Development
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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…
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Flood Control Project Protects Residents of Calintaan
A newly completed flood control project in Calintaan town in Occidental Mindoro is set to provide better protection to residents and their properties from the devastating effects of flooding. The Banus River Flood Control project,…
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New Bridge Boosts Connectivity in Pinamalayan
A third bridge has been completed in Barangay Lumangbayan, Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro, connecting previously isolated areas and improving access for thousands of residents, the DPWH has reported. The bridge project, built by the Department of…
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Improved Farm Road Transforms Market Access in Naujan
A newly concreted farm-to-market road is bringing benefits to agricultural villages in Naujan, Oriental Mindoro. Farmers and residents in Brgy. Metolza, Naujan now enjoy improved access to markets following the completion of a concrete farm-to-market…
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Bridge Widening Project Improves Traffic, Safety in San Jose
A recently completed bridge widening project in Occidental Mindoro has reportedly improved traffic flow and safety on a crucial section of the island’s west coastal road, officials say. The Palanghiran Bridge in Barangay Mapaya, San…
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New Road Opens in Calapan City
A new 1.1km road linking two barangays in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro has opened ahead of schedule, according to the DPWH. The Tawiran-Guinobatan Road now connects the barangays of Tawiran and Guinobatan, reducing travel times…
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.
