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New Community Hospital Opens in Oriental Mindoro
Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro – In a significant boost to healthcare access in Oriental Mindoro, the new Bulalacao Community Hospital (BCH) was officially inaugurated on June 29, 2024. The facility, located in Barangay Campasan, Bulalacao, Oriental…
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TESDA Offers Free Masonry Training Scholarships in Puerto Galera
PUERTO GALERA, Oriental Mindoro – The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) is offering free masonry training scholarships through the Puerto Galera Training and Assessment Center, Inc. (PGTACI). The National Certificate II (NCII) program…
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Oriental Mindoro Rehabilitation Center Honored for Anti-Drug Efforts
In a powerful demonstration of the ongoing fight against drug abuse and trafficking, the Oriental Mindoro Rehabilitation and Recovery Center (OMRRC) was awarded a plaque of recognition for its contributions to community-based drug recovery programs.…
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Leadership Turnover at Rotary Club of Pinamalayan Central Highlights Year of Community Service
In a ceremony steeped in tradition, the Rotary Club of Pinamalayan Central (RCPC) in Oriental Mindoro ushered in new leadership for the 2024-2025 Rotary Year. The event, held on June 29, 2024 at the picturesque…
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Lights Out in Paradise: Mindoro’s Half-Century Struggle for Stable Power
(Second Part of the Series) As evening falls on Mindoro island, residents rush through familiar rituals — hurried dinner preparations, last-minute homework, quick tallying of shop receipts. Then, like clockwork, the lights flicker and die,…
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ORMECO Launches Anti-Power Bill Shock Program for June 2024
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Oriental Mindoro Electric Cooperative (ORMECO) announced Friday the implementation of its Anti-Power Bill Shock (APBS) program to help consumers manage their electricity payments following recent power rate increases. The…
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DTI Oriental Mindoro Issues Violations to Six Establishments for Non-Compliant Products
ROXAS, Oriental Mindoro – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Oriental Mindoro has issued Notices of Violation to six establishments following surprise inspections conducted in Roxas, Oriental Mindoro this month, officials said on…
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Oil Spill Resurfaces in Pola, Oriental Mindoro
Scattered oil spills were detected along the coastal areas of two barangays in Pola, Oriental Mindoro on Tuesday morning, raising concerns about the region’s marine ecosystem and local livelihoods. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Station…
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Underwater Cable to Bring Relief to Power-Starved Mindoro
(First of 3 Parts) In a significant move to address longstanding power issues, the Philippines is set to connect the island of Mindoro to the country’s main power grid through an ambitious submarine cable project.…
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ATI Empowers Mindoro Corn Farmers Through Innovative Nutrient Management Program
Magsaysay, Occidental Mindoro — In a concerted effort to address improper fertilizer practices among corn farmers, the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) in the MIMAROPA region recently conducted a groundbreaking training program on “Site-Specific Nutrient Management…
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.
