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P272-M worth of shabu seized at Batangas port
Joint law enforcement agencies seized illegal drugs with an estimated street value of P272 million during an anti-narcotics operation at Batangas Port on Tuesday, Sept.…
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P272-M worth of shabu seized at Batangas port
Joint law enforcement agencies seized illegal drugs with an estimated street value of P272 million during an anti-narcotics operation at Batangas Port on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025.…
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P272-M worth of shabu seized at Batangas port
Joint law enforcement agencies seized illegal drugs with an estimated street value of P272 million during an anti-narcotics operation…
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Beach Business Owners Oppose Cruise Port Development in Puerto Galera
A local business association has formally opposed the proposed 705-million-peso cruise port development in Puerto Galera, citing legal compliance…
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DPWH employee arrested in Mamburao buy-bust
Anti-drug agents arrested a Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) employee during a joint buy-bust operation in Occidental…
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OMECO signs deal to bring power to remote barangays
The Occidental Mindoro Electric Cooperative (OMECO) signed a memorandum of agreement with the National Electrification Administration (NEA) on Friday…
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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P272-M worth of shabu seized at Batangas port
Joint law enforcement agencies seized illegal drugs with an estimated street value of P272 million during an anti-narcotics operation at Batangas Port on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Batangas, working with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency’s…
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Puerto Galera Youth Sailing Team Sweeps National Championship Series
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10 Calapan Fishermen Arrested in Naujan
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Mang Inasal Expands Footprint with New Branch in Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro
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2 Tons of Bangus Harvested from Aquaculture Project in Mindoro
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Oriental Mindoro’s Massive River Dredging Project Approved Despite Environmental Impacts
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Paradise Lost and Found: The Complex History and Transformation of Mindoro Island
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Puerto Galera Youth Sailing Team Sweeps National Championship Series
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10 Calapan Fishermen Arrested in Naujan
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Mang Inasal Expands Footprint with New Branch in Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro
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2 Tons of Bangus Harvested from Aquaculture Project in Mindoro
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Oriental Mindoro’s Massive River Dredging Project Approved Despite Environmental Impacts
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Paradise Lost and Found: The Complex History and Transformation of Mindoro Island
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P272-M worth of shabu seized at Batangas port
Joint law enforcement agencies seized illegal drugs with an estimated street value of P272 million during an anti-narcotics operation at Batangas Port on Tuesday, Sept.…
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Puerto Galera Youth Sailing Team Sweeps National Championship Series
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10 Calapan Fishermen Arrested in Naujan
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Mang Inasal Expands Footprint with New Branch in Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro
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2 Tons of Bangus Harvested from Aquaculture Project in Mindoro
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Oriental Mindoro’s Massive River Dredging Project Approved Despite Environmental Impacts
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Paradise Lost and Found: The Complex History and Transformation of Mindoro Island
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Puerto Galera Youth Sailing Team Sweeps National Championship Series
The ALLUSIVE Galerean Youth Sailing Race Team from Puerto Galera has achieved what officials are calling an “outstanding achievement by any national or international standard” after completing a clean…
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10 Calapan Fishermen Arrested in Naujan
Ten fishermen from Calapan City were arrested Wednesday for unauthorized fishing in municipal waters, authorities said. The Municipal Fishery Law Enforcement Team (MFLET) conducted a special operation at 7:00…
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Mang Inasal Expands Footprint with New Branch in Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro
Filipino food enthusiasts in Pinamalayan have reason to celebrate as popular quick-service restaurant chain Mang Inasal announces the blessing and grand opening of its newest branch this weekend. The…
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2 Tons of Bangus Harvested from Aquaculture Project in Mindoro
A fisherfolk association in Occidental Mindoro harvested more than two tons of bangus (milkfish) this month, marking the first success of a government-funded aquaculture project intended for boosting the…
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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…
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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…