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Oriental Mindoro’s Massive River Dredging Project Approved Despite Environmental Impacts
A major dredging project along the Balete River in Oriental Mindoro has been approved by provincial authorities, despite growing fears from communities about its environmental…
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Oriental Mindoro’s Massive River Dredging Project Approved Despite Environmental Impacts
A major dredging project along the Balete River in Oriental Mindoro has been approved by provincial authorities, despite growing fears from communities about its environmental and social…
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Oriental Mindoro’s Massive River Dredging Project Approved Despite Environmental Impacts
A major dredging project along the Balete River in Oriental Mindoro has been approved by provincial authorities, despite growing…
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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…
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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Oriental Mindoro’s Massive River Dredging Project Approved Despite Environmental Impacts
A major dredging project along the Balete River in Oriental Mindoro has been approved by provincial authorities, despite growing fears from communities about its environmental and social impacts. Governor Humerlito “Bonz” Dolor has granted permission to Southern Concrete Industries Inc.…
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MIMAROPA Region Posts Mixed Economic Performance in Q2 2024
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Oriental Mindoro to Showcase Tourism Offerings at 35th Philippine Travel Mart
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From Poverty to Opportunity: The Inspiring Story of a Mindoreño DOST Scholar
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Philippine State Universities Face Steep Budget Cuts in 2025; Mindoro State U Affected
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Tatak Pinoy: OBRA MIMAROPA 2024 Set to Revitalize Regional Trade and Tourism
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Swine Industry Recovery Project Seeks Applicants in MIMAROPA Region
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MIMAROPA Region Posts Mixed Economic Performance in Q2 2024
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Oriental Mindoro to Showcase Tourism Offerings at 35th Philippine Travel Mart
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From Poverty to Opportunity: The Inspiring Story of a Mindoreño DOST Scholar
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Philippine State Universities Face Steep Budget Cuts in 2025; Mindoro State U Affected
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Tatak Pinoy: OBRA MIMAROPA 2024 Set to Revitalize Regional Trade and Tourism
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Swine Industry Recovery Project Seeks Applicants in MIMAROPA Region
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Oriental Mindoro’s Massive River Dredging Project Approved Despite Environmental Impacts
A major dredging project along the Balete River in Oriental Mindoro has been approved by provincial authorities, despite growing fears from communities about its environmental…
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MIMAROPA Region Posts Mixed Economic Performance in Q2 2024
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Oriental Mindoro to Showcase Tourism Offerings at 35th Philippine Travel Mart
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From Poverty to Opportunity: The Inspiring Story of a Mindoreño DOST Scholar
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Philippine State Universities Face Steep Budget Cuts in 2025; Mindoro State U Affected
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Tatak Pinoy: OBRA MIMAROPA 2024 Set to Revitalize Regional Trade and Tourism
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Swine Industry Recovery Project Seeks Applicants in MIMAROPA Region
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MIMAROPA Region Posts Mixed Economic Performance in Q2 2024
The MIMAROPA region has reported a mixed economic performance in the second quarter of 2024, with inflation easing but employment and investments declining, according to a quarterly report by…
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Oriental Mindoro to Showcase Tourism Offerings at 35th Philippine Travel Mart
The province of Oriental Mindoro is set to participate in the 35th Philippine Travel Mart, a major tourism event in the country, scheduled to take place today, from September…
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From Poverty to Opportunity: The Inspiring Story of a Mindoreño DOST Scholar
In a heartwarming story of perseverance and determination, a young Mindoreño student has overcome incredible odds to become a scholar of the prestigious Department of Science and Technology (DOST)…
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Philippine State Universities Face Steep Budget Cuts in 2025; Mindoro State U Affected
Top state universities and colleges in the country are bracing for enormous budget reductions in 2025, according to data from the proposed National Expenditure Program released by the Department…
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Tatak Pinoy: OBRA MIMAROPA 2024 Set to Revitalize Regional Trade and Tourism
After a four-year hiatus, the highly anticipated MIMAROPA Naturally Agri-Trade and Tourism Fair is making a grand comeback, rebranded as Tatak Pinoy: OBRA MIMAROPA. This premier regional trade show…
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Swine Industry Recovery Project Seeks Applicants in MIMAROPA Region
Naujan, Oriental Mindoro – The Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) in the MIMAROPA region announced Wednesday a call for applicants for the Swine Industry Recovery Project (SIRP) – Component 2,…