Development
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US Energy Firm Proposes $25M Natural Gas Power Plant to End Occidental Mindoro’s Chronic Blackouts
An American energy corporation has proposed a $25 million natural gas power plant project to address Occidental Mindoro’s decades-long power crisis, provincial officials announced. Rise Capital Group Nash Oil, Gas, and Power Inc. (RCNO), led…
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P50-Million Drainage Project to Address Flooding in Puerto Galera
A much-needed drainage system has been constructed in Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro to address flooding in the area. The P50 million project, funded through the national budget, targets Barangay San Isidro where numerous resorts, hotels…
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DPWH Mimaropa Awarded Most Outstanding Nationwide
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) named its MIMAROPA regional office as the country’s most outstanding among 17 regional offices during the agency’s 127th founding anniversary Monday. DPWH MIMAROPA Region, led by Regional…
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DPWH Completes New Farm-to-Market Road in Pinamalayan
More than 2,800 residents and farmers in an agricultural barangay in Pinamalayan town now have better access to markets following the completion of a new concrete road. The farm-to-market road in Sitio Teresita, Barangay Nabuslot,…
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MIMAROPA Has No Farm-to-Market Road Projects Lined Up for 2025
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has no farm-to-market roads scheduled for construction this year in MIMAROPA region, despite military calls for improved infrastructure to combat communist insurgents in Mindoro. Aubrey Maris Dumol…
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Maharlika Eyes Upgrade of Mindoro Power Lines to Curb Blackouts
The Philippines’ sovereign wealth fund is moving closer to a deal to acquire and upgrade vital power transmission assets on Mindoro island, in an effort to improve energy stability and reduce chronic outages, reports said.…
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Mindoro Lawmaker Calls for Philippine Navy Modernization
A congressman from Mindoro has urged the government to dramatically increase naval spending to counter Chinese aggression in disputed waters, warning that decades of underinvestment have left the country vulnerable to foreign threats. Oriental Mindoro…
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Panaligan, Leachon Join Forces to Revive Stalled Calapan City Coliseum Project
Calapan City Mayor-elect Doy Leachon pledged to complete the construction of the Calapan City Coliseum after conducting an ocular inspection of the stalled project on Friday with Oriental Mindoro 1st District Congressman Arnan C. Panaligan.…
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Cong. Panaligan Joins Pres. Marcos Jr. at Navy Frigate Commissioning Ceremony
Oriental Mindoro First District Representative Arnan Panaligan attended the commissioning of guided missile frigate BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG 06) alongside President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday (May 20, 2025), expressing congressional support for the Philippine…
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Bridge Widening Project Improves Transportation in Oriental Mindoro
A bridge widening project in Oriental Mindoro has improved transport links between towns, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has announced. The Burabod Bridge along Calapan South Road, which connects the municipalities of…
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.
