Business
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DTI Oriental Mindoro Issues Violations to Six Establishments for Non-Compliant Products
ROXAS, Oriental Mindoro – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Oriental Mindoro has issued Notices of Violation to six establishments following surprise inspections conducted in Roxas, Oriental Mindoro this month, officials said on…
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SM Savemore Naujan Opens Its Doors to Shoppers
Naujan, Oriental Mindoro – Today (June 20, 2024) marked the grand opening of SM Savemore Naujan, welcoming eager shoppers to its newly established location. The festivities commenced with a vibrant motorcade at 9:30 a.m., setting…
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Montenegro Unveils Largest ROPAX Vessel, Could Poise for Mindoro Route
In a groundbreaking revelation, Montenegro Shipping Lines Incorporated (MSLI) has introduced its latest maritime marvel: the impressive ROPAX vessel, M/V Santa Faustina. This monumental addition to their fleet holds the distinction of being the largest…
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Puregold Pinamalayan: A Beacon of Progress in Oriental Mindoro
PINAMALAYAN, Oriental Mindoro — On May 23, 2024, the bustling province of Oriental Mindoro celebrated a landmark moment with the grand opening of Puregold Pinamalayan, the latest expansion of the nation’s beloved retail chain. As…
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McDonald’s Pinamalayan Set to Sizzle with Grand Opening on June 17, 2024
PINAMALAYAN, Oriental Mindoro – The vibrant town of Pinamalayan is abuzz with excitement as McDonald’s announces the grand opening of its latest branch in the heart of Sta. Rita, Pinamalayan. Scheduled for June 17, 2024,…
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.
