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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Oriental Mindoro’s Government Gears Up for Holy Week Travel Rush
Government agencies in Oriental Mindoro have implemented comprehensive measures to manage the anticipated influx of passengers during Holy Week.…
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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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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 endured years of chronic power shortages. The agreements follow a successful…
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Leadership Turnover at Rotary Club of Pinamalayan Central Highlights Year of Community Service
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Lights Out in Paradise: Mindoro’s Half-Century Struggle for Stable Power
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ORMECO Launches Anti-Power Bill Shock Program for June 2024
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DTI Oriental Mindoro Issues Violations to Six Establishments for Non-Compliant Products
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Oil Spill Resurfaces in Pola, Oriental Mindoro
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Underwater Cable to Bring Relief to Power-Starved Mindoro
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Leadership Turnover at Rotary Club of Pinamalayan Central Highlights Year of Community Service
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Lights Out in Paradise: Mindoro’s Half-Century Struggle for Stable Power
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ORMECO Launches Anti-Power Bill Shock Program for June 2024
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DTI Oriental Mindoro Issues Violations to Six Establishments for Non-Compliant Products
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Oil Spill Resurfaces in Pola, Oriental Mindoro
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Underwater Cable to Bring Relief to Power-Starved Mindoro
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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…
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Leadership Turnover at Rotary Club of Pinamalayan Central Highlights Year of Community Service
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Lights Out in Paradise: Mindoro’s Half-Century Struggle for Stable Power
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ORMECO Launches Anti-Power Bill Shock Program for June 2024
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DTI Oriental Mindoro Issues Violations to Six Establishments for Non-Compliant Products
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Oil Spill Resurfaces in Pola, Oriental Mindoro
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Underwater Cable to Bring Relief to Power-Starved Mindoro
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Leadership Turnover at Rotary Club of Pinamalayan Central Highlights Year of Community Service
In a ceremony steeped in tradition, the Rotary Club of Pinamalayan Central (RCPC) in Oriental Mindoro ushered in new leadership for the 2024-2025 Rotary Year. The event, held on…
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Lights Out in Paradise: Mindoro’s Half-Century Struggle for Stable Power
(Second Part of the Series) As evening falls on Mindoro island, residents rush through familiar rituals — hurried dinner preparations, last-minute homework, quick tallying of shop receipts. Then, like…
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ORMECO Launches Anti-Power Bill Shock Program for June 2024
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Oriental Mindoro Electric Cooperative (ORMECO) announced Friday the implementation of its Anti-Power Bill Shock (APBS) program to help consumers manage their electricity payments…
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DTI Oriental Mindoro Issues Violations to Six Establishments for Non-Compliant Products
ROXAS, Oriental Mindoro – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Oriental Mindoro has issued Notices of Violation to six establishments following surprise inspections conducted in Roxas, Oriental…
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Oil Spill Resurfaces in Pola, Oriental Mindoro
Scattered oil spills were detected along the coastal areas of two barangays in Pola, Oriental Mindoro on Tuesday morning, raising concerns about the region’s marine ecosystem and local livelihoods.…
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Underwater Cable to Bring Relief to Power-Starved Mindoro
(First of 3 Parts) In a significant move to address longstanding power issues, the Philippines is set to connect the island of Mindoro to the country’s main power grid…