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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
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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…
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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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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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Thousands Evacuated as Severe Flooding Hits Oriental Mindoro
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Forced evacuations in Mamburao as river reaches critical levels
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Flooding Displaces Over 1,200 Residents in Occidental Mindoro; No Casualties Reported
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Two More LGUs Join Opposition to Batangas Port Terminal Fee Increase
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Oriental Mindoro Scraps Controversial ‘Armor Rock’ Ordinance
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Former Rebels Launch First Federation in MIMAROPA
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Thousands Evacuated as Severe Flooding Hits Oriental Mindoro
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Forced evacuations in Mamburao as river reaches critical levels
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Flooding Displaces Over 1,200 Residents in Occidental Mindoro; No Casualties Reported
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Two More LGUs Join Opposition to Batangas Port Terminal Fee Increase
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Oriental Mindoro Scraps Controversial ‘Armor Rock’ Ordinance
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Former Rebels Launch First Federation in MIMAROPA
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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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Thousands Evacuated as Severe Flooding Hits Oriental Mindoro
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Forced evacuations in Mamburao as river reaches critical levels
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Flooding Displaces Over 1,200 Residents in Occidental Mindoro; No Casualties Reported
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Two More LGUs Join Opposition to Batangas Port Terminal Fee Increase
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Oriental Mindoro Scraps Controversial ‘Armor Rock’ Ordinance
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Former Rebels Launch First Federation in MIMAROPA
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Thousands Evacuated as Severe Flooding Hits Oriental Mindoro
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Forced evacuations in Mamburao as river reaches critical levels
Provincial officials have ordered a forced evacuation of residents living near the Mamburao River in Occidental Mindoro province after water levels reached critical heights following heavy rainfall. The river,…
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Flooding Displaces Over 1,200 Residents in Occidental Mindoro; No Casualties Reported
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