One summer morning in 1970, three cousins, all in high school, got ready for Sunday worship at the United Methodist Church. As they waited for their lola and guardian to come out of the house, they struck a pose in her garden before an unknown photographer. The fourth cousin (in shorts) apparently planned on skipping church. Notice how she’s outfitted here. From left are: Allyn Valdellon, Tessie Romero, Embeng Lolarga and Telly Valdellon. Allyn was the first among them to leave the Philippines and settle in Virginia. Tessie is in windy Chicago, Embeng remains in Bagbag, Novaliches, Quezon City (good for you, sis!), and Telly has made it in New York. Luv those skirt lengths, sandals and shoes!
