The Trudge - MNHS Official School Publication

27/11/2025

16/11/2025

After being wired on Friday morning, the new lightbox sign finally served its purpose by illuminating the shadowy night streets of Mantacida National High School for the first time that evening, Nov 15.

Long before, the former lightbox sign had been damaged by Super Typhoon Odette, leaving the school gate dim and the surroundings with low visibility at night.

Aside from brightening the area, the new lightbox sign also serves as a clear identification marker for the school.

The project cost lesser with the partnership of Mile23 Hardware and Roofing Supplies, making it one of the most recent school projects implemented in 2025.

Earlier projects completed this year include the construction of a 2-cubicle comfort rooms and repairs from the TLE laboratory that shares the same water supply, a roofed activity center, a science laboratory, and transformation of vacant utilities into classrooms.

11/08/2025

Catigbian District Kicks Off Athletic Meet 2025 | August 9, 2025

24/01/2025

𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐛 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐁𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠

After the scheduled mass held at MNHS's Activity Center, the Science Laboratory was blessed by Father Alex Nalitan on January 23, 2025. Anointing the four corners of the room, he left it blessed for the students to use, hoping that the Holy Spirit would guide them in the future sessions to be conducted in the laboratory. The divine blessings were accompanied by the teachers of the school and the Lay Liturgical Minister throughout the prayer.

It has been a week since the Science Lab and its equipment were prepared and set to be used; only the Sacramental Blessing was awaited before endorsing the laboratory to classes. The science lab is equipped with diagrams, models, and glassware such as beakers, as well as personal protective equipment like lab coats and goggles to ensure safe experiments in the laboratory.

The school's Science Coordinator, Mrs. Encinas, is ecstatic about the blessing of the lab, marking the day for it to function and serve the students as a place of inquiry and curiosity.

17/12/2024

Elian Andamon, a grade 12 learner has achieved a remarkable victory, securing first place in the Triple Jump event during the recent Provincial Athletic Meet held in Garcia Hernandez, Bohol, from December 13-17, 2024. Elian's unwavering dedication to his training and tireless efforts have paid off, paving the way for his upcoming participation in the Central Visayas Regional Athletic Association (CVRAA) meet in Negros.

The school is immensely proud of his success, recognizing that his hard work and commitment have been pivotal in this victory. This triumph is a testament to his skill and determination, setting an inspiring example for aspiring athletes. He will represent not only the school but the entire province in the next competition. Elian is literally saving the best for last because he will soon be graduating in high school.

A huge congratulations is also extended to these learners who also showed exemplary performance in the said competition: Ryan Pansoy silver medalist in Arnis Niño Leonor and Eliseo Julie Maraat bronze medalists in Taekwondo.

Thank you for bringing honor to our school!

23/11/2024

The Congressional Athletic Meet in Corella, Bohol, on November 22-23, 2024 was a triumph for Mantacida National High School, as its athletes brought home an impressive array of medals across various events.

Elian Andamon - 🥇 100m dash
🥇 Triple Jump
🥈 Long Jump

Deviah Empiales - 🥈 Triple Jump
🥉 Long Jump

Ryan Pansoy - 🥇 Arnis Bantam Weight Category

Niño Leonor - 🥇 Category 3 Bantam Weight
Division

Eliseo Julie Maraat - 🥇 Category 4 Featherweight
Division

Jerome Celeste -🥉 200m breaststroke
🥉 100m breaststroke
🥉 Medley relay

The MNHS family beams with pride at these outstanding achievements, crediting the unwavering dedication of the athletes and their coaches. Special thanks go to Ma’am Anabel Bahinting for athletics, Ma’am Elsa Abarquez for Taekwondo, Ma’am Marjorie Anunciado for Arnis, and Ma’am Christine Joy Bulante for swimming. Their guidance and expertise have been pivotal in the success of these young athletes.

