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A Governor’s Lonely Stand: When Leadership Loses Its Way in Oriental Mindoro
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A Governor’s Lonely Stand: When Leadership Loses Its Way in Oriental Mindoro
There comes a moment in every leader’s tenure when their true character is revealed—not in the comfort of unanimous support, but in the crucible of…
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A Governor’s Lonely Stand: When Leadership Loses Its Way in Oriental Mindoro
There comes a moment in every leader’s tenure when their true character is revealed—not in the comfort of unanimous support, but in the crucible of difficult decisions.…
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A Governor’s Lonely Stand: When Leadership Loses Its Way in Oriental Mindoro
There comes a moment in every leader’s tenure when their true character is revealed—not in the comfort of unanimous…
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Agriculture in Crisis: Mindoro Farmers Call on PBBM for Immediate Intervention
Farmers from Occidental Mindoro have submitted a formal manifesto to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and top agriculture officials,…
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Puerto Galera Sangguniang Bayan Opposes Black Sand Mining and Dredging Operations
The municipal council of Puerto Galera has endorsed a provincial resolution banning black sand mining and large-scale dredging operations…
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Oriental Mindoro Wins Top RCEF Award Despite Rice Production Decline
Oriental Mindoro received the Most Outstanding Province award for Luzon in the large-scale category during the National Assembly of…
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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A Governor’s Lonely Stand: When Leadership Loses Its Way in Oriental Mindoro
There comes a moment in every leader’s tenure when their true character is revealed—not in the comfort of unanimous support, but in the crucible of difficult decisions. For Governor Humerlito “Bonz” Dolor of Oriental Mindoro, that moment has arrived with…
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Coast Guard Intensifies Search for 7 Missing After Ship Capsizes Off Mindoro
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One Chinese Dead, 12 Rescued, 10 Trapped in Mindoro Ship Capsizing
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Mindoro Fisherfolk Associations to Receive Multi-Million Peso Fishing Boats
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Power Supply Agreement in Mindoro Expected to Meet Demand, Lower Electricity Rates
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DOTr Cracks Down on Overloaded Vessels After Holy Week Incident
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CAAP Issues Power Bank Restrictions Ahead of Holy Week Travel
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Coast Guard Intensifies Search for 7 Missing After Ship Capsizes Off Mindoro
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One Chinese Dead, 12 Rescued, 10 Trapped in Mindoro Ship Capsizing
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Mindoro Fisherfolk Associations to Receive Multi-Million Peso Fishing Boats
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Power Supply Agreement in Mindoro Expected to Meet Demand, Lower Electricity Rates
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DOTr Cracks Down on Overloaded Vessels After Holy Week Incident
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CAAP Issues Power Bank Restrictions Ahead of Holy Week Travel
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A Governor’s Lonely Stand: When Leadership Loses Its Way in Oriental Mindoro
There comes a moment in every leader’s tenure when their true character is revealed—not in the comfort of unanimous support, but in the crucible of…
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Coast Guard Intensifies Search for 7 Missing After Ship Capsizes Off Mindoro
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One Chinese Dead, 12 Rescued, 10 Trapped in Mindoro Ship Capsizing
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Mindoro Fisherfolk Associations to Receive Multi-Million Peso Fishing Boats
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Power Supply Agreement in Mindoro Expected to Meet Demand, Lower Electricity Rates
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DOTr Cracks Down on Overloaded Vessels After Holy Week Incident
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CAAP Issues Power Bank Restrictions Ahead of Holy Week Travel
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Coast Guard Intensifies Search for 7 Missing After Ship Capsizes Off Mindoro
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is escalating search and rescue efforts for seven individuals missing after the MV Hong Hai 16 capsized off Occidental Mindoro on April 15, 2025,…
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One Chinese Dead, 12 Rescued, 10 Trapped in Mindoro Ship Capsizing
One Chinese national was confirmed dead and 12 others were hospitalized after a ship capsized off the coast of Barangay Malawaan in Rizal, Occidental Mindoro, on Tuesday afternoon (April…
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Mindoro Fisherfolk Associations to Receive Multi-Million Peso Fishing Boats
Two fishing associations in Occidental Mindoro are set to benefit from a P20 million government program to boost Mindoro’s fishing industry and improving livelihoods in the island. The Bureau…
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Power Supply Agreement in Mindoro Expected to Meet Demand, Lower Electricity Rates
Oriental Mindoro Electric Cooperative (ORMECO) has signed power supply agreements with seven independent producers for a 57-megawatt guaranteed dependable capacity, officials announced Tuesday, offering hope to residents who have…
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DOTr Cracks Down on Overloaded Vessels After Holy Week Incident
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has issued a stern warning to shipping companies after a vessel bound for Romblon province allegedly sold tickets beyond its capacity, leaving passengers stranded…
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CAAP Issues Power Bank Restrictions Ahead of Holy Week Travel
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has issued a reminder about power bank restrictions as travelers prepare for Holy Week flights, one of the busiest travel periods…