The Mu Sigma Phi Fraternity's glorious roster is richer and stronger with the addition of 18 fine young gentlemen from the best of backgrounds, now full-fledged Brothers of ΜΣΦ Batch 2015, nurtured in the proud tradition of Brotherhood, Leadership, Scholarship, and Service. Congratulations and welcome, Brods!

Martin Joseph Baricaua Babaran

"Babs"

Hometown: Quezon City

Undergraduate Course: BS Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, UP Diliman, Magna cum Laude

Skills/Hobbies: Touch Rugby, Sleeping, Reading, Card Games

Plans to Specialize in: Endocrinology

Cristopher Moses Zaballa Banzuela

"Kim"

Hometown: Quezon City

Undergraduate Course: BS Chemistry, UP Diliman, cum Laude

Skils/Hobbies: Football, Basketball, Frisbee

Plans to Specialize in: Cardiology

Carlo Miguel Pascua Berba

"Berbi"

Hometown: Quezon City

Undergraduate Course: BS Psychology, Ateneo De Manila University, Summa cum Laude

Skills/Hobbies: Photography, Scuba Diving, Judo

Plans to Specialize in: Neurosurgery

Theo Prudencio Juhani Zeta Capeding

"Yo"

Hometown: Quezon City

Undergraduate Course: BS Biology, UP Manila

Skills/Hobbies: Reading, Basketball, Football

Plans to Specialize in: Cardiology

Pacifico Armando Mendoza Cruz (Batch Leader)

"Picoy"

Hometown: Quezon City

Undergraduate Course: BS Psychology, UP Diliman

Skills/Hobbies: Graphics, Beatboxing, Sound Design

Plans to Specialize in: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Juan Gabriel Limpin De Leon

"Gab"

Hometown: Quezon City

Undergraduate Course: BA Psychology, UP Diliman

Skills/Hobbies: Tennis, Basketball, Freelance/Research Writing

Plans to Specialize in: Neurosurgery

Mar Angelo Navarrete De Leon

"Marlo"

Hometown: Alcantara, Romblon

Undergraduate Course: BS Biology (Wildlife Biology), UP Los Banos, cum Laude

Skills/Hobbies: Cooking, reading novels

Plans to Specialize in: Community Medicine

Patricio Espinoza Dumlao III

"P3"

Hometown: Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya

Undergraduate Course: BS Biology, UP Diliman

Skills/Hobbies: Dancing, Singing in Choir, Weapons Training, Military Drills

Plans to Specialize in: Internal Medicine

Julian Alexander Cruz Huibonhoa

"Jules"

Hometown: Makati City

Undergraduate Course: BS Biology, UP Manila

Skills/Hobbies: Martial Arts, Chinese and Japanese Language studies

Plans to Specialize in: Interventional Cardiology

Royce Ivan Algire Ilao

"Royce"

Hometown: Cabuyao, Laguna

Undergraduate Course: BS Biology (Microbiology), UP Los Banos, cum Laude

Skills/Hobbies: Writing

Plans to Specialize in: Oncology

Cesar Karunungan Jacinto III

"Rocky"

Hometown: Las Piñas City

Undergraduate Course: BS Biology, UP Diliman

Skills/Hobbies: Basketball, Billiards, Baseball, Guitar, Piano

Plans to Specialize in: Urology

Alfredo Porciuncula Pacheco

"Alf"

Hometown: Quezon City

Undergraduate Course: BS Nursing, University of Santo Tomas

Skills/Hobbies: Gaming, Basketball, Fantasy NBA

Plans to Specialize in: Orthopedic Surgery

"Nonoy"

Hometown: Pavia, Iloilo

Undergraduate Course: BS Biology, UP Visayas, Miag-ao

Skills/Hobbies: Internet/Computer Games

Plans to Specialize in: Orthopedic Surgery

Lionel Daley Argete Peters

"Li"

Hometown: Tanza, Cavite

Undergraduate Course: BS Psychology, UP Diliman

Skills/Hobbies: Fencing

Plans to Specialize in: Internal Medicine

Mar Aristeo Geroza Poncio

"Aries"

Hometown: Narra, Palawan

Undergraduate Course: BS Biology (Cell and Molecular Biology), UP Los Baños, cum Laude

Skills/Hobbies: singing

Plans to Specialize in: Pediatrics

Hernane Manuel Marcon Quicho

"Aki"

Hometown: San Juan

Undergraduate Course: BS Biology, UP Manila

Skills/Hobbies: Computer Games

Plans to Specialize in: Orthopedic Surgery

Mark Angelo Radaza Romero

"MacRoms"

Hometown: Tagbilaran City, Bohol

Undergraduate Course: INTARMED, UP Manila

Skills/Hobbies: writing, singing, dancing

Plans to Specialize in: Internal Medicine

Vincent Nestor Abad Venida

"Niño"

Hometown: Quezon City

Undergraduate Course: BS Psychology, UP DIliman, cum Laude

Skills/Hobbies: Saxophone, Music, Football

Plans to Specialize in: TCVS

Batch 2015's vigor, diligence, and creativity were instrumental to the success of the 2^nd Quisumbing-Escandor Film Festival for Health in linking public and private sectors to raise awareness on Maternal and Child Health through film.

