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National Ban on Illegal Oil Transfer Scheme Pushed
The local government unit (LGU) of Pola in Oriental Mindoro has called for a national ban on illegal tankers involved in the “paihi scheme,” a tax evasion practice where large vessels illegally transfer oil to…
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Mindoro Schools Eye Use of Insecticide-Treated Nets to Combat Dengue
Authorities are implementing measures to protect schoolchildren from dengue fever as case numbers continue to rise across the country. In Occidental Mindoro province, where nearly 900 dengue cases have been recorded this year, the Department…
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P3 Million Project to Boost Agricultural Production in MIMAROPA Launched
The Mindoro State University (MinSU) and the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has signed a memorandum of understanding for a P3 million research project intended for improving agricultural production in MIMAROPA region. The agreement,…
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Idle Pinamalayan Airport May See Revival Under Abalos Plan
A long-dormant airport in Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro could be revitalized if administration senatorial candidate Benhur Abalos Jr. wins a seat in the upcoming May 2025 elections, as he pledges to prioritize infrastructure development in Mindoro…
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Student Polls Show Strong Support for Incumbent Officials in Oriental Mindoro
Student-led surveys at two Oriental Mindoro schools show strong support for incumbent officials ahead of upcoming May 2025 elections. A survey conducted by Mindoro State University’s student publication, Builders Pandayan, found Gov. Humerlito “Bonz” Dolor…
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Former Mindoro Rebel Warns Youth Against NPA Recruitment in Schools
A former communist rebel is warning Filipino youth to be vigilant against deceptive recruitment tactics used by insurgent groups that target educational institutions as entry points for their armed struggle. “Do not be deceived by…
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Mindoro Issues Heat Index Advisory as Temperatures Soar Across PH
Provincial health officials in Oriental Mindoro have issued a public health advisory warning residents about dangerously high temperatures on Monday, March 10, 2025, as heat index values are expected to reach extreme levels. The Provincial…
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Mindoro Officials Warn Misuse of Emergency Flares
Authorities responded to a false alarm Friday after individuals set off emergency flares near White Island without any actual emergency, prompting provincial officials to issue a stern warning against the misuse of distress signals. Occidental…
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Coast Guard Intensifies Search for Missing Ship OJT
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has intensified search operations for an on-the-job trainee who went missing from Motor Vessel (M/V) Trans-Asia 20 while docked at Calapan Port in Barangay San Antonio, Calapan City. Aivan R.…
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Cong. Panaligan: PH to Add New Guided Missile Frigate to Navy Fleet
The Philippine Navy is set to strengthen its maritime capabilities with the addition of a new guided missile frigate currently undergoing sea trials in South Korean waters, according to Oriental Mindoro Congressman Arnan Panaligan, vice-chairman…
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.
