Business
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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.
