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P272-M worth of shabu seized at Batangas port
Joint law enforcement agencies seized illegal drugs with an estimated street value of P272 million during an anti-narcotics operation at Batangas Port on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Batangas, working with…
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Beach Business Owners Oppose Cruise Port Development in Puerto Galera
A local business association has formally opposed the proposed 705-million-peso cruise port development in Puerto Galera, citing legal compliance issues and environmental issues in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The White Beach Business Owners Association (WBBOA)…
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DPWH employee arrested in Mamburao buy-bust
Anti-drug agents arrested a Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) employee during a joint buy-bust operation in Occidental Mindoro province on Friday, authorities said. The suspect, identified only by the alias “Mike,” 47, was…
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OMECO signs deal to bring power to remote barangays
The Occidental Mindoro Electric Cooperative (OMECO) signed a memorandum of agreement with the National Electrification Administration (NEA) on Friday to secure government subsidies for expanding electricity access to remote areas under the 2025 General Appropriations…
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Calapan Port Opens New Gate 4, Introduces Drive-Through System for Batangas-Bound Cargo
The Port of Calapan will redirect all rolling cargo bound for Batangas through its newly constructed Gate 4 starting Monday, September 15, 2025 at 8:00 a.m., according to an advisory from port management. The permanent…
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Calapan City to Launch Comprehensive Insurance Program for Tricycle Drivers
Calapan City Mayor Paulino Salvador “Doy” Leachon will launch a pioneering insurance program for tricycle drivers Saturday, marking what officials describe as one of the first comprehensive insurance programs specifically targeting tricycle operators in the…
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Dengue fever cases drop 85% in Oriental Mindoro
Dengue fever cases in the province of Oriental Mindoro have fallen dramatically this year, according to provincial health authorities. The Provincial Health Office (PHO) said 852 cases were recorded between January and 30 August 2025,…
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DPWH Mindoro defends P930,000 laptop purchase
A DPWH office in Oriental Mindoro has defended buying five laptops for P930,000 after facing criticism over alleged overpricing. The Southern Mindoro District Engineering Office said the purchase complied with government procurement laws and technical…
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Puerto Galera Crowned Philippines’ Premier Dive Destination at Inaugural Tourism Awards
The pristine waters surrounding Puerto Galera have earned the highest tourism honor, cementing its reputation as the country’s diving capital at the inaugural Philippine Tourism Awards. Vice Mayor Rocky D. Ilagan accepted the Philippine Tourism…
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Senate Testimony Clears Rep. Arnan Panaligan of Allegations on Budget Insertion for Flood Control Projects
A senior lawmaker’s testimony has cleared Oriental Mindoro Representative Arnan Panaligan of allegations that he inserted flood control projects into the national budget, confirming that first-term district congressmen lack the authority to make such insertions.…
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.