Society
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Wage Board Begins Public Hearing on Minimum Salary Hike in MIMAROPA
Department of Labor and Employment’s (DOLE) regional wage board has launched public consultations Monday on proposed minimum wage adjustments in MIMAROPA region, as authorities seek to address rising living costs in the country. The Regional…
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Free Moira Concert to Mark Oriental Mindoro’s 74th Anniversary
CALAPAN CITY — A free concert featuring Filipino singer Moira and ten local bands will headline the 74th Oriental Mindoro Foundation Anniversary celebrations on November 15, 2024 at 6:00 PM. The “#IGKo” street party will…
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PNP Launches Comprehensive “Ligtas Undas 2024” Safety Campaign
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has released an extensive public safety advisory Thursday, detailing vehicle maintenance protocols and security measures as part of its “Ligtas Undas 2024” campaign. VEHICLE SAFETY CHECKLISTThe police mandate a comprehensive…
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Colorful Festivals to Light Up Oriental Mindoro’s 74th Anniversary
CALAPAN CITY – Oriental Mindoro province is set to explode with color and culture during the “Fiesta MAHAL TANA” festival on November 15, 2024, as part of celebrations marking its 74th founding anniversary. The event,…
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Oriental Mindoro Extends Youth Parliament Registration Deadline, Calls for More Participants
CALAPAN CITY – The Provincial Government of Oriental Mindoro has extended the registration deadline for the 2024 Oriental Mindoro Parliament of Youth Leaders (OMPYL) to Oct. 22, 2024, officials announced Sunday. The extension will provide…
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Governor Dolor Invited to Speak at Fil-Am Gathering in California
Oriental Mindoro Governor Humerlito “Bonz” Dolor announced Sunday he will temporarily step away from his duties to attend events in the United States as a guest speaker. Dolor said in a social media post that…
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Oriental Mindoro Hails New Sandiganbayan Associate Justice
The province of Oriental Mindoro beams with pride as one of its native sons, Justice Gener M. Gito, has been appointed as the new Associate Justice of the Sandiganbayan, per letter signed by President Ferdinand…
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Volunteers Gear Up for International Coastal Cleanup Across MIMAROPA Today
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) MIMAROPA region is set to launch its annual International Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, September 21, 2024, under the theme “Clean Seas for Blue Economy.” The event, scheduled…
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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…
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.
