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San Jose District Hospital Unveils Upgraded Clinical Laboratories
The San Jose District Hospital (SJDH) in Occidental Mindoro inaugurated its upgraded clinical laboratories and new facilities on Aug. 22, marking a milestone in its ongoing expansion project. Occidental Mindoro Governor Eduardo B. Gadiano led…
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Oriental Mindoro Governor Leads Eagle Scout Awards, Announces New Headquarters
CALAPAN CITY – Governor Bonz Dolor of Oriental Mindoro, serving as the Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) Council Chairperson, presented sashes and medals to new Eagle Scouts during a ceremony at the provincial capitol’s…
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Governor’s Cup 25U Intertown Basketball and Volleyball League, Season 2, Launches in Calapan City
The Governor’s Cup 25U Intertown Basketball and Volleyball League, Season 2, officially kicked off today (Aug. 24, 2024) at the Sentrong Pangkabataan in Barangay Sta. Isabel, Calapan City. The sports competition is one of the…
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Road Closures Announced for Youth Festival in Roxas, Oriental Mindoro
The Municipality of Roxas in Oriental Mindoro province will temporarily close portions of major streets on August 26, 2024 for a youth celebration, according to an executive order issued by the municipal mayor. The order,…
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DOH Issues Mpox Alert, Urges Mindoreños to Follow Prevention Measures
The Philippines has detected a new case of monkeypox, the Department of Health (DOH) announced this week, marking the first infection reported in the country since December 2023. The case was identified following intensified surveillance…
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Mindoro Hog Traders Seek Help Amid ASF Crisis, Want to Import Pork
San Jose, Occidental Mindoro — Governor Eduardo B. Gadiano is actively seeking ways to assist residents whose livelihoods have been severely affected by the African Swine Fever (ASF), which has disrupted the supply of pork…
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Kubota Unveils Cutting-Edge Drone Farming Technology During Demo in Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro
SABLAYAN, OCCIDENTAL MINDORO: In revolutionizing the agricultural sector, Kubota Philippines, in partnership with Greenground Rapid Agri-Business Machineries, recently showcased its cutting-edge drone farming technology in a successful demo held in Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro. The event…
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Oriental Mindoro School Receives Solar-Powered STARBOOKS Kiosk
A remote school for indigenous people in Oriental Mindoro has received a solar-powered STARBOOKS kiosk, providing students and teachers with access to free science, technology and innovation information resources. The Department of Science and Technology-Science…
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Oriental Mindoro Tourism Dips 9.7% in July, But Foreign Arrivals Up 7.2%
Tourism in Oriental Mindoro experienced mixed results in July 2024, with overall visitor numbers declining despite an increase in international arrivals, according to data released by the provincial tourism office. The total number of visitors…
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Magsaysay LGU Lauded for Excellent Disaster Management Efforts
The municipality of Magsaysay in Occidental Mindoro has been recognized for its exceptional performance and dedication to disaster risk reduction and management. The awards were given in recognition of the town’s exceptional performance in disaster…
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.
