The Ranch

02/11/2025

Today, November 2, 2025, we memorialize All Souls’ Day — a sacred occasion dedicated to remembering and praying for our departed loved ones. It is a time for quiet reflection, when families visit cemeteries not merely to clean graves or light candles, but to offer heartfelt prayers of love and remembrance.

This day reminds us of God’s purpose: to keep love eternal, to unite the living and the dead in one prayer of hope, and to trust that our dearly departed now rest in his everlasting light and peace.

𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝘆 | Rich Mercedes Mandal
𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝘆 | Mikaela Janna Bulanon

01/11/2025

Today, November 1, 2025, we commemorate All Saints’ Day- a solemn feast dedicated to honoring all saints who lived lives of faith, virtue, and service.
The day is designated by the Church to remember the departed loved ones and encourage the faithful to emulate their examples of goodness. Many attend Mass, offer prayers, and reflect on the lives of the saints as acts of devotion and gratitude.

More than a tradition, All Saints’ Day serves as a reminder to live with compassion, unity, and respect, values that continue to guide and inspire people to live a life of purpose and faith.

𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝘆 | Rich Mercedes Mandal
𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝘆 | Byron Mike Rañola

23/10/2025

22/10/2025

𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎 | 𝙈𝙉𝘾𝙃𝙎 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙇𝙍𝙋 𝙤𝙣 𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙨, 𝘽𝙪𝙡𝙡𝙮𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙫𝙖𝙣

Eager to be oriented with the advocacy campaign against all forms of abuse and bullying in schools, around 70 students of Masbate National Comprehensive High School attended the SDO Masbate City Learner Rights and Protection Office's (LRPO) second implementation of LRP on Wheels and Bullying Prevention Caravan at MNCHS Centennial Auditorium on October 22, 2025.

During the said activity, Atty. Mary Ann Montilla, Legal Officer III, discussed the modifications of DepEd Order 55 s. 2013 or Anti-Bullying Policy. She also mentioned that bullying can lead to depression, and depression can lead to su***de, so students must refrain from bullying.

On the other hand, PDO II/DRRM Coordinator, Sarah B. Aguilar empowered the attendees to report LRP and mental health cases to learners' helplines and other support services. Another topic she discussed was the Anti Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) and Anti Children Sexual Abuse or Exploitation Materials (CSAEM) for safer internet practices for learners. Additionally, Aguilar also mentioned that some of the activity's participants will be invited to facilitate and even shared their learning in the next LRP Caravan this coming November.

Lastly, Rose Ann Oliva, PDO I, tackled mental health and the prevention of su***de.

When interviewed about her key takeaway, one of those participants, Demsy Francisco, G7-Josette Biyo (STE), said "I learned about the anti-bullying policy of 2013. I also learned about sextoration and sexting, how to prevent and how I will react in case I encounter any bullying incident."

Despite being in Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) that the school is implementing due to Typhoon Opong, the program ended successfully with the support and assistance of the Masbate City Division, LRPO, MNCHS, Supreme Secondary Learner Government (SSLG), and the participants.

Writer | Denise Jane Arguelles
Photo Credits to: Beah Laurice Badillo

20/10/2025

10/10/2025

𝐒𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇 | 𝗠𝗡𝗖𝗛𝗦 𝗦𝗧𝗘, 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗥𝗦𝗧𝗙, 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗢𝗹𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀

Young innovators from Masbate National Comprehensive High School secured the opportunity to represent the City Division of Masbate in this year's Regional Science and Technology Fair by clinching the first place in the division level on October 8–9 at Gaisano Capital Event Center.

Junior High School students under the Science, Technology, and Engineering (STE) program and Senior High School students under the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) strand defended their innovative and original researches during the Science Congress and showcased excellence through their self-engineered automated robots.

During the opening program, guest speaker, Registered Chemist Hanz Salvacion emphasized the power of perseverance in research, stating, “Research is the great equalizer — it doesn’t care about your status, what matters is your perseverance and fighting spirit.”

Adiere Ragasa, a Grade 12 DSTF first placer, expressed that research is the hardest competition, but it is also the most rewarding.

“I hope young researchers will not stop dreaming,” said Education Program Supervisor Jemnah A. Macabe, encouraging both the students who will advance and those who failed to do so.

𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝘆 | Archela Sinadjan, Jayda Bradecina
𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝘆 | Edrielle Cornal
𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝗯𝘆 | Athena Olivar, Paola Ancheta

03/10/2025

A rare opportunity, indeed!

The Ranch is grateful to have met Mr. Jessie Cruzat of ABS-CBN News last October 1, 2025. Mr. Cruzat shared his invaluable time and gave insightful message on writing news stories, inspiring the young campus journalists to keep writing and promoting truth and transparency. 🥰

Thank you very much, Sir Jessie! 🤗

03/10/2025

Thank you so much, Sir Jessie Cruzat of ABS-CBN News! 🥰🥰

28/09/2025

28/09/2025

27/09/2025

JUST IN: The Province of Masbate has been officially placed under a State of Calamity following the severe damage caused by Severe Tropical Storm , the Masbate Provincial Information Office confirmed.

The declaration allows for the swift release of emergency funds and resources to support relief and recovery efforts for affected communities. | via Jessie Cruzat, ABS-CBN News