Moreover, the unwavering support of the faculty and staff headed by Ma’am Filomena C. Alo, Ma’am Elizabeth Suganob, the PESS Coordinator and the parents became instrumental in propelling the athletes to such heights.

The team's accomplishments at the Congressional Athletic Meet are a testament to their hard work, perseverance, and sportsmanship. Mantacida National High School celebrates these triumphs and eagerly anticipates even greater achievements in the coming Provincial Meet.

Kudos, everyone!

01/11/2024

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲

Silence echoed in a windy morning as Mantacida National High School concluded the Rosary Month with a meaningful Living Rosary, October 31, in the morning.

For the month of October, it has been the daily routine of the teachers and learners to recite the Holy Rosary every day before the flag raising ceremony. To conclude the rosary month students were gathered to form a Living Rosary where each mystery was divided by the grade levels from 7-12. Students were oriented beforehand in order for the rosary to flow smoothly. However, some were late, and some positions were vacant. Headed by our Principal Mrs. Alo, together with the teachers filled in the gaps in order for the rosary to start.

Students and teachers in their uniforms carrying candles symbolized purity and showcased the students' devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The activity highlighted the importance of prayer in the lives of young people, especially now in the time of calamities.

MNHS hopes to continue this tradition in the years to come, inspiring future generations to deepen their faith and love for the Blessed Mother.

23/10/2024

To discover aspiring journalists and reactivate the school publication 'The Trudge', training on news writing and copy reading was conducted to the new set of campus journalists on October 17 and 18, 2024.

The participants were from Grades 7 to 11. Mrs. Kathleen Joyce Alilin, the School Paper Adviser, tapped the learners who have the potential in writing. She added, "Juniors have a longer span of time to serve and contribute to the school paper".

Letter of consideration was submitted to the subject teachers ensuring that the participants would be excused in their classes.

Mrs. Filomena C. Alo, the school principal graced the activity and even shared her inputs on campus journalism. It was indeed a productive two-day training for the young journalists.

20/10/2024

Fueled with hardwork and determination, the MNHS athletes emerged victorious in the Sub-Congressional Athletic Meet held in Cortes, Bohol on October 19, 2024.

Under the scorching heat of the sun, these athletes just proved that constant training and goal-setting could lead to positive result and could pave a way to their longed success.

Warmest congratulations for making the school proud!

Athletics
Long Jump
Andamon, Elian - 🥇

Triple Jump
Andamon, Elian - 🥇

Running
100 m dash
Andamon, Elian - 🥇

200 m dash
Cayme, John Clifford - 🥉

4x100 relay
Andamon, Elian & Cayme, John Clifford - 🥇

Throwing (Shot Put)
Gementiza, Jodin - 🥉

Jumping (Girls)
Long Jump
Empiales, Deviah - 🥇

Triple Jump
Empiales, Deviah - 🥇

Arnis (Bantam Weight Category)
Pansoy, Ryan - 🥇

Taekwondo (Boys)
Leonor, Niño - 1st Place
Maraat, Eliseo Julie - 🥇

Taewondo (Girls)
Feliciano, Glaiza Marie - 🥈

Swimming
100m breaststroke
Celeste, Jerome - 🥇

200m breaststroke
Celeste, Jerome - 🥈

4x100 freestyle
Celeste, Jerome - 🥇

200m freestyle
Sotomayor, Lawrence Dee- 🥈

4 x 100m freestyle relay
Sotomayor, Lawrence Dee - 🥇

Table Tennis (Doubles)
Jaum, Ciaryn - 🥈

Chess
Malang, Reese Athena - 🥉

With these successes, the MNHS family would like to recognize the efforts of the PESS Coordinator, Mrs. Elizabeth Suganob and the coaches who in one way or another contributed to the learners achievements. These would also be possible through the utmost support and guidance of the school principal, Ma'am Filomena C. Alo and the whole MNHS family.

Congratulations again athletes! Break a leg for the upcoming Congressional Meet!