LGUs
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Freedom of Information ordinance dead on arrival in San Jose SB voting
A proposed Freedom of Information ordinance in San Jose failed to pass its second reading, receiving only three votes. Councilor Jesriel Cacayorin expressed disappointment, emphasizing the ordinance’s goal of enhancing government transparency despite the ongoing…
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Puerto Galera wins regional governance award for excellence
The coastal municipality of Puerto Galera in Oriental Mindoro has been recognized as one of the region’s top-performing local governments, officials announced Monday following an awards ceremony in Manila. The tourist destination claimed one of…
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Typhoon Opong Aid Distribution Scheduled for Oriental Mindoro
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DPWH) will conduct simultaneous validation and cash payout for families affected by Typhoon Opong starting Thursday, according to provincial officials. The emergency cash transfer assistance program will benefit…
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Pola Brings DFA Passport Services to Residents Oct 6-8, 2025
The local government unit of Pola, Oriental Mindoro is offering passport application and renewal services directly to residents through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) “Passport on Wheels” program, eliminating the need for residents to…
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Calapan City to Launch Comprehensive Insurance Program for Tricycle Drivers
Calapan City Mayor Paulino Salvador “Doy” Leachon will launch a pioneering insurance program for tricycle drivers Saturday, marking what officials describe as one of the first comprehensive insurance programs specifically targeting tricycle operators in the…
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Mansalay LGU Named Best PAMANA Implementer in Luzon
The municipality of Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro has been named the outstanding PAMANA program implementer in Luzon for fiscal year 2024, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU) announced. The recognition…
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Puerto Galera SB backs embattled Cong. Arnan over flood control project issue
The municipal council of Puerto Galera has unanimously passed a resolution Friday expressing “full support” for Oriental Mindoro 1st District Congressman Arnan Panaligan as flood control projects in the province have come under public scrutiny.…
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3 Mindoro mayors join nationwide call for flood control project transparency
Three mayors from Mindoro Island have joined a growing coalition of local chief executives demanding full transparency and accountability in the country’s controversial flood control projects, as corruption allegations continue to plague billions in infrastructure…
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Mindoro disaster official leads push for emergency workers’ protections, benefits
A disaster management official from Oriental Mindoro is spearheading a nationwide campaign for Congress to pass legislation protecting local government emergency workers who lack job security and benefits despite facing life-threatening duties. Vincent Gahol, Oriental…
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Oriental Mindoro Governor Seeks National Support Over Questionable Flood Control Projects as Senate Probe Looms
Oriental Mindoro Governor Humerlito “Bonz” Dolor has intensified his appeal for national government backing in his crusade against substandard flood control projects, days before a Senate investigation into the allegedly defective infrastructure begins Tuesday, August…
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.
