Reports
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Surge in CPP-NPA Surrenders in Mimaropa Region
A total of 133 members and supporters of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) have surrendered to various police units in the Mimaropa region since the beginning of 2024, according to the…
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8 Arrested in Series of Oriental Mindoro Drug Raids
Eight drug suspects, including a high-value target, were arrested in a series of anti-narcotics operations across Oriental Mindoro province between January 13-20, police said Wednesday. The operations, conducted in multiple municipalities including Roxas, Gloria, Victoria,…
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ORMECO Bares Drop in January 2025 Electricity Rates, Savings of P1.34/kWh for Consumers
Oriental Mindoro Electric Cooperative (ORMECO) announced a substantial decrease in electricity rates for January 2025, carving a promising start to the new year for consumers in the province. The overall residential rate dropped to P12.9701…
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Drug Suspect Arrested in Gloria Buy-bust Operation
Police arrested a drug suspect who admitted to selling and using methamphetamine in Oriental Mindoro, authorities said Friday. The suspect, identified only as “Teddy,” 39, was apprehended during a buy-bust operation in Sitio Caimito, Barangay…
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Woman with P411K Worth of Shabu Nabbed in Mindoro
Authorities seized illegal drugs worth P411,400 pesos during a buy-bust operation in Occidental Mindoro, law enforcement officials said Sunday. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the PNP arrested a 56-year-old woman, identified only as…
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Delivery Rider in Mindoro Arrested in Drug Sting
A delivery rider has been arrested in a joint anti-drugs operation in Calapan City, authorities said. The suspect, identified only as “Ardee”, was detained during an undercover operation in San Vicente East, Calapan. He was…
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PDEA-NBI Drug Bust Nets Two Suspects in Mindoro
Two suspects were arrested in a drug bust operation in Oriental Mindoro province, authorities said. The joint operation, conducted by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), took place in…
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ORMECO Secures 12MW Backup Power in Triple-Supplier Deal
Oriental Mindoro Electric Cooperative (ORMECO) has signed emergency power supply agreements with three power generation companies Wednesday, securing an additional 12 megawatts of power capacity ahead of expected summer shortages. The agreements were signed with…
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Occidental Mindoro Inflation Eases to 4.6% in December 2024
Occidental Mindoro’s inflation rate dropped to 4.6% in December 2024, continuing a downward trend from 5.1% in November, according to data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). The province saw considerable price easements in…
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Police Arrest Drug Pusher in Calapan City
A joint anti-drug operation in Calapan City led to the arrest of a drug dealer and the seizure of suspected methamphetamine (shabu), police said. The operation, conducted in Barangay San Vicente East, involved multiple law…
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.
