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Mindoro disaster official leads push for emergency workers’ protections, benefits
A disaster management official from Oriental Mindoro is spearheading a nationwide campaign for Congress to pass legislation protecting local government emergency workers who lack job security and benefits despite facing life-threatening duties. Vincent Gahol, Oriental…
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DPWH Removes Staff, Apologizes After Governor Dolor Blocked from Inspecting Flood Control Project
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has removed project staff and issued a formal apology after a security guard blocked the governor of Oriental Mindoro from inspecting collapsed flood control project. DPWH Mimaropa…
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Oriental Mindoro Governor Seeks National Support Over Questionable Flood Control Projects as Senate Probe Looms
Oriental Mindoro Governor Humerlito “Bonz” Dolor has intensified his appeal for national government backing in his crusade against substandard flood control projects, days before a Senate investigation into the allegedly defective infrastructure begins Tuesday, August…
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Mindoro doctor condemns ‘cancer-like’ corruption as Naujan flood-control project collapses
A prominent health advocate from Oriental Mindoro has launched a scathing attack on what he calls “cancer-like” corruption after a P200-million peso flood control structure in his home province collapsed less than a year after…
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Mindoro mayor’s son wins gold at shooting World Cup in Finland
A young shooter from Oriental Mindoro has claimed gold and two bronze medals at a world shooting championship in Finland. Miguel Archangel Cruz, whose mother is Pola Mayor Jennifer Cruz, topped the junior division in…
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Capitol Schedules Public Hearing on Stopped Puerto Galera Cruise Ship Port Project
Provincial officials will hold a public consultation Tuesday (August 18, 2025) on a controversial cruise ship terminal project that was halted last month over alleged environmental and permit violations. Oriental Mindoro Governor Humerlito Dolor announced…
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Young dancer from Mindoro claims 10 golds at Singapore championship
A 12-year-old Filipino dancer from Oriental Mindoro swept the podium at an international dancesport championship in Singapore, bringing home 10 gold medals and two special awards in a remarkable debut on foreign soil. Aidhen Benny…
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Police warn residents of fake NPA extortion calls in Mindoro
Police in Magsaysay town, Occidental Mindoro are warning residents about a new extortion scheme where criminals impersonate NPA communist rebels to demand money from unsuspecting victims. According to a public advisory issued by the Magsaysay…
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Oriental Mindoro governor calls special session after budget delay
Oriental Mindoro Governor Humerlito Dolor has called for a special session today after the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) failed to act on an urgent supplemental budget needed to pay for electricity bills and other essential services.…
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Oriental Mindoro Police Officer Receives National Award at PNP Anniversary
An Oriental Mindoro police officer received national recognition Tuesday for excellence in police administration during the Philippine National Police’s annual service anniversary celebration. Police Major Florante M. Sugian II was named National Awardee for Best…
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.
