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Good As Gold

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 Hello Fellow Assumption Alumnae !
AAA is celebrating its 50th year and will host a grand reunion on Sunday Oct 8, 2017  at the Main Lounge of Manila Polo Club Makati. Celebration will start with a mass at 3 pm followed by a merienda & entertainment. It will be a unique opportunity for us to gather & reunite with our classmates & other alumnae who continue to live the Assumption Spirit .
Tickets are being sold at P1000 ea. Can we  support AAA by attending this grand reunion please
AAA Gold Assumption Call AAA office (02) 894 3561
Look for Arlene or RoseGood As Gold

Legacy An Assumption Cookbook

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Heart2Heart collects AC cookbooks bec they are truly a labor of LOVE!

A new one is out by batch ’92 who will celebrate their velada next year
For orders 09175303038 or ac92cookbook@gmail.com #H2HACVelada

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Food is inextricably linked to memories, more so the dishes we have enjoyed with our families. The Legacy cookbook is a compilation not just of recipes that have been tested over time, but a passing down of rituals of bonding and love from different families and clans.ac-velada-92-part-1The recipes are from the girls of the Assumption College High School batch of1992, who are going to be celebrating their Velada or their 25th  year high school reunion in 2017.legacy-bookbook-4

As shared in the short write ups before each, there are recipes that have been handed down for generations, recipes by seasoned cooks and trained chefs, and even some recipes by batch mates who don’t really cook, but have perfected that one dish they share in the book.

We have also asked other food luminaries, who are fellow “Old Girls” (the offcial moniker for Assumption alumnae), to contribute their “recipes with stories” to this cookbook.  There is a paella recipe from Malu Gamboa inspired by a Cirkulo bestseller. Abba Napa of the Moment Group shares a delicious lamb rendang recipe from her growing up years.  Undersecretary for the Department of Agricul­ ture, Berna Romulo Puyat, contributes a risotto recipe made with adlai, an in­ digenous ingredient she continues to promote, as she did to the international

food community during Madrid Fusion.  There are other recipes by Margarita Fores of Cibo, Lusso and Grace Park, Arie Cuerva Kidder of Cuerva Bakeshop, Chiqui Mabanta of Comer Tree Cafe, and from Vargas Kitchen, recipes from Ma­ rina V. Tantoco and Ma. Teresa V. Javellana.  Also featured are recipes by chef instructor Lorrie Reynoso and Bella Yuchengco, renowned for her sublime tasting dinners in her home.legacy-bookbook-9

The Legacy cookbook team lovingly cooked, styled, and with the help of the tal­ented food photographer Gabby Cantero, photogragraphed  each of the featured dishes.

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The Legacy cookbook team is composed of former Town & Country and Preview publisher, now the Moment Group’s Director of Brand Management Tara Santos as the Project Director. Happy Ongpauco Tiu, chef and founder of Pamana, Hawaiian BBQ, Private Dining as well as other brands under the Happy Concept Group was the food stylist, along with well-loved food blogger, Joey de Larraza­ bal Blanco (@chichajo) of 80breakfasts.com,  chef Carina Guevara Galang and talented home cooks, Nina Guerrero and Vic Tambunting Alfonso. Executive Creative Director of Blackpencil Manila of the Leo Burnett Group and former edi­ tor-at-Iarge for Preview, Kat Gomez-Limchoc was the creative director and editor. Graphic designer Allen Tan Cabrera, designed the book.  Brand and Marketing for Standard Chartered Bank, Tifly Floresca Lorenzana is marketing head.

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Ebb and Flow

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“Life is the constant ebb and flow of holding on and letting go.”

-Esther EsteyEbb and flow invitation

Ebb and flow is the natural rhythm of life. It is constant flux, a movement of tensions, of complements. EBB and FLOW is the title of the three women art exhibit of Tessa Mendoza, Tina Gonzales, and Tessa Alindogan. Each artist displays a singular ability, a distinct style on her own. But when combined, the works become an even more powerful canvas of colors, movements, and contours. For the first time, these three talented and up-and-coming artists teamed-up in a one night only event.Ebb and Flow Tessa Mendoza TEssa Alindogan Tina gonzales

Coming from her first and highly successful solo exhibit, Gracia, held last November 2014, Tessa Mendoza showcased a collection of her earlier works. These range from sketches to paintings that when viewed collectively presents a visual narrative of the artist she is today. It is in looking back that she is able to continuously evolve as an artist to move forward.Ebb and Flow Tessa Mendoza 3

