visual Acuity (VA) screening program in the Gawad Kalinga Village located in Baseco, Manila.

This program was comprised of a training module for 15 Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) and pre-school teachers on visual acuity screening, held last August 6, 2011, followed by the actual VA screening in pediatric patients during the course of the week. A follow-up consultation and assessment was scheduled the Saturday after, August 13, in which close to 50 children were attended to by our Brods.

The Mu-GK Ophthalmologic Screening program was designed to identify patients who were at risk for eyesight problems. The Mu dcotors will return to GK Baseco this September to conduct full ophthalmologic examinations on patients who were discovered to have eye problems, as well as to prescribe the necessary modes of treatment for the residents of Baseco.

This undertaking was spearheaded by Dr. Kevin Panggat MΣΦ 2009, Ophthalmology resident at the SOJR-PGH, and Bearer of the Staff Marvin Masalunga MΣΦ 2014.

August 15, 2011

Mu Week 2011 Exhibit Launch
UPCM Sidestones

Brod Dr. Orly Talens '69 and Sis Dr. Dada Leonpando '75 formally open the Mu Week festivities.

The Mu Week 2011 festivities were officially opened last August 15, 2011 with the launch of the Mu Exhibit at the UPCM Sidestones. The ceremonies were hosted by Brod Julian Huibonhoa MΣΦ 2015 and Sis Emma Magbitang µΣΦ 2015. Formally opening the exhibit were UP Manila Vice-Chancellor for Administration, Brod Dr. Orlino O. Talens MΣΦ 1969, and UP Manila Vice-Chancellor for Planning and Development, Sis Dr. Zorayda E. Leopando µΣΦ 1975.

Themed "Unbound", the exhibit was a masterful showcase of the traditions, projects and achievements of the Mu Sigma Phi through the years. Fittingly shaped into a globe, the centerpiece typified our brods' and sisses' endless thrust in traversing borders and defying limits. The exhibit was conceptualized by Sister Recorder Nina dela Cruz µΣΦ 2015 and Brother Recorder Berbi Berba MΣΦ 2015.

The Mu Week exhibit at night, masterfully conceptualized by Nina dela Cruz '15 and Berbi Berba '15.

Also re-launched was the Mu Sigma Phi Drug Bank, a medicine repository open to the UP Community managed by the respective Drug Bank Chairs Brod Aki Quicho MΣΦ 2015 and Sis Hanna Palomar µΣΦ 2014.

The Service White Book, a standard guide containing the most common medical ailments in the out-patient and medical mission settings, was also released by the Service Committee, headed by Bearer of the Staff Marvin Masalunga MΣΦ 2014 and Service Committee Chairperson Marianne Naria µΣΦ 2014. Brods Julian Cańero MΣΦ 2010, Mark Mauricio MΣΦ 2014 and Nińo Venida MΣΦ 2015, and Sis Kat Aligam µΣΦ 2014, received their personal copies of the White Book in recognition of their stellar attendance in the Mu's Service activities.

Mu Week 2011 Heads Mairre Gaddi MΣΦ 2014 and Jeazelle Redondo µΣΦ 2015 capped the ceremonies by outlining the events of the Fraternity and Sorority for the rest of the week.

August 16, 2011

Fiesta at the Hut
Mu Hut

Celebrating food and Brotherhood at Fiesta at the Hut.

Brods, sisses, and members of the UP Community celebrated more than 77 years of the Mu Sigma Phi in the annual Fiesta at the Hut.

Held last Tuesday, August 16, 2011, more than 100 students, faculty, and UPCM employees united at the Mu Hut to partake in a traditional Filipino lunch, a fitting tribute to the Fraternity's and Sorority's timeless commitment to Brotherhood and Sisterhood.

Lukso ng Dugo: A Bloodletting Activity
Calderon Hall, UPCM

Close to 40 students and faculty volunteered to donate blood during "Lukso ng Dugo" at the UPCM Calderon Hall Lobby.

