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Since 1969

The History

Equality, Service, and Brotherhood at the U.P. College of Engineering for more than half a century.

Brods gathered at the gazebo during the 55th Anniversary Celebration
The 55th Anniversary Celebration, U.P. Diliman, 24 February 2024.

The founding

Ten scholars, one college.

Founded in 1969 by ten scholars of the University, the EMC² Fraternity is an exclusive Engineering and Physical Sciences brotherhood dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in education and service to the country.

Through its years of existence as a fraternal organization based in the College of Engineering, it has distinguished itself through noteworthy endeavors and activities that aimed to uplift the cause and welfare of the University studentry and the community. It has also established itself as a molding ground of student leaders and young exemplars in the fields of Engineering and the Sciences.

Entry pending

The complete written history, the ten founding scholars by name, and the early years are being gathered from official records. Have records to share?

The credo

“Equality is our way of life. Loyalty and Obedience, Service and Sacrifice, Courage and Justice.”

The Alumni Association’s mission

Championing professional and leadership excellence, committed to the service and progress of the Filipino society.

Milestones

The record so far.

1969

Founded by Ten Scholars

EMC² Fraternity is founded at the U.P. College of Engineering by ten university scholars.

1983

Most Outstanding Student Organization

Adjudged one of the Most Outstanding Student Organizations during U.P.'s Diamond Jubilee year.

2020

COVID-19 Relief Operations

The brotherhood mobilized pandemic relief — packing and distributing goods to communities in need.

2024

55th Anniversary Celebration

Brods across generations gathered at Bahay ng Alumni, U.P. Diliman to mark 55 years of the brotherhood.

2026

57th Anniversary

The brotherhood marks 57 years of Equality, Service, and Brotherhood — and welcomes its first home online.

Entries pending

Four decades of the brotherhood’s story are still to be inscribed. If you were there, add it to the record.

From the archive

Fifty-five years, in one afternoon.

Brods gathered at the gazebo during the 55th Anniversary Celebration
The gazebo, U.P. Diliman55th Anniversary Celebration, 24 February 2024.
Brods gathered on stage at the 55th Anniversary Celebration
Bahay ng AlumniBrods of every batch on stage.
Brods gathered before Quezon Hall at the 55th Anniversary Celebration
Quezon HallThe brotherhood, 1967 to 2023 batches.

For the studentry

Interested in the brotherhood?

EMC² draws its members from Engineering and the Physical Sciences at the University of the Philippines. To learn about the fraternity, its work on campus, and how to get in touch, reach out to us directly. We are glad to answer questions.

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