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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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Oriental Mindoro Vice Mayors Unite in Opposing Sand Dredging Operations
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Zambales Collapse Portends Mindoro’s Environmental Fate if Sand Dredging Continues Unchecked
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Public Officials in Paluan Stand United Against Sand Dredging Operations
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Governor Dolor Fires Back at Critics: “I Will Sue Those Who Falsely Accused Me” — Defends Dredging as Flood Solution
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Political Coup Rocks Oriental Mindoro SP as Dredging Controversy Deepens
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NPA rebel killed in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro clash
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Oriental Mindoro Vice Mayors Unite in Opposing Sand Dredging Operations
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Zambales Collapse Portends Mindoro’s Environmental Fate if Sand Dredging Continues Unchecked
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Public Officials in Paluan Stand United Against Sand Dredging Operations
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Governor Dolor Fires Back at Critics: “I Will Sue Those Who Falsely Accused Me” — Defends Dredging as Flood Solution
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Political Coup Rocks Oriental Mindoro SP as Dredging Controversy Deepens
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NPA rebel killed in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro clash
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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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Oriental Mindoro Vice Mayors Unite in Opposing Sand Dredging Operations
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Zambales Collapse Portends Mindoro’s Environmental Fate if Sand Dredging Continues Unchecked
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Public Officials in Paluan Stand United Against Sand Dredging Operations
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Governor Dolor Fires Back at Critics: “I Will Sue Those Who Falsely Accused Me” — Defends Dredging as Flood Solution
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Political Coup Rocks Oriental Mindoro SP as Dredging Controversy Deepens
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NPA rebel killed in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro clash
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Oriental Mindoro Vice Mayors Unite in Opposing Sand Dredging Operations
Vice Mayors in Oriental Mindoro are mobilizing to pass a unified resolution opposing large-scale sand dredging operations that have ignited fierce debate between provincial officials and environmental advocates. The…
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Zambales Collapse Portends Mindoro’s Environmental Fate if Sand Dredging Continues Unchecked
As resort buildings crumble into the sea and fishing communities lose their livelihoods in Zambales province, environmental groups warn that Oriental Mindoro could suffer the same fate if massive…
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Public Officials in Paluan Stand United Against Sand Dredging Operations
Local government officials and barangay leaders in Paluan have officially expressed unanimous opposition to all dredging activities in the municipality’s territorial waters, citing grave environmental and safety reasons. The…
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Governor Dolor Fires Back at Critics: “I Will Sue Those Who Falsely Accused Me” — Defends Dredging as Flood Solution
Governor Dolor Fires Back at Critics: “I Will Sue Those Who Falsely Accused Me” — Defends Dredging as Flood Solution In a dramatic and defiant appearance before the 12th…
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Political Coup Rocks Oriental Mindoro SP as Dredging Controversy Deepens
A dramatic political upheaval has shaken the Oriental Mindoro Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) as the 12th Provincial Board stripped on Monday Vice Governor Atty. CA “Jojo” Perez Jr. of his…
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NPA rebel killed in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro clash
Government forces have killed one suspected communist rebel and recovered weapons following a firefight in Occidental Mindoro, military officials said. The clash occurred in Sitio Salidang, Barangay Naibuan, San…