Politics
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MIMAROPA Region Shows Highest Dissent on Democracy: OCTA Survey
Mimaropa region registered the strongest opposition to democratic governance among Philippine regions, with 44 percent expressing dissatisfaction, even as four out of five Filipinos nationwide reportedly continue to support democracy despite reports on massive corruption…
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Mindoro flood control graft probe starts this week, says Ombudsman
The country’s anti-corruption watchdog will this week begin investigating allegations of fraud in flood control projects in Oriental Mindoro. Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said on Tuesday his office needed “just another day of evaluation” before…
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Mindoro Rep. Tarriela Among Officials Subject of Immigration Lookout Request
Mindoro Rep. Tarriela Among Officials Subject of Immigration Lookout Request Occidental Mindoro Representative Leody “Ode” Tarriela is among over two dozen officials named in an urgent request for an Immigration Lookout Bulletin Order filed by…
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Senate Testimony Clears Rep. Arnan Panaligan of Allegations on Budget Insertion for Flood Control Projects
A senior lawmaker’s testimony has cleared Oriental Mindoro Representative Arnan Panaligan of allegations that he inserted flood control projects into the national budget, confirming that first-term district congressmen lack the authority to make such insertions.…
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Oriental Mindoro Mayors Rally Behind Congressman Arnan Panaligan
Oriental Mindoro Mayors Rally Behind Congressman Arnan Panaligan Mayors in Oriental Mindoro have thrown their all-out support behind First District Rep. Arnan Panaligan following corruption allegations that have thrust the congressman into a national controversy…
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DILG Upholds Voting Rights for Ex Officio Provincial Board Members
The Department of Interior and Local Government has categorically affirmed that ex officio members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) retain full voting rights on all legislative matters, including the reorganization of committees and election of…
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Cong. Panaligan denies involvement in ‘ghost’ flood control project worth P193M
Oriental Mindoro First District Rep. has denied any role in a multi-million peso flood control project that appears to exist only on paper, as investigations revealed the same infrastructure was funded three times in 2024…
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Dolor Calls for SP Investigation on Flood Control Projects in Oriental Mindoro
Oriental Mindoro Governor Humerlito “Bonz” Dolor has formally requested the provincial board to conduct a legislative inquiry into flood control and mitigation projects implemented in the province following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s recent directive on…
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Leachon Sworn in as Calapan Mayor, Unveils No-Nonsense Agenda for Discipline and Reform
CALAPAN CITY – In a bold and forward-looking inaugural address, Salvador “Doy” Leachon declared that his return to city hall marks not a comeback, but a renewed commitment to servant leadership anchored in transparency, discipline,…
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Post-2025 Midterm Outlook: Lakas CMD Emerges, GSM Falters, Umali Strengthens Hold
BY ROMEL “DIREK” FERRIOL BERNARDO The political landscape in Oriental Mindoro has dramatically shifted following the 2025 midterm elections, redrawing power lines across the province and ushering in a new bloc of dominant players. Governor…
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.
