Casimiro Andrada

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 by	Leonardo Soriano
Succeeded by	Protestato Malunda
Personal details
Spouse	Justa Andrada
Children	Walfredo, 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

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

• Carles, Iloilo
• Balasan, Iloilo

References

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