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DOST Installs Solar-powered Water Pump at Waste Facility in Victoria, Oriental Mindoro
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has installed a solar-powered water pump system at a waste management facility in Oriental Mindoro, as part of its efforts to promote sustainable practices and reduce energy costs.…
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Police Arrest Suspected Drug Pusher in Lubang, Occidental Mindoro
A 36-year-old man suspected of selling illegal drugs was arrested in a buy-bust operation in Lubang, Occidental Mindoro, early this week, police said. The suspect, identified as “Ed”, was caught by the Municipal Drug Enforcement…
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PNP: 7 Towns in Occidental Mindoro Are Now Insurgency-Free
Seven towns in Occidental Mindoro have been declared free from insurgency, according to the regional police chief. Police Brigadier General Roger Quesada said the towns of Looc, Lubang, Mamburao, Paluan, Sta Cruz, Magsaysay, and Abra…
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TESDA Offers 1,200 Job Vacancies to Oriental Mindoro Residents
CALAPAN CITY: The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) is currently holding a job fair on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at the Provincial Capitol Complex in Calapan City, offering over 1,200 local and overseas…
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2 New Road Projects Boost Access in Oriental Mindoro
Two road projects have been completed in Oriental Mindoro, improving transport links for local residents and farmers, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has announced. In Naujan town, a 415-meter stretch of road…
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Alternative Learning System Enrollment Soars in Occidental Mindoro
More than 2,200 learners have enrolled in an alternative education program in Occidental Mindoro, the Department of Education (DepEd) has reported. The Alternative Learning System (ALS) aims to provide flexible educational options for out-of-school youth,…
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Police Nab 2 Drug Suspects in Buy-Bust Operations in Lubang and Magsaysay
OCCIDENTAL MINDORO: A 36-year-old man suspected of selling illegal drugs was arrested in a buy-bust operation by the Municipal Drug Enforcement Unit of Lubang MPS early Sunday morning. The suspect, known only by his alias…
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DPWH Clarifies Damage to Protection Dike Along Dulangan River in Naujan, Oriental Mindoro
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has recently clarified the damage to a protection dike along the Dulangan River in Naujan, Oriental Mindoro, after social media posts sparked concerns about its integrity. The…
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Occidental Mindoro Distributes P7.26-M Aid to El Niño-Affected Farmers, Fishermen
Occidental Mindoro Gov. Ed Gadiano distributed special financial aid to farmers and fishermen affected by the El Niño phenomenon in Sta. Cruz town on Monday. The aid, amounting to P10,000 pesos each, was given to…
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Drug Suspect Arrested in Sablayan Police Buy-bust Operation
SABLAYAN, Occidental Mindoro: A suspected drug dealer was arrested in a buy-bust operation in Occidental Mindoro province, police said Sunday. The operation, conducted by joint forces from Sablayan police and the Occidental Mindoro Provincial Drug…
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.
