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Occidental Mindoro Rep. Tarriela testifies in ICI’s closed-door flood control corruption probe
Rep. Leody “Odie” Tarriela, the lone district representative of Occidental Mindoro, appeared before the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, to…
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Occidental Mindoro Rep. Tarriela testifies in ICI’s closed-door flood control corruption probe
Rep. Leody “Odie” Tarriela, the lone district representative of Occidental Mindoro, appeared before the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, to testify in…
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Occidental Mindoro Rep. Tarriela testifies in ICI’s closed-door flood control corruption probe
Rep. Leody “Odie” Tarriela, the lone district representative of Occidental Mindoro, appeared before the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI)…
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DPWH Mimaropa Engineer Arrested in NAIA Over P289-M Mindoro Flood Control Scam
Government authorities arrested a Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) engineer Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, in connection with…
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San Jose provincial hospital struggles to fill doctor posts
A government-run hospital in Occidental Mindoro is struggling to recruit doctors for three funded positions, a situation that bares…
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NBI Arrests Top DPWH Engineer in MIMAROPA Over P289-M ‘Ghost’ Project in Oriental Mindoro
Agents from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Sunday arrested a senior engineer from the regional office of…
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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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Occidental Mindoro Rep. Tarriela testifies in ICI’s closed-door flood control corruption probe
Rep. Leody “Odie” Tarriela, the lone district representative of Occidental Mindoro, appeared before the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, to testify in a probe into alleged corruption involving flood control projects. Tarriela, who requested an…
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Top MIMAROPA Drug Dealer Arrested in Calapan City
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Marijuana, Shabu Seized From 21-year-old Suspect
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PSA Warns Public Against Fake National IDs
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Health Officials Warn of Waterborne Diseases as Rains Hit Mindoro Island
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Oriental Mindoro Establishes Tourist Rest Areas to Boost Tourism
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DOLE Clarifies TUPAD Program for Mindoro Fishermen Hit by 2023 Oil Spill
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Top MIMAROPA Drug Dealer Arrested in Calapan City
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Marijuana, Shabu Seized From 21-year-old Suspect
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PSA Warns Public Against Fake National IDs
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Health Officials Warn of Waterborne Diseases as Rains Hit Mindoro Island
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Oriental Mindoro Establishes Tourist Rest Areas to Boost Tourism
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DOLE Clarifies TUPAD Program for Mindoro Fishermen Hit by 2023 Oil Spill
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Occidental Mindoro Rep. Tarriela testifies in ICI’s closed-door flood control corruption probe
Rep. Leody “Odie” Tarriela, the lone district representative of Occidental Mindoro, appeared before the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, to…
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Top MIMAROPA Drug Dealer Arrested in Calapan City
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Marijuana, Shabu Seized From 21-year-old Suspect
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PSA Warns Public Against Fake National IDs
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Health Officials Warn of Waterborne Diseases as Rains Hit Mindoro Island
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Oriental Mindoro Establishes Tourist Rest Areas to Boost Tourism
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DOLE Clarifies TUPAD Program for Mindoro Fishermen Hit by 2023 Oil Spill
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Top MIMAROPA Drug Dealer Arrested in Calapan City
Authorities arrested a top drug suspect in a buy-bust operation in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro the other day. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) identified the suspect as Alexi…
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Marijuana, Shabu Seized From 21-year-old Suspect
Police authorities arrested a 21-year-old suspect in a pre-dawn raid on Tuesday, seizing suspected marijuana and shabu (methamphetamine) in a crackdown on illicit drugs in Occidental Mindoro province. The…
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PSA Warns Public Against Fake National IDs
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has issued a public advisory warning against the unauthorized printing and issuance of National IDs, including the Digital National ID. According to an advisory…
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Health Officials Warn of Waterborne Diseases as Rains Hit Mindoro Island
Health officials in Oriental Mindoro province urged residents Thursday to ensure safe food and water consumption following recent heavy rains, in a bid to prevent waterborne illnesses. The Provincial…
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Oriental Mindoro Establishes Tourist Rest Areas to Boost Tourism
The Oriental Mindoro provincial government has passed an ordinance establishing Tourist Rest Areas and Souvenir Stops (TRASS) to support tourism development and enhance visitor experiences. Provincial Ordinance No. 172-2024,…
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DOLE Clarifies TUPAD Program for Mindoro Fishermen Hit by 2023 Oil Spill
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) MIMAROPA Region, in a statement, has addressed the complaints of several fishermen’s groups regarding the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged Workers (TUPAD)…