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Occidental Mindoro Governor Orders Stoppage to River Dredging in Paluan Town
Occidental Mindoro Gov. Eduardo B. Gadiano has ordered the immediate suspension of river restoration dredging operations along Tubili River in Paluan town, citing permit violations…
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Occidental Mindoro Governor Orders Stoppage to River Dredging in Paluan Town
Occidental Mindoro Gov. Eduardo B. Gadiano has ordered the immediate suspension of river restoration dredging operations along Tubili River in Paluan town, citing permit violations and excessive…
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Occidental Mindoro Governor Orders Stoppage to River Dredging in Paluan Town
Occidental Mindoro Gov. Eduardo B. Gadiano has ordered the immediate suspension of river restoration dredging operations along Tubili River…
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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…
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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Occidental Mindoro Governor Orders Stoppage to River Dredging in Paluan Town
Occidental Mindoro Gov. Eduardo B. Gadiano has ordered the immediate suspension of river restoration dredging operations along Tubili River in Paluan town, citing permit violations and excessive extraction of quarry materials. The cease and desist order, issued Sept. 4, 2025…
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From Poverty to Opportunity: The Inspiring Story of a Mindoreño DOST Scholar
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Philippine State Universities Face Steep Budget Cuts in 2025; Mindoro State U Affected
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Tatak Pinoy: OBRA MIMAROPA 2024 Set to Revitalize Regional Trade and Tourism
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Swine Industry Recovery Project Seeks Applicants in MIMAROPA Region
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Mindoro Bus Falls Into Rice Field
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MIMAROPA Region to Experience Southwest Monsoon Winds (Habagat) as ‘Enteng’ Exits PAR
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From Poverty to Opportunity: The Inspiring Story of a Mindoreño DOST Scholar
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Philippine State Universities Face Steep Budget Cuts in 2025; Mindoro State U Affected
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Tatak Pinoy: OBRA MIMAROPA 2024 Set to Revitalize Regional Trade and Tourism
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Swine Industry Recovery Project Seeks Applicants in MIMAROPA Region
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Mindoro Bus Falls Into Rice Field
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MIMAROPA Region to Experience Southwest Monsoon Winds (Habagat) as ‘Enteng’ Exits PAR
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Occidental Mindoro Governor Orders Stoppage to River Dredging in Paluan Town
Occidental Mindoro Gov. Eduardo B. Gadiano has ordered the immediate suspension of river restoration dredging operations along Tubili River in Paluan town, citing permit violations…
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From Poverty to Opportunity: The Inspiring Story of a Mindoreño DOST Scholar
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Philippine State Universities Face Steep Budget Cuts in 2025; Mindoro State U Affected
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Tatak Pinoy: OBRA MIMAROPA 2024 Set to Revitalize Regional Trade and Tourism
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Swine Industry Recovery Project Seeks Applicants in MIMAROPA Region
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Mindoro Bus Falls Into Rice Field
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MIMAROPA Region to Experience Southwest Monsoon Winds (Habagat) as ‘Enteng’ Exits PAR
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From Poverty to Opportunity: The Inspiring Story of a Mindoreño DOST Scholar
In a heartwarming story of perseverance and determination, a young Mindoreño student has overcome incredible odds to become a scholar of the prestigious Department of Science and Technology (DOST)…
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Philippine State Universities Face Steep Budget Cuts in 2025; Mindoro State U Affected
Top state universities and colleges in the country are bracing for enormous budget reductions in 2025, according to data from the proposed National Expenditure Program released by the Department…
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Tatak Pinoy: OBRA MIMAROPA 2024 Set to Revitalize Regional Trade and Tourism
After a four-year hiatus, the highly anticipated MIMAROPA Naturally Agri-Trade and Tourism Fair is making a grand comeback, rebranded as Tatak Pinoy: OBRA MIMAROPA. This premier regional trade show…
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Swine Industry Recovery Project Seeks Applicants in MIMAROPA Region
Naujan, Oriental Mindoro – The Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) in the MIMAROPA region announced Wednesday a call for applicants for the Swine Industry Recovery Project (SIRP) – Component 2,…
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Mindoro Bus Falls Into Rice Field
A passenger bus belonging to the Occidental Mindoro Transport Cooperative accidentally fell off the National Road in Barangay Pag-asa, Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro at 4:00 PM, September 03, 2024. Fortunately,…
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MIMAROPA Region to Experience Southwest Monsoon Winds (Habagat) as ‘Enteng’ Exits PAR
As Severe Tropical Storm Enteng (Yagi) exits the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), MIMAROPA region is expected to experience southwest monsoon winds (habagat) today, Sept. 4, bringing moderate to…