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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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Voter Registration Deadline Looms: Mindoreños Have Until Sept. 30 to Register
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Tropical Storm Bebinca Brings Rain, Thunderstorms to PH, Including MIMAROPA Region
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New World-class Montenegro Ship to Boost Tourism, Economy in MIMAROPA Region
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Oriental Mindoro Inflation Rate Drops to 3.4% in August 2024
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Puerto Galera Receives New Ambulance from PCSO
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PHO Mindoro Holds Webinar on Suicide Prevention Sept 10
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Voter Registration Deadline Looms: Mindoreños Have Until Sept. 30 to Register
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Tropical Storm Bebinca Brings Rain, Thunderstorms to PH, Including MIMAROPA Region
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New World-class Montenegro Ship to Boost Tourism, Economy in MIMAROPA Region
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Oriental Mindoro Inflation Rate Drops to 3.4% in August 2024
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Puerto Galera Receives New Ambulance from PCSO
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PHO Mindoro Holds Webinar on Suicide Prevention Sept 10
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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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Voter Registration Deadline Looms: Mindoreños Have Until Sept. 30 to Register
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Tropical Storm Bebinca Brings Rain, Thunderstorms to PH, Including MIMAROPA Region
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New World-class Montenegro Ship to Boost Tourism, Economy in MIMAROPA Region
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Oriental Mindoro Inflation Rate Drops to 3.4% in August 2024
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Puerto Galera Receives New Ambulance from PCSO
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PHO Mindoro Holds Webinar on Suicide Prevention Sept 10
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Voter Registration Deadline Looms: Mindoreños Have Until Sept. 30 to Register
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is reminding today Philippine-based and overseas voters that the registration deadline is fast approaching, with only a few weeks left to sign up before…
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Tropical Storm Bebinca Brings Rain, Thunderstorms to PH, Including MIMAROPA Region
A tropical storm outside the country’s borders (Philippine Area of Responsibility) and the southwest monsoon are expected to bring rain and thunderstorms to various parts of the country, including…
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New World-class Montenegro Ship to Boost Tourism, Economy in MIMAROPA Region
Montenegro Shipping Lines has unveiled its newest and largest vessel, the M/V Santa Faustina, which is set to revolutionize sea travel between popular tourist destinations in MIMAROPA region and…
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Oriental Mindoro Inflation Rate Drops to 3.4% in August 2024
Inflation in Oriental Mindoro province eased to 3.4% in August 2024, down from 4.3% in July, according to the latest report from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). The August…
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Puerto Galera Receives New Ambulance from PCSO
PUERTO GALERA, Oriental Mindoro — Puerto Galera Mayor Rocky Ilagan on Tuesday, Sept. 10, accepted a new ambulance donated by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) to improve the…
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PHO Mindoro Holds Webinar on Suicide Prevention Sept 10
The Provincial Health Office of (PHO) Occidental Mindoro will hold a free webinar to commemorate National Suicide Prevention Day, titled “#SimulanNatinAngUsapan: Changing the Narrative on Suicide”. The webinar, scheduled…