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| Casimiro Andrada | |
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 Statue of Don Casimiro Andrada | |
| 5th Municipal President of Balasan | |
| In office October 16, 1911 – October 15, 1913 | |
| Preceded by | Leonardo Soriano |
| Succeeded by | Protestato Malunda |
| Personal details | |
| Spouse | Justa Andrada |
| Children | Walfredo, Juan, Honofre, Amado, Vicente, Francisco and Asuncion |
| Occupation |
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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.
Political Life
During the annexation of Carles to Balasan, Casimiro Andrada became the 5th Municipal President of Balasan.
Legacy
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.
See also
References
- "Home". deped.gov.ph.
| Preceded byLeonardo Soriano | Municipal President, Municipality of Balasan 1911 – 1913 |
Succeeded byProtestato Malunda |
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