Education
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Lawmakers Propose Mandatory West Philippine Sea Education in Schools
A group of Filipino lawmakers have filed legislation requiring all schools to teach students about the West Philippine Sea dispute, as tensions with China over the contested waters continue to escalate. House Bill 1625, filed…
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LTO to hold road safety caravan in Naujan on July 5-6
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) will conduct a two-day road safety advocacy program in Naujan, Oriental Mindoro on July 5-6, 2025, at the Barangay Inarawan Covered Court. Mayor Henry Joel Teves announced the LTO Caravan…
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DepEd warns public against fake Saturday classes
 The Department of Education (DepEd) has issued a misinformation alert warning the public against a fake social media post claiming that Saturday classes will be implemented for elementary to senior high school students. The fabricated…
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First Nursing College Opens in Occidental Mindoro
Occidental Mindoro Lone District Rep. Leody “Odie” Tarriela and Sablayan Mayor Bong Marquez visited the newly established Manila Adventist College-Mindoro campus Wednesday in what officials say will be the province’s first nursing school. The college,…
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Oriental Mindoro Basic Literacy Hits 84.2%, But Functional Literacy Lags at 69.6% – 132,000 Residents Lack Reading Skills
Oriental Mindoro province recorded an 84.2% basic literacy rate among residents aged five and above, but functional literacy remains alarmingly lower at 69.6%, according to new government survey data released Friday. The 2024 Functional Literacy,…
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Schistosomiasis Study in Mindoro Wins Research Award at Ateneo de Manila
A groundbreaking study on schistosomiasis participation in Oriental Mindoro has earned seven Ateneo de Manila University students the institution’s top research award. The fourth-year BS Health Sciences students — Ericka Patrice B Abaño, Jana Therize…
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PRC Opens New Service Hub in Sablayan
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has opened a new service hub in Occidental Mindoro, bringing government services closer to Mindoreños. The facility, inaugurated Tuesday in partnership with the local government of Sablayan, will provide monthly…
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Inmates in Mamburao Jail Gain Culinary Skills for Life After Prison
Inmates at Mamburao District Jail in Occidental Mindoro are learning to make traditional Filipino snacks as part of a rehabilitation program that will equip them with skills for life after incarceration. The training program, run…
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Proposed Bill Abolishing Senior High to Affect Thousands of Students in MIMAROPA
Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed today a bill seeking to eliminate senior high school education from the country’s basic education system, citing persistent problems with the K to 12 program that was implemented over…
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Art Competition in Calapan Promotes Marine Conservation in MIMAROPA
Young artists have used their talents to raise awareness about marine conservation at a regional art competition in Oriental Mindoro. The FishCoREXhibit Regional Art Competition, held on May 16, 2025 in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro,…
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.
