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Paradise Lost and Found: The Complex History and Transformation of Mindoro Island
The name “Mindoro” echoes with a tantalizing promise of riches, derived from the Spanish phrase “Mina de Oro” — literally “gold mine.” This etymological origin…
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Paradise Lost and Found: The Complex History and Transformation of Mindoro Island
The name “Mindoro” echoes with a tantalizing promise of riches, derived from the Spanish phrase “Mina de Oro” — literally “gold mine.” This etymological origin speaks to…
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Paradise Lost and Found: The Complex History and Transformation of Mindoro Island
The name “Mindoro” echoes with a tantalizing promise of riches, derived from the Spanish phrase “Mina de Oro” —…
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New School Building Eases Overcrowding in Calapan City
A newly constructed school building is bringing relief to students and teachers at a vocational school in Calapan City,…
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Occidental Mindoro Dredging Under Scrutiny for Alleged Environmental Violations
A dredging permit holder in Occidental Mindoro is under investigation over alleged violations of environmental regulations, amidst revelations that…
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2 Bodies Recovered as Search Continues for Missing Crew of Capsized Sand Carrier
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has recovered two bodies from the wreckage of MV Hong Hai 16, a sand…
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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Paradise Lost and Found: The Complex History and Transformation of Mindoro Island
The name “Mindoro” echoes with a tantalizing promise of riches, derived from the Spanish phrase “Mina de Oro” — literally “gold mine.” This etymological origin speaks to the island’s complex history of colonization, resistance, and more recently, rapid tourism development…
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Mapping Tech Reveals MIMAROPA’s 133,709 Hectares of Rice Fields
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Subic Fishermen Surrender P12-M Worth of Drugs Fished Off Lubang, Mindoro
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P96.4-M Flood Control Project Completed in Paluan
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Warm Welcome for Sen. Revilla in Occidental Mindoro
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Drug Dealer Arrested in Magsaysay Buy-Bust Operation
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Oriental Mindoro Exceeds Targets in Tuberculosis Screening Drive
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Mapping Tech Reveals MIMAROPA’s 133,709 Hectares of Rice Fields
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Subic Fishermen Surrender P12-M Worth of Drugs Fished Off Lubang, Mindoro
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P96.4-M Flood Control Project Completed in Paluan
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Warm Welcome for Sen. Revilla in Occidental Mindoro
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Drug Dealer Arrested in Magsaysay Buy-Bust Operation
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Oriental Mindoro Exceeds Targets in Tuberculosis Screening Drive
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Paradise Lost and Found: The Complex History and Transformation of Mindoro Island
The name “Mindoro” echoes with a tantalizing promise of riches, derived from the Spanish phrase “Mina de Oro” — literally “gold mine.” This etymological origin…
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Mapping Tech Reveals MIMAROPA’s 133,709 Hectares of Rice Fields
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Subic Fishermen Surrender P12-M Worth of Drugs Fished Off Lubang, Mindoro
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P96.4-M Flood Control Project Completed in Paluan
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Warm Welcome for Sen. Revilla in Occidental Mindoro
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Drug Dealer Arrested in Magsaysay Buy-Bust Operation
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Oriental Mindoro Exceeds Targets in Tuberculosis Screening Drive
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Mapping Tech Reveals MIMAROPA’s 133,709 Hectares of Rice Fields
The Philippines’ rice production landscape has shown regional variations, with MIMAROPA (Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, Palawan) emerging as a major contributor, dedicating 133,709 hectares to rice cultivation in the first…
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Subic Fishermen Surrender P12-M Worth of Drugs Fished Off Lubang, Mindoro
Eight fishermen from Subic, Zambales surrendered approximately P12 million pesos worth of suspected methamphetamine (or shabu) to authorities on Monday night, after discovering the drugs floating near Lubang Island,…
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P96.4-M Flood Control Project Completed in Paluan
A new P96.4 million peso flood control structure along the Apnikan River in Occidental Mindoro province has been completed ahead of schedule, protecting riverside communities from flooding, officials said…
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Warm Welcome for Sen. Revilla in Occidental Mindoro
Sen. Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. received a warm welcome from the provincial government of Occidental Mindoro, led by Gov. Eduardo B. Gadiano, during his visit on Oct. 14, 2024.…
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Drug Dealer Arrested in Magsaysay Buy-Bust Operation
Police arrested a suspected drug dealer in a pre-dawn raid Sunday in Occidental Mindoro province, authorities said. The 28-year-old suspect, identified only as “Rio,” was caught selling methamphetamine, locally…
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Oriental Mindoro Exceeds Targets in Tuberculosis Screening Drive
Health officials in Oriental Mindoro province have conducted a tuberculosis (TB) active case finding program from October 9-11, 2024, surpassing screening targets in three municipalities. The Provincial Health Office…