Business
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Calapan Port Eyed for Expanded Ferry Routes
Government authorities are pushing to expand maritime links from Calapan Port to several island provinces, officials said Monday, as the Oriental Mindoro gateway seeks to become a major hub for regional integration and economic growth.…
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Mindoro Job Fair to Offer 500 Production Associate Positions
The Public Employment Service Office (PESO) will host a two-day job fair offering 500 production associate positions to residents of Occidental Mindoro, with pre-employment interviews scheduled for June 10-11, 2025. The employment event, running from…
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PDIC Takes Over Rural Bank of Naujan
The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp (PDIC) has taken over the liquidation of Oriental Tamaraw Rural Bank of Naujan following its closure by the central bank, the state deposit insurer said on Monday. The Bangko Sentral…
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Mang Inasal Expands Footprint with New Branch in Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro
Filipino food enthusiasts in Pinamalayan have reason to celebrate as popular quick-service restaurant chain Mang Inasal announces the blessing and grand opening of its newest branch this weekend. The Pinamalayan branch, located at Sitio Abada,…
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Power Supply Agreement in Mindoro Expected to Meet Demand, Lower Electricity Rates
Oriental Mindoro Electric Cooperative (ORMECO) has signed power supply agreements with seven independent producers for a 57-megawatt guaranteed dependable capacity, officials announced Tuesday, offering hope to residents who have endured years of chronic power shortages.…
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PH’s First Salt Industry Registration Scheme Launched in Mindoro
Salt farmers in Occidental Mindoro were the first to participate in a new registration process launched by the Philippine government this week, as authorities seek to revive the country’s struggling salt industry. The Bureau of…
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500 Production Operators Needed in One-Day Job Fair in Bulalacao
PKI Manufacturing and Technology Inc. (PKIMT) will conduct a one-day job hiring event in Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro on April 7, 2025, offering 500 positions for production operators at Furukawa Automotive Systems in LIMA Estate, Batangas.…
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Mindoro College Turns Onions into Sweet Innovation
Onions, a kitchen staple in Filipino dishes like adobo and sisig, are taking on an unexpected role as a sweet summer treat, thanks to researchers at Occidental Mindoro State College (OMSC). In a pursuit to…
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DTI Destroys Uncertified Products in Mindoro
Hundreds of potentially dangerous consumer products were publicly destroyed in Occidental Mindoro province over the weekend, in line with the government’s ongoing drive against substandard imports. The Philippine government has intensified campaign against substandard goods…
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Imported Frozen Pork Allowed in Oriental Mindoro to Address Meat Shortage
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has announced that imported frozen pork has entered Oriental Mindoro markets following an executive order that addresses meat shortages and stabilize rising prices in the province. The move…
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.
