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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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Storm Kristine Prompts Flood Alert in Mindoro
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Philippine Coast Guard on Alert for Potential Tropical Depression
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Colorful Festivals to Light Up Oriental Mindoro’s 74th Anniversary
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Military Refutes Abduction Claims of Former NPA Rebel in Mindoro
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Oriental Mindoro Extends Youth Parliament Registration Deadline, Calls for More Participants
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Police Nab High-Value Drug Pusher in San Jose
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Storm Kristine Prompts Flood Alert in Mindoro
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Philippine Coast Guard on Alert for Potential Tropical Depression
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Colorful Festivals to Light Up Oriental Mindoro’s 74th Anniversary
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Military Refutes Abduction Claims of Former NPA Rebel in Mindoro
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Oriental Mindoro Extends Youth Parliament Registration Deadline, Calls for More Participants
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Police Nab High-Value Drug Pusher in San Jose
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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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Storm Kristine Prompts Flood Alert in Mindoro
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Philippine Coast Guard on Alert for Potential Tropical Depression
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Colorful Festivals to Light Up Oriental Mindoro’s 74th Anniversary
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Military Refutes Abduction Claims of Former NPA Rebel in Mindoro
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Oriental Mindoro Extends Youth Parliament Registration Deadline, Calls for More Participants
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Police Nab High-Value Drug Pusher in San Jose
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Storm Kristine Prompts Flood Alert in Mindoro
Tropical Storm Kristine threatens to bring flooding to Mindoro as authorities issued a flood advisory for the island on Tuesday. The state weather bureau PAGASA warned of possible flash…
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Philippine Coast Guard on Alert for Potential Tropical Depression
The Philippine Coast Guard District Southern Tagalog (CGDSTL) has raised its alert status due to a low-pressure area that may develop into a tropical depression within 48 hours. The…
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Colorful Festivals to Light Up Oriental Mindoro’s 74th Anniversary
CALAPAN CITY – Oriental Mindoro province is set to explode with color and culture during the “Fiesta MAHAL TANA” festival on November 15, 2024, as part of celebrations marking…
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Military Refutes Abduction Claims of Former NPA Rebel in Mindoro
The Philippine military on Sunday denied allegations of abduction regarding a former rebel who surrendered in Mindoro, calling statements by leftist groups “distorted and full of lies.” In a…
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Oriental Mindoro Extends Youth Parliament Registration Deadline, Calls for More Participants
CALAPAN CITY – The Provincial Government of Oriental Mindoro has extended the registration deadline for the 2024 Oriental Mindoro Parliament of Youