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NBI Speeds Up Clearance Processing in MIMAROPA Region
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in the MIMAROPA region has announced it will dramatically reduce processing times for criminal clearance certificates, cutting standard wait times to just five minutes. In a press briefing, NBI…
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Bongabong Public Market Wins Top Consumer-Friendly Award, Leads Digital Innovation
The Bongabong Public Market has been awarded the grand prize in a regional search for the most consumer-friendly public market in Oriental Mindoro, distinguishing itself through both traditional excellence and digital innovation. The Department of…
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Police Arrest 3 Suspects in Anti-illegal Mining Operation
PUERTO GALERA, ORIENTAL MINDORO – Three suspects were arrested on Thursday in an anti-illegal mining operation conducted by the Puerto Galera Municipal Police Station, led by Acting Chief of Police Police Major Ethell Mar M.…
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DPWH Completes Flood Control Project in Naujan, Oriental Mindoro
Communities in Barangay San Nicolas, Naujan, Oriental Mindoro can now breathe a sigh of relief as a flood control structure along the Panggalaan River has been completed, providing protection against persistent flooding. According to a…
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Officials Draft Framework to Boost San Jose Tourism
SAN JOSE, Occidental Mindoro — Local officials and tourism stakeholders gathered for a two-day workshop designed at developing a comprehensive tourism code for this municipality. The “Local Tourism Code Writeshop,” held Oct. 1-2 at the…
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Occidental Mindoro Governor Files COC for His Last Term
MAMBURAO, Occidental Mindoro — Incumbent Governor Eduardo “Ed” Gadiano officially filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) on October 2 (Wednesday) for reelection in the 2025 midterm elections. Gadiano, who is running under the Partido Federal…
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ATI-MIMAROPA Seeks Applicants for Young Filipino Farm Leaders Training in Japan
The Agricultural Training Institute-MIMAROPA (ATI-MIMAROPA) is now accepting applications for the Young Filipino Farm Leaders Training Program in Japan (YFFLTPJ) Batch 2025. The program is open to residents of MIMAROPA only, and interested applicants can…
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𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝘃𝘀 𝗗𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗿: 𝗔 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗿𝘆 𝗜𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
For the 2019 and 2022 elections, it had been Governor Humerlito “Bonz” Dolor’s practice to file his certificate of candidacy together with his complete lineup for the provincial and congressional levels. However, that changed on…
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Mindoro Farmers Reap Bountiful Harvest with Homegrown Rice Seeder Technology
A homegrown technology developed by a Mindoroño engineer has shown promising results in boosting rice production, with a recent harvest exceeding expectations. The Palatak Palay Seeder, created by Delfin Cuevas with support from the Department…
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Oriental Mindoro Bets Start Filing COCs for 2025 Elections
Several candidates from Oriental Mindoro filed their certificates of candidacy (COCs) on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, for the May 12, 2025 national and local elections. Oriental Mindoro First District Congressman Arnan C. Panaligan, Atty. Jojo…
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.
