LGUs
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800 Calapan Residents to Benefit from DOLE’s TUPAD Program
CALAPAN CITY — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has partnered with the City Government of Calapan and the Calapan City Public Employment Service Office (PESO) to provide livelihood assistance to nearly 800 individuals…
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Mindoro SB Seeks Congressional Inquiry into ORMECO’s High Electricity Rates and Frequent Outages
The Sangguniang Bayan of Roxas, Oriental Mindoro has passed Resolution No. 537 calling for a Congressional inquiry into the “exorbitant” electricity rates and frequent power outages plaguing the province. The resolution, adopted recently, requests Oriental…
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DPWH Clarifies Damage to Protection Dike Along Dulangan River in Naujan, Oriental Mindoro
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has recently clarified the damage to a protection dike along the Dulangan River in Naujan, Oriental Mindoro, after social media posts sparked concerns about its integrity. The…
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More than 800 Trees Planted in Occidental Mindoro’s Disaster Resilience Drive
Over 800 trees were successfully planted in Barangay Casague, Santa Cruz, Occidental Mindoro on August 02 as part of the 2024 National Disaster Resilience Month celebrations. The initiative, led by Governor Eduardo B. Gadiano and…
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ABS-CBN Foundation Donates Coral Reef Monitoring Equipment to Naujan LGU
The municipal government of Naujan, Oriental Mindoro has recently received a donation of coral reef monitoring equipment from the ABS-CBN Foundation. Municipal Administrator Stephanie Teves-Wong led the formal acceptance of the equipment, which includes: Officials…
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Oriental Mindoro Capitol Honors Outstanding Achievers, Provides Financial Assistance to Schools and Barangays
The provincial government of Oriental Mindoro, led by Governor Humerlito “Bonz” A. Dolor, honored outstanding Mindoreños who have brought pride to the province in various fields at a ceremony held at the Tamaraw Hall in…
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Oriental Mindoro Governor Tapped for Oil Spill Expertise Amid New Threat
Oriental Mindoro Governor Humerlito A. Dolor has been invited to share his expertise on oil spill management at an urgent government meeting, following a new threat in Manila Bay. The Department of the Interior and…
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Community Unites for Flood Prevention in Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro
Residents of Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro have come together in a massive cleanup effort aimed at preventing further flooding in the municipality. The initiative, spearheaded by Mayor Aris Baldos Jr., focuses on clearing major waterways to…
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TUPAD Program Benefits 7 Barangays in Calintaan, Occidental Mindoro
CALINTAAN, Occidental Mindoro – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in San Jose, in collaboration with the local government of Calintaan, recently conducted a new orientation for the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Mamayan (TUPAD)…
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San Jose Municipal Council Holds Inaugural Session in New Plenary Hall
The Municipal Council of San Jose, Occidental Mindoro on June 4, 2024 held their 22nd Regular Session in the newly constructed Plenary Hall of the Legislative Building, marking a significant milestone in the town’s legislative…
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.
