Society
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NPA rebel killed in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro clash
Government forces have killed one suspected communist rebel and recovered weapons following a firefight in Occidental Mindoro, military officials said. The clash occurred in Sitio Salidang, Barangay Naibuan, San Jose town at approximately 08:35 Friday…
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Former inmates wed in waterfall ceremony at Sablayan prison
Four former prisoners at a jail facility have married their partners in an unusual ceremony held at a waterfall within the prison grounds. The weddings took place on Tuesday at Aruyan Falls, located inside the…
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Former Rebels Complete Deradicalization Program in Mindoro
Thirty former rebels have completed a three-day deradicalization program in Occidental Mindoro province, part of ongoing government programs to end decades of communist insurgency in the country. The program, held from July 21-23, 2025, at…
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Naujan LGU distributes relief goods to nearly 3,000 flood-hit families
The local government of Naujan has distributed relief goods to 2,982 household beneficiaries on Sunday — the second wave of assistance for families affected by recent flooding. The Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office…
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Former Rebels Launch First Federation in MIMAROPA
Ex-insurgents from MIMAROPA region have established the country’s first federation for former combatants, a unified voice for former NPA rebels as they navigate their return to civilian life, with a focus on securing government support…
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Philippine population hits 112.7 million; MIMAROPA ranks among least populated
The Philippines’ population reached 112.7 million people as of July 1, 2024, according to official census results released Thursday, July 17, 2025. The 2024 census is the 16th population count conducted in the Philippines since…
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Oriental Mindoro Officials Tackle Power Crisis as Rates Hit Record High
Provincial officials and power sector representatives outlined measures to address Oriental Mindoro’s soaring electricity costs and persistent blackouts during a joint legislative hearing, as residents face rates that skyrocketed to P15.67 per kilowatt hour this…
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OFW Shot Dead in Oriental Mindoro
An Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) was shot and killed by an unidentified gunman in Barangay Maligaya, Gloria town on Sunday, police said. Marilou Jarabe, 59, who worked in Italy, was drinking coffee at a waiting…
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Sablayan Prison Officials Dismissed Over Contraband Smuggling Attempt
The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) has dismissed the camp commander and a commissioned officer at Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm in Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro province after the elaborate smuggling operation was uncovered earlier this week.…
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Gov. Dolor Warns Against Scammers Using His Identity
Oriental Mindoro Gov. Humerlito “Bonz” Dolor has issued a public warning Wednesday against individuals impersonating him and using his name in fraudulent schemes targeting residents. The warning comes after reports surfaced of scammers allegedly soliciting…
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.
