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Off-grid cooperatives slam power rate hike as ‘unfair punishment’ for island residents
A national association representing isolated electric cooperatives has condemned a regulatory decision to raise power rates in off-grid areas (including Oriental and Occidental Mindoro), warning…
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Off-grid cooperatives slam power rate hike as ‘unfair punishment’ for island residents
A national association representing isolated electric cooperatives has condemned a regulatory decision to raise power rates in off-grid areas (including Oriental and Occidental Mindoro), warning the increases…
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Off-grid cooperatives slam power rate hike as ‘unfair punishment’ for island residents
A national association representing isolated electric cooperatives has condemned a regulatory decision to raise power rates in off-grid areas…
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Teen Girl Missing in Mindoro Since Oct. 9
Loved ones and friends are searching for a 15-year-old girl who has been missing since Oct. 9 from Barangay…
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Mindoro eyed as renewable energy hub in DMCI rural development plan
The island province of Mindoro could become a major renewable energy hub under Philippine conglomerate DMCI Holdings’ rural development…
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Coral-Eating Starfish Removed for Mindoro Reef Protection
Marine scientists and LGU personnel conducted a removal operation of Crown of Thorns Starfish in the waters off Barangay…
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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.
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Off-grid cooperatives slam power rate hike as ‘unfair punishment’ for island residents
A national association representing isolated electric cooperatives has condemned a regulatory decision to raise power rates in off-grid areas (including Oriental and Occidental Mindoro), warning the increases will push hundreds of thousands into poverty while punishing island provinces still dependent…
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Fire Breaks Out on Passenger Ship at Abra de Ilog Port
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PH Gov’t Steps Up Development in Occidental Mindoro to Eliminate Insurgency
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Park Attendant Injured by Tamaraw During Annual Census
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NBI Arrests Suspect for Human Trafficking in Oriental Mindoro
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Drug Den Dismantled in Mindoro; Four Arrested
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Fire Breaks Out on Passenger Ship at Abra de Ilog Port
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Off-grid cooperatives slam power rate hike as ‘unfair punishment’ for island residents
A national association representing isolated electric cooperatives has condemned a regulatory decision to raise power rates in off-grid areas (including Oriental and Occidental Mindoro), warning…
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Fire Breaks Out on Passenger Ship at Abra de Ilog Port
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PH Gov’t Steps Up Development in Occidental Mindoro to Eliminate Insurgency
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Park Attendant Injured by Tamaraw During Annual Census
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Drug Bust in Calapan Results in 3 Arrests
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NBI Arrests Suspect for Human Trafficking in Oriental Mindoro
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Drug Den Dismantled in Mindoro; Four Arrested
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Fire Breaks Out on Passenger Ship at Abra de Ilog Port
A fire erupted aboard a passenger vessel during loading operations at a port in Occidental Mindoro early Wednesday, April 9, 2025, maritime authorities reported. The blaze broke out at…
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PH Gov’t Steps Up Development in Occidental Mindoro to Eliminate Insurgency
The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) announced Monday plans to intensify socio-economic development in Occidental Mindoro province as insurgency-hit areas achieve “stable internal…
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Park Attendant Injured by Tamaraw During Annual Census
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Drug Bust in Calapan Results in 3 Arrests
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