Society
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Famous Mindoro Journalist Who Interviewed Manila Hostage-Taker Passes Away
Michael Rogas, the radio broadcaster who gained national attention for conducting a controversial live interview with a hostage-taker during the 2010 Manila bus crisis, has died in Quezon City. He was 44. Rogas died early…
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Former Mindoro Mayor Who Challenged Duterte on China Dies at 75
Romulo “Muloy” Festin, a famous Mindoreño who gained national attention in 2019 for challenging then-President Rodrigo Duterte to take a stronger stance against China, died Friday at the Philippine Heart Center in Quezon City. He…
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Wanted Suspect in 14-Year-Old Attempted Murder Case Nabbed in Oriental Mindoro
Police have arrested a suspect wanted for attempted murder in a remote barangay in Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro province, authorities said. The operation was conducted around 3:30 pm last Wednesday in Sitio Sinariri, Barangay Panaytayan, by…
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Bulalacao Resident Arrested Over Illegal Firearm Possession During Election Gun Ban
A 40-year-old man was arrested for illegal possession of a firearm during the ongoing election gun ban in Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro, police reported Thursday. The suspect, whose identity is being withheld pending further investigation, was…
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Sablayan Holds Unique Wedding Ceremony During Tuna Festival
Eight fishermen exchanged vows with their partners in a distinctive at-sea wedding ceremony on Friday, held aboard their fishing boats as part of the annual Tuna Festival in Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro. The event, which has…
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DOT Issues 2025 Holy Week Travel Advisory
The Department of Tourism (DOT) released travel guidelines Friday to help tourists navigate the busy Holy Week period, when millions of Filipinos traditionally travel to provincial destinations. The advisory urges travelers to book only DOT-accredited…
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DOTr Cracks Down on Overloaded Vessels After Holy Week Incident
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has issued a stern warning to shipping companies after a vessel bound for Romblon province allegedly sold tickets beyond its capacity, leaving passengers stranded at port. Sec. Vince Dizon ordered…
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DPWH MIMAROPA Reactivates Motorists’ Assistance Team for Holy Week 2025
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) – MIMAROPA has reactivated its “Lakbay Alalay” Motorist Roadside Assistance Centers in anticipation of the influx of travelers for Holy Week 2025. The assistance program will operate…
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Developer Justifies Fencing of Disputed Calapan Land
A major land dispute has intensified in Calapan City as Menakor Corporation has erected fencing around a 158-hectare property that includes city hall and several government offices, insisting the action is legally justified to prevent…
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PH Gov’t Steps Up Development in Occidental Mindoro to Eliminate Insurgency
The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) announced Monday plans to intensify socio-economic development in Occidental Mindoro province as insurgency-hit areas achieve “stable internal peace and security” status. The program…
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.
