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Andrea Lizares Si (HS'73,AB '78)
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Running for Mayor of Bacolod in 2010

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Year Graduated in LCC (w/ Course if College)
Elementary - 1969
High-School - 1973
College - AB-English (with 3 years in Architecture) 1978
URL in The LCCian Shutterbug
http://lccianphotos.ning.com/profile/AndreaLSi
A little about yourself as an LCCian in LCC (include year graduated if a graduate)
Grade 2 til College graduation (A.B. English '78) in LCC and even a year of masters in religious education (2000-01). Took a break and became a Rotary Exchange student in 1972-1973, my high-school graduation year. Abi ko tak-an na gid ko.

In those good old days in LCC H.S., we could leave our classes to do overtime work for the school paper, practice table-tennis for a tournament (won the championship in the National PRISAA Table-Tennis Girls Team competition), have a meeting of an organization. When I couldn't stand lectures, I entered a different world with a book in my lap. A few times, I actually "escaped" school. But one time that we did, we called Nang Luing and told her that we went out to practice. Tarantado. H.S. Principal Sr. Gliceria didn't summon me to her office when I masterminded a class escapo to watch Andromeda Strain, a Sci-Fi Movie.

5 years in college with three years doubl-timing between Architecture and A.B. English. Dropped out of Arch in my third year after I joined the World Chess Olympiad in Haifa, Israel. Got away with speaking Ilongo in AB English classes (Miss Murga, Dean of the college was my teacher). Actually joined a beauty contest for campus journalists. I hope to find some of my college friends through this website.
A little about yourself after LCC
Taught 3 years in LCC high-school, married Manuel Si, my college love a year after college, had 2 kids, started law-school in UNO-R, had 3 more kids, finished law-school (1986), took the bar and placed 6th, had 2 more kids. Practiced some, taught in the UNO-R college of law, got involved with NGOs. Got tired of law, took up and finished Master of Divinity (for protestant pastors).
A little about yourself now
I'm President of a feminist organization, Development through Active Networking Foundation, Inc. and 1st Vice President of the Girl Scouts of the Philippines, Negros Occidental Council. After serving as Bacolod City administrator from 2001-2004, I did not return to law practice. In 2008, was called out of retirement to defend the forest of Mt. Kanlaon from Energy Development Corporation's Geothermal project (website I made is http://greennegros.ning.com. I'm also involved with an Asian group of Catholic theologians: http://ecclesiaofwomen.ning.com.

The kids are grown. My eldest is married and has two sons. Only my youngest is left in school. Less than a week before my birthday, I decided that I had to do something about not having anyone for whom I could vote as mayor. Many many others were in the same quandary or were talking about voting for the lesser evil. Sad to see our hope for a better government, a better city, lose by default simply because we have no champion.

I am running for Mayor in 2010 and will appreciate the support of my fellow alumni.

Andrea Lizares Si (HS'73,AB '78)'s Blog

Andrea Lizares Si (HS'73,AB '78)

A Prayer for Andrea, Dreamer of Dreams, Who is Running for Mayor of Bacolod

Dear God,
You have been our constant companion
You have been our Light to see vision
You have been our Shepherd to guide us through.

Much have been happening in our land
There are events beyond our imagination
The nature speaks well of our vulnerabilities
But you are always our Emmanuel.

A dear friend Sophie sent me a message
A prayer for her sister who is like many women who never gave up the hope
I do not know her well, but certainly she is not like Gloria Arroyo
Please God, if Andrea can be… Continue

Posted on November 15, 2009 at 11:30pm — 1 Comment

Andrea Lizares Si (HS'73,AB '78)

Blogging in LCCians of the World

Although we have many members who enjoy commenting on each other's pages here, bloggers are in short supply in LCCians of the World. Blogging is a very good outlet for self-expression, however. In other networks, people write blogs about everything, personal thoughts, travel experiences, memories and reflections, even to teach technical or legal matters.

According to LCCian NM Valenzuela (author of Serendipity, DestinyContinue

Posted on March 2, 2009 at 2:53pm —

Andrea Lizares Si (HS'73,AB '78)

Conquering Mountains at Mid-life (written 2004, part 1)

A long time ago, when I was twenty seven years younger and more certain that the world was made for me to conquer or to save, a two day climb up a mountain was a severe test of body and spirit. A silver wedding anniversary and 7 children later, I've decided that my life is not about conquering or saving the world but about being there for the neighbor who needs me. This greatly reduced view should make my life's directions a lot easier to follow. Unfortunately this is not so, hence the need for… Continue

Posted on November 12, 2008 at 11:30am —

Andrea Lizares Si (HS'73,AB '78)

Conquering Mountains at Mid-life (written 2004, part 2)

Three Days Til Easter 2004

The big mountain climbing challenge of my mid-life began at 12:45 p.m., Holy Thursday, after briefing, prayer, and group pictures near the old hospital in Patag (Patag is short for "Patag-awayan" or battlefield). Except for Josephine, the kids quickly disappeared with the lead pack as we made the initial ascent, an unpromising but tiring hot trudge through roads and paths leading past vacation houses of people we knew. Slower Josephine complained about the heat and t… Continue

Posted on November 12, 2008 at 11:30am —

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At 9:17am on November 18, 2009, Rafael S. Rivera said…
I'll pray for you so that your vision will come to pass. It's always good to dream..
Paeng
At 7:15am on October 23, 2009, margaret pasuelo delacruz said…
Hello my teacher...hope u still remember me...batch ko si Bambee...batch '80...MISS U ALL...
At 8:31pm on September 25, 2009, Evelyn de Vera Magbanua said…
Hi, Andrea. I just met my LCCian friend(Adelyn Diamante Sia) this evening and mentioned your name in our conversation. She have mentioned to me about your involvement in a volunteer work abroad with a group called "VSO Bahaginan". May I know more about this volunteer group on how I could keep in touch and inquire from them? thanks.
Evelyn
At 5:41pm on September 16, 2009, jana olangga said…
Hello mam Andrea, thank you so much for the warm welcome...I'm very happy that i found this group. thank you ....God Bless...!
At 11:14am on September 16, 2009, Jennifer T. Canillas (hs '95) said…
hi mam andrea, thank you for forwarding the invitation re: VSO :) God bless.
 
 

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