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Hand, foot and mouth disease spike reported in Mindoro
Cases of hand, foot and mouth disease have spiked across Mindoro and neighboring provinces, with infections jumping more than 1,500 percent compared to last year,…
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Hand, foot and mouth disease spike reported in Mindoro
Cases of hand, foot and mouth disease have spiked across Mindoro and neighboring provinces, with infections jumping more than 1,500 percent compared to last year, health authorities…
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Hand, foot and mouth disease spike reported in Mindoro
Cases of hand, foot and mouth disease have spiked across Mindoro and neighboring provinces, with infections jumping more than…
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Off-grid cooperatives slam power rate hike as ‘unfair punishment’ for island residents
A national association representing isolated electric cooperatives has condemned a regulatory decision to raise power rates in off-grid areas…
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Teen Girl Missing in Mindoro Since Oct. 9
Loved ones and friends are searching for a 15-year-old girl who has been missing since Oct. 9 from Barangay…
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Mindoro eyed as renewable energy hub in DMCI rural development plan
The island province of Mindoro could become a major renewable energy hub under Philippine conglomerate DMCI Holdings’ rural development…
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Romel “Direk” Ferriol Bernardo
Bernardo Creative Ventures, Inc., the company behind Direk Fuels, Oriental Mindoro’s homegrown gas station chain, and Direk Builders, which rents out heavy equipment, is expanding its portfolio by venturing into online media and content production.
The company’s entry into news media is not surprising, as its founder and CEO, Romel “Direk” Bernardo, was a television writer, producer, and director for over 15 years. From 2002 to 2007, he served as a researcher, writer, and producer for GMA-7’s top-rating show Imbestigador before becoming the executive producer for ABS-CBN’s award-winning documentary program, The Correspondents.
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Hand, foot and mouth disease spike reported in Mindoro
Cases of hand, foot and mouth disease have spiked across Mindoro and neighboring provinces, with infections jumping more than 1,500 percent compared to last year, health authorities said. Oriental Mindoro recorded 1,079 cases from January 2025 to early October 2025,…
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Mindoro Student Wins Gold at International Science Olympiad in Texas
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8 Arrested in Series of Oriental Mindoro Drug Raids
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Additional Electricity Charge Approved for ORMECO Consumers Starting February 2025
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Free Medical, Dental Services Set for Naujan Residents
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MIMAROPA Tourism Achieves Landmark Growth and Global Recognition in 2024
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National ID Registration Centers Open in 8 Oriental Mindoro Locations
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Mindoro Student Wins Gold at International Science Olympiad in Texas
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8 Arrested in Series of Oriental Mindoro Drug Raids
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Additional Electricity Charge Approved for ORMECO Consumers Starting February 2025
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Free Medical, Dental Services Set for Naujan Residents
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MIMAROPA Tourism Achieves Landmark Growth and Global Recognition in 2024
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National ID Registration Centers Open in 8 Oriental Mindoro Locations
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Hand, foot and mouth disease spike reported in Mindoro
Cases of hand, foot and mouth disease have spiked across Mindoro and neighboring provinces, with infections jumping more than 1,500 percent compared to last year,…
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Mindoro Student Wins Gold at International Science Olympiad in Texas
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8 Arrested in Series of Oriental Mindoro Drug Raids
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Additional Electricity Charge Approved for ORMECO Consumers Starting February 2025
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Free Medical, Dental Services Set for Naujan Residents
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MIMAROPA Tourism Achieves Landmark Growth and Global Recognition in 2024
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National ID Registration Centers Open in 8 Oriental Mindoro Locations
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Mindoro Student Wins Gold at International Science Olympiad in Texas
A 10-year-old Filipino student from Oriental Mindoro has clinched a gold medal at the 6th Copernicus Olympiad held in Texas, USA, showcasing the emerging scientific talent of the Philippines…
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8 Arrested in Series of Oriental Mindoro Drug Raids
Eight drug suspects, including a high-value target, were arrested in a series of anti-narcotics operations across Oriental Mindoro province between January 13-20, police said Wednesday. The operations, conducted in…
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Additional Electricity Charge Approved for ORMECO Consumers Starting February 2025
Starting February 2025, electricity consumers under the Oriental Mindoro Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ORMECO) will face an additional charge of P0.1993 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), following a directive from the Energy…
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Free Medical, Dental Services Set for Naujan Residents
A two-day medical and dental mission offering multiple specialty services will be held in Naujan municipality on January 29-30, 2025. The Provincial Government of Oriental Mindoro, in partnership with…
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MIMAROPA Tourism Achieves Landmark Growth and Global Recognition in 2024
MIMAROPA region marked a banner year for tourism in 2024, recording an 11.52% increase in visitor arrivals and garnering multiple international accolades, according to officials of the Department of…
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National ID Registration Centers Open in 8 Oriental Mindoro Locations
The Philippine Statistics Authority announced the reopening of National ID registration centers across Oriental Mindoro province, with eight locations now operational to serve residents. The registration centers are located…