LGUs
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Pinamalayan Signs Water Partnership with Private Firm
The municipal government of Pinamalayan in Oriental Mindoro has signed a public-private partnership agreement on Friday with Ilustris Negotium Inc. to deliver clean water infrastructure, with former Department of Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi representing the…
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The Battle Between Mindoro and Antique Over Ownership of Liwagao Island
In a landmark ruling that ended a decades-long territorial dispute, the Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 43 in Oriental Mindoro declared on August 19, 2021, that Liwagao Island, a 114-hectare tropical gem, falls squarely within…
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10 Calapan Fishermen Arrested in Naujan
Ten fishermen from Calapan City were arrested Wednesday for unauthorized fishing in municipal waters, authorities said. The Municipal Fishery Law Enforcement Team (MFLET) conducted a special operation at 7:00 pm on April 23, 2025 that…
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Commercial Fishing Ban Enforced in Mindoro Municipal Waters
Local government officials in Oriental Mindoro province are stepping up enforcement of fishing regulations that prohibit commercial vessels from operating within 15 kilometers of the coastline, an area reserved for small-scale fishermen. The restriction, mandated…
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Mobile Civil Registry and National ID Services Coming to Naujan
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) is set to bring essential civil documentation services to residents of Naujan, Oriental Mindoro, through a one-day mobile outlet event on February 01, 2025. The event, organized in partnership with…
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Oriental Mindoro Expands Incentives for Barangay Workers
The Oriental Mindoro Provincial Board has approved an ordinance expanding the coverage of incentives to include all certified barangay workers and appointive officials, Board Member Roland Ruga announced Tuesday. The ordinance, primarily authored by Ruga…
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Advocacy Campaign for West Philippine Sea Protection Launched in Mindoro
The national government launched its seventh regional advocacy campaign for the West Philippine Sea on Tuesday in Occidental Mindoro province, as the country continues efforts to assert its maritime rights amid ongoing territorial disputes with…
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Puerto Galera Receives “Beyond Compliant Award” at 24th Gawad Kalasag Ceremony
The Municipality of Puerto Galera has achieved a milestone in disaster preparedness, receiving the prestigious “Beyond Compliant Award” at the 24th Gawad Kalasag Seal of Excellence ceremony on Jan. 16, 2025 for surpassing national standards…
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Oriental Mindoro Governor Unveils Series of Infrastructure and Development Projects
Governor Humerlito “Bonz” Dolor of Oriental Mindoro unveiled an ambitious slate of infrastructure and development projects aimed at boosting the province’s economic growth, enhancing public services, and improving the quality of life for Mindoreños. The…
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4 Mindoro Towns, 1 Province Earn Prestigious SGLG Award
Four municipal local government units in Mindoro and the provincial government of Occidental Mindoro received the prestigious 2024 Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) award (national category), recognizing their excellence in public service and governance.…
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.
