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Casimiro Andrada was born in Zambales and married to Justa Acolentava, a native of Carles, Iloilo. He headed the Separation Movement of the Municipality of Carles (in the Province of Iloilo, Philippines), succeeded in getting the approval of the Carleseños petition for separation from Balasan.

Casimiro Andrada
Statue of Don Casimiro Andrada
5th Municipal President of Balasan
In office
October 16, 1911 – October 15, 1913
Preceded byLeonardo Soriano
Succeeded byProtestato Malunda
Personal details
SpouseJusta Andrada
ChildrenWalfredo, Juan, Honofre, Amado, Vicente, Francisco and Asuncion
Occupation
  • Philanthropist, Donor of Don Casimiro Andrada National High School
  • Founder, Andrada Citrus Growers, Inc.
  • Carles Leader
  • Municipal Head

Political Life

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During the annexation of Carles to Balasan, Casimiro Andrada became the 5th Municipal President of Balasan.

Legacy

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The Don Casimero Andrada National High School or DCANHS is a Flagship Secondary School in the Municipality of Carles, Iloilo named after Andrada, for his philantrophic efforts.

Today DCANHS stand firm in its mission by producing more productive, highly educated, motivated and competitive Carleseños.[citation needed] [1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Home". deped.gov.ph.
Preceded by
Leonardo Soriano
Municipal President, Municipality of Balasan
1911 – 1913
Succeeded by
Protestato Malunda