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2 Bodies Recovered as Search Continues for Missing Crew of Capsized Sand Carrier
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has recovered two bodies from the wreckage of MV Hong Hai 16, a sand carrier that capsized off the coast of Barangay Malawaan, Rizal, Occidental Mindoro, earlier this week. The…
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Mindoro Governor to Issue Cease and Desist Order Against Dredging Company
Occidental Mindoro Gov. Eduardo Gadiano announced Saturday that he will issue a cease and desist order to the dredging company responsible for the MV Hong Hai 16, which capsized off the coast of Rizal, Occidental…
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Mindoro Mayor Updates Situation on Capsized Dredging Vessel
A large-scale rescue operation is underway after the dredging vessel “Hong Hai 16” capsized in Barangay Malawaan, Rizal town, Occidental Mindoro, according to Mayor Ernesto “Sonny” Pablo. Pablo said authorities have been working continuously since…
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Oil Spill Fears Surface After Chinese Vessel Capsizes Off Mindoro Coast
Oil spill fears have unfolded after a Chinese vessel had capsized on Tuesday off the coast of Barangay Malawaan in Rizal, Occidental Mindoro, raising worries of another environmental disaster in an island still recovering from…
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Coast Guard Intensifies Search for 7 Missing After Ship Capsizes Off Mindoro
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is escalating search and rescue efforts for seven individuals missing after the MV Hong Hai 16 capsized off Occidental Mindoro on April 15, 2025, at approximately 5:20 p.m. The vessel,…
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One Chinese Dead, 12 Rescued, 10 Trapped in Mindoro Ship Capsizing
One Chinese national was confirmed dead and 12 others were hospitalized after a ship capsized off the coast of Barangay Malawaan in Rizal, Occidental Mindoro, on Tuesday afternoon (April 15, 2025), authorities said. The Philippine…
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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…
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.