Ebb and Flow was the first exhibit for Tina Gonzales. As a long time collector and art dealer, Tina has always taken an interest in painting. Two years ago, a couple of life-changing events led to a period of prolific creativity that birthed the artist that was always veiled within. Her works are mostly colorful, contemporary, figurative paintings that depict scenes from everyday life that have impressed themselves upon the artist.Ebb and Flow Tina Gonzales

Tessa Alindogan, distinguished as an interior designer, began painting in 2004. What was borne out of necessity (she needed a big painting for her condo) eventually became a calling as demand for her work grew.Ebb and Flow Tessa Alindogan 12

She held her first solo exhibit in 2011. Her works are abstracts that are both elegant and dramatic. As an interior designer, Tessa believes that she has a natural instinct for what paintings would go well in people’s homes or offices.

Early Beginnings

Tessa Mendoza

Tessa discovered her love for art at a young age. She describes herself as a self-taught artist who began by creating doodles and caricatures on her notebooks in school. As a result, her teachers recommended art classes to her mother.

Tessa Mendoza_ Ebb and FlowIn 1986 Tessa began to paint earnestly. She subsequently participated in a joint exhibit entitled Nuances. A year after her foray into the art scene in the Philippines, Tessa got married and her career as a budding artist took a backseat to her role as wife, and soon enough, mother to four children

Over twenty years later, Tessa’s passion for her craft was reignited. This journey of rediscovering the artist within reached its full expression in her first solo exhibit, Gracia, where Tessa debuted as a full fledged artist in a sold out show in 2014. Ebb and Flow Tessa Mendoza5Tessa Medoza Ebb and Flow (2) Tessa Medoza Ebb and Flow (3) Tessa Medoza Ebb and Flow (1)Tessa’s work is informed by a faith that transcends the everyday: “Mine is but the hand that wields brush to canvas; it is Christ’s abounding grace that inspires, conjures, creates and blesses.” Her works are an invitation to the viewers to experience a non-verbal, personal conversation through tactile abstractions that speak to the soul.

Tina Gonzales

For as long as she can remember, Tina always had a passion for drawing. In school, she would not take notes, but would continuously doodle on her notebooks. While she wanted to pursue her interest in art through formal study, her parents thought it best that she undertake more practical subjects in school. Hence, she majored in Engineering.

Tina Gonzales_Ebb and FLowEbb and Flow Tina Gonzales 1Once, Tina took up a painting course in Ayala Museum given by Stella Roxas. She completed her first painting in 30 minutes. Her teacher was surprised at her output, especially since she did not take up any formal art classes. However, Tina did not pursue painting as she was caught up in day-to-day living. She began collecting art instead. As her collection grew, she also began to deal in art.Ebb and Flow Tina Gonzales 3Tina Gonzales Ebb and Flow (2) Tina Gonzales Ebb and Flow (1)  Two years ago, life-changing events led Tina to take up painting once again. She rediscovered her first love, that is, drawing. She also found an outlet for the outpouring of her ever changing moods, passions, and emotions.

Her paintings are ultimately a deep expression of hope. The bright colors exude life in all its fullness. Even in the depths of crisis, life remains a tapestry of hope, faith, and love.Tina Gonzales Ebb and Flow (3)

Tessa Alindogan

Tessa A. was always artistically inclined. After graduating from college, she took up Architectural Interior Design from the Inchbald School of Design in London, where she graduated with honors.

Tessa Alindogan_Ebb and FlowEbb and Flow Tessa Alindogan 1She has been a practicing interior designer since 1988, with a steady stream of distinguished clientele and projects.

She began painting out of necessity. In 2004, she had just moved into a new condo and found a big empty wall in her living room. She created a painting to fit that wall and subsequently painted two more for the bedroom. While many of her guests would admire these paintings, Tessa did not really think of painting seriously until a friend, Anton Baretto, asked her to consign a painting in his store, Nest. She consigned the painting from her living room and it was sold the next day. The buyer was Rajo Laurel.
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Tessa A. believes, as John Keats did, that beauty is truth. Her paintings exhibit a straightforward beauty; elegant yet dramatic. Her aesthetic sensibility is consistently seen in her interiors, her art, and her life.Ebb and Flow Tessa Alindogan 2 Ebb and Flow Tessa Alindogan 3 Ebb and Flow Tessa Alindogan 4 Ebb and Flow guests 1 Ebb and Flow guests 2 Ebb and Flow Tessa Alindogan 20 Ebb and Flow Tessa Mendoza1

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Assumption High School Batch 1981 for the benefit of the Assumption Alumnae Association (AAA). The AAA is engaged in various charitable initiatives throughout the country.Ebb and Flow AC Assumption beneficiary

The exhibit is sponsored by Discovery Primea, Volvo and Ralph’s Wines and Spirits.

