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𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙖𝙪𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙤𝙡𝙙 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮,
𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙫𝙤𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙤 𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩.

With every drop of ink, the pen prevails through individuals who choose to be the voices of the unheard.

This academic year, The Ranch, the official English school-community newspaper of Masbate National Comprehensive High School, introduces its Editorial Board and Staff for S.Y. 2026–2027, entrusted to document the stories that shape the community, scrutinize the issues that matter, and uphold the truth through responsible student journalism.

From 𝙈𝙖𝙨𝙗𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙮, 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙤𝙙𝙚𝙤 𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨, comes a name born from its roots and a purpose grounded in truth. Stories begin here, voices find their pages, and courage rides forward to uncover what lies beneath.

𝙒𝙚 𝙬𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨.
𝙒𝙚 𝙜𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙫𝙤𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙪𝙣𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙙.
𝙒𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙤𝙣𝙚. 𝙒𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙝.

𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝘆 | Denise Jane Arguelles, Shanelle Suya
𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝘆 | Matt Masamoc
𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝗯𝘆 | Matt Masamoc

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 | 𝙈𝙎𝙎𝘾 𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝘼𝙎𝙀𝘼𝙉 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙝 𝙠𝙞𝙘𝙠 𝙤𝙛𝙛 𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙗

Mother Social Studies Club (MSSC) spearheaded the opening of the ASEAN Month Celebration at Masbate National Comprehensive High School (MNCHS) on August 7, 2026, launching a month-long series of activities that promote cultural appreciation, regional unity, in line with this year's theme, "Navigating Our Future Together."

The celebration formally commenced with the ceremonial entrance of the national flags of the ASEAN member states, carried by the school's Boy Scouts, symbolizing solidarity among Southeast Asian nations and setting the tone for the month-long observance.

Shaun Vinz Fredrick S. Bien, President of the Mother Social Studies Club (MSSC), expressed his hopes for the successful implementation of the month-long activities and emphasized the organization's commitment to inclusivity.

"We expect na tanan ma-execute san well and for the success of the event hanggang closing ceremony, also promote inclusivity lalo na sa aton SNED learners, ALS and Night Class," Bien said.

The celebration will feature a series of activities designed to deepen students' appreciation of ASEAN culture, including a Quiz Bee, Essay Writing Contest, Poster-Making Contest, Spot the Country, Scavenger Hunt, the "Go for a Greener Compre!" Clean-up Drive, and the culminating closing ceremony.

Rosalie M. Lubaton, Head Teacher III, formally declared the opening of the celebration, marking the start of the month-long observance. Joining the program were Mark Bryan B. Loterte, Education Program Supervisor for Araling Panlipunan, Principal IV Marife A. Cañares, and other school officials.

In her message, Cañares underscored the importance of ensuring that Special Needs Education (SNED) learners, Alternative Learning System (ALS) learners, and Night Class students actively participate in the celebration. Her call for inclusivity reaffirmed the school's commitment to fostering unity by giving every learner the opportunity to take part in the activities and experience the spirit of the ASEAN community.

𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝘆 | Hansel Figuracion
𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝘆 | Janeeza Cortes
𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝗯𝘆 | Krizhia Tan, Matt Masamoc, Shanelle Suya

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 | 𝙈𝙉𝘾𝙃𝙎 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩-𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙤𝙖𝙩𝙝 𝙤𝙛 𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙚

The officers and members of Masbate National Comprehensive High School (MNCHS) SSLG, mother clubs, and organizations took their oath of office during the school's annual Mass Induction Rites at the covered quadrangle on July 29.

Student-leaders and organization advisers pledged to uphold the duties of their position as Marife A. Cañares, Principal IV, led the oath of office.

Cañares highlighted the essence of leadership, asking the students to lead with integrity, respect, responsibility, and compassion.

“The values you practice now will stay with you for life, so let us be leaders who inspire, uplift, and set the standards,” Cañares added.

John Lloyd C. Acojedo, the Supreme Secondary Learner Government (SSLG) Adviser, reminded the student-leaders of the characteristics a leader should possess in his opening remarks.

“Your title right now and position, make you an officer. Compre makes you a leader.” Acojedo emphasized.

Meanwhile, Ma. Pervy Brenne B. Llevares, the SSLG President, outlined the achievements, future plans, as well as the pursuit of inclusivity in the school.

“We will also continue the leadership training that will further enhance the competence and capacity of our student-leaders,” Llevares conveyed.

According to Llevares, the SSLG, in coordination with the Student Coordinating Council (SCC), envisions improving the school's facilities by having monoblock chairs and repainting the metal benches around the school.

SSLG and SCC plans to provide monoblock chairs as one of their projects for the upcoming school events and commencement exercises that will benefit the current and future students of MNCHS.

𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝘆 | Denise Jane Arguelles
𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝘆 | Janeeza Cortes
𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝗯𝘆 | Lian Guinto, Lerhey Esgana, Matt Masamoc, Jai Zoe Huertas, Emerald Natural, Jira Bañez

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 | 𝙋𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙘 𝙨𝙖𝙛𝙚𝙩𝙮 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙥 𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙯𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙨𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡 𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙮 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨

Masbate National Comprehensive High School (MNCHS), in partnership with the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), the Philippine National Police (PNP), and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), conducted the Public Safety Youth Ambassador Workshop for the officers and members of the Supreme Secondary Learner Government, mother clubs, and organizations on July 28, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the school’s covered quadrangle.

The workshop was organized to strengthen students’ preparedness for emergencies and promote a safer school environment amidst growing concerns over school violence, bullying, and other safety-related incidents, equipping MNCHS student leaders with knowledge and skills needed to respond efficiently during emergencies.

“We need to protect our learners for them to have knowledge on how to protect themselves, to be alert about the things happening in our school, and what to do in times of emergency,” Marife A. Cañares, Principal IV expressed.

BJMP led the seminar in partnership with Philippine National Police Masbate City Police Station, Bureau of Fire Masbate City Fire Station to share their knowledge regarding fire prevention and disaster preparedness, basic emergency on shooter's attack, the consequences and liabilities of criminal act even as minors, and the overview of BJMP.

During the said seminar, Fire Officer II, Robert Gerizim Detera tackled crucial safety measures to prevent and extinguish fire, as well as inviting student-participants and teachers to guide them on how to operate a fire extinguisher, whilst outlining the Grab, Pass, Aim, Squeeze, and Sweep method.

On the other hand, Police Master Sergeant, Women and Children Protection Investigation, Analiza Arsenio discussed basic emergencies on shooter attacks, and the types, effects and prevention of bullying.

“If ever may mangyari na school shooting, mag-tawag dayun sa PNP number,” Arsenio advised the student-leaders.
One of the student-leader participants, Carlos Miguel S. Magallanes, Robotics Club secretary, expressed that he feels more knowledgeable about safety after attending the said seminar.

“The lesson that stuck with me was fire hazard safety as it was explained scientifically and comprehensively,” Magallanes added.

Lastly, BJMP Jail Senior Inspector in the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, Joseph Mauleon introduced the BJMP overview, its role, welfare and development programs and services, and the classification of prisoners.

Additionally, Cañares expressed her gratitude toward BJMP, PNP Masbate City Police station, and BFP Masbate City Fire station in her closing message.

𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝘆 | Denise Jane Arguelles
𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝘆 | Helen Claire Alfaro
𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝗯𝘆 | Lian Guinto, Lerhey Esgana, Matt Masamoc

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 | 𝙈𝙉𝘾𝙃𝙎 𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨 52𝙣𝙙 𝙉𝙪𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙝 𝘾𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣

Masbate National Comprehensive High School (MNCHS) concluded its 52nd Nutrition Month celebration through a poster-making and essay writing contest held under the theme, “Nutrisyon at Kalikasan: Ating Pangalagaan,” on July 20–21.

The poster-making contest took place at Building 67 in Room 1 while the essay writing contest was held at Room 4 in the same building.

Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) Department spearheaded the two-day activity that showcased the participants’ creativity, artistic talent, and writing skills while raising awareness of the importance of proper nutrition and environmental stewardship in line with this year's Nutrition Month theme.

𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝘆 | Ella Cornal
𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝘆 | Janeeza Cortes
𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝗯𝘆 | Lian Guinto, Lerhey Esgana

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 | 𝙈𝙉𝘾𝙃𝙎 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙨 𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙣 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙚 𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨

Masbate National Comprehensive High School’s (MNCHS) clubs and organizations held their respective committee screenings and opened their membership applications for aspiring students to ensure effective implementation of student-led activities, last July 17, 20 & 21.

Potential student-leader applicants went through a screening executed either face-to-face or online screenings for the academics, creatives, and projects & logistics committees.

The school’s clubs and organizations get to choose their members while applicants have the chance to showcase their skills and ideas in hopes of becoming part of a team dedicated to service, leadership, and creating positive change in our school.

𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝘆 | Rhian Denise Andrade
𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝘆 | Matt Masamoc
𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝗯𝘆 | Lian Guinto, Lerhey Esgana, Christine Jira Ibanez, Athaliah Moran

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | '𝙄𝙥𝙤-𝙞𝙥𝙤' 𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙈𝙖𝙨𝙗𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙮

Masbateños spotted a waterspout or "𝘪𝘱𝘰-𝘪𝘱𝘰" near the coastal area of Masbate City, which was visible from the Masbate National Comprehensive High School (MNCHS) campus on Thursday, July 16. The rotating column of air and mist was visible for several minutes as it formed over the water before dissipating near the shoreline.

