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Trivia: Consumer Rights in the Philippines
What is NOT a valid reason for a consumer to request a replacement or refund from a seller? A. The product is defectiveB. The product does not match its advertisementC. The consumer changed their mindD.…
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Hackers Breach Occidental Mindoro Governor’s Facebook Page
The official Facebook page of Occidental Mindoro Governor Ed Gadiano has been hacked, with unknown individuals gaining unauthorized access to the account. The governor’s team is taking the matter seriously and is currently working with…
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Mindoro College Participates in International Congress in Malaysia
The Occidental Mindoro State College (OMSC) has pushed for its internationalization goals by participating in the World Engineering, Science, and Technology Congress (ESTCON) 2024 held on September 10-11, 2024 in Sabah, Malaysia. The congress, organized…
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DOLE Holds Job Fair on Sept. 13 in Calapan
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Provincial Government of Oriental Mindoro are set to host a job fair on September 13, 2024, connecting job seekers with Mindoro island-based employment opportunities. The event,…
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Mindoro Wildlife Quiz Set to Celebrate Tamaraw Conservation
The Mindoro Biodiversity Conservation Foundation, Inc. (MBCFI) in partnership with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the Tamaraw Conservation Program (TCP), and the Provincial Governments of Oriental and Occidental Mindoro, will host the…
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Voter Registration Deadline Looms: Mindoreños Have Until Sept. 30 to Register
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is reminding today Philippine-based and overseas voters that the registration deadline is fast approaching, with only a few weeks left to sign up before the Sept. 30, 2024 cutoff. To…
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Tropical Storm Bebinca Brings Rain, Thunderstorms to PH, Including MIMAROPA Region
A tropical storm outside the country’s borders (Philippine Area of Responsibility) and the southwest monsoon are expected to bring rain and thunderstorms to various parts of the country, including MIMAROPA areas, in the next 24…
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New World-class Montenegro Ship to Boost Tourism, Economy in MIMAROPA Region
Montenegro Shipping Lines has unveiled its newest and largest vessel, the M/V Santa Faustina, which is set to revolutionize sea travel between popular tourist destinations in MIMAROPA region and beyond. The 90-meter ship, built in…
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Oriental Mindoro Inflation Rate Drops to 3.4% in August 2024
Inflation in Oriental Mindoro province eased to 3.4% in August 2024, down from 4.3% in July, according to the latest report from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). The August figure shows a notable decline from…
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Puerto Galera Receives New Ambulance from PCSO
PUERTO GALERA, Oriental Mindoro — Puerto Galera Mayor Rocky Ilagan on Tuesday, Sept. 10, accepted a new ambulance donated by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) to improve the town’s medical services. The ambulance is…
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.
