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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…
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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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Mindoro Grapples with Surge in HIV Cases
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New Community Hospital Opens in Oriental Mindoro
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TESDA Offers Free Masonry Training Scholarships in Puerto Galera
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Oriental Mindoro Rehabilitation Center Honored for Anti-Drug Efforts
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Leadership Turnover at Rotary Club of Pinamalayan Central Highlights Year of Community Service
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Lights Out in Paradise: Mindoro’s Half-Century Struggle for Stable Power
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P272-M worth of shabu seized at Batangas port
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New Community Hospital Opens in Oriental Mindoro
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Oriental Mindoro Rehabilitation Center Honored for Anti-Drug Efforts
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Mindoro Grapples with Surge in HIV Cases
Mindoro is grappling with a growing health crisis as HIV cases surge in the region. Puerto Galera, a beach town in Oriental Mindoro known for its pristine shores and…
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New Community Hospital Opens in Oriental Mindoro
Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro – In a significant boost to healthcare access in Oriental Mindoro, the new Bulalacao Community Hospital (BCH) was officially inaugurated on June 29, 2024. The facility,…
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TESDA Offers Free Masonry Training Scholarships in Puerto Galera
PUERTO GALERA, Oriental Mindoro – The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) is offering free masonry training scholarships through the Puerto Galera Training and Assessment Center, Inc. (PGTACI).…
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Oriental Mindoro Rehabilitation Center Honored for Anti-Drug Efforts
In a powerful demonstration of the ongoing fight against drug abuse and trafficking, the Oriental Mindoro Rehabilitation and Recovery Center (OMRRC) was awarded a plaque of recognition for its…
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Leadership Turnover at Rotary Club of Pinamalayan Central Highlights Year of Community Service
In a ceremony steeped in tradition, the Rotary Club of Pinamalayan Central (RCPC) in Oriental Mindoro ushered in new leadership for the 2024-2025 Rotary Year. The event, held on…
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Lights Out in Paradise: Mindoro’s Half-Century Struggle for Stable Power
(Second Part of the Series) As evening falls on Mindoro island, residents rush through familiar rituals — hurried dinner preparations, last-minute homework, quick tallying of shop receipts. Then, like…