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COA Uncovers Massive Irregularities in P482-M Sitio Electrification Program on Mindoro
The Commission on Audit (COA) has uncovered massive failures in the implementation of a government rural electrification program on Mindoro Island, where P482 million in…
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COA Uncovers Massive Irregularities in P482-M Sitio Electrification Program on Mindoro
The Commission on Audit (COA) has uncovered massive failures in the implementation of a government rural electrification program on Mindoro Island, where P482 million in subsidies failed…
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COA Uncovers Massive Irregularities in P482-M Sitio Electrification Program on Mindoro
The Commission on Audit (COA) has uncovered massive failures in the implementation of a government rural electrification program on…
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Calapan Port Resumes Operations After Super Typhoon Uwan, Delays Expected
Vessel operations at the Port of Calapan gradually resumed Tuesday morning, Nov. 11, 2025, following the lifting of storm…
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Supertyphoon Uwan Leaves Over 30,000 Displaced in Oriental Mindoro
Super Typhoon Uwan left more than 30,000 people displaced in Oriental Mindoro province as the storm exits mainland Luzon…
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Mindoro under Signal No. 2 and 1 as Super Typhoon Uwan intensifies
The two provinces of Mindoro braced for Typhoon Uwan on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025 as the rapidly intensifying storm…
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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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COA Uncovers Massive Irregularities in P482-M Sitio Electrification Program on Mindoro
The Commission on Audit (COA) has uncovered massive failures in the implementation of a government rural electrification program on Mindoro Island, where P482 million in subsidies failed to reach intended beneficiaries, according to audit reports released this year. The Sitio…
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DMCI Power’s Energy Sales Surge in Mindoro and Beyond
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New Shipping Route May Soon Connect Batangas to Pola Port
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Surge in CPP-NPA Surrenders in Mimaropa Region
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Mindoro Student Wins Gold at International Science Olympiad in Texas
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8 Arrested in Series of Oriental Mindoro Drug Raids
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Additional Electricity Charge Approved for ORMECO Consumers Starting February 2025
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DMCI Power’s Energy Sales Surge in Mindoro and Beyond
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Surge in CPP-NPA Surrenders in Mimaropa Region
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Mindoro Student Wins Gold at International Science Olympiad in Texas
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8 Arrested in Series of Oriental Mindoro Drug Raids
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Additional Electricity Charge Approved for ORMECO Consumers Starting February 2025
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COA Uncovers Massive Irregularities in P482-M Sitio Electrification Program on Mindoro
The Commission on Audit (COA) has uncovered massive failures in the implementation of a government rural electrification program on Mindoro Island, where P482 million in…
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DMCI Power’s Energy Sales Surge in Mindoro and Beyond
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New Shipping Route May Soon Connect Batangas to Pola Port
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8 Arrested in Series of Oriental Mindoro Drug Raids
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Additional Electricity Charge Approved for ORMECO Consumers Starting February 2025
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DMCI Power’s Energy Sales Surge in Mindoro and Beyond
DMCI Power Corporation reported a 9% jump in energy sales for 2024, driven by increased demand in Mindoro and other provinces, marking its 14th consecutive year of record performance.…
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New Shipping Route May Soon Connect Batangas to Pola Port
Shogun Shipping Lines is exploring the launch of a new maritime route connecting Batangas Port to Pola Port in Oriental Mindoro, potentially offering passengers a more convenient travel option…
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Surge in CPP-NPA Surrenders in Mimaropa Region
A total of 133 members and supporters of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) have surrendered to various police units in the Mimaropa region since the…
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Mindoro Student Wins Gold at International Science Olympiad in Texas
A 10-year-old Filipino student from Oriental Mindoro has clinched a gold medal at the 6th Copernicus Olympiad held in Texas, USA, showcasing the emerging scientific talent of the Philippines…
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8 Arrested in Series of Oriental Mindoro Drug Raids
Eight drug suspects, including a high-value target, were arrested in a series of anti-narcotics operations across Oriental Mindoro province between January 13-20, police said Wednesday. The operations, conducted in…
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Additional Electricity Charge Approved for ORMECO Consumers Starting February 2025
Starting February 2025, electricity consumers under the Oriental Mindoro Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ORMECO) will face an additional charge of P0.1993 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), following a directive from the Energy…