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Paradise Lost and Found: The Complex History and Transformation of Mindoro Island
The name “Mindoro” echoes with a tantalizing promise of riches, derived from the Spanish phrase “Mina de Oro” — literally “gold mine.” This etymological origin…
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Paradise Lost and Found: The Complex History and Transformation of Mindoro Island
The name “Mindoro” echoes with a tantalizing promise of riches, derived from the Spanish phrase “Mina de Oro” — literally “gold mine.” This etymological origin speaks to…
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Paradise Lost and Found: The Complex History and Transformation of Mindoro Island
The name “Mindoro” echoes with a tantalizing promise of riches, derived from the Spanish phrase “Mina de Oro” —…
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New School Building Eases Overcrowding in Calapan City
A newly constructed school building is bringing relief to students and teachers at a vocational school in Calapan City,…
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Occidental Mindoro Dredging Under Scrutiny for Alleged Environmental Violations
A dredging permit holder in Occidental Mindoro is under investigation over alleged violations of environmental regulations, amidst revelations that…
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2 Bodies Recovered as Search Continues for Missing Crew of Capsized Sand Carrier
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has recovered two bodies from the wreckage of MV Hong Hai 16, a sand…
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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.
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Paradise Lost and Found: The Complex History and Transformation of Mindoro Island
The name “Mindoro” echoes with a tantalizing promise of riches, derived from the Spanish phrase “Mina de Oro” — literally “gold mine.” This etymological origin speaks to the island’s complex history of colonization, resistance, and more recently, rapid tourism development…
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8 Chinese Nationals Arrested on Mindoro Dredging Vessel
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NPA Member Surrenders in Mindoro
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Oriental Mindoro Launches Province-wide Clean-up to Combat Dengue Surge
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P34-M Shabu Seized from Couple in Mindoro; Considered as Record Drug Bust in MIMAROPA
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Monsoon Rains Affect 1,441 Farmers in Occidental Mindoro, Causing P77.8M in Damage
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Classes Suspended in Several Mindoro Towns on Sept. 16 Due to Rainfall, Flooding
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8 Chinese Nationals Arrested on Mindoro Dredging Vessel
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NPA Member Surrenders in Mindoro
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Oriental Mindoro Launches Province-wide Clean-up to Combat Dengue Surge
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P34-M Shabu Seized from Couple in Mindoro; Considered as Record Drug Bust in MIMAROPA
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Monsoon Rains Affect 1,441 Farmers in Occidental Mindoro, Causing P77.8M in Damage
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Classes Suspended in Several Mindoro Towns on Sept. 16 Due to Rainfall, Flooding
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Paradise Lost and Found: The Complex History and Transformation of Mindoro Island
The name “Mindoro” echoes with a tantalizing promise of riches, derived from the Spanish phrase “Mina de Oro” — literally “gold mine.” This etymological origin…
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8 Chinese Nationals Arrested on Mindoro Dredging Vessel
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NPA Member Surrenders in Mindoro
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Oriental Mindoro Launches Province-wide Clean-up to Combat Dengue Surge
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P34-M Shabu Seized from Couple in Mindoro; Considered as Record Drug Bust in MIMAROPA
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Monsoon Rains Affect 1,441 Farmers in Occidental Mindoro, Causing P77.8M in Damage
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Classes Suspended in Several Mindoro Towns on Sept. 16 Due to Rainfall, Flooding
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8 Chinese Nationals Arrested on Mindoro Dredging Vessel
Ten people, including eight Chinese nationals, have been arrested on a Philippine-registered dredging vessel operating in Mindoro and Manila Bay, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said today. The arrests…
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NPA Member Surrenders in Mindoro
A member of the New People’s Army (NPA) surrendered to government authorities in Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro on Tuesday, police said. The ex-rebel, known only by the alias “Nilo,” turned…
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Oriental Mindoro Launches Province-wide Clean-up to Combat Dengue Surge
The Oriental Mindoro Provincial Health Office has launched a province-wide clean-up campaign to combat a surge in dengue cases, local officials announced on Tuesday. Dubbed “Oplan DenGetOut,” the campaign…
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P34-M Shabu Seized from Couple in Mindoro; Considered as Record Drug Bust in MIMAROPA
Philippine law enforcement authorities have seized approximately 5kg of methamphetamine, also known as shabu, valued at PhP34 million in what officials are calling the largest drug haul in the…
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Monsoon Rains Affect 1,441 Farmers in Occidental Mindoro, Causing P77.8M in Damage
OCCIDENTAL MINDORO — Heavy rains brought by the Southwest Monsoon and Typhoon Ferdie have affected 1,441 farmers in Occidental Mindoro as of September 15, 2024, according to a partial…
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Classes Suspended in Several Mindoro Towns on Sept. 16 Due to Rainfall, Flooding
Several municipalities in Occidental Mindoro have suspended classes for Monday, September 16, 2024, due to heavy rainfall brought by the intensifying southwest monsoon. According to an advisory released Sunday…