Gen. Calixto C. Duque Elementary School

15/10/2025

, October 14, 1893, General Calixto Duque was born Vintar, Ilocos Norte. From the fertile lands of Vintar, Duque rose as one of the Philippines' most revered military leaders - General Duque's life was a testament to unwavering patriotism, battlefield brilliance, and moral leadership.

🎖️ WWII Hero of Bessang Pass: As Chief of Operations for USAFIP-NL, Duque masterminded the campaign that broke Japanese defenses in Northern Luzon, leading to General Yamash*ta’s surrender. His strategic genius helped liberate the Philippines from occupation.

🛡️ Anti-Corruption Crusader: As Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces (1951–1953), Duque personally investigated abuses, dismissed corrupt officers, and upheld command responsibility - restoring integrity to a post-war military in need of reform.

🌱 A Gentle Warrior: Despite his battlefield grit, Duque was a devoted father and gardener. His daughter described him as planting "the sweetest tropical fruit trees" - a metaphor for how he nurtured both family and country.

📚 His memoir, Soldiers as Guerillas, captures the grit and grace of Filipino resistance fighters. And true to his humility, he wrote: "Out of prudence, he shall not talk about himself. Let others speak of him."

Let us honor General Duque's legacy - not just as a soldier, but as a principled leader who chose service over comfort, and integrity over compromise.

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14/10/2024

Who is the person this school is named after?

Calixto Duque (October 14, 1893 – November 24, 1972) was a Filipino decorated military officer and a WW II veteran who served as Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines from 1951 to 1953 after his retirement. He also served as Vice Chief of Staff from 1949 to 1951 and Deputy Chief of...

26/04/2023

ATTENTION📢📢📢
To all interested Grade 6 learners, take the challenge to be a member of the Special Curricular Program in Science, Technology, and Engineering (STE) of Balaoang National High School.

To qualify in the selection process, interested learners shall meet/possess the following criteria, to wit:
✅quarterly grade of 85% or higher in English, Science, and Mathematics and a grade of 83% or higher in the other subjects as evidenced by the grades of students from first up to the third rating periods of S.Y. 2022-2023;
✅good moral character; and
✅preferably in good health and fit to undergo a rigorous academic program.

The following documentary requirements shall be submitted to wit:
✅Application Form;
✅Letter of application/intent;
✅Certified true copy of school report card by the concerned school head;
✅Certificate of good moral character signed by the school head; and
✅Health Declaration Form

📌The DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION of requirements will be on JUNE 02, 2023.
📌The INTERVIEW AND ORIENTATION will be on June 10,2024,at Balaoang National High School.

📌The ADMISSION TEST will be on JUNE 24, 2023, at Balaoang National High School.

☎️For more information, please contact the following:
Ma'am Emelie Claire Rabusa Casillar - 09178486435
Ma'am Maria Socorro Dacutan-09192293568


STE

24/12/2022

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11/08/2021

Tarlac Province will be placed under GCQ from MGCQ starting tomorrow August 12, 2021 - August 31, 2021.

The rapid increase in COVID-19 cases in the country is cause for serious concern. Hence as a preventive measure, the Provincial Taskforce has placed the province under General Community Quarantine (GCQ) status from August 12, 2021 to August 31, 2021.

Please be reminded of the following guidelines in light of our status.

Let us keep ourselves and our families safe!

10/08/2021

24/11/2020

Today is the 48th death anniversary of Maj. Gen. Calixto Duque

02/12/2019

FYI

14/10/2019

Happy 126th Birthday, Gen. Calixto C. Duque this October 14.