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Maritime Police Launch School in a Boat Project to Educate Coastal Youth
Philippine maritime police have launched an innovative “School in a Boat Project” to bring education to out-of-school youth in coastal areas of Occidental Mindoro province, officials said Saturday. For a start, personnel from the Maritime…
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Senator Bong Go Inaugurates Super Health Center in Mamburao
Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go, also known as “Mr. Malasakit”, arrived in Occidental Mindoro today to formally inaugurate and bless the new Super Health Center in the town of Mamburao. Senator Go was welcomed by…
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Man Found Dead on the Beach in Calapan City
A man was found dead on the beach in Silangan, Lazareto, Calapan City. According to the initial investigation, the man was drunk and fell asleep on the shore, where he was overtaken by high tide…
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New Schedule of FastCat for Batangas-Calapan-Batangas Route Effective January 22, 2025
FastCat has announced a new schedule for its ferry service between Batangas and Calapan, effective from January 22, 2025. The updated departure times from Batangas are at 12:00 AM, 3:00 AM, 7:00 AM, 1:00 PM,…
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2 Killed in Motorcycle-Coaster Collision in Gloria, Oriental Mindoro
Two men died instantly this evening after a violent road collision between a motorcycle and a coaster bus in Barangay Sta. Maria, Gloria town, police authorities reported Saturday (January 25, 2025). According to Gloria Municipal…
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DMCI Power’s Energy Sales Surge in Mindoro and Beyond
DMCI Power Corporation reported a 9% jump in energy sales for 2024, driven by increased demand in Mindoro and other provinces, marking its 14th consecutive year of record performance. The company delivered 491.2 gigawatt-hours of…
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New Shipping Route May Soon Connect Batangas to Pola Port
Shogun Shipping Lines is exploring the launch of a new maritime route connecting Batangas Port to Pola Port in Oriental Mindoro, potentially offering passengers a more convenient travel option with high-end vessel amenities. Ryan Yaco,…
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Surge in CPP-NPA Surrenders in Mimaropa Region
A total of 133 members and supporters of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) have surrendered to various police units in the Mimaropa region since the beginning of 2024, according to the…
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Mindoro Student Wins Gold at International Science Olympiad in Texas
A 10-year-old Filipino student from Oriental Mindoro has clinched a gold medal at the 6th Copernicus Olympiad held in Texas, USA, showcasing the emerging scientific talent of the Philippines on the global stage. John Mariñas,…
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8 Arrested in Series of Oriental Mindoro Drug Raids
Eight drug suspects, including a high-value target, were arrested in a series of anti-narcotics operations across Oriental Mindoro province between January 13-20, police said Wednesday. The operations, conducted in multiple municipalities including Roxas, Gloria, Victoria,…
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.
