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Oriental Mindoro Unveils Packed 4-Day Anniversary Celebration
Oriental Mindoro province has announced an extensive schedule for “Mahal Tana: 74th Araw ng Oriental Mindoro,” a four-day celebration marking its 74th founding anniversary, featuring over 15 major events. The festivities begin November 12 with…
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3 Injured in Motorcycle Collision in Mansalay
A two-motorcycle collision occurred in Barangay Poblacion, Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro, late Saturday night, leaving three persons injured. According to the Mansalay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO), the incident happened at 10:42 p.m. near…
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Maharlika Wealth Fund Targets P2-B Power Upgrade for Blackout-hit Mindoro
The country’s’ newly-established sovereign wealth fund is close to finalizing its maiden investment in a power transmission project eyed at addressing chronic electricity shortages on Mindoro island, officials said. The One Mindoro Power Project, spearheaded…
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High-Ranking NPA Rebels Nabbed in Mindoro
Philippine security forces arrested two alleged high-ranking members of the communist New People’s Army (NPA) during an operation in Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro. The suspects were identified as Jay Maligo Fran and Kelvin B. Joaquin, both…
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DTI Offers Emergency, Collateral-Free Loans to Storm-Hit Businesses
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on Thursday urged storm-hit businesses to tap into a government financing program aimed at helping them recover from disaster, or the recent typhoon Kristine and Leon. DTI Acting…
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Mindoro Maritime Mystery: Coast Guard Hunts for Missing Vessel as Debris Surfaces
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has intensified its search Thursday for a cargo vessel missing off Occidental Mindoro, after reports emerged of floating bodies, dead water buffaloes, and vessel debris in coastal waters. The MV…
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PNP Launches Comprehensive “Ligtas Undas 2024” Safety Campaign
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has released an extensive public safety advisory Thursday, detailing vehicle maintenance protocols and security measures as part of its “Ligtas Undas 2024” campaign. VEHICLE SAFETY CHECKLISTThe police mandate a comprehensive…
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Puerto Galera Wins 2024 Galing Pook Award for Waste Water Management
The Municipality of Puerto Galera in Oriental Mindoro has been recognized as one of ten winners, the only one from MIMAROPA region, in the prestigious 2024 Galing Pook Awards for its innovative waste water management…
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Oriental Mindoro Tourism Generates P253M in September 2024 Despite Rainy Season
Oriental Mindoro’s tourism sector demonstrated strong performance in September 2024, generating P253.66 million in tourism receipts despite seasonal rains, according to provincial tourism data released yesterday. The province welcomed 20,745 visitors during the month, with…
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Police Seize Drugs from Logging Law Violators at Checkpoint
Police arrested two suspects for illegal logging at a checkpoint in Occidental Mindoro province, discovering illegal drugs during the inspection of confiscated timber, authorities said Monday. The suspects, identified only by their aliases “Dindin” and…
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.
