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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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ORMECO’s Power Rate Hike Hits P15.3907 per kWh in Sept 2024
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DPWH Completes P94.4-M Causeway Project in Paluan
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Lubang Island Set to Embrace Solar Power
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Volunteers Gear Up for International Coastal Cleanup Across MIMAROPA Today
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Guv Pledges Vaccines, Medicines, Building Fund to Mindoro Rotary Clubs
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Top MIMAROPA Drug Dealer Arrested in Calapan City
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ORMECO’s Power Rate Hike Hits P15.3907 per kWh in Sept 2024
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DPWH Completes P94.4-M Causeway Project in Paluan
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Lubang Island Set to Embrace Solar Power
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Volunteers Gear Up for International Coastal Cleanup Across MIMAROPA Today
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Guv Pledges Vaccines, Medicines, Building Fund to Mindoro Rotary Clubs
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Top MIMAROPA Drug Dealer Arrested in Calapan City
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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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ORMECO’s Power Rate Hike Hits P15.3907 per kWh in Sept 2024
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DPWH Completes P94.4-M Causeway Project in Paluan
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Lubang Island Set to Embrace Solar Power
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Volunteers Gear Up for International Coastal Cleanup Across MIMAROPA Today
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Guv Pledges Vaccines, Medicines, Building Fund to Mindoro Rotary Clubs
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Top MIMAROPA Drug Dealer Arrested in Calapan City
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ORMECO’s Power Rate Hike Hits P15.3907 per kWh in Sept 2024
Another increase in power rates has been announced by the Oriental Mindoro Electric Cooperative (ORMECO), with residential consumers facing a new rate of P15.3907 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) this September.…
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DPWH Completes P94.4-M Causeway Project in Paluan
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed a P96.49 million peso project to build a causeway with a roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) ramp in the coastal community of…
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Lubang Island Set to Embrace Solar Power
Lubang Island, Occidental Mindoro – The Municipality of Lubang is set to revolutionize its power infrastructure through a solar energy project, embracing a sustainable source to power the island.…
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Volunteers Gear Up for International Coastal Cleanup Across MIMAROPA Today
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) MIMAROPA region is set to launch its annual International Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, September 21, 2024, under the theme “Clean Seas…
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Guv Pledges Vaccines, Medicines, Building Fund to Mindoro Rotary Clubs
Oriental Mindoro Governor Bonz Dolor pledged Tuesday to provide free vaccines for 500 senior citizens, donate medicines and medical equipment, and allocate up to P2 million pesos for a…
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Top MIMAROPA Drug Dealer Arrested in Calapan City
Authorities arrested a top drug suspect in a buy-bust operation in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro the other day. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) identified the suspect as Alexi…