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Leachon Sworn in as Calapan Mayor, Unveils No-Nonsense Agenda for Discipline and Reform
CALAPAN CITY – In a bold and forward-looking inaugural address, Salvador “Doy” Leachon declared that his return to city hall marks not a comeback, but a renewed commitment to servant leadership anchored in transparency, discipline,…
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Health Officials in MIMAROPA Strategize Action Plans vs Dengue Threats
Health coordinators from MIMAROPA region have developed targeted action plans to combat Aedes-borne diseases, particularly dengue, as the country faces a rapid increase in dengue cases. The Department of Health MIMAROPA Center for Health Development…
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Balik Scientist to Present Multidisciplinary Approach for Tamaraw Conservation in Webinar
A leading environmental researcher will share insights on protecting the critically endangered Tamaraw through a multidisciplinary conservation approach during a webinar on June 30, 2025 from 1PM to 3PM, organized by Philippine research institutions. Dr.…
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Decomposed Body Found Wrapped in Black Cloth in Sablayan
Authorities are investigating the discovery of a decomposed male body found wrapped in black cloth and dumped in a vacant lot in Barangay Tuban, Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro. Barangay residents reported the discovery to authorities after…
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Sabang Bay in Puerto Galera Wins Gold Award for Water Quality
Sabang Bay in Puerto Galera was recognized as the Gold Awardee in the Search for Outstanding Water Quality Management 2025, officials announced Friday. The award ceremony took place at Park Inn North Edsa in Quezon…
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P50-Million Drainage Project to Address Flooding in Puerto Galera
A much-needed drainage system has been constructed in Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro to address flooding in the area. The P50 million project, funded through the national budget, targets Barangay San Isidro where numerous resorts, hotels…
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Pinamalayan Signs Water Partnership with Private Firm
The municipal government of Pinamalayan in Oriental Mindoro has signed a public-private partnership agreement on Friday with Ilustris Negotium Inc. to deliver clean water infrastructure, with former Department of Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi representing the…
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Puerto Galera, Pinamalayan, Roxas and Naujan to Host 2025 MSME Development Week Events
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Oriental Mindoro will host a series of events from July 8-11 to mark the 2025 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Development Week under the theme “Asenso…
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Philippine Motorsport Makes History with First Inter-island Rally in Mindoro
The Philippine National Rally Championship (PNRC) and Philippine Rallycross Series (PHRX) will stage their first-ever inter-island rally this weekend in Lubang, Occidental Mindoro, marking a historic expansion of Philippine motorsport in an island municipality. The…
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First Nursing College Opens in Occidental Mindoro
Occidental Mindoro Lone District Rep. Leody “Odie” Tarriela and Sablayan Mayor Bong Marquez visited the newly established Manila Adventist College-Mindoro campus Wednesday in what officials say will be the province’s first nursing school. The college,…
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.
