Tourism
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Oriental Mindoro Welcomes Record Half-Million Tourists in 2024
Oriental Mindoro has recorded more than half a million tourist arrivals for the first time, showing an encouraging recovery in the country’s tourism sector. The island province welcomed 529,745 visitors in 2024, representing a 19%…
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Two MIMAROPA Beaches Rank Among World’s Best for 2025
Two beaches in MIMAROPA region have secured positions on the “World’s 50 Best Beaches 2025” list, the government announced Thursday. Entalula Beach in El Nido, Palawan, ranked No. 2, up from fourth place last year,…
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Gov’t Launches P9.5 Million First Aid Facilities for Tourists in Puerto Galera
The Philippine government has approved a P9.5 million project to establish Tourist First Aid Stations and Booths across major tourist sites in Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, officials announced Tuesday. The project, part of a larger…
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Digital Ticketing System to Bring Relief for Mindoro-Bound Travelers
Travelers to and from Mindoro Island will soon enjoy the convenience of booking ferry tickets from their homes as the Philippine government prepares to relaunch its electronic ticketing system at key seaports, officials announced Monday.…
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MIMAROPA Cuisine Takes Center Stage During Filipino Food Month 2025
The island provinces of MIMAROPA are showcasing their distinctive culinary heritage as part of Filipino Food Month 2025, showing a rich tapestry of flavors from a region better known for its beaches and landscapes. The…
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CAAP Issues Power Bank Restrictions Ahead of Holy Week Travel
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has issued a reminder about power bank restrictions as travelers prepare for Holy Week flights, one of the busiest travel periods in the country. According to CAAP…
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Oriental Mindoro’s Government Gears Up for Holy Week Travel Rush
Government agencies in Oriental Mindoro have implemented comprehensive measures to manage the anticipated influx of passengers during Holy Week. The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) and the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) are…
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San Jose Offers Multiple Transpo Options to, from Mindoro Island
San Jose, Occidental Mindoro – The San Jose Tourism Office has released an updated comprehensive transportation guide showing various travel options connecting this western Mindoro municipality with Manila and other destinations throughout the Philippines. The…
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Baco Prepares for Summer Tourism Surge
Local government authorities in Baco have conducted safety inspections at popular tourist resorts as the summer season officially begins, with large visitor numbers expected in the coming months. The Inter-Agency Task Force, led by Tourism…
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Mindoro’s Apo Reef Leads MIMAROPA in Global Tourism Recognitions
A pristine marine sanctuary in Occidental Mindoro leads MIMAROPA region in securing multiple international tourism accolades. The Apo Reef Natural Park in Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro, has been recognized as a 2024 ASEAN Heritage Park, cementing…
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.