In partnership with the Philippine General Hospital Blood Bank, the Mu Sigma Phi Fraternity and Sorority held one of its regular blood drives, entitled "Lukso ng Dugo", last Tuesday, August 16, 2011, at the ground floor of F. Calderon Hall.

In a span of five hours, a total of 31 units were donated by students and faculty of the UP College of Medicine. Already a long-time partner in our service activities, the Blood Bank releases close to 100 blood units daily for the patients of the PGH.

August 17, 2011

Fried Tapa Mu
Mu Hut

Sweet! Students from LUs 3 to 5 enjoy the free tapsilog in the Fried Tapa Mu contest.

The first and only tapa-eating contest in the UP College of Medicine is back! Now on its fifth year, the Mu Sigma Phi Fraternity staged the Fried Tapa Mu last Wednesday, August 17, 2011, in front of the Mu Hut.

This annual eating contest, hosted by Picoy Cruz MΣΦ 2015, was joined by more than 30 students from Class 2015 and Class 2016, including last year's champion, Lyndon Pardo of Class 2015. However, he surrendered his title to Madison "Madi" Dominguez of Class 2016, pronounced this year's Superior Tapa-Eater 2011 after finishing a full meal of tapsilog with rice in 1 minute, 47 seconds.

BAll For The Glory
PGH Court

In celebration of 78 years of Brotherhood, the Mu Sigma Phi Fraternity held their annual basketball fellowship matches, BAll For The Glory, last Wednesday, August 17, 2011 in the PGH Court. In this version of the recent years' Batchketball, brods donned jerseys in lieu of their white coats and uniforms to show off their skills in the hardcourt.

Class 2015 and 2016 teamed up to defeat the Mu brods in a tight 26-25 affair, with Josiah Marasigan and Carlo Elises from Class 2016 leading the way. This was followed by a friendly match between the brods, with Team Ilao prevailing over Team Huibonhoa, 50-43. Yuan Ruanto MΣΦ 2013 also won in the Halfcourt Shot Challenge.

August 18, 2011

It's A Small Pie (After All)
Mu Hut

Students are treated to Yellow Cab pizza in the Small Pie pizza-eating contest.

Now ten years in the running, the Mu Sigma Phi Fraternity brings again The Most Venerable Pie-Eating Contest in the UP College of Medicine, It's A Small Pie After All. Held last Thursday, August 18, 2011, in front of the Mu Hut, this annual eating contest was joined by more than 20 students from Classes 2014, 2015, and 2016.

Last year's champion, Lyndon Pardo of Class 2015, retained his title as the Pie-Eater Exemplar 2011 after finishing one slice of Yellow Cab Pizza in a record-beating 27 seconds.

FutsAll For The Glory
PGH Court

Aries Poncio '15 and Jay Suarez '12 contest for ball possession while their teammates look on.

After BAll For The Glory, the Mu Sigma Phi Fraternity held the second leg of their annual fellowship matches, FutsAll For The Glory, last Thursday, August 18, 2011 in the PGH Court. Alumni and resident brods set aside their coats to join the undergraduates in a series of friendly football matches.

Team Brazkals swept Team Huibonhoa in all three games, 5-4, 3-2, and 2-1, with Yuan Ruanto MΣΦ 2013 and Mark Mauricio MΣΦ 2014 as co-Golden Boots for the night with three goals apiece.

August 19, 2011

ClubMed
Ludus de Manila, Malate

Brods from Batches 2009 to 2016 toast to another memorable Mu Week.

To conclude a spectacular MU WEEK 2011, brods and sisses of the Mu Sigma Phi trooped to Ludus de Manila for this year's ClubMed, held last Friday, August 19, 2011. With free-flowing drinks and beats, everyone was afforded a well-deserved party after their efforts earlier in the week.

Congratulations to Mu Week Heads Brod Mairre Gaddi MΣΦ 2014, Sisses Maui Villanueva µΣΦ 2013 and Sis Jeazelle Redondo µΣΦ 2015, event heads, and all the brods and sisses who made this Mu Week 2011 a grand success. All For The Glory!