Princess Sol Diaries: February 2017

I am so happy and blessed that a lot of people came over to witness the official turn-over ceremony of Miss Universe Germany's Johanna Acs' Castle Headdress through me. The event was well attended by UST Officials, Students, Family, and Friends.

We signed the UST Museum Deed of Donation during the opening ceremony together with UST Museum Director, Rev. Fr. Isidro D. Abaño, O.P. who officially accepted the donation of the Castle Headdress to UST Museum.

From the bottom of my grateful heart, thank you, Rev. Fr. Isidro D. Abaño O.P. for accepting the headdress at the UST Museum and be its final home.

Together we unveiled the castle headdress of Miss Universe Germany, Johanna Acs to officially open the exhibition to the public.

Let me take this opportunity to thank Miss Universe Germany Johanna Acs who said, and I quote "Mahal niya ang Pilipinas in which Miss Universe and Filipino hospitality have been memorable and happiest weeks of her life. As a gesture of giving back the love. She wants her headpiece to stay in the Philippines as a remembrance."

The turnover ceremony was held on the 13th of February 2017, 4:30 in the afternoon, at the Main Gallery of UST Museum. It was two(2) weeks after the 65th Miss Universe Pageant which was held in Manila, Philippines, on January 30, 2017.

The Castle Headpiece and other mementos are now exhibited at the UST Museum Main Gallery and can be viewed until February 24, 2017.

The exhibit also features the Miss Universe Dolls Collection of UST Educational Technology Center Director, Professor Anna Cheryll M. Ramos.

My amazing homecoming to my Alma Mater UST was one of the best moments and stories I could ever imagine to inspire my son and UST students in attendance. It is the value of a simple gesture of giving back to my alma mater that is worth remembering.

In God's time, I now understand one of my purpose in life. Destiny made it happen and make me understand better the value of my faithfulness, loyalty, and love to my alma mater.

God really works beyond anyone’s expectations, beyond our limits and understanding, beyond our wishes and dreams. God always surprises us in His many thousand ways, He is inspiring us to inspire others too.

The warm welcome and appreciation of the UST Museum Director, Rev. Fr. Isidro Abaño and all the staff made me more confident that God is with me all my life.

To my fellow Thomasians, thank you so much. Mabuhay ang mga Tomasino.

The Official Acceptance of Rev. Fr, Isidro D. Abaño, O.P.
of the Castle Headdress to UST Museum.

Thank you, Rev. Fr. Isidro D. Abaño O.P.
for accepting the headdress at the UST Museum and be its final home.

UST Museum Director, Rev. Fr. Isidro D. Abaño O.P.

My Story, The Headdress of Miss Universe Germany to UST Museum

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My Story, The Headdress of Miss Universe Germany to UST Museum

Miss Universe Germany Johanna Acs
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Healing Art Foundation

Johanna Acs (YouTube Video)

Rev. Fr. Isidro D. Abaño, O.P. accepted my donation on behalf of Miss Johanna Acs

Sol Albar officially signed the UST Museum Deed of Donation.
Witness for Sol Dayo Albar (Donor)
Engr. Antonio B. Albar, Husband
Andreij Hosea D. Albar, son

UST Museum Director Rev. Fr. Isidro D. Abaño, O.P.
officially accepted the donation of the Castle Headdress to UST Museum.
Witness for Donee UST Museum
Asso. Prof. Anna Bautista, UST Museum Assistant Director
Dr. Augusto Agila, from the Rector's Office

Deed of Donation with Donor and Donee signature.

Signing of Deed of Donation (YouTube Video)

The unveiling of the Castle Headdress

The unveiling of the castle headdress of Miss Universe Germany, Johanna Acs
to officially open the exhibition to the public.

The National Costume for Miss Germany was designed by Mr. Christian Pelayo

from the brand Xtian Collection, with the able assistance of Mr. Jacob Muehlhausen and

Ms. Heather Baughman who did the decorations.

"We wanted to capture the magical and mystical castles told by the tales," Pelayo said.

