Reports
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Top MIMAROPA Drug Dealer Arrested in Calapan City
Authorities arrested a top drug suspect in a buy-bust operation in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro the other day. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) identified the suspect as Alexi Zamora Goda, 38, unemployed, from Barangay…
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Marijuana, Shabu Seized From 21-year-old Suspect
Police authorities arrested a 21-year-old suspect in a pre-dawn raid on Tuesday, seizing suspected marijuana and shabu (methamphetamine) in a crackdown on illicit drugs in Occidental Mindoro province. The operation, carried out by a joint…
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PSA Warns Public Against Fake National IDs
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has issued a public advisory warning against the unauthorized printing and issuance of National IDs, including the Digital National ID. According to an advisory reposted by PSA Oriental Mindoro, the…
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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…
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.
