Health
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Oriental Mindoro Exceeds Targets in Tuberculosis Screening Drive
Health officials in Oriental Mindoro province have conducted a tuberculosis (TB) active case finding program from October 9-11, 2024, surpassing screening targets in three municipalities. The Provincial Health Office (PHO), in collaboration with the Provincial…
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German Doctors Sign Historic Agreement to Provide Medical Services to Mindoro’s Indigenous Communities
A historic Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was signed on October 10, 2024, between the provincial government of Occidental Mindoro and the German Doctors – Committee of German Doctors for Developing Countries, Inc. at the Provincial…
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Oriental Mindoro Launches “Bakuna Eswela” Campaign
The Provincial Health Office of Oriental Mindoro has launched its annual “Bakuna Eskwela” (School Vaccination) campaign, urging parents to have their children immunized against preventable diseases. The vaccination drive targets students entering Grades 1, 4,…
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Health Officials Warn of Waterborne Diseases as Rains Hit Mindoro Island
Health officials in Oriental Mindoro province urged residents Thursday to ensure safe food and water consumption following recent heavy rains, in a bid to prevent waterborne illnesses. The Provincial Health Office (PHO) issued guidelines on…
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Oriental Mindoro Launches Province-wide Clean-up to Combat Dengue Surge
The Oriental Mindoro Provincial Health Office has launched a province-wide clean-up campaign to combat a surge in dengue cases, local officials announced on Tuesday. Dubbed “Oplan DenGetOut,” the campaign will culminate in a Province-wide Clean-Up…
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Puerto Galera Receives New Ambulance from PCSO
PUERTO GALERA, Oriental Mindoro — Puerto Galera Mayor Rocky Ilagan on Tuesday, Sept. 10, accepted a new ambulance donated by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) to improve the town’s medical services. The ambulance is…
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Oriental Mindoro Intensifies Dengue Prevention Efforts Amid Rising Cases
CALAPAN CITY: The provincial government of Oriental Mindoro has issued an executive order to intensify efforts against dengue as cases in the province surge, officials announced Thursday (August 29). Executive Order No. 34, signed by…
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Philippines Reports First Mpox Case in Calabarzon Region
Health officials on Thursday (August 29) reported the first case of mpox in the Calabarzon region, as the country remains vigilant following the World Health Organization’s declaration of the disease as a Public Health Emergency…
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San Jose District Hospital Unveils Upgraded Clinical Laboratories
The San Jose District Hospital (SJDH) in Occidental Mindoro inaugurated its upgraded clinical laboratories and new facilities on Aug. 22, marking a milestone in its ongoing expansion project. Occidental Mindoro Governor Eduardo B. Gadiano led…
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DOH Issues Mpox Alert, Urges Mindoreños to Follow Prevention Measures
The Philippines has detected a new case of monkeypox, the Department of Health (DOH) announced this week, marking the first infection reported in the country since December 2023. The case was identified following intensified surveillance…
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.