UST Museum Director Rev. Fr. Isidro D. Abaño, O.P. and Sol Albar

(Photo by Dannyboy Pata of GMA 7)

Unveiling of the Castle Headdress (YouTube Video)

UST Museum Director Rev. Fr. Isidro D. Abaño, O.P. and Sol Albar
(Photo Ops after the unveiling)

Castle Headdress Description

Weight: 2 Kilos

Size: 17 ½” Depth x 16” Width x 23” height

Made of Papier-mâché

Made in Los Angeles, California USA

Front and back view of castle headdress.

The event was well attended by UST Officials, Students, Family, Friends, and Friends in Media.

Family, Classmates, Professor's, and Friends

Dr. Ulrich Nowak, Director, and Head of Cultural Programs, Goethe Institute.

Rev. Fr. Isidro D. Abaño, O. P. Director of UST Museum

Assoc. Prof. Anna Marie Bautista, Assistant Director of UST Museum
Dr. Augusto Agila, from the Rector's Office

Assoc. Prof. Giovanna Fontanilla, Director of the Office of Public Affairs

Professor Anna Cheryll M. Ramos, Director, UST Educational Technology Center

Prof. Mary Christie Que, Dean of Fine Arts and Design
Arch. Rodolfo Ventura, Dean of College of Architecture.

Signing the UST Guest Book in the presence of
Director, Assoc. Prof. Giovanna V. Fontanilla Office of Public Affairs

The Official Opening of the Exhibit

The castle headdress concept was to show the fantasy world

of the Brothers Grimm. The German authors and storytellers.

The cost of the headdress is about U$2,000.00

and took several weeks to complete.

It has LED lights that frame the top of the castle

and finish up the final look.

Mementos "Cheering souvenirs"

Picture Exhibit about the Castle Headdress and Miss Universe Germany Johanna Acs.

The exhibit is now open to public and can be viewed from February 13 to 24, 2017
at the UST Museum Main Gallery

Interview with the Tomasinoweb by Marc Dela Paz
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Tomasinoweb (Marc Dela Paz)

Interview with the UST Media

Captured Moment

"Until I saw this on my file, I thought I never had a picture with him."

Dr. Ulrich Nowak,
Director, and Head of Cultural Programs, Goethe Institute.

The exhibit also features the Miss Universe Doll Collection of
UST Educational Technology Center Director, Professor Anna Cheryll M. Ramos.

Miss Universe Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach 2015 (Philippines)

Miss Universe Germany Johanna Acs

With Miss Gie Sembrano, from the Office of Public Affairs.

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Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas

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The UST Arch of the Century, Main entrance, Españia.

The Arch of the Centuries was originally erected around 1680 at Intramuros,
where UST was originally established. After World War II,
the university transferred to its present location at Sampaloc.
The Arch was also carried piece-by-piece and
was re-erected at the present Plaza Intramuros in 1954.

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The UST Main Building

Standing on the pedestals of the fourth floor of the building are statues
symbolizing the spiritual and intellectual aspiration of the University.
Designed by the Italian Francesco Monti, faculty member of
the College of Architecture, they were installed between 1949 and 1953.

UST Museum Main Entrance
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Considered the oldest school-based museum in the Philippines,
the UST Museum became a repository of scientific and artistic articles
and objets d’art. Starting in 1941,
the museum acquired the works of Filipino masters such as
Fernando and Pablo Amorsolo, Carlos Francisco, Vicente Manansala, and Galo Ocampo.

The museum has permanent displays for specimens of natural history,
ethnographic materials, Oriental art objects, Philippine religious images,
paintings, and Coins, Medals, and Memorabilia.
The painting collection includes works from the 17th to the 20th century.

The museum also houses the museum gallery,
a souvenir shop, and a mini-library.
The museum gallery has served as the venue for art exhibitions.

105 years old Painting in front of the Grand Stairs at the Main Building Entrance

UST Main Building, Main Entrance, and the UST Museum Main Gallery
The Office of Public Affairs staff are all ready for the event
February 13, 2017, Monday 4:30 PM

The Preparation