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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…
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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,…
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.
