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Sablayan Holds Unique Wedding Ceremony During Tuna Festival
Eight fishermen exchanged vows with their partners in a distinctive at-sea wedding ceremony on Friday, held aboard their fishing boats as part of the annual Tuna Festival in Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro. The event, which has…
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The Battle Between Mindoro and Antique Over Ownership of Liwagao Island
In a landmark ruling that ended a decades-long territorial dispute, the Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 43 in Oriental Mindoro declared on August 19, 2021, that Liwagao Island, a 114-hectare tropical gem, falls squarely within…
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Mindoro Among Areas Hit by “Danger Level” Heat in PH
Mindoro is among 25 areas in the Philippines facing “danger level” heat indices of 42°C to 45°C on Friday, May 2, 2025, as the country battles soaring temperatures, the state weather agency reported. The Philippine…
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Malacañang, DILG and DENR Act on Dredging Issues in Occidental Mindoro
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has endorsed a citizen’s complaint against alleged non-compliant dredging operations in Barangay Talabaan, Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro, to provincial authorities for immediate action, signifying what environmental advocates call…
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Bridge Widening Project Improves Transportation in Oriental Mindoro
A bridge widening project in Oriental Mindoro has improved transport links between towns, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has announced. The Burabod Bridge along Calapan South Road, which connects the municipalities of…
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Sand-Dredging Vessel Runs Aground in Mindoro
A dredging vessel has reportedly run aground on a reef near residential areas in Barangay Talabaan, Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro, according to netizens’ reports and images shared by residents. The stranded vessel is reportedly less than…
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Mindoro to Ship 80,000 Rice Bags to Visayas for P20-per-kilo Program
The National Food Authority (NFA) in Occidental Mindoro is preparing to dispatch 80,000 bags of rice to the Visayas region to supply the government’s P20-per-kilogram rice program, officials confirmed Tuesday. The shipments, currently undergoing fumigation…
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Mindoreño College Boxer Dies After Fight at SCUAA Games
A student-athlete from Occidental Mindoro State College died Saturday (April 26, 2025) after a boxing match at the ongoing State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association national games in Camiguin. Marc Mateo Castillo, who represented the…
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Demographics of Household Heads in Occidental Mindoro Reveal Gender Disparities
A demographic study released by the Philippine Statistics Authority reveals notable gender disparities among household heads in Occidental Mindoro province, with men leading 82.9 percent of households compared to women at 17.1 percent. The province…
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MIMAROPA Cuisine Takes Center Stage During Filipino Food Month 2025
The island provinces of MIMAROPA are showcasing their distinctive culinary heritage as part of Filipino Food Month 2025, showing a rich tapestry of flavors from a region better known for its beaches and landscapes. The…
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.
