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Six Arrested in Mamburao Drug Den Raid
Philippine anti-narcotics agents dismantled a drug den and arrested six suspects in a raid in Occidental Mindoro province, authorities said Friday. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) led the operation in Talaban Proper, Mamburao town,…
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Mindoro on Alert as Two LPAs Threaten Central Philippines
The Mimaropa region, particularly Mindoro, is on high alert as two low pressure areas (LPAs) threaten to bring heavy rainfall and potential flooding to the area, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)…
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Dengue Cases Soar to 2,219 in Oriental Mindoro, Health Officials Express Alarm
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Oriental Mindoro province is tackling with a severe dengue outbreak as health officials report a staggering 2,219 cases as of July 18, 2024, prompting urgent calls for community action and…
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Heavy Rains Threaten MIMAROPA: Yellow Warning Issued as LPA Intensifies
Residents of Mindoro and the MIMAROPA region are bracing for cloudy skies and potential flooding as a low-pressure area (LPA) and the southwest monsoon bring scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms to the area, according to the…
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State of Calamity Declared in San Jose Due to ASF Outbreak
The municipality of San Jose in Occidental Mindoro has declared a state of calamity on Tuesday due to the outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF). The Sangguniang Bayan (SB) unanimously approved the recommendation during its…
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Mindoro’s ‘Kid Rock’ Battles Rising Indian Star in MMA Showdown
A Mindoreño combat sports athlete will make his professional debut in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) when he travels to India to battle a local rising star with a flawless combat record of 4 wins and…
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ORMECO Explains Cause of Power Rate Increase
The Oriental Mindoro Electric Cooperative (ORMECO) has addressed issues about rising electricity rates and frequent power interruptions during a recent meeting with Calapan City officials, explaining the complex factors behind recent challenges and outlining plans…
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NBI Raids Suspected Illegal POGO Hub in Puerto Galera Resort
PUERTO GALERA, Oriental Mindoro – Government authorities raided a resort in the tourist town of Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro on Saturday night, uncovering what they suspect to be an illegal offshore gaming operation linked to…
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Mindoro’s Most Followed Facebook Influencers: Updated List and Profiles
Due to the overwhelming response to our previous post on the most popular Mindoreños on Facebook, we received numerous comments pointing out several influential names we missed. We appreciate your feedback and are excited to…
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Oriental Mindoro Inflation Rises to 3.3% in June, Remains Below National Average
Inflation in Oriental Mindoro province inched up to 3.3% in June 2024, a slight increase from 3.1% in May, according to the latest report from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). The June 2024 Inflation Report,…
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.
