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Oriental Mindoro Welcomes Record Half-Million Tourists in 2024
Oriental Mindoro has recorded more than half a million tourist arrivals for the first time, showing an encouraging recovery in the country’s tourism sector. The island province welcomed 529,745 visitors in 2024, representing a 19%…
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Occidental Mindoro Distributes 8 Hauling Trucks to Organic Farming Associations
The provincial government of Occidental Mindoro will distribute eight hauling trucks to organic farming associations across the province to support sustainable agriculture programs, officials announced this week. Governor Eduardo B. Gadiano’s administration, in partnership with…
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Pola Mayor Draws Battles Lines Against Sand Dredging
Pola, Oriental Mindoro Mayor Jennifer “Ina Alegre” Cruz has emerged as a vocal opponent of sand dredging operations in her municipality, joining a growing coalition of Mindoro officials challenging Governor Humerlito “Bonz” Dolor’s support for…
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Mindoro Rivers Face Flash Flood Risk as Low Pressure Area Threatens to Intensify
PAGASA has issued a flood advisory Thursday for major river systems in Mindoro and other MIMAROPA provinces as a low pressure area with “medium” potential to develop into a tropical depression brings heavy rains across…
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DOST Mimaropa Rolls Out ‘Tubig Talino’ for Better Health and as Profitable Business
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in Mimaropa region has unveiled an innovative iodine-fortified drinking water product designed to address nutritional deficiencies among Filipinos while offering a new business opportunity for Pinoy entrepreneurs. Dubbed…
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Gov. Dolor Warns Against Scammers Using His Identity
Oriental Mindoro Gov. Humerlito “Bonz” Dolor has issued a public warning Wednesday against individuals impersonating him and using his name in fraudulent schemes targeting residents. The warning comes after reports surfaced of scammers allegedly soliciting…
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LTO to hold road safety caravan in Naujan on July 5-6
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) will conduct a two-day road safety advocacy program in Naujan, Oriental Mindoro on July 5-6, 2025, at the Barangay Inarawan Covered Court. Mayor Henry Joel Teves announced the LTO Caravan…
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DepEd warns public against fake Saturday classes
 The Department of Education (DepEd) has issued a misinformation alert warning the public against a fake social media post claiming that Saturday classes will be implemented for elementary to senior high school students. The fabricated…
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PDIC Sets Aug. 4 Deadline for Naujan Rural Bank Creditors to File Claims
Creditors of a closed rural bank in Oriental Mindoro have until August 4, 2025 to file claims for their money, the country’s deposit insurance agency has announced. The Oriental Tamaraw Rural Bank of Naujan was…
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Family Demands Justice for Young Man Found Dead in Sablayan
The family of a young man found dead and dumped in a vacant lot in Barangay Tuban, Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro is demanding justice for what they suspect was a summary execution. The victim has been…
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.
