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Off-grid cooperatives slam power rate hike as ‘unfair punishment’ for island residents
A national association representing isolated electric cooperatives has condemned a regulatory decision to raise power rates in off-grid areas (including Oriental and Occidental Mindoro), warning…
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Off-grid cooperatives slam power rate hike as ‘unfair punishment’ for island residents
A national association representing isolated electric cooperatives has condemned a regulatory decision to raise power rates in off-grid areas (including Oriental and Occidental Mindoro), warning the increases…
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Off-grid cooperatives slam power rate hike as ‘unfair punishment’ for island residents
A national association representing isolated electric cooperatives has condemned a regulatory decision to raise power rates in off-grid areas…
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Teen Girl Missing in Mindoro Since Oct. 9
Loved ones and friends are searching for a 15-year-old girl who has been missing since Oct. 9 from Barangay…
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Mindoro eyed as renewable energy hub in DMCI rural development plan
The island province of Mindoro could become a major renewable energy hub under Philippine conglomerate DMCI Holdings’ rural development…
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Coral-Eating Starfish Removed for Mindoro Reef Protection
Marine scientists and LGU personnel conducted a removal operation of Crown of Thorns Starfish in the waters off Barangay…
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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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Off-grid cooperatives slam power rate hike as ‘unfair punishment’ for island residents
A national association representing isolated electric cooperatives has condemned a regulatory decision to raise power rates in off-grid areas (including Oriental and Occidental Mindoro), warning the increases will push hundreds of thousands into poverty while punishing island provinces still dependent…
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Orthopedic Surgeon Returns to Mindoro After Singapore Fellowship
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Mindoro Governor Pushes for Mt. Halcon Protection After SC Voids Mining Ban
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Cong. Panaligan Joins Pres. Marcos Jr. at Navy Frigate Commissioning Ceremony
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PDIC Takes Over Rural Bank of Naujan
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Orthopedic Surgeon Returns to Mindoro After Singapore Fellowship
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Cong. Panaligan Joins Pres. Marcos Jr. at Navy Frigate Commissioning Ceremony
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Off-grid cooperatives slam power rate hike as ‘unfair punishment’ for island residents
A national association representing isolated electric cooperatives has condemned a regulatory decision to raise power rates in off-grid areas (including Oriental and Occidental Mindoro), warning…
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Orthopedic Surgeon Returns to Mindoro After Singapore Fellowship
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Mindoro Governor Pushes for Mt. Halcon Protection After SC Voids Mining Ban
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Cong. Panaligan Joins Pres. Marcos Jr. at Navy Frigate Commissioning Ceremony
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Philippines, US Forces Conduct Joint Maritime Operations in Mindoro Waters
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PDIC Takes Over Rural Bank of Naujan
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Governor Gadiano Orders Immediate Suspension of Dredging Operations in Mamburao
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Orthopedic Surgeon Returns to Mindoro After Singapore Fellowship
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Mindoro Governor Pushes for Mt. Halcon Protection After SC Voids Mining Ban
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Cong. Panaligan Joins Pres. Marcos Jr. at Navy Frigate Commissioning Ceremony
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Governor Gadiano Orders Immediate Suspension of Dredging Operations in Mamburao
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