The Ranch

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! 🥰🥰

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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

25/09/2025

𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 | 𝘾𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙣𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙈𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙨: 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙤𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙉𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙈𝙪𝙩𝙮𝙖 𝙣𝙜 𝙇𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙮 2025

The candidates for Mutya ng Lapay graced the stage once again during the much-awaited Mutya ng Lapay 2025 Grand Coronation Night held on September 20, 2025 at the Magallanes Coliseum, City of Masbate. The event was the highlight of the city’s 25th Silver Cityhood Anniversary celebration, bringing together Masbateños to witness not just a beauty pageant, but a showcase of culture and spirit of the Lapay Festival.

Each of the 13 candidates proved worthy of the spotlight, representing their respective clusters of barangays with both grace and undeniable poise. As the evening unfolded, the first wave of excitement came with the announcement of special and corporate awards, recognizing the candidates’ talent and presence.

Standing out early was Candidate No. 9, Kyla Albao, who dominated the stage with multiple awards including Best in Lapay-Inspired Costume, Best in Swimsuit, Miss Photogenic, and several sponsor awards. Candidate No. 8, Ezra Therese De Jesus, also made her mark by clinching Best in Talent and Miss Eagle’s Grill, while Candidate No. 13, Yvonne Noriellah Rosas, stood out as another frontrunner after securing Best in Evening Gown, Best in Production Number, and Miss Goldilocks.

The evening ended with Rosas being crowned as the new Mutya ng Lapay 2025, Lady Jorraine Villamor as the first runner-up, and Rain Cyrelle Villamor as the second runner-up—a fitting end to a celebration that honored not only beauty and elegance, but also the pride, resilience, and cultural spirit of Masbate that is dedicated to the Lapay Festival.

𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝘆 | Ien Angel Mijares, Anica Albao
𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝘆 | Edrielle Cornal
𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝗯𝘆 | Jed Del Prado

25/09/2025

𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 | 𝘽𝙞𝙘𝙤𝙡 𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙏𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙢 "𝙊𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙜"

Tropical storm “Opong” continues to strengthen as it moves towards the Bicol Region, causing the weather bureau to raise Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals (TCWS) to Signal No. 1 and Signal No. 2 over more areas.

As of 4:00 PM today, the center of Severe Tropical Storm Opong was located 195km east-northeast of Guiuan, Eastern Samar; with maximum sustained winds up to 110 km/h near its center. Heavy winds and rain continue to escalate and gusts up to 135 km/h — as informed by Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

Masbate was placed under Signal No. 3 by the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDDRMC), warning residents through emergency notifications of gale-force winds and heavy rainfall in the next 24 hours. Other parts of the Bicol Region remain under Signal No. 1; however, are still advised to expect heavy rain and winds.

Residents were also warned of possible flash-floods and landslides in mountainous areas. It was also advised to stay away from the shore due to rough seas caused by strong winds.

Due to this, the Department of Education has issued the suspension of classes in multiple municipalities of Masbate, including Masbate National Comprehensive High School (MNCHS), as the storm begins to develop and poses risks to more areas.

The storm is expected to intensify continuously and make landfall on the Bicol Region by Friday, September 26, 2025. Everyone is urged to stay updated on advisories from PAGASA, stay safe at home, or proceed to local evacuation centers.

𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝘆 | Leila Zamora
𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝘆 | Byron Mike Ranola

22/09/2025

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 | 𝙈𝙉𝘾𝙃𝙎 𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙪𝙢𝙥𝙝𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙇𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙮 𝘽𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙜𝙪𝙚 𝙁𝙤𝙡𝙠 𝘿𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣

Masbate National Comprehensive High School (MNCHS) wins the championship in the faculty category of the recently concluded Lapay Bantigue Folk Dance Competition on September 29, 2025, at the Magallanes Coliseum, in celebration of the 25th Cityhood Anniversary of Masbate.

MNCHS represented District 3 of the Schools Division of Masbate City earning both the championship and Best in Costume awards during the said event.

“The competition itself was such a meaningful journey. Practicing with my co-teachers wasn’t always easy we faced challenges, spent long hours, and made countless adjustments. But what made it unforgettable was how we stood by each other and worked as one,” expressed Joseph Belo, Grade 12 MNCHS teacher and particpant.

He added that each one of them was proud to honor and shwcase the traditions of Masbateños.

In the same category, District 2 got the first runner-up spot while District 8 placed second.

The competition featured two categories- elementary and faculty, showcasing 15 performances from various districts and highlighting the rich cultural heritage of Masbate City.

𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝘆 | Gilyn Leonieze Barros
𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝘆 | Simon Castillo
𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝗯𝘆 | Lian Adrianne Guinto

20/09/2025

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 | 𝙈𝙉𝘾𝙃𝙎 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙣𝙨 𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨

With the aim to intensify the school's safety and disaster readiness, Masbate National Comprehensive High School (MNCHS) participated in the 3rd National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill on September 19, 2025, at 2 p.m, in both Annex and Main campuses.

Various clubs and student organizations, including the School Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Youth Organization (SDRRMYO), Senior Red Cross Youth Council (SRCYC), and Boy Scout of the Philippines (BSP) took part in the said drill.

According to Paola Ancheta, Grade 10 learner, “The drill helped students to know what they will actually do in case an earthquake happens,” highlighting the value of the conducted simulation.

The earthquake drill aims to suffice knowledge and awareness of students in the event of a real-life earthquake.

𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝘆 | John Matthew Ativo
𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝘆 | Mikarose Dalanon
𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝗯𝘆 | Athena Olivar

20/09/2025

𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙍𝘼𝙉𝘾𝙃 𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎 | ARAL Program officially kicks off in MNCHS

Aiming to strengthen students’ foundational skills in reading, numeracy, and other key learning areas, Masbate National Comprehensive High School implemented the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning or ARAL Program starting on September 15, Monday.

The program focuses on addressing learning gaps in learners, building a stronger academic foundation.

The schedule for Grades 7 & 9 ARAL sessions is Mondays and Tuesdays, while Grades 8 and 10 have their ARAL classes every Wednesday and Thursday.


𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼𝘀 𝗯𝘆 | Krizhia M. Tan, Jed Paolo del Prado, Mel Tamayo, Janeah Danao, and John Ar-Ben B. Adana
𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 | John Ar-Ben B. Adana
𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 | Mark Angelo Sianson
𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 | Jelian Timeña
𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 | Vinz Bien, Arce Despe, Ma Stephanie Amor, Kiel Jardin, and Sophia Espares

20/09/2025

𝘽𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙡𝙪𝙘𝙠, 𝙁𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝘽𝙪𝙚ñ𝙤𝙨!

As you enter the gates of Masbate Comprehensive High School on September 20–21 at Centennial Auditorium, carry with you the preparation, confidence, and determination that will guide you on taking this examination.

To all BUCET 2025 takers, this one is a bridge towards stepping into a new chapter of your life—your college journey!

𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝘆 | Rich Mercedes Mandal
𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝘆 | Kurt Louie Lim