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College in Mindoro Condemns Philippine Corruption
The Divine Word College (DWC) of Calapan has issued a rare official statement on Saturday condemning corruption in the Philippines’ flood control projects, as the…
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College in Mindoro Condemns Philippine Corruption
The Divine Word College (DWC) of Calapan has issued a rare official statement on Saturday condemning corruption in the Philippines’ flood control projects, as the nation is…
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College in Mindoro Condemns Philippine Corruption
The Divine Word College (DWC) of Calapan has issued a rare official statement on Saturday condemning corruption in the…
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Employee from Mindoro to Receive Dangal ng Lahi Award
A government employee from Oriental Mindoro will be honored as “Most Significant Woman of Public Service and Humanitarian Advocate…
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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…
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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College in Mindoro Condemns Philippine Corruption
The Divine Word College (DWC) of Calapan has issued a rare official statement on Saturday condemning corruption in the Philippines’ flood control projects, as the nation is plagued with what officials estimate to be hundreds of billions of pesos in…
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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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New School Building Eases Overcrowding in Calapan City
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Occidental Mindoro Dredging Under Scrutiny for Alleged Environmental Violations
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2 Bodies Recovered as Search Continues for Missing Crew of Capsized Sand Carrier
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Mindoro Governor to Issue Cease and Desist Order Against Dredging Company
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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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New School Building Eases Overcrowding in Calapan City
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Occidental Mindoro Dredging Under Scrutiny for Alleged Environmental Violations
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2 Bodies Recovered as Search Continues for Missing Crew of Capsized Sand Carrier
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Mindoro Governor to Issue Cease and Desist Order Against Dredging Company
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College in Mindoro Condemns Philippine Corruption
The Divine Word College (DWC) of Calapan has issued a rare official statement on Saturday condemning corruption in the Philippines’ flood control projects, as the…
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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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New School Building Eases Overcrowding in Calapan City
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Occidental Mindoro Dredging Under Scrutiny for Alleged Environmental Violations
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2 Bodies Recovered as Search Continues for Missing Crew of Capsized Sand Carrier
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Mindoro Governor to Issue Cease and Desist Order Against Dredging Company
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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…
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New School Building Eases Overcrowding in Calapan City
A newly constructed school building is bringing relief to students and teachers at a vocational school in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, who previously struggled with overcrowded classrooms. The Department…
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Occidental Mindoro Dredging Under Scrutiny for Alleged Environmental Violations
A dredging permit holder in Occidental Mindoro is under investigation over alleged violations of environmental regulations, amidst revelations that extracted materials intended for flood control may have been diverted…
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2 Bodies Recovered as Search Continues for Missing Crew of Capsized Sand Carrier
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has recovered two bodies from the wreckage of MV Hong Hai 16, a sand carrier that capsized off the coast of Barangay Malawaan, Rizal,…
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Mindoro Governor to Issue Cease and Desist Order Against Dredging Company
Occidental Mindoro Gov. Eduardo Gadiano announced Saturday that he will issue a cease and desist order to the dredging company responsible for the MV Hong Hai 16, which capsized…