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Classes suspended in Mindoro, dozens of PH areas as Super Typhoon Nando approaches
The national government suspended classes and government work Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, in dozens of provinces including both Mindoro provinces as Super Typhoon Nando threatened the main island of Luzon with torrential rains and life-threatening…
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P272-M worth of shabu seized at Batangas port
Joint law enforcement agencies seized illegal drugs with an estimated street value of P272 million during an anti-narcotics operation at Batangas Port on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Batangas, working with…
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Beach Business Owners Oppose Cruise Port Development in Puerto Galera
A local business association has formally opposed the proposed 705-million-peso cruise port development in Puerto Galera, citing legal compliance issues and environmental issues in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The White Beach Business Owners Association (WBBOA)…
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Soldier’s body recovered in Mindoro after river swept him away during operation
The body of a Philippine Army soldier who was swept away by strong currents during a military operation has been found in a river in Baco, Occidental Mindoro. Private Mark Leomar Esbieto, 28, was discovered…
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DPWH Removes Staff, Apologizes After Governor Dolor Blocked from Inspecting Flood Control Project
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has removed project staff and issued a formal apology after a security guard blocked the governor of Oriental Mindoro from inspecting collapsed flood control project. DPWH Mimaropa…
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PHIVOLCS issues tsunami alert for Pacific coastal areas, Mindoro not included
The Philippine government has issued today a sea-level disturbance advisory for coastal areas facing the Pacific Ocean following a powerful 8.7-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, but notably excluded Mindoro Island from the list of…
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Food crisis hits Mamburao after severe flooding; Mayor admits shortage of funds
The mayor of Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro has appealed for urgent food assistance as the town is hit with devastating floods that submerged much of the municipality. Mayor Glicerio “EK” Almero III told a radio station…
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Forced evacuations in Mamburao as river reaches critical levels
Provincial officials have ordered a forced evacuation of residents living near the Mamburao River in Occidental Mindoro province after water levels reached critical heights following heavy rainfall. The river, which flows through the town center…
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Flooding Displaces Over 1,200 Residents in Occidental Mindoro; No Casualties Reported
Heavy monsoon rains enhanced by Tropical Depression Dante have caused severe flooding across Occidental Mindoro province, forcing hundreds of families from their homes and disrupting essential services, according to the latest disaster management reports. The…
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Rainy Weather Triggers More Port Cancellations; No Flood Threats Detected in Oriental Mindoro
Oriental Mindoro is on round-the-clock monitoring operations as rainy weather conditions persist across the province, causing power interruptions in three municipalities and widespread cancellation of sea transport services as of Saturday morning, July 19, 2025.…
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.
