Reports
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DPWH employee arrested in Mamburao buy-bust
Anti-drug agents arrested a Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) employee during a joint buy-bust operation in Occidental Mindoro province on Friday, authorities said. The suspect, identified only by the alias “Mike,” 47, was…
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DPWH Mindoro defends P930,000 laptop purchase
A DPWH office in Oriental Mindoro has defended buying five laptops for P930,000 after facing criticism over alleged overpricing. The Southern Mindoro District Engineering Office said the purchase complied with government procurement laws and technical…
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Woman’s Lifeless Body Retrieved from Waters Off Occidental Mindoro
Emergency responders recovered the body of a 46-year-old fisherwoman from waters between Ambulong Island and Sitio Mangga on Sunday afternoon, provincial disaster officials reported. The Samarica sub-office of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management…
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Oriental Mindoro road accidents up by 33%
Road accidents in Oriental Mindoro have risen by 33% this year, prompting urgent Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) inquiries into highway safety. Official data show 253 traffic incidents from January to August 2025, compared with 191 in…
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Heavy Rains Expected in Mindoro Provinces on Monday, August 25
The provinces of Occidental and Oriental Mindoro are bracing for heavy rainfall of 50-100 millimeters on Monday (August 25, 2025) as a low pressure area (LPA) enhances the southwest monsoon, the state weather bureau said.…
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Foul Play Suspected After OceanJet Crew Member Found Dead Floating in Calapan Port
The body of an OceanJet fastcraft crew member was discovered floating in waters near Calapan Port Terminal on Thursday, prompting authorities to investigate possible foul play in the young marine engineer’s death. The victim, identified…
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Oriental Mindoro Police Officer Receives National Award at PNP Anniversary
An Oriental Mindoro police officer received national recognition Tuesday for excellence in police administration during the Philippine National Police’s annual service anniversary celebration. Police Major Florante M. Sugian II was named National Awardee for Best…
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DSWD assures adequate storm relief supplies for flood victims in Mimaropa
The national government has moved to reassure the public that sufficient emergency food supplies remain available as the country deals with widespread flooding and storm damage across regions. For Mimaropa region, the Department of Social…
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Two Mindoro fishermen rescued after boat runs aground
Two fishermen have been rescued after their boat ran aground at the mouth of the Tayamaan River in Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro, on Wednesday night. The Philippine Coast Guard Sub-Station Mamburao worked with municipal disaster response…
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Bus and truck collide in Mamburao crash
Bus and truck collide in Mamburao crash Two vehicles collided in Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro, injuring several people on Sunday morning. The accident occurred at approximately 8AM in Sitio Mabuhay, Barangay Tayamaan, when a passenger bus…
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.