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Silver Linings Cookbook by AC Batch ’90

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Super love the cookbook by AC Batch ’90!  Thank you Ana Javelosa Gloria for sharing it with me.  I Collect cookbooks like these.   Silver Linings Cookbook by AC Batch '90 (6)

A commemorative cookbook featuring more than 160 beloved recipes from the Assumption Silver Jubilarians of 2015, HS Class of 1990. Each copy of Silver Linings Cookbook is P599. Proceeds of all sales will go to the Assumption mission schools in the Philippines.

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 Made possible by Ana Javelosa Gloria, Barni Alunan-Escaler, Patricia Aurelio, Therese Ng, and the women of AC90. Illustrations by Rina Albert-Llamas (ACHS ’97).  Just keeping up a tradition started by Isabel Razon Puyat, Marivic Puyat Limcaoco, Annie Lim Kawpeng and Lisa Mapua.Silver Linings Cookbook by AC Batch '90 (3)

Yay!! Chef Patricia Aurelio who makes the most yummy pastries!Silver Linings Cookbook by AC Batch '90 (12)

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Batchmates sharing the dishes they made using the cookbook!  This means they are all easy to make by any of us even if we do not really cook! haha!! 🙂  Silver Linings Cookbook by AC Batch '90 (8)

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Silver Linings Cookbook is available at:
1. Popscandystore, Milky Way Bldg, Pasay Road, Makati
2. Assumption Alumnae Association Office, and the Assumption College Bookstore, San Lorenzo Village, Makati
3. Rinadesign, Power Plant Mall, Makati
4. AAK (Association for the Advancement of Karatedo), Megamall, Mandaluyong
5. Piandre Salon, at the following branches: Timog, Greenbelt, Alabang, BGC, San Juan
6. The Food Bin, Kalayaan Ave. Blue Ridge, QC
7. Apt 1B Restaurant branches: Salcedo Village, One Rockwell, and Henry Hotel
8. Kitchen 1B, Legaspi Village Makati
9. Milky Way at Mckinley Hill

We will be at the following bazaars and fairs:
1. Salcedo Saturday Market Sep 19 onwards
2. American Women’s Bazaar Oct 20 onwards (awcphilippines.net/Bazaar)

Outside Metro Manila:
1. Baguio: Mt Cloud Bookshop
2. Iloilo: Assumption Iloilo bookstore c/o Cribay Simpas (ACHS90)
3. In Cebu, c/o Carmela Malagar (ACHS90)
4. In Bacolod, c/o Lourdes de Leon (AAA Bacolod Chapter)

An ebook version is also available!
1. For iBooks, Nook, Kobo, and other epub readers: smashwords.com/books/view/571028
2. For Kindle readers: amazon.com/dp/B014AU9QNM

If you need additional information, please email cookbook@achs90.com

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AC Batch 90 Velada Like An AC Sister

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Congratulations AC Batch ’90! What a performance!!!! So high energy! Congratulations once again Maribeth Bichara!!! You are the BEST! May this be only the beginning of camaraderie among the batch! ( Please make sure to choose HD or HIGH DEFINITION when watching the videos and FULL SCREEN so you can see a bigger view of the video – ENJOY!! )

Opening Number

What is a Velada, Platinum and Diamond

Blue Diamond

Silver Jubilarians – Medley

Ruby

Pearl

Tribute to Teachers

Jade

Congratulations to my Mom and all the Golden Girls who did such a great job! Tita Lori V, Tita Rose, Tita Doris, Tita Maricris, Tita Sylvia, Tita Cookie, Tita Mary Ann ( sorry if I missed anyone )
I am very sure they did not have fun just on Velada Day but enjoyed the preparation and all the meetings. What a solid batch even after 50 years!!!

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AC Batch ’89 Velada InspiRED

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Congratulations to AC Batch ’89!!!!