Their iHarana MU was a sensational triumph as they shared their remarkable and diverse musical and organizational talents to create special Valentine experiences for the UP community and beyond. Their Batch Project, 4MUlation, consisted of charitable events for the benefit of the PGH Department of Emergency Medicine Services that showcased a bold and refreshing take on the Fraternity's Four Pillars. Included were Big MUrienda at the Hut (food and drink sales), bAll For The Glory (basketball and futsal competitions), a blood drive, basic life support course, charity raffle draw, and the Great MU Grill Out at Manila Vice.

Their participation in the Gawad Kalinga Community Development Project in Taguig and creation of unique Health Interactive Sessions on Sanitation and Hygiene displayed their heart for self-denying service and passion for community empowerment.

As Batch 2015 moves forward from their engaging neophyte year into the fullness of the timeless Brotherhood that is MU, it is our humble hope that their brand of fervor, innovation, and youthful dynamism infect the Fraternity and bring it to even greater heights. As a Brod from 2015 put it,

"Few dare tread this path, yet for years many too have left for us a trail to follow - a trail for the brave and the bold. This crusade, this pilgrimage, this revolution - this is the pride of our fathers and the glory of our brothers. Now we enter the city of promise, the covenant foretold. A batch of eighteen men shall break down whatever wall comes their way, for we have fixed our eyes on the temple - on the sacrosanct grail of fellowship."

Congratulations Most Illustrious Brother Popo Dumlao '13 and the Membership Committee! Walk proud, ΜΣΦ Batch 2015!

A Message from the Most Illustrious Brother Carlo Polo Dumlao ΜΣΦ 2013 

Brods,

It is with great pride and honor that I present to you these 18 fine gentlemen who have successfully undergone our initiation process.

It has been a successful year for the Membership Committee and for this, I would like to thank: Batch 2014, special mention to the Guardians of the Temple Mairre James Gaddi and Mark Jerome Mauricio for the successful recruitment and membership activities; Initiating Batch, 2013, for instilling the pillars and virtues of the Fraternity to Batch 2015; Batch 2011 and 2012 for their support and attendance in the membership committee activities and ceremonies. I also would like to express my deepest thanks to Most Exalted Brother Dan Alpapara ΜΣΦ 2011, Immediate Past Most Exalted Brother Tonton Llagas ΜΣΦ 2010, and Immediate Past Most Illustrious Brother Gio Delgado ΜΣΦ 2012 for their guidance and support.

I also would like to thank Drs. Vergel Eusebio ΜΣΦ 1981, Cesar Espiritu ΜΣΦ 1982, Pipo Bundoc ΜΣΦ 1986, Carlo Catabijan ΜΣΦ 1986, Eric Domingo ΜΣΦ 1993, Randy Cañal ΜΣΦ 1992, and Philip Cruz ΜΣΦ 1998 for their participation in the recruitment and membership committee activities. My gratitude also goes to ΜΣΦ Alumni Brods Copernico Villaruel '74, Willy Sison '74, Boy Hernandez '79, Alvin Mojica, Danny Caro '82, Alex Alip '83, Raffy Consunji, '92, Tony Perez '92, Bunny Valdez '94, Tammy Dela Rosa '94, Jun Carnate '94, Rainier Covar '97, Cesar Perez '98, Jose Tecson '98, Mike Tee '98, Ryner Carillo '00, Joran Ranche '03, Tammy Montales '04, Rey Malahito '04, Paolo San Pedro '04, Mark Mijaro '04, Manuel Manalo '04, Tony Pacioles '04, Gerry Briones ‘05, Richard Quing '05, Ruter Maralit '05, Vilmer Morales '05, Arthur Alban'06, Jhonas Aguinaldo '06, Jonnel Colago '06, Mike Saniel '06, Rommel Sales '07, Naldz Favila '07, Carlos Dumlao II '08, Pat Matias '08, Allan Larona '08, BJ Jumangit '08, Gelo Manalang '09, Arjay Bernabe '09, Lord Hermida '09, Rambo Arocena '09, Mark Roa '09, Poy Ng '09, Julian Cañero '10, Bryan Lim '10, Tonton Llagas ‘10, Allen Tria ‘10, Jan Zapanta '10, and to ΜΣΦ Batch 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010.

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