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Former Rebels Complete Deradicalization Program in Mindoro
Thirty former rebels have completed a three-day deradicalization program in Occidental Mindoro province, part of ongoing government programs to end decades of communist insurgency in the country. The program, held from July 21-23, 2025, at…
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Food crisis hits Mamburao after severe flooding; Mayor admits shortage of funds
The mayor of Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro has appealed for urgent food assistance as the town is hit with devastating floods that submerged much of the municipality. Mayor Glicerio “EK” Almero III told a radio station…
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Naujan LGU distributes relief goods to nearly 3,000 flood-hit families
The local government of Naujan has distributed relief goods to 2,982 household beneficiaries on Sunday — the second wave of assistance for families affected by recent flooding. The Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office…
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Oriental Mindoro Lawmaker Slams Sand Dredging: “Enough is enough”
A veteran Oriental Mindoro legislator has delivered a scathing rebuke of controversial sand dredging operations in the province, declaring “Tama na, sobra na” (Enough is enough) as mounting opposition forces provincial officials to halt the…
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DSWD assures adequate storm relief supplies for flood victims in Mimaropa
The national government has moved to reassure the public that sufficient emergency food supplies remain available as the country deals with widespread flooding and storm damage across regions. For Mimaropa region, the Department of Social…
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Two Mindoro fishermen rescued after boat runs aground
Two fishermen have been rescued after their boat ran aground at the mouth of the Tayamaan River in Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro, on Wednesday night. The Philippine Coast Guard Sub-Station Mamburao worked with municipal disaster response…
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Thousands Evacuated as Severe Flooding Hits Oriental Mindoro
More than 10,000 people across Oriental Mindoro have been affected by severe flooding, with nearly 1,000 residents taking shelter in evacuation centers as monsoon rains enhanced by Typhoon Dante continue to batter Mindoro island, disaster…
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Forced evacuations in Mamburao as river reaches critical levels
Provincial officials have ordered a forced evacuation of residents living near the Mamburao River in Occidental Mindoro province after water levels reached critical heights following heavy rainfall. The river, which flows through the town center…
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Flooding Displaces Over 1,200 Residents in Occidental Mindoro; No Casualties Reported
Heavy monsoon rains enhanced by Tropical Depression Dante have caused severe flooding across Occidental Mindoro province, forcing hundreds of families from their homes and disrupting essential services, according to the latest disaster management reports. The…
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Two More LGUs Join Opposition to Batangas Port Terminal Fee Increase
Two additional local government units (LGU) have joined Oriental Mindoro’s provincial board in opposing a proposed 233-percent increase in passenger terminal fees at Batangas Port, citing issues over the burden on low-income travelers and students.…
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.
