The Golden Land

01/09/2025

With the improvement in weather conditions, the suspension of work in government offices, and classes in all level for both public and private school is hereby lifted.

As such, regular work in government offices and classes in all levels (private and public schools) will resume today, 02 September 2025.

01/09/2025

Ocampo National High School proudly extends its warmest congratulations to Ma’am Karen P. Bigueja, Master Teacher II, recognized as an Outstanding Master Teacher, and Ma’am Alyn B. Colocar, Teacher III, distinguished as a Finalist in the Outstanding Teacher category in Ocampo District.

We take pride in honoring your achievement and in celebrating your success as educators who embody excellence and passion for learning.

Caption by Kristine E. Consulta
Layout by Mhark Juden R. Casin

31/08/2025

The robotics team and the research enthusiast of Ocampo National high school bagged another achievement at the Division Science and Technology Fair(DSTF) and Robotics Olympics held at Quipayo National High School on August 23, 2025.

The robotics team that was composed of Rochelle Jaramillo, Axl Ross Gonzales, Kent Ivan Ordinario, Grade 10-Special Science Class(SSC) students, attained the 2nd Place in the Line Follower Robot category; they are guided by their coach, Ma'am Brenda Sabaupan.

Meanwhile, Richard Sanoy of 11-Armstrong once again showcased his research study that he made last school year when he was still an SSC student, the study is entitled "Quantifying Mango (Mangifera indica) Leaf Diseases Considering the Level of Elevation Using Convolutional Neural Network (CNNs)."

"It is about the assessment of mango trees in the municipality of Ocampo through image analysis of mango leaves," he said.

He won 2nd at the DSTF life science research–indvidual category, he was coached by his former adviser and research teacher, Ma'am Jo angeli I. Ong, and another research teacher, Ma'am Shera May A. Mendoza.

"I am grateful and blessed after being back at the Division level after 3 years, and not just competing in a research event but in robotics as well for the first time then win 2nd both category against various schools," Ma'am Jo said.

31/08/2025

𝐀 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐯𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐢𝐞𝐜𝐞

Life is like a canvas where every decision and every action carries a weight of painting our own canvas.

Each stroke of the paintbrush has its own way on creating ones masterpieces, and this young woman paints her canvas with passion and persistence that is keeping her on track that she's painting. This young woman is none other than Ms. Nicole M. Acuña —known for her remarkable achievement at such a young age both in academics and extracurricular activities.

Her journey upon reaching where she is now has not been a smooth stroke on the canvas. Although there are moments that her every strokes seems not beautiful enough, but in spite of all the setbacks and adversity that she faced, it honed her to grow as an individual, with the help of countless encouragement by the people around her and most especially her family that illuminated the hurdles that she's gone through.

And now, her remarkable achievements got even louder, as The Local Government Unit of Ocampo together with the Sangguniang Kabataan Federation and the Local Youth Development Office (LYDO), the search for 2025 Most Outstanding Young Men and Women of Ocampo took place. And after the final interview, her passions whether in talks of leadership, community service, nor academics roared as Ms. Nicole Margate Acuña climbed the top as The Most Outstanding Young Woman of Ocampo.

Moreover, her family and the people around her has been her constant supporters even in her first initial involvement in extracurricular activities and community service. Because they know that their support will serve as a painting, not just to create her own masterpiece but to grow as an person and be someone that other people will look up to, just as how she painted her canvas with beacon of hope to succeed.

Furthermore, many believe that she can still reach new heights more than where she is now. This young woman soar into the top to put up the pride of her strokes —strokes of the paintbrush that led her into the beauty of masterpiece.

Words by Arianne Rose P. Liegado
Layout by Mico Marpuri and Geraldine Bolo

31/08/2025

30/08/2025

𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐩𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐨𝐥𝐝?

Richard Sanoy’s study on assessing the health of mango leaves has earned him recognition as 1st Place, during the Congressional Science and Technology Fair held at Pili National High School last August 15, 2025.

These accomplishments stand as a testament to Richard’s dedication, as well as to the invaluable guidance of his research coach, Ma’am Jo Angeli I. Ong.

From a single leaf to shining triumphs, this milestone proves that passion for research can truly bear golden fruits.

