Society
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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…
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Mindoro’s Most Followed Facebook Influencers: Updated List and Profiles
Due to the overwhelming response to our previous post on the most popular Mindoreños on Facebook, we received numerous comments pointing out several influential names we missed. We appreciate your feedback and are excited to…
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Leadership Turnover at Rotary Club of Pinamalayan Central Highlights Year of Community Service
In a ceremony steeped in tradition, the Rotary Club of Pinamalayan Central (RCPC) in Oriental Mindoro ushered in new leadership for the 2024-2025 Rotary Year. The event, held on June 29, 2024 at the picturesque…
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ROTARY CLUB OF PINAMALAYAN CENTRAL BAGS DISTRICT AWARDS
LIPA CITY, Batangas – The Rotary Club of Pinamalayan Central has garnered multiple awards for its club management and received citations for various projects in different communities in Pinamalayan and neighboring towns. The leadership of…
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.
