Sports
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Mindoro Youth Shine in International Taekwondo Competition
Oriental Mindoro Governor Bonz Dolor congratulated a group of young athletes from the province who won medals at the 7th Heroes Taekwondo International Championship held recently in Bangkok, Thailand. In a social media post, Governor…
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Governor’s Cup 25U Intertown Basketball and Volleyball League, Season 2, Launches in Calapan City
The Governor’s Cup 25U Intertown Basketball and Volleyball League, Season 2, officially kicked off today (Aug. 24, 2024) at the Sentrong Pangkabataan in Barangay Sta. Isabel, Calapan City. The sports competition is one of the…
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Dabalistihit Festival Run Set for September 6, 2024
The municipality of Naujan of Oriental Mindoro is set to host the Dabalistihit Festival Run on September 6, 2024 with 10K and 5K categories open for registration. The event, part of the town’s fiesta activities,…
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Mindoro Ice Skater Bags 7 Golds at Asian Competition
Crisialyn Harvey M. Camino of Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro, has made her mark on the international stage by bagging an impressive seven gold medals at the Skate Asia 2024 competition. Held at the Aurora Ice Rink…
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Mindoro Stuns Quezon, Hands Huskers Second Straight Loss in MPBL
In a stunning upset, the Mindoro Tamaraws pulled off the biggest win of the season, defeating the Quezon Huskers 66-61 in their Maharlika Philippine Basketball League (MPBL) matchup at the Bangued, Abra arena today, August…
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Governor Gadiano Honors Mindoro’s Young Bronze Medalists in Palarong Pambansa
Two young athletes from Occidental Mindoro were honored Tuesday for their bronze medal wins at the 2024 Palarong Pambansa, the country’s most prestigious scholastic athletic competition. Occidental Mindoro Governor Ed Gadiano personally recognized Reinier R.…
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Mindoro’s ‘Kid Rock’ Battles Rising Indian Star in MMA Showdown
A Mindoreño combat sports athlete will make his professional debut in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) when he travels to India to battle a local rising star with a flawless combat record of 4 wins and…
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Mindoro Female Tennis Player to Represent MIMAROPA in Palarong Pambansa
The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Occidental Mindoro, led by Vice Governor Diana Credo Apigo-Tayag, presented a Resolution honoring the achievement of Ms Kristine “Jaja” Gabatin Bacungan who will represent MIMAROPA region in this year’s Palarong Pambansa…
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Basketball Fever Hits Oriental Mindoro as 3rd Leg of The Asian Tournament Opens
Basketball enthusiasts in Oriental Mindoro are in for an exhilarating treat as the 3rd leg of The Asian Tournament descends upon the province. From June 17 to 21, 2024, the Sentrong Pangkabataan in Brgy. Sta.…
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.
