Environment
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Flooding Reported in 5 Oriental Mindoro Towns
Continuous heavy rainfall from a low-pressure area has caused flooding in several barangays in five towns in Oriental Mindoro as of Dec. 8, 2025. The following barangays were reported flooded as of 11:30 a.m., according…
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Mindoreños Blame Asphalt Plant for Deaths, Foul Odors and Other Health Troubles in Mindoro
Residents of a town in Mindoro Island are demanding action against an asphalt plant they blame for causing noxious fumes and respiratory illnesses, accusing LGU officials and environmental regulators of neglect. Residents in San Jose…
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Pregnant Beaked Whale Washes Ashore in Occidental Mindoro
Residents of Sitio Wawa in Barangay 1, Sta. Cruz town, Occidental Mindoro discovered a suspected beaked whale washed ashore along the coastline Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. LGU personnel are examining the whale to determine the…
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7.1 Magnitude Mindoro Earthquake: 31 Years After Deadly Dawn Disaster that Killed 78
7.1 Magnitude Mindoro Earthquake: 31 Years After Deadly Dawn Disaster that Killed 78 On November 15, 1994, a powerful earthquake shattered the pre-dawn darkness of Oriental Mindoro, or 31 years ago today, unleashing a killer…
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P2.7-B in Payouts Awarded for Mindoro Oil Spill Claims
More than P2.7 billion pesos in claims have been paid to those affected by the oil spill caused by the sinking of MT Princess Empress, according to data submitted to provincial officials. Aqueous Support Services,…
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Mindoro Fishermen Seek Tulfo’s Help in Oil Spill Compensation Delay
Mindoro Fishermen Seek Tulfo’s Help in Oil Spill Compensation Delay Fishermen from Oriental Mindoro have appealed to Senator Raffy Tulfo for help in expediting compensation claims from the International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds (IOPCF) more…
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DOE Terminates Geothermal Project Contract in Mindoro
The Department of Energy (DOE) has terminated its contract for the 40-megawatts (MW) Montelago Geothermal Power Project in Naujan, Oriental Mindoro after the project failed to meet required milestones. Nickel Asia Corporation said its subsidiary,…
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Dead Oarfish Washes Ashore in Mindoro Days After PH Earthquakes
A dead oarfish measuring approximately 11 feet long was discovered Tuesday afternoon along the shoreline of Dalahican, Barangay San Jose, Roxas town, the first sighting of the deep-sea creature in the coastal village. A Mindoreño…
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Coral-Eating Starfish Removed for Mindoro Reef Protection
Marine scientists and LGU personnel conducted a removal operation of Crown of Thorns Starfish in the waters off Barangay Cabalwa, Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro on Friday, to protect coral reefs from the destructive species. Dr. Katherine…
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Mindoro coastal villages to benefit from US scholar’s marine protection research
An American researcher will travel to Occidental Mindoro next year to study how coastal resilience and marine protected areas can strengthen disaster preparedness in vulnerable communities, the Ateneo Institute of Sustainability announced this week. Alyssa…
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.
