mindorotoday.tv
-
Mindoro Governor to Issue Cease and Desist Order Against Dredging Company
Occidental Mindoro Gov. Eduardo Gadiano announced Saturday that he will issue a cease and desist order to the dredging company responsible for the MV Hong Hai 16, which capsized off the coast of Rizal, Occidental…
-
Mindoro Mayor Updates Situation on Capsized Dredging Vessel
A large-scale rescue operation is underway after the dredging vessel “Hong Hai 16” capsized in Barangay Malawaan, Rizal town, Occidental Mindoro, according to Mayor Ernesto “Sonny” Pablo. Pablo said authorities have been working continuously since…
-
DOT Issues 2025 Holy Week Travel Advisory
The Department of Tourism (DOT) released travel guidelines Friday to help tourists navigate the busy Holy Week period, when millions of Filipinos traditionally travel to provincial destinations. The advisory urges travelers to book only DOT-accredited…
-
Oil Spill Fears Surface After Chinese Vessel Capsizes Off Mindoro Coast
Oil spill fears have unfolded after a Chinese vessel had capsized on Tuesday off the coast of Barangay Malawaan in Rizal, Occidental Mindoro, raising worries of another environmental disaster in an island still recovering from…
-
Coast Guard Intensifies Search for 7 Missing After Ship Capsizes Off Mindoro
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is escalating search and rescue efforts for seven individuals missing after the MV Hong Hai 16 capsized off Occidental Mindoro on April 15, 2025, at approximately 5:20 p.m. The vessel,…
-
One Chinese Dead, 12 Rescued, 10 Trapped in Mindoro Ship Capsizing
One Chinese national was confirmed dead and 12 others were hospitalized after a ship capsized off the coast of Barangay Malawaan in Rizal, Occidental Mindoro, on Tuesday afternoon (April 15, 2025), authorities said. The Philippine…
-
Mindoro Fisherfolk Associations to Receive Multi-Million Peso Fishing Boats
Two fishing associations in Occidental Mindoro are set to benefit from a P20 million government program to boost Mindoro’s fishing industry and improving livelihoods in the island. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)…
-
Power Supply Agreement in Mindoro Expected to Meet Demand, Lower Electricity Rates
Oriental Mindoro Electric Cooperative (ORMECO) has signed power supply agreements with seven independent producers for a 57-megawatt guaranteed dependable capacity, officials announced Tuesday, offering hope to residents who have endured years of chronic power shortages.…
-
DOTr Cracks Down on Overloaded Vessels After Holy Week Incident
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has issued a stern warning to shipping companies after a vessel bound for Romblon province allegedly sold tickets beyond its capacity, leaving passengers stranded at port. Sec. Vince Dizon ordered…
-
CAAP Issues Power Bank Restrictions Ahead of Holy Week Travel
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has issued a reminder about power bank restrictions as travelers prepare for Holy Week flights, one of the busiest travel periods in the country. According to CAAP…
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.
