Reports
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Oriental Mindoro Construction Sector Sees P252M Investment Surge, Commercial Projects Lead Growth
Oriental Mindoro’s construction sector had demonstrated robust activity in October 2024, with non-residential projects dominating both volume and value, as commercial developments spearheaded a P252.09 million investment in building permits, according to preliminary data released…
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lnflation Hits 5.4% for Oriental Mindoro’s Poor Households as Meat Prices Soar 33.6%
Inflation for Oriental Mindoro’s poorest households surged to 5.4 percent in December 2024, driven by skyrocketing meat prices and rising utility costs, unveiling a worrying trend for the province’s most vulnerable residents, the Philippine Statistics…
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Person of Interest Identified in Mervin Guarter’s Murder
Police have identified a person of interest in the killing of Southeast Asian Games gold medallist Mervin Guarte, as new details emerge about Mindoro’s hometown hero’s final hours. CCTV footage shows a tricycle driver, known…
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3 Arrested for Illegal Fishing Off Mindoro Coast
PINAMALAYAN, Oriental Mindoro — Three fishermen were arrested Monday night (Jan. 6, 2024) for illegal fishing off the coast of Barangay Pili, authorities reported. Maritime patrol officers, known locally as Bantay Dagat, apprehended the suspects…
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Former NPA Rebel in Mindoro Surrenders After Years Underground
A former communist rebel has turned himself in to authorities in Oriental Mindoro, considered a milestone in the government’s ongoing reconciliation efforts with insurgents. The 55-year-old Mindoreño, known by his alias “Ka Kore”, surrendered to…
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Police Seize 21 Illegal Motorcycle Mufflers in Puerto Galera
Police in the tourist town of Puerto Galera have confiscated 21 illegal motorcycle mufflers in a crackdown intended at reducing noise pollution in this popular beach destination. The operation, led by Police Lieutenant Colonel Romeo…
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Police Nab Top Fugitive, 2 Others in Mindoro Raid
Police in MIMAROPA region arrested three wanted persons Thursday, including one of Oriental Mindoro province’s most wanted criminals, in a coordinated anti-crime operation. The suspect, identified only as “Raniel”, 42, was arrested in San Teodoro…
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PPA GM Condemns Fixers at Batangas Port
“Let this be a lesson.” The Philippine Ports Authority’s general manager has said after the arrest of two fixers at Batangas Port who exploited passengers during the holiday season. General Manager Jay Santiago condemned the…
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Philippine Army Hails Mindoro’s Community Support in Fight Against NPA
The Philippine Army has praised the local community in Oriental Mindoro for their role in helping to combat insurgency in the island. According to Commander Cerilo Balaoro Jr. of the 2nd Infantry Division, the community’s…
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Mindoro Routes Among Busiest as Ports Struggle with Holiday Rush, Lack of Online Ticketing
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is urging mandatory online ticketing for shipping lines as thousands of holiday travelers face long queues and vessel shortages, particularly on routes to Mindoro and other island provinces. Batangas Port,…
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.