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Every year is always the BEST! 🙂  This year was their turn to shine and they did!  I enjoyed so much and loved everything from beginning till end. Super love the theme!! Super love everything!! CONGRATS Camille Tolentino Genuino, Liza Concepcion Santos, Nicole Olbes Fandiño, Sharon Pajaro Say, Ann Arcenas,  Iya Yotoko, Julienne Sison Vital, and the rest of Batch ’89!

Previous entry:  Assumption Velada 2012 Batch ’87 Faithfully AC Oct 25, 2012 

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And to the choreographers Maribeth Bichara and Reigh Sy, you guys are spectacular!!!!!!  THE BEST!!!

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Mother Marie Eugenie Awardee Batch ’89, Marga Escaler

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I am so sorry I was not able to take all the performances.  Next time I will come prepared with more memory space on my camera!! I had to go back two days to be able to finish till the end!!

Sapphire- I love out of the box performances 🙂

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Ruby

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Pearl

Way to go our Kapatiran sisters batch!! Vina Concepcion Monasterio, Margie Apacible, Angela Enrile, Chris Ancheta, Leia Regala!!! YAY!!!

“We, the members of the ACHS Class of 1984 unabashedly acknowledge that Assumption College has shaped our lives. It did not only teach us the prescribed academic subjects but Assumption also gave us a sense of self by nurturing and encouraging us – even smiling on our youthful exuberance and our liking for fun and a bit of mischief. In addition, it gave us a sense of selflessness, as we were inspired to empathise with the less fortunate to be socially, economically and politically aware. And, finally and probably most importantly, Assumption gave us a sense of belonging… of being one… and though years have passed and we lead vastly diverse lives and taken different paths, we remain one in love… one in Faith and ONE in spirit! Assumptionistas to the core!”

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Batch ’89 Salutes Michael Jackson – LOVE Michael Jackson!! and Super LOVE this performance!!!

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Jade – Love Madonna too!!! Choreographed by Maribeth Bichara as well

Lisa Lorenzo Uy, Ola Regala, Michelle Dayrit Soliven, and Lizette Cojuangco

“Good afternoon. Today we mark our Jade Jubilee, thirty five years after we graduated from high school. So here we are again, back home in our beloved Assumption, remembering the good old days. Since those days, many things have changed. WE have changed. How so? Well we are still a bunch of strong willed opinionated women — ladies with an attitude — but experience has taught us to open our hearts to others with more compassion and understanding. And through it all, it’s our friendships, nurtured throughout the years, that inspire us and give us a reason to celebrate today. So, get up on your feet, Batch 79! Express yourself! Strike a pose!”

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What a beautiful tribute to the Sisters and Teachers of the Assumption!!!  I cried!!! I am still waiting for a dance number by all the sisters and teachers of Assumption 🙂

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Diamond – Choreographed by Maribeth Bichara as well

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Blue Diamond

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I loved the Gold performance!!!  They showed a video on what they have been doing and how they have been helping the Mission Schools!   Way to go Tita Mariel Tolentino and Tita Nena Ortoll.  I also loved their performance, it was so unique!!! Previous entry: Mass Cards by the Assumption Class Batch ’64/’68 Foundation

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“Whatever circumstances we are about to face, wherever we are, the bonds of Friendship, the spirit of solidarity, unique memories  and one Assumption spirit keep us HAPPY together!!!! After 25 years into countless experiences and pasts, all roads leads to Assumption.  Our happy and inspiring moment”

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Thank you to this batch mate who made me sit beside her upstairs!!  I forgot to get her name but she was the announcer.  For two days I sat beside her and I kept telling her how galeng her batch was!  I had no one to talk to so i kept bringing out my happiness to her!!! haha!! Poor her 🙂  And to Paolo Bustamante, Direk!  You are amazing too!!

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Maja Gamboa you guys are next!!

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Mass Cards by the Assumption Class ’64’68 Foundation

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I met a very nice lady, Tita Nena Ortoll.  She did not want me to take her photo 🙂  She is from Assumption Class ’64 and they started this fund raiser by selling mass cards! Every year they are able to give 2,000 children  from the Assumption Mission schools all the school supplies that they need for the year.  She told me they have to identify what each grade needs,  then how many in each grade and then they will buy all the supplies.  Afterwhich the batch gets together to pack them and she told me that this was the most fun part 🙂mass-cards-by-the-assumption-class-1.JPG

She chooses the designs by researching and then uses them on the cards

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Call: Nena Ortoll 0918-918-5099

For Alabang:  Email:  Rortoll@gail.com  Fax:  896-3633 or Tel #:  813-0302

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