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NPA Member Surrenders in Mindoro
A member of the New People’s Army (NPA) surrendered to government authorities in Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro on Tuesday, police said. The ex-rebel, known only by the alias “Nilo,” turned himself in to the Regional Mobile…
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Oriental Mindoro Launches Province-wide Clean-up to Combat Dengue Surge
The Oriental Mindoro Provincial Health Office has launched a province-wide clean-up campaign to combat a surge in dengue cases, local officials announced on Tuesday. Dubbed “Oplan DenGetOut,” the campaign will culminate in a Province-wide Clean-Up…
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P34-M Shabu Seized from Couple in Mindoro; Considered as Record Drug Bust in MIMAROPA
Philippine law enforcement authorities have seized approximately 5kg of methamphetamine, also known as shabu, valued at PhP34 million in what officials are calling the largest drug haul in the history of MIMAROPA region. The operation,…
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Monsoon Rains Affect 1,441 Farmers in Occidental Mindoro, Causing P77.8M in Damage
OCCIDENTAL MINDORO — Heavy rains brought by the Southwest Monsoon and Typhoon Ferdie have affected 1,441 farmers in Occidental Mindoro as of September 15, 2024, according to a partial damage report from the Office of…
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Classes Suspended in Several Mindoro Towns on Sept. 16 Due to Rainfall, Flooding
Several municipalities in Occidental Mindoro have suspended classes for Monday, September 16, 2024, due to heavy rainfall brought by the intensifying southwest monsoon. According to an advisory released Sunday at 6:00 PM, all levels of…
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PCG Averts Environmental Disaster in Shallow Waters of Apo Reef Natural Park
A swift response by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has prevented recently a potential environmental disaster in the shallow waters of the Apo Reef Natural Park, a protected area known for its rich marine biodiversity,…
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DPWH Upgrades 2 Roads in Mindoro
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed two road concreting projects in Oriental Mindoro, improving transportation access for Mindoreño residents in the towns of Naujan and Bongabong. The projects, which cost a…
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Razon’s Bauan Terminal to Boost Batangas-Mindoro Trade, Become Philippines’ Second-Largest Port
In a move that will boost economic ties between Batangas and neighboring island provinces and mainland Luzon, Enrique K. Razon Jr.’s International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) is developing the Luzon International Container Terminal (LICT)…
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Flood Control Project Brings Relief to Oriental Mindoro Residents
A flood control project along the Mag-Asawang Tubig River has brought improvements to the agricultural and livelihood activities of residents in Barangay San Carlos, Naujan, Oriental Mindoro, officials said. The Department of Public Works and…
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Marine Conservation Event Planned for Oriental Mindoro Coast
PINAMALAYAN, Oriental Mindoro — Mindoro AdvenTours has announced its collaboration with Freediving Coaches Of Asia for an upcoming “Marine Eco Camp & Freediving” event designed to raise awareness about ocean conservation. The event, scheduled for…
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.