Caption by Mary Jaezhel V. Villanueva
Layout by Mhark Juden R. Casin

30/08/2025

Today, we honor the unseen superheroes of our nation—our journalists. The brave truth-seekers who continue to pursue facts and stories, even at the risk of their own safety, all in service of the people’s right to know.

By virtue of Republic Act No. 11699, August 30 is declared as National Press Freedom Day, in remembrance of Marcelo H. del Pilar, the Father of Philippine Journalism.

Born on this day in 1850, Del Pilar who wrote under the pen name “Plaridel,” dedicated his life to using the power of the press as a weapon against oppression—an enduring legacy that inspires today’s journalists to stand firm for truth and democracy.

Press freedom ensures that the truth cannot be silenced—that power is held accountable, and that the people’s voices are never forgotten, because the right to freely write, speak, and publish is the foundation of a democratic society.

Caption by Kristine E. Consulta
Layout by Syville Rye A. Ricafort and Geraldine Bolo

28/08/2025

Ang wika ay higit pa sa salita—ito ang tinig ng ating kasaysayan, ang tulay ng ating kultura, at ang diwang nagbubuklod sa bawat Pilipino. Ngayong Buwan ng Wika 2025, ipagbunyi natin ang yaman ng ating sariling wika—isang wika na nagsisilbing gabay at haligi ng pagkakaisa.

Halina’t makiisa sa pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Wika 2025, at ipakita ang pagmamahal sa ating kultura at bayan sa pamamagitan ng ating wikang Filipino!

26/08/2025

With the improvement in weather conditions, classes and work in the municipality of Ocampo will resume tomorrow, August 27, 2025.

RESUMPTION OF WORK IN GOVERNMENT OFFICES AND CLASSES IN ALL LEVELS(PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS)

26/08/2025

Jay-Im R. Magallon and Joselito O. Belleza, Jr. received recognition for winning 3rd place in the Recorded Storytelling Teachers Category during the 2025 Regional Gawad Teodora Alonso (GTA) Storybook Writing Competition.

The winning entry of Magallon and Belleza for the said category also qualified for the national competition in November 2025.

In addition, SDO Camarines Sur took its 2nd overall champion title in the regional competition since last year. Making a back-to-back win for the whole division of Camarines Sur.

Gawad Teodora Alonzo is a national storybook writing competition and resource-harvesting program by the Department of Education (DepEd) to create educational materials for young learners.

Magallon is an ICT teacher in the senior high school department, while Belleza is an English teacher in the junior high school of Ocampo National High School.

26/08/2025

The Office of the Municipal Treasurer of the Local Government Unit of Ocampo spearheaded Project CLEAR (Campaign Leading Engagement for Amnesty Reform): An Infomercial Tax Amnesty Campaign Contest to all students in the municipality.

The contest aimed to raise awareness on the significance of tax amnesty reform using the talent and creativity in the advocacy of informing the public of the current updates on tax.

Grade 7 students of Grade 7-SPJ named Palaban Production (Entry No. 10) won as the 1st Place, also bringing home the special awards for Creative Concept and Best Call to Action.

The group is composed of Ejay Cesar B. Quinto, Janine B. Cabalquinto, Leine Yuri C. Talampas, and Ashley B. Cope, together with their coach, Sir Darwin O. Sentillas.

Taking 2nd Place was the ONHS GAS Club (Entry No. 1), represented by Arjay B. Vera, Jannah Mae O. Benosa, Estella Mariz A. Orcine, Christian B. Uddipa, and Kathlyn Rose L. Irlanda and their coach, Sir Jeric De Luna.

Meanwhile, Step-in Production (Entry No. 4) of Hanawan National High School secured 3rd Place, with members Justinne Jho V. Rivero, Jamela Mae B. Alteza, Ailene B. Nonato, and Andrey Dionne M. Ciron with their coach, Sir Jollan R. Mendoza.

ABMazing Production (Entry No. 5) was also awarded the People’s Choice Award for their exceptional creativity and public appeal. The group consisted of Lyka Joy D. Baldovino, Avanna D.L. Pollos, Randy Nolasco, Jr., Clarissa Alfelor, and Juris P. Abio, with their coach, Sou Ann L. Antang.

All other participating groups were also recognized and awarded consolation prizes in honor of their creativity, effort, and dedication.

Words by Clarissa B. Alfelor
Layout by Aishia Reyshel Sales and Geraldine Bolo