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More than 800 Trees Planted in Occidental Mindoro’s Disaster Resilience Drive
Over 800 trees were successfully planted in Barangay Casague, Santa Cruz, Occidental Mindoro on August 02 as part of the 2024 National Disaster Resilience Month celebrations. The initiative, led by Governor Eduardo B. Gadiano and…
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ABS-CBN Foundation Donates Coral Reef Monitoring Equipment to Naujan LGU
The municipal government of Naujan, Oriental Mindoro has recently received a donation of coral reef monitoring equipment from the ABS-CBN Foundation. Municipal Administrator Stephanie Teves-Wong led the formal acceptance of the equipment, which includes: Officials…
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Police Arrest Drug Suspect in Joint Anti-Drug Operation in Calapan City
CALAPAN CITY – Law enforcement authorities arrested a suspect in a joint anti-drug operation in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, on Friday night. The suspect was taken into custody at around 8:48 p.m. in Barangay Bulusan,…
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Mindoro Stuns Quezon, Hands Huskers Second Straight Loss in MPBL
In a stunning upset, the Mindoro Tamaraws pulled off the biggest win of the season, defeating the Quezon Huskers 66-61 in their Maharlika Philippine Basketball League (MPBL) matchup at the Bangued, Abra arena today, August…
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Oriental Mindoro Capitol Honors Outstanding Achievers, Provides Financial Assistance to Schools and Barangays
The provincial government of Oriental Mindoro, led by Governor Humerlito “Bonz” A. Dolor, honored outstanding Mindoreños who have brought pride to the province in various fields at a ceremony held at the Tamaraw Hall in…
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ORMECO Cleared to Bid for 57-MW Subsidized Power Supply in Oriental Mindoro
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) has given the green light for Oriental Mindoro Electric Cooperative Inc. (ORMECO) to start the bidding process for a 57-megawatt power supply project, a move aimed at addressing the province’s…
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African Swine Fever Spreads in Calintaan and Magsaysay, Occidental Mindoro
The towns of Calintaan and Magsaysay in Occidental Mindoro are now plagued with a severe outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF), leading to the culling of over 1,400 pigs in just over a week. In…
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Six Mayors from Oriental Mindoro Join Lakas CMD
Six mayors from Oriental Mindoro’s First District have officially joined the Lakas Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas CMD), strengthening the party’s influence in the province. The oath of membership was administered by House Speaker Martin Romualdez,…
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Dolor Family Launches ‘Galing at Serbisyo para sa Mindoreño’ Party
In a significant political development ahead of the 2025 national and local elections, Oriental Mindoro’s most influential political family, led by Governor Humerlito “Bonz” Dolor, launched their own political party on July 31. The party,…
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SSS Issues Show Cause Orders to 10 Calapan City Businesses for Social Security Non-Compliance
CALAPAN CITY – The Social Security System (SSS) has issued show cause orders to 10 establishments in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro on Wednesday, citing non-compliance with mandatory employee registration and contribution remittance. The businesses, ranging…
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.
