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Volunteers Gear Up for International Coastal Cleanup Across MIMAROPA Today
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) MIMAROPA region is set to launch its annual International Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, September 21, 2024, under the theme “Clean Seas for Blue Economy.” The event, scheduled…
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Guv Pledges Vaccines, Medicines, Building Fund to Mindoro Rotary Clubs
Oriental Mindoro Governor Bonz Dolor pledged Tuesday to provide free vaccines for 500 senior citizens, donate medicines and medical equipment, and allocate up to P2 million pesos for a new building to support Rotary Club…
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Top MIMAROPA Drug Dealer Arrested in Calapan City
Authorities arrested a top drug suspect in a buy-bust operation in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro the other day. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) identified the suspect as Alexi Zamora Goda, 38, unemployed, from Barangay…
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Marijuana, Shabu Seized From 21-year-old Suspect
Police authorities arrested a 21-year-old suspect in a pre-dawn raid on Tuesday, seizing suspected marijuana and shabu (methamphetamine) in a crackdown on illicit drugs in Occidental Mindoro province. The operation, carried out by a joint…
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PSA Warns Public Against Fake National IDs
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has issued a public advisory warning against the unauthorized printing and issuance of National IDs, including the Digital National ID. According to an advisory reposted by PSA Oriental Mindoro, the…
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Health Officials Warn of Waterborne Diseases as Rains Hit Mindoro Island
Health officials in Oriental Mindoro province urged residents Thursday to ensure safe food and water consumption following recent heavy rains, in a bid to prevent waterborne illnesses. The Provincial Health Office (PHO) issued guidelines on…
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Oriental Mindoro Establishes Tourist Rest Areas to Boost Tourism
The Oriental Mindoro provincial government has passed an ordinance establishing Tourist Rest Areas and Souvenir Stops (TRASS) to support tourism development and enhance visitor experiences. Provincial Ordinance No. 172-2024, approved on Sept. 10, is designed…
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DOLE Clarifies TUPAD Program for Mindoro Fishermen Hit by 2023 Oil Spill
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) MIMAROPA Region, in a statement, has addressed the complaints of several fishermen’s groups regarding the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged Workers (TUPAD) program. The groups, composed of fishermen…
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Cargo Vessel Runs Aground Off Mindoro Coast
A cargo vessel ran aground approximately 200 meters from the shoreline off Lubang, Occidental Mindoro, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported Tuesday. The LCT Felicity 8, carrying 13 crew members, had just unloaded sand and…
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8 Chinese Nationals Arrested on Mindoro Dredging Vessel
Ten people, including eight Chinese nationals, have been arrested on a Philippine-registered dredging vessel operating in Mindoro and Manila Bay, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said today. The arrests took place in two operations at…
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.
