The Ranch

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 | Volunteers, parents, teachers, and stakeholders united during Brigada Eskwela 2026 from June 1 to 5 to help prepare Masbate National Comprehensive High School for the opening of classes on June 8, conducting clean-up drives, classroom repairs, and campus improvement activities under the theme “Bayanihan sa Paaralan: Nagkakaisa para sa Kaayusan at Kaalaman” to ensure a safe, clean, and conducive learning environment for learners in the upcoming school year.

𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝘆 | Janeeza Cortes
𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝗯𝘆 | Matt Masamoc, Lerhey Esagna, Lian Guinto, Jai Huertas

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 | 30𝙩𝙝 𝙍𝙤𝙙𝙚𝙤 𝙈𝙖𝙨𝙗𝙖𝙩𝙚ñ𝙤 𝙁𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙡 𝙘𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙨

Showcasing Masbate’s rich cattle industry and culture, the province staged its 30th Rodeo Masbateño Festival from April 10 to 19, 2026, drawing locals and tourists nationwide.

Around 300 cowboys and cowgirls from across the country competed in events such as cattle wrestling, bull riding, bull lasso, steer wrestling, and carambola during the Philippine Rodeo Finals from April 13 to 18.

David Alvarado, the 1991 Intercontinental Bull Riding Champion and award-winning stuntman, said Filipino cowboys are resilient, handling cattle on foot.

Alvarado, who visited the arena to witness the Rodeo Masbateño cattle games, added that he plans to bring foreign bull riders to compete in next year’s celebration to expand the festival’s international reach.

The competition highlights Masbate’s long-standing tradition of cattle handling and the skills of Filipino cowboys.

The festival officially opened with a grand parade last April 13, featuring rodeo riders, officials, horseback riders, and rodeo-themed exhibitions.

𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝘆 | Beatrix Timtim, Gilyn Barros
𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝘆 | Janeeza Cortes, Jed Del Prado
𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝗯𝘆 | Gabb Lumontad, Steve Marfiga, Shanelle Suya, Sean Medina, Hannah Mercader

𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐔𝐏𝐂𝐀𝐓 𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔!

Passing the UPCAT marks your beginning as an Official Iskolar ng Bayan—a responsibility to uphold Honor and Excellence and to Serve the People. More than an academic achievement, it shows your readiness to think critically, act with purpose, and stay grounded in the realities of the nation.

As a new member of the UP community, you carry both personal success and a greater duty to contribute to society. May your journey be guided by growth, integrity, and a commitment to creating meaningful change for the country.

Padayon, scholar mga bayan!

𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝘆 | Shanelle Venice Suya
𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝘆 | Philip Karl Atendido