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Governor Dolor Warns of Fire Risks, Calls for Heightened Public Vigilance
In response to a series of alarming fire incidents across the province, Oriental Mindoro Governor Humerlito “Bonz” Dolor has issued an urgent public safety appeal, pointing out the critical need for increased awareness and preventative…
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32 Mindoreño Fishermen Rescued After Stranded at Sea Near Palawan
Thirty-two fishermen from San Jose, Occidental Mindoro have been safely returned to their home port after being rescued by the Philippine Coast Guard following a maritime incident off the coast of Balabac, Palawan. The fishing…
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P143K Worth of Shabu, Gun Seized from Suspects in Mindoro
Police authorities have seized over P133,000 worth of suspected methamphetamine, known locally as “shabu”, and a firearm from a suspect in Occidental Mindoro, officials said Tuesday. Alyas “Soy”, 46, was arrested in a buy-bust operation…
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DPWH Completes Two Farm-to-Market Roads in Occidental Mindoro
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed two farm-to-market roads (FMRs) in Occidental Mindoro, boosting agricultural trade and economic productivity. In Barangay Purnaga, Magsaysay, a 1.61-kilometer, two-lane road project costing P19.79 million…
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Chinese Ships Confronted Off Mindoro as PH Steps Up Patrols
Government forces have confronted Chinese vessels operating off the coast of Mindoro island, as tensions escalate over Chinese Coast Guard’s presence in disputed waters of the West Philippine Sea. The confrontation occurred recently when Philippine…
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Rare Sea Turtle Hatchlings Released on Puerto Galera Coast
Thirty-five endangered Olive Ridley sea turtle hatchlings have been released into the waters of Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, following a community-led conservation effort. Olive Ridley turtles are the smallest of all sea turtles and are…
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New Specialty Food Store Opens in Mindoro
A new specialty food store featuring locally produced wines and vinegars opened Friday, January 31, 2025, in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro. JJS Food Products Pasalubong Center, owned by Felicitas D. Baldonado, displays wines made from…
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Tricycle Driver Electrocuted by ORMECO’s Downed Service Drop Wire
A tricycle driver was electrocuted early Friday after his vehicle made contact with a fallen power line that had been knocked down by a private truck in Barangay San Vicente Central, Calapan City, reports said.…
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Gov’t Agencies Propose Inclusion of Mimaropa in Luzon Economic Corridor
The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) and the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) have jointly urged the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) to integrate the island provinces of Mimaropa—Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan—into the Luzon Economic…
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IMSI Catchers Pose Threat to Personal Security
The use of IMSI catchers, devices that mimic legitimate cell towers to intercept mobile communications, poses a threat to personal security and privacy, according to a recent public advisory. These devices, also known as “Stingrays,”…
Founder’S Profile
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.