Agriculture
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DOLE Grants P4.3M Aid for Farmers, Fisherfolks in Mindoro
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has distributed livelihood assistance worth P4.3 million pesos to support fishing and farming communities in Occidental Mindoro province, officials said. Three fisherfolk associations in Paluan municipality received P2.9…
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Mindoro Rice Seeder Technology Promises to Slash Farming Costs
CALAPAN CITY – A locally-invented rice seeding machine in Oriental Mindoro could help cut farming costs by up to P9,000 pesos per hectare, offering hope for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s goal of lowering rice prices…
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Agricultural Training Institute Opens Youth Internship Program for Organic Farming
NAUJAN, Oriental Mindoro — The Agricultural Training Institute-Regional Training Center (ATI-RTC) MIMAROPA has announced its Youth Internship Program on Organic Agriculture (YIPOA) for the 2025-2026 cycle, targeting young residents aged 18-35 in the MIMAROPA region.…
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Mindoro Fishers Receive P5.8M Worth of Fish Cages, Inputs from DA-BFAR
The Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) turned over four Norwegian-type high-density polyethylene fish cages and operational inputs worth P5.862 million pesos to the municipality of Magsaysay on December 5,…
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New P30-M Hatchery to Revive Bangus Industry in Mindoro
A new multi-species marine hatchery is set to be constructed in Barangay San Agustin, San Jose, Occidental Mindoro, in a grand vision to revive the province’s once-thriving bangus (milkfish) industry. According to Municipal Agriculturist Romel…
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Pork Prices Skyrocket in Naujan Market Amid ASF Fears
Pork prices in Naujan municipality’s public markets have increased as African Swine Fever (ASF) continues to affect town supply chains, according to a November 6, 2024 market survey conducted by Naujan LGU. Premium pork cuts…
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ASF-Hit Hog Farmers in Oriental Mindoro Receive P47.78M Financial Aid
The Department of Agriculture – MIMAROPA (DA-MIMAROPA) has distributed financial assistance worth P47.78 million pesos to swine farmers in Oriental Mindoro who were affected by the African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak. The first batch of…
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Mapping Tech Reveals MIMAROPA’s 133,709 Hectares of Rice Fields
The Philippines’ rice production landscape has shown regional variations, with MIMAROPA (Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, Palawan) emerging as a major contributor, dedicating 133,709 hectares to rice cultivation in the first semester of 2023, according to the…
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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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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…
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.
