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Hand, foot and mouth disease spike reported in Mindoro
Cases of hand, foot and mouth disease have spiked across Mindoro and neighboring provinces, with infections jumping more than 1,500 percent compared to last year,…
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Hand, foot and mouth disease spike reported in Mindoro
Cases of hand, foot and mouth disease have spiked across Mindoro and neighboring provinces, with infections jumping more than 1,500 percent compared to last year, health authorities…
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Hand, foot and mouth disease spike reported in Mindoro
Cases of hand, foot and mouth disease have spiked across Mindoro and neighboring provinces, with infections jumping more than…
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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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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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Hand, foot and mouth disease spike reported in Mindoro
Cases of hand, foot and mouth disease have spiked across Mindoro and neighboring provinces, with infections jumping more than 1,500 percent compared to last year, health authorities said. Oriental Mindoro recorded 1,079 cases from January 2025 to early October 2025,…
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DOTr Cracks Down on Overloaded Vessels After Holy Week Incident
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CAAP Issues Power Bank Restrictions Ahead of Holy Week Travel
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Oriental Mindoro’s Government Gears Up for Holy Week Travel Rush
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PH’s First Salt Industry Registration Scheme Launched in Mindoro
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San Jose Offers Multiple Transpo Options to, from Mindoro Island
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DPWH MIMAROPA Reactivates Motorists’ Assistance Team for Holy Week 2025
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DOTr Cracks Down on Overloaded Vessels After Holy Week Incident
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CAAP Issues Power Bank Restrictions Ahead of Holy Week Travel
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Oriental Mindoro’s Government Gears Up for Holy Week Travel Rush
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PH’s First Salt Industry Registration Scheme Launched in Mindoro
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San Jose Offers Multiple Transpo Options to, from Mindoro Island
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DPWH MIMAROPA Reactivates Motorists’ Assistance Team for Holy Week 2025
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Hand, foot and mouth disease spike reported in Mindoro
Cases of hand, foot and mouth disease have spiked across Mindoro and neighboring provinces, with infections jumping more than 1,500 percent compared to last year,…
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DOTr Cracks Down on Overloaded Vessels After Holy Week Incident
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CAAP Issues Power Bank Restrictions Ahead of Holy Week Travel
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Oriental Mindoro’s Government Gears Up for Holy Week Travel Rush
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PH’s First Salt Industry Registration Scheme Launched in Mindoro
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San Jose Offers Multiple Transpo Options to, from Mindoro Island
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DPWH MIMAROPA Reactivates Motorists’ Assistance Team for Holy Week 2025
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DOTr Cracks Down on Overloaded Vessels After Holy Week Incident
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has issued a stern warning to shipping companies after a vessel bound for Romblon province allegedly sold tickets beyond its capacity, leaving passengers stranded…
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CAAP Issues Power Bank Restrictions Ahead of Holy Week Travel
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has issued a reminder about power bank restrictions as travelers prepare for Holy Week flights, one of the busiest travel periods…
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Oriental Mindoro’s Government Gears Up for Holy Week Travel Rush
Government agencies in Oriental Mindoro have implemented comprehensive measures to manage the anticipated influx of passengers during Holy Week. The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) and the Provincial Disaster Risk…
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PH’s First Salt Industry Registration Scheme Launched in Mindoro
Salt farmers in Occidental Mindoro were the first to participate in a new registration process launched by the Philippine government this week, as authorities seek to revive the country’s…
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San Jose Offers Multiple Transpo Options to, from Mindoro Island
San Jose, Occidental Mindoro – The San Jose Tourism Office has released an updated comprehensive transportation guide showing various travel options connecting this western Mindoro municipality with Manila and…
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DPWH MIMAROPA Reactivates Motorists’ Assistance Team for Holy Week 2025
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) – MIMAROPA has reactivated its “Lakbay Alalay” Motorist Roadside Assistance Centers in anticipation of the influx of travelers for Holy Week…