Society
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Guv Pledges Vaccines, Medicines, Building Fund to Mindoro Rotary Clubs
Oriental Mindoro Governor Bonz Dolor pledged Tuesday to provide free vaccines for 500 senior citizens, donate medicines and medical equipment, and allocate up to P2 million pesos for a new building to support Rotary Club…
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Marine Conservation Event Planned for Oriental Mindoro Coast
PINAMALAYAN, Oriental Mindoro — Mindoro AdvenTours has announced its collaboration with Freediving Coaches Of Asia for an upcoming “Marine Eco Camp & Freediving” event designed to raise awareness about ocean conservation. The event, scheduled for…
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Voter Registration Deadline Looms: Mindoreños Have Until Sept. 30 to Register
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is reminding today Philippine-based and overseas voters that the registration deadline is fast approaching, with only a few weeks left to sign up before the Sept. 30, 2024 cutoff. To…
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Oriental Mindoro Mourns Loss of Dedicated Medical Officer Dr. Wendy Ligamzon
The Provincial Health Office (PHO) of Oriental Mindoro is mourning the loss of Dr. Wendy Ligamzon, a dedicated medical officer who served Mindoro island for over 12 years. Dr. Ligamzon began her service as a…
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Naujan Bares Schedule for September Town Fiesta
The municipality of Naujan, Oriental Mindoro has announced its schedule of activities for the 2024 San Nicolas de Tolentino Town Fiesta, set to run from September 1-10, 2024. The festivities will begin with daily novena…
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Oriental Mindoro Launches Search for “Finest” Police Officers
The province of Oriental Mindoro has announced a search for its finest police officers, aiming to recognize exemplary service and boost morale within local law enforcement ranks. Dubbed “Oriental Mindoro’s Finest: Search for Outstanding Police,”…
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Mindoreña Beauty Queen Wins 2nd Runner-up in PH Tourism Pageant
Mary Joy Suarez, representing Occidental Mindoro, clinched the second runner-up position in the Miss Tourism Philippines 2024 pageant held in August 26 at La Union Convention Center. Governor Eduardo B. Gadiano lauded Suarez’s success, citing…
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Oriental Mindoro Governor Leads Eagle Scout Awards, Announces New Headquarters
CALAPAN CITY – Governor Bonz Dolor of Oriental Mindoro, serving as the Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) Council Chairperson, presented sashes and medals to new Eagle Scouts during a ceremony at the provincial capitol’s…
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PSA Urges Public to Participate in Oriental Mindoro Census
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) is urging residents of Oriental Mindoro to participate in its provincewide 2024 Population Census and Community-Based Monitoring System (POPCEN-CBMS). According to PSA OIC Chief Administrative…
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Over 1,000 Join Anti-Drug Run in Occidental Mindoro
Over 1,000 residents and employees from private and public offices participated in the “BUHAY INGATAN, DROGA’Y AYAWAN (BIDA) Ta-Run na Kontra Droga 2.0! Color the Fun, Run the Fight” event held on July 26 at…
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.
