Breaking News
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Fire Breaks Out on Passenger Ship at Abra de Ilog Port
A fire erupted aboard a passenger vessel during loading operations at a port in Occidental Mindoro early Wednesday, April 9, 2025, maritime authorities reported. The blaze broke out at approximately 9 a.m. on the MV…
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Chinese Vessel Near Mindoro Waters Triggers Alarm
A Chinese research vessel traversing seawaters near Mindoro island yesterday has prompted security concerns and a monitoring operation by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), as tensions continue in the disputed West Philippine Sea. The vessel,…
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P816M Worth of Shabu Seized in Oriental Mindoro
Law enforcement authorities have seized approximately 120 kilograms of suspected methamphetamine, locally known as shabu, valued at P816 million in what officials are calling Oriental Mindoro’s largest drug bust to date. The operation took place…
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PCG Wants Diving Activities Suspended in Mindoro Following Death of Two Russians in Verde Island
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has recommended the temporary suspension of all diving activities around Verde Island and surrounding waters following an incident that claimed the lives of two Russian nationals. In a letter dated…
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Mindoro Hit by Shear Line: 5 Dead, Thousands Affected in Mimaropa
At least five people have been confirmed dead, including one in San Andres, Naujan, Oriental Mindoro, due to the effects of a shear line that brought heavy rains and flooding to Mimaropa region, the National…
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Army Troops Engage NPA in Two Separate Clashes in Mindoro
Intense fighting erupted early Tuesday, February 11, as government forces engaged communist insurgents in two separate operations in Oriental and Occidental Mindoro provinces. The first encounter occurred in Sitio Tignuan, Barangay Sta. Teresita, Mansalay, Oriental…
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Search Continues for Missing Mangyan in Bucayao Grande River
Search, rescue, and retrieval operations are ongoing in Naujan, Oriental Mindoro for a missing Indigenous Mangyan man, who was reportedly swept away by strong river currents. The incident occurred at around 2pm on February 8,…
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Flooding Intensifies in Oriental Mindoro: Calapan City and Four Towns Affected
Thousands of residents in Oriental Mindoro have been affected by severe flooding as a shear line continues to bring heavy rainfall to the province, disaster officials reported today, Feb. 9, 2025. The Provincial Disaster Risk…
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Mindoro Onion Farmers Hit by Import Decision
Farmers on Mindoro Island are facing potential economic hardship due to the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) decision to import onions during the country’s harvest season. In a move criticized by agricultural groups, DA Secretary Francisco…
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Mindoro PNP Debunks Kidnapping Rumors, Warns Against Misinformation
Police officials have issued stern warnings about the proliferation of false kidnapping rumors on social media, noting that no child abduction incidents have occurred in the island despite widespread public fears. Multiple police stations, including…
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.
