Education
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From Poverty to Opportunity: The Inspiring Story of a Mindoreño DOST Scholar
In a heartwarming story of perseverance and determination, a young Mindoreño student has overcome incredible odds to become a scholar of the prestigious Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Junior Level Science Scholarship (JLSS) Program.…
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Philippine State Universities Face Steep Budget Cuts in 2025; Mindoro State U Affected
Top state universities and colleges in the country are bracing for enormous budget reductions in 2025, according to data from the proposed National Expenditure Program released by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). The…
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Pinamalayan Student to Represent PH at International Chemistry Olympiad
A 10th-grade student from Nabuslot National High School in Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro has been selected to represent the Philippines in the International Applied Chemistry Olympiad (IAChO) Onsite Grand Finals Round in Bandung, Indonesia, from September…
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Alternative Learning System Enrollment Soars in Occidental Mindoro
More than 2,200 learners have enrolled in an alternative education program in Occidental Mindoro, the Department of Education (DepEd) has reported. The Alternative Learning System (ALS) aims to provide flexible educational options for out-of-school youth,…
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DepEd Mindoro Trains 151 Teachers in Multigrade Instruction
Over 150 educators from Mindoro Island gathered recently for a critical training on multigrade instruction, highlighting the Department of Education (DepEd’s) push to improve teaching methods in diverse classroom settings. The five-day event, held from…
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Rep. Panaligan Grills DepEd on 22,000 Vacant Teacher Posts, Wasted Budget
The House of Representatives’ Committee on Appropriations conducted an oversight hearing to examine the Department of Education’s (DepEd) budget utilization, revealing 22,000 unfilled teacher positions, a Mindoro lawmaker said yesterday. Oriental Mindoro First District Representative…
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Calapan City Students Clinch Top Honors at National Schools Press Conference
Two young journalists from Calapan City have brought national recognition to their schools and region after being named Most Outstanding Campus Journalists at the 2024 National Schools Press Conference (NSPC) held in Carcar City, Cebu…
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TESDA Offers Free Masonry Training Scholarships in Puerto Galera
PUERTO GALERA, Oriental Mindoro – The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) is offering free masonry training scholarships through the Puerto Galera Training and Assessment Center, Inc. (PGTACI). The National Certificate II (NCII) program…
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Former Gas Station Attendant Ranks 9th Nationwide in Teacher’s Board Exam
In what is considered as a truly inspiring story of hardwork and sacrifice, Jennifer Gonzales Manrique, a former pump attendant at Direk Fuels Panggulayan branch in Oriental Mindoro, has made her mark by securing the…
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PBBM Signs ‘Kabalikat sa Pagtuturo Act’ Granting Annual Allowance to Public School Teachers
In a landmark event at Malacañang Palace, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has enacted Republic Act No. 11997, a pivotal piece of legislation aimed at bolstering the support for public school teachers in the Philippines.…
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.