Witnesses observed the waterspout carrying small pieces of floating plastic within its rotating vortex.

A waterspout is a rotating column of air that forms over a body of water, often beneath developing cumulus or thunderstorm clouds. While waterspouts can appear intimidating, many remain relatively weak and dissipate without causing significant damage. However, residents are still advised to exercise caution and monitor official weather advisories whenever severe weather conditions are present. The sighting occurred as a Low Pressure Area (LPA) and the southwest monsoon (Habagat) continued to bring rains and thunderstorms across parts of the Bicol Region, including Masbate.

𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝘆 | Nhel Legaspi
𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝘆 | Kurt Lim
𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝘆 | Lei Ivanna Royo

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 | 𝙈𝙉𝘾𝙃𝙎 𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙨 𝙂𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨’ 𝘼𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙡𝙮

Masbate National Comprehensive High School (MNCHS) conducted a General Parents’ Assembly for Senior High School (SHS) and Alternative Learning System (ALS) led by Marife A. Cañares, Principal IV, on July 11 at the school’s Covered Quadrangle.

This initiative shed light on DepEd's three-term school calendar, revised guidelines for classroom assessments, grading system, academic excellence, teachers’ mobility scheme, Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program, and prevention of school violence and bullying.

Cañares also discussed the offenses and penalties under DeEd order no. 006, s. 2026, as well as the offenses and the corresponding disciplinary actions applicable for students and school personnel.

In response to the said DepEd order, the school implemented a strict gate schedule, wearing of Identification Card (ID) and bag inspection.

Cañares emphasized that the school is committed to maintaining a safe learning environment, saying,
“School is a safe learning space, wara dapat san nasasakitan didi.”

(School is a safe learning space, no one should get hurt here.)

Meanwhile, School Parent-Teacher Association (SPTA) President Andrei B. Diez urged the parents to support the new ID system. Through this, the SPTA will provide only one ID for each learner that is good for four years in Junior High School and two years in Senior High School while availing 20% student discount during travels. Diez likewise encouraged the parents to extend their support through giving of miscellaneous fees.

The ARAL program was also discussed, involving the schedule for students with different reading comprehension levels; learners with frustration level will attend a 5-day ARAL program.

Junior High School’s (JHS) General Parents-Teacher Assembly took place on July 4, where Grades 7, 8, and SNED parents and guardians attended in the morning, while Grades 9 and 10 attended the afternoon session.

𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝘆 | Evezary Snow Sia, Hansel Lynelle Figuracion
𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝘆 | Matt Masamoc
𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝗯𝘆 | Emerald Natural, Athaliah Moran, Xylajoy Alipin, Matt Masamoc

𝙏𝙤 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝, 𝙩𝙤 𝙬𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙚, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚!

The ink has settled, the results are in!

The Ranch proudly welcomes, and congratulates the chosen individuals whose excellence shone through!

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𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 | 𝙎𝘿𝙎 𝙈𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙅𝙧. 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙨 𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜; 𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡𝙨 𝘿𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙊𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙨𝙚𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙚

MASBATE CITY – Schools Division Superintendent (SDS) Nelson Morales Jr. led the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Schools Division Office (SDO) Building on Wednesday, July 1, at the Masbate City Division Office, officially launching the construction of a ₱59.9-million facility aimed at strengthening education services and administrative operations in the city.

SDS Morales Jr. delivered a message to stakeholders, sharing the division’s vision for the new office building and its role in improving educational services.

Funded under the Fiscal Year 2025 General Appropriations Act, the project involves the construction of a two-storey Division Office Building with a roof deck, and is scheduled for completion on February 25, 2027, after 240 calendar days of construction.

Opening the ceremony, Assistant Schools Division Superintendent Joy Cabrera delivered the welcome remarks. Engr. Genesis Tuason presented the project's scope, timeline, and other project development details while City Information Officer Merien Esber represented City Mayor Atty. Olga Kho during the ceremony.

Former Schools Division Superintendents Anita B. Castillo and Fr. Ramon Basas also conveyed their congratulatory messages through recorded videos, expressing their joy and support for the implementation of the long-awaited Division Office Building project.

Rev. Fr. Ian John Basas officiated the blessing of the project site before the ceremonial groundbreaking, marking the formal commencement of the construction.

Once completed, the new Schools Division Office Building is expected to provide a permanent and centralized workspace that will promote employee welfare, improve operational efficiency, and further support the delivery of quality basic education services to schools throughout Masbate City.

𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝘆 | Janeeza Cortes, Denise Arguelles
𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝗯𝘆 | Matt Masamoc