Mga Kapatid

Established during the 1969-1970 school year, Mga Kapatid, Pilipino American Student Association (MK), Tagalog for "My Siblings" or "My Brothers and Sisters", is a social, cultural, and academic organization for the Pilipino American community at UCD. Other organizations have stemmed from Mga Kapatid, including Filipino Association for Health Careers (FAHC), Bridge - Pilipino/a Outreach and Retention, and Filipinos in Liberal Arts and Humanities (FILAH), which are all part of the Fil-Am Community.

Their mission statement is, "The purpose of this organization shall be to provide personal, social, cultural and academic support; to spread political awareness and consciousness on issues relevant to the Pilipino American community; to support and encourage the purposes and activities of Bridge, Chi Rho Omicron (XPO), Filipino Association for Health Careers (FAHC), Filipinos in Liberal Arts and Humanities (FILAH), Kappa Psi Epsilon (KPsiE), and Pilipino Americans in Science and Engineering (PASE); to enhance appreciation for Pilipino culture and heritage; to promote appreciation for, and develop the significance of the Pilipino community in the University of California, Davis and in today’s society; and to always aspire to maintain an organizational atmosphere that lives up to our name, Mga Kapatid."

They hold events throughout the school year and the largest event is the annual Pilipino Culture Night in May. Planning for PCN begins almost immediately after the PCN for that year is completed. PCN is a show with many different types of dances performed by students. Dozens of students work throughout the school year on the script, songs, music and dances.

Other events hosted by Mga Kapatid include Fil-Am Thanksgiving Dinner (November), Friendship Games at Cal State Fullerton (October), Ski Trip (February), and MK Bash (June).

• 2011-2012: Bennett Lumban
  

• 2010-2011: Kenneth Flores
  

• 2009-2010: Jobelle Duka
  

• 2008-2009: Raphael "Rap" Sarmiento
  

• 2007-2008: Chris "Tops" Laparan
  

• 2006-2007: Marvin Zamora
  

• 2005-2006: Eric Zamora
  

• 2004-2005: David Salomon
  

• 2003-2004: Jay Dela Cruz
  

• 2002-2003: Michele Cortez
  

• 2001-2002: Mark Javier
  

• 2000-2001: Bobby G. Roy
  

• 1999-2000: John Yap
  

• 1998-1999: Michelle Villaluz
  

• 1997-1998: Avon Angeles
  

• 1996-1997: Jason Valdellon
  

• 1995-1996: Nico Tuason
  

• 1994-1995: Ann Boncaron

Mga Kapatid has its own choir, led by Dennison Gallardo for the 2010-2011 school year. MK is also known for its hip-hop dance team, MK Modern, which is directed by Rodney Bravo, Bennett Magpantay Lumban, and Missa Mendoza for the 2010-2011 school year. MK Modern won first place at 2009 & 2012 Davis Dance Revolution.

Mga Kapatid also has it's own Big Sib/Lil Sib Program (BS/LS). It is a peer mentorship program that partners a Big Sib, an established UC Davis student, with a Lil Sib, usually an incoming freshman or transfer student. Big Sib’s mentor their Lil Sib’s through their transition into the university by serving as a personal and social resource, from offering advice to providing academic tutoring. BS/LS pairings occur at the beginning of each quarter, for more information please contact the current BS/LS coordinators.

Mga Kapatid can also be found at the following web-sites:
Official Web-site: http://www.mgakapatid.org/
Facebook: http://ucdavis.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2200466209
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/mgakapatid