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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…
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.
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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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PCG Averts Environmental Disaster in Shallow Waters of Apo Reef Natural Park
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DPWH Upgrades 2 Roads in Mindoro
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Razon’s Bauan Terminal to Boost Batangas-Mindoro Trade, Become Philippines’ Second-Largest Port
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Flood Control Project Brings Relief to Oriental Mindoro Residents
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Marine Conservation Event Planned for Oriental Mindoro Coast
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Classes Suspended in Most of Occidental Mindoro Due to Heavy Rainfall
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PCG Averts Environmental Disaster in Shallow Waters of Apo Reef Natural Park
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DPWH Upgrades 2 Roads in Mindoro
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Razon’s Bauan Terminal to Boost Batangas-Mindoro Trade, Become Philippines’ Second-Largest Port
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Flood Control Project Brings Relief to Oriental Mindoro Residents
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Marine Conservation Event Planned for Oriental Mindoro Coast
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Classes Suspended in Most of Occidental Mindoro Due to Heavy Rainfall
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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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PCG Averts Environmental Disaster in Shallow Waters of Apo Reef Natural Park
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DPWH Upgrades 2 Roads in Mindoro
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Razon’s Bauan Terminal to Boost Batangas-Mindoro Trade, Become Philippines’ Second-Largest Port
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Flood Control Project Brings Relief to Oriental Mindoro Residents
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Marine Conservation Event Planned for Oriental Mindoro Coast
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Classes Suspended in Most of Occidental Mindoro Due to Heavy Rainfall
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PCG Averts Environmental Disaster in Shallow Waters of Apo Reef Natural Park
A swift response by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has prevented recently a potential environmental disaster in the shallow waters of the Apo Reef Natural Park, a protected area…
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DPWH Upgrades 2 Roads in Mindoro
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed two road concreting projects in Oriental Mindoro, improving transportation access for Mindoreño residents in the towns of Naujan and…
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Razon’s Bauan Terminal to Boost Batangas-Mindoro Trade, Become Philippines’ Second-Largest Port
In a move that will boost economic ties between Batangas and neighboring island provinces and mainland Luzon, Enrique K. Razon Jr.’s International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) is developing…
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Flood Control Project Brings Relief to Oriental Mindoro Residents
A flood control project along the Mag-Asawang Tubig River has brought improvements to the agricultural and livelihood activities of residents in Barangay San Carlos, Naujan, Oriental Mindoro, officials said.…
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Marine Conservation Event Planned for Oriental Mindoro Coast
PINAMALAYAN, Oriental Mindoro — Mindoro AdvenTours has announced its collaboration with Freediving Coaches Of Asia for an upcoming “Marine Eco Camp & Freediving” event designed to raise awareness about…
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Classes Suspended in Most of Occidental Mindoro Due to Heavy Rainfall
Local government officials have suspended classes at all levels in most municipalities of Occidental Mindoro province on Friday, September 13, 2024, due to heavy rainfall. The Provincial Disaster Risk…