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Chinese Vessel Near Mindoro Waters Triggers Alarm
A Chinese research vessel traversing seawaters near Mindoro island yesterday has prompted security concerns and a monitoring operation by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), as tensions continue in the disputed West Philippine Sea. The vessel,…
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500 Production Operators Needed in One-Day Job Fair in Bulalacao
PKI Manufacturing and Technology Inc. (PKIMT) will conduct a one-day job hiring event in Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro on April 7, 2025, offering 500 positions for production operators at Furukawa Automotive Systems in LIMA Estate, Batangas.…
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Mindoro’s Apo Reef Leads MIMAROPA in Global Tourism Recognitions
A pristine marine sanctuary in Occidental Mindoro leads MIMAROPA region in securing multiple international tourism accolades. The Apo Reef Natural Park in Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro, has been recognized as a 2024 ASEAN Heritage Park, cementing…
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Land Dispute Escalates in Calapan City as Fence Construction Threatens Families
Hundreds of farming families in Oriental Mindoro are facing potential displacement following the construction of a fence on contested agricultural land, media reports said. More than 300 families in Barangay Guinobatan, Calapan City held a…
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Man Drowns in Mindoro River After Drinking Alcohol, Coast Guard Warns Public
A 49-year-old man has drowned in a river in Oriental Mindoro after swimming while under the influence of alcohol, prompting a warning from the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). The incident occurred on March 29, 2025…
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Cebu Pacific Upgrades Mindoro Route with Airbus A320, Boosting Travel from Manila
Cebu Pacific launched its upgraded Manila to San Jose, Occidental Mindoro route yesterday, replacing the smaller ATR72 aircraft with the larger Airbus A320, a move set to enhance passenger comfort and bolster tourism and economic…
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Hyperbaric Chamber To Boost Tourism in Mindoro
The Department of Tourism (DOT), through its infrastructure arm, the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA), is set to establish a hyperbaric chamber in Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, to bolster dive tourism and enhance…
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Ex-Senator Sounds Alarm on Rice Overstock Crisis in Mindoro
Former senator and current senatorial candidate Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan has called on the national government to intervene in the ongoing rice overstock crisis at National Food Authority (NFA) warehouses during a campaign visit to Occidental…
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Mindoro Leads Mimaropa’s Business Digitalization Push with State University Partnerships
Mindoro is at the forefront of a Department of Science and Technology (DOST) digitalization program in MIMAROPA region, partnering with state universities and colleges (SUCs) to drive the digital transformation of micro, small, and medium…
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Mindoro College Turns Onions into Sweet Innovation
Onions, a kitchen staple in Filipino dishes like adobo and sisig, are taking on an unexpected role as a sweet summer treat, thanks to researchers at Occidental Mindoro State College (OMSC). In a pursuit to…
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.
