Development
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DPWH Completes Flood Control Project in Naujan, Oriental Mindoro
Communities in Barangay San Nicolas, Naujan, Oriental Mindoro can now breathe a sigh of relief as a flood control structure along the Panggalaan River has been completed, providing protection against persistent flooding. According to a…
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DPWH Completes P94.4-M Causeway Project in Paluan
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed a P96.49 million peso project to build a causeway with a roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) ramp in the coastal community of Paluan, Occidental Mindoro, improving mobility and…
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Lubang Island Set to Embrace Solar Power
Lubang Island, Occidental Mindoro – The Municipality of Lubang is set to revolutionize its power infrastructure through a solar energy project, embracing a sustainable source to power the island. The masterplan, part of the One…
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DPWH Upgrades 2 Roads in Mindoro
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed two road concreting projects in Oriental Mindoro, improving transportation access for Mindoreño residents in the towns of Naujan and Bongabong. The projects, which cost a…
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Flood Control Project Brings Relief to Oriental Mindoro Residents
A flood control project along the Mag-Asawang Tubig River has brought improvements to the agricultural and livelihood activities of residents in Barangay San Carlos, Naujan, Oriental Mindoro, officials said. The Department of Public Works and…
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DOLE Holds Job Fair on Sept. 13 in Calapan
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Provincial Government of Oriental Mindoro are set to host a job fair on September 13, 2024, connecting job seekers with Mindoro island-based employment opportunities. The event,…
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MIMAROPA Region Posts Mixed Economic Performance in Q2 2024
The MIMAROPA region has reported a mixed economic performance in the second quarter of 2024, with inflation easing but employment and investments declining, according to a quarterly report by the National Economic and Development Authority…
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Calapan City’s Traffic Woes Ease as Tawiran-Guinobatan Connector Road Project Takes Shape
A priority infrastructure project aimed at easing traffic congestion in Calapan City has taken a major step forward, according to a Facebook post by Oriental Mindoro 1st District Rep. Arnan Panaligan. The construction of the…
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Calapan City Ranks 12th in Top 100 Most Progressive Places of the Philippines
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro – Calapan City has been ranked 12th in the Top 100 Progressive Places of the Philippines, according to the latest rankings of the National Competitiveness Council. The rankings, which were released…
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Lubang District Hospital Undergoes Major Upgrade
The Lubang District Hospital in Lubang Island, Occidental Mindoro is undergoing a major development plan aimed at improving its healthcare services and facilities. The hospital’s upgrade, which is being implemented under the Health Facility Enhancement…
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.
