Technology
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DOST Eyes Thermal Drying Facility in Naujan
The national government plans to establish a pilot thermal drying facility in Naujan, Oriental Mindoro, to transform agriculture using hydrothermal energy from natural hot springs, reports said. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) identified…
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Mindoro Today Emerges as Digital News Powerhouse with Explosive Growth in Views and Engagement
Less than a year after its launch, Mindoro Today has transformed from a startup digital news platform into a formidable media presence, recording extraordinary growth metrics that signal its emergence as Mindoro island’s leading news…
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Mindoro Jail’s Digital Skills Program Earns Global Recognition at UN Summit
A digital literacy program for inmates in Mindoro has been selected as a champion project at the 2025 World Summit on the Information Society, showing innovative approaches to prisoner rehabilitation through technology education. The program,…
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Man Arrested in Oriental Mindoro for Selling SIM Card Linked to E-Wallet Account
Police have arrested a 33-year-old man on for allegedly selling a registered SIM card linked to an electronic payment account, authorities said. The suspect, identified only as “Caloy,” was apprehended during an entrapment operation conducted…
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Mindoro Leads Mimaropa’s Business Digitalization Push with State University Partnerships
Mindoro is at the forefront of a Department of Science and Technology (DOST) digitalization program in MIMAROPA region, partnering with state universities and colleges (SUCs) to drive the digital transformation of micro, small, and medium…
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Energy-Saving Device Scams Proliferate Amid Mindoro Power Crisis
As residents of Mindoro continue to deal with frequent power outages, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has issued a stern warning against fraudulent energy-saving devices flooding the market. The island, which has suffered…
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Free Wi-Fi in 10 Mindoro Public Areas
The national government is expanding its digital infrastructure to Occidental Mindoro with free Wi-Fi installations planned across major public locations. The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has identified ten strategic sites across eight…
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IMSI Catchers Pose Threat to Personal Security
The use of IMSI catchers, devices that mimic legitimate cell towers to intercept mobile communications, poses a threat to personal security and privacy, according to a recent public advisory. These devices, also known as “Stingrays,”…
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Mindoro Indigenous Tools, Green Tech Showcased at National Expo in Davao
Traditional cotton spinning and coconut waste recycling technologies from Oriental Mindoro are taking center stage at a national innovation expo, showcasing how indigenous communities are driving sustainable development in the country. The GICE Expo 2024…
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Marcos Signs Cong. Panaligan’s Self-Reliant Defense Act to Boost Local Defense Industry
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed into law the Self-Reliant Defense Posture Revitalization Act, designed at bolstering the country’s defense capabilities by developing domestic industries. The law, Republic Act No. 12024, was authored by Oriental…
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.
