Sunday, June 28, 2015

Philippines: Seeing Old Friends in Cebu, the Franco Sisters


Seated l-r: Gina Kahler, Helen Franco Misa, Lucy Franco Garcia, Jean Franco Teves
Standing l-r: May Tan, Teresita Franco Barte, Cecilia Manguerra Brainard

I spent Sunday evening with old friends, the Franco sisters (and their family and friends). 

To appreciate the friendship, you need to take a look at our picture below. That was taken at a Hawaiian luau at my house in the 1960s. My friendship with the Franco sisters spans decades. Teresita Franco and I went to elementary school together. And even before we were born, our parents had been friends. That is how Cebu is. Families will have generational connections.


Seated l-r: Cecilia Manguerra, Lucy Franco
Back l-r: Teresita Franco, Jean Franco, Agnes Sotto (kneeling), Diana Franco, Helen Franco (kneeling)

Helen's grandchild had a baptismal bash at the Casino Espanol, and their family and friends were there to celebate Yanna's christening. (I apologize I don't have pictures of other people but will post some later on -- so check back.)

I will go for months, even years, not seeing the Franco sisters, but when we are together, it's as if time has not passed, and we can talk for hours.


l-r: Jean Franco Teves, Cecilia Brainard, Helen Misa, Teresita Barte

The following pictures were taken at the Casino Espanol. (The Casino Espanol is a membership club that dates back to 1920.) I love the outdoor shot of the pool. 




Read also
School Life in the Philippines in the '60s - Description & Memorabilia photos
Post-War Cebu Life - More Memorabilia photos
Where Have all the Young Men Gone? - Memorabilia photos
Old Photographs and Memories  
The Schools I attended, Part 1, St.Theresa's College
The Schools I attended, Part 2, UP & Maryknoll
The Schools I attended, Part 3, UCLA

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