The story of the Assumption in the Philippines is a story of God’s “kagandahang- loob” to the Congregation and the Filipino people.
Spain served as the gateway of the Religious of the Assumption to the East. The Philippines was under the Spanish rule for over 300 years. In 1892, Maria Cristina, the Queen Regent, asked the Religious of the Assumption to assume the direction of the Superior Normal School for women teachers in Manila. Marie Eugenie saw the immense possibilities for good in this distant mission to the East and readily acceded to the Queen Regent’s wish. The proposed foundation fully answered the Foundress’ educational vision – to pioneer women education in the Philippines.
The outbreak of the Revolution in 1898 brought the school to an abrupt end. The Sisters returned to Europe, having instilled in their students a deep appreciation for the teaching profession and a keen realization of their responsibility as the future molders of the youth of the land. A distinctive characteristic of Assumption education was evident among its first students. Among them were: Rosa Sevilla-Alvero; Florentina Arellano; Dolores Guerrero; Susana Revilla and Emilia Sacramento, who became
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