LGUs
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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.…
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Mindoro Honors Outstanding Police Officers
The provincial government of Oriental Mindoro recognized outstanding police officers during the “Oriental Mindoro’s Finest: Search for Outstanding Policemen 2024” as part of the 74th Founding Anniversary Celebration of the province. In a ceremony held…
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LTO Brings Mobile Licensing Services to Naujan
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) will deploy a two-day mobile service caravan to Naujan, Oriental Mindoro town on November 16-17, 2024, offering driver’s licensing services to approximately 350 residents. The program, to be held at…
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Puerto Galera Inaugurates New Senior Citizens Building
Puerto Galera Mayor Rocky D. Ilagan led the inauguration of a new senior citizens building in the town’s Poblacion area on Saturday, September 21, 2024. The event was also attended by Red Moratin, Chief of…
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Classes Suspended in Most of Occidental Mindoro Due to Heavy Rainfall
Local government officials have suspended classes at all levels in most municipalities of Occidental Mindoro province on Friday, September 13, 2024, due to heavy rainfall. The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) announced…
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Road Closures Announced for Youth Festival in Roxas, Oriental Mindoro
The Municipality of Roxas in Oriental Mindoro province will temporarily close portions of major streets on August 26, 2024 for a youth celebration, according to an executive order issued by the municipal mayor. The order,…
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.
