Bro. Danilo Jr. Muniz Galang (left most), Bro. Aldrin Nacionales Cortes (center), Bro. Nathan Gideon Hubilla Correa (right most)

Three Pan Xenian brods namely, Bro. Aldrin Joseph Nacionales Cortes (Volens et Potens ’10),Bro. Nathan Gideon Hubilla Correa (Anima Fortis ’09) and Bro. Danilo Jr. Munoz Galang (Governor 2010-11) passed the October 2011 CPA Licensure Examinations.

As announced by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), 4,066 out of 8,525 examinees passed the Certified Public Accountant Licensure Examination given by the Board of Accountancy in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cagayan De Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo and Legazpi this October 2011.

The CPA exams were held for two consecutive weekends last October 2011. More formally known as the Uniform CPA Examination, this rigorous, 14-hour, computer-based exam consists of questions developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. The exam is in English only and application must be made through one of 55 boards of accountancy.

Congratulations brods!

Pan Xenia with Rotary and Rotaract Clubs of Agham in Brgy. LupangPangako, Payatas, Q.C.

Last September 18, 2011, The U.P. Pan Xenia Fraternity conducted one of the largest medical missions held by any of the organizations based in the University of the Philippines. The medical mission was held in Brgy. Lupang Pangako, Payatas, Q.C., in cooperation with the Rotary and Rotaract Clubs of Agham, and in partnership with Unilab, Euromed, Bantex, Cong. David Kho, and The Generics Pharmacy.

The medical mission catered to five distinct groups of patients – children, adults, dental patients, ophthalmologic patients, and surgical patients. Our initial target for this project was a total of 500 patients. We are happy to report that we were able to cater to over 600 patients. 250 children and 140 adults were given general checkups, multi-vitamins, ascorbic acid, and the necessary medicines that they needed.

Bro. Armando Suratos '64 (2nd from right) with fellow alumni brods during Pan Xenia's 87th Anniversary at PICC.

President Benigno S. Aquino III appointed Armando L. Suratos as a new member of the Monetary Board of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) replacing Juanita D. Amatong whose term expired on July 3 this year.

According to Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda, who made the announcement Tuesday, Suratos will stay as a member of the Monetary Board until July 3, 2017. Suratos was appointed by the President September 9, 2011.

Bro. Irwin Lopez '03 (2nd from right, front row in dark blue shirt) with fellow Chevening Scholars batch 2011

Bro. Irwin Gabriel Lopez '03 is one of the 7 Chevening UK Government Scholars for 2011/12. He will take up MA in Disasters, Adaptation and Development at King's College London starting September.

The Resident brods and sisses with Ms. Carla Gonzales 0f Sun Life Foundation

The Pan Xenia  Fraternity conducted "Financial Planning 101", a seminar aimed at teaching the students of the university about the basics of personal financial planning at the UP School of Economics Auditorium last August 8.

Bro. Tim Loterte '10

Brod Tim Loterte '10 is one of the 300 students chosen among thousands of applicants all over the world to be part of the Asia Investment Banking Conference (AIBC) to be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) in Hong Kong on September 8-9, 2011 .

The Asia Investment Banking Conference (AIBC) is the largest student-run conference in Asia focused on M&A and Corporate Finance. The Conference was initiated by students from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).

Every year, 300 of the brightest and most talented students from approximately 50 renowned universities across the globe, and senior professionals representing various prominent organisations within the financial services industry, participated in keynote speeches, panel discussions and interactive workshops.

Bro. Nathan Correa '08

Bro. Nathan Correa '08 and several brods were inducted as officers of the newly-organized Rotaract club of  Agham last June 25 at the Global Lounge, of the Rotary Center in Quezon City.

Aside from Bro. Nathan Correa who was elected president, other charter officers include Bro. Judd Vitente '10 (Secretary), Brod Alvin Asis '09 (Treasurer), Brod Jose Salvador '09 (Director), Bro. Justin Palino '09 (Director), and Bro. Kervin Salayog '09 (Director).

The Rotaract club is a Rotary-sponsored service club for young men and women ages 18-30. The Agham chapter was organized by Bro. Jun Sabug '72 who was the outgoing Global president of Rotary International District 3780 of Quezon City. As his term ends, a new presence of Pan Xenians begins in Rotary.