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Oriental Mindoro’s Government Gears Up for Holy Week Travel Rush
Government agencies in Oriental Mindoro have implemented comprehensive measures to manage the anticipated influx of passengers during Holy Week. The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) and the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) are…
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PH’s First Salt Industry Registration Scheme Launched in Mindoro
Salt farmers in Occidental Mindoro were the first to participate in a new registration process launched by the Philippine government this week, as authorities seek to revive the country’s struggling salt industry. The Bureau of…
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San Jose Offers Multiple Transpo Options to, from Mindoro Island
San Jose, Occidental Mindoro – The San Jose Tourism Office has released an updated comprehensive transportation guide showing various travel options connecting this western Mindoro municipality with Manila and other destinations throughout the Philippines. The…
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DPWH MIMAROPA Reactivates Motorists’ Assistance Team for Holy Week 2025
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) – MIMAROPA has reactivated its “Lakbay Alalay” Motorist Roadside Assistance Centers in anticipation of the influx of travelers for Holy Week 2025. The assistance program will operate…
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Baco Prepares for Summer Tourism Surge
Local government authorities in Baco have conducted safety inspections at popular tourist resorts as the summer season officially begins, with large visitor numbers expected in the coming months. The Inter-Agency Task Force, led by Tourism…
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Gloria, Oriental Mindoro Resident Tops PNPA Class of 2025
Police Cadet Marc Joseph L. Vitto, from Gloria municipality, graduated as valedictorian of the Philippine National Police Academy’s (PNPA) “Sinaglawin” Class of 2025. The local government unit of Gloria, led by Mayor German “Bitoy” Rodegerio…
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Flood Control Project Protects Residents of Calintaan
A newly completed flood control project in Calintaan town in Occidental Mindoro is set to provide better protection to residents and their properties from the devastating effects of flooding. The Banus River Flood Control project,…
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Youth Center Inaugurated in Calapan City
Senator Bong Go has officially opened on Friday (April 11, 2025) a new youth center in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, featuring modern sports facilities, a dormitory and a library. The project, funded through Senator Go’s…
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Developer Justifies Fencing of Disputed Calapan Land
A major land dispute has intensified in Calapan City as Menakor Corporation has erected fencing around a 158-hectare property that includes city hall and several government offices, insisting the action is legally justified to prevent…
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Free Dialysis Center Opens in Puerto Galera
The Puerto Galera Dialysis Center officially began providing free medical services at Puerto Galera Hospital on Thursday, April 10, 2025. Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro Mayor Rocky D. Ilagan witnessed the facility’s opening ceremony and met…
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.
