Reports
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Cargo Vessel Runs Aground Off Mindoro Coast
A cargo vessel ran aground approximately 200 meters from the shoreline off Lubang, Occidental Mindoro, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported Tuesday. The LCT Felicity 8, carrying 13 crew members, had just unloaded sand and…
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NPA Member Surrenders in Mindoro
A member of the New People’s Army (NPA) surrendered to government authorities in Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro on Tuesday, police said. The ex-rebel, known only by the alias “Nilo,” turned himself in to the Regional Mobile…
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PCG Averts Environmental Disaster in Shallow Waters of Apo Reef Natural Park
A swift response by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has prevented recently a potential environmental disaster in the shallow waters of the Apo Reef Natural Park, a protected area known for its rich marine biodiversity,…
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Truck Overturns in Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro
A truck overturned in Boribor, Mamburao due to slippery roads caused by continuous heavy rain. Motorists are advised to exercise caution while driving and avoid hazardous routes while the rain continues. (Photo: https://www.facebook.com/shy.onairpic)
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Tropical Storm Bebinca Brings Rain, Thunderstorms to PH, Including MIMAROPA Region
A tropical storm outside the country’s borders (Philippine Area of Responsibility) and the southwest monsoon are expected to bring rain and thunderstorms to various parts of the country, including MIMAROPA areas, in the next 24…
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Oriental Mindoro Inflation Rate Drops to 3.4% in August 2024
Inflation in Oriental Mindoro province eased to 3.4% in August 2024, down from 4.3% in July, according to the latest report from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). The August figure shows a notable decline from…
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DA-MIMAROPA Warns of Fraud Scheme Using Regional Director’s Name
The Department of Agriculture in MIMAROPA region has issued an urgent public notice, warning of fraudulent activities involving the unauthorized use of a high-ranking official’s name. According to the notice, individuals have been impersonating Regional…
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MIMAROPA, Mindoro Brace for Erratic Weather Conditions Next Week
MIMAROPA region, including Mindoro, faces a week of erratic weather conditions, according to the latest forecast from the Philippine weather bureau. As of Friday, the region experienced cloudy skies with scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms…
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BSP Warns of Text Scams Posing as SSS
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the country’s money regulator, has issued a warning to the public about a surge in text scams pretending to be from the Social Security System (SSS). These scams try…
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Mindoro Bus Falls Into Rice Field
A passenger bus belonging to the Occidental Mindoro Transport Cooperative accidentally fell off the National Road in Barangay Pag-asa, Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro at 4:00 PM, September 03, 2024. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, though passengers…
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.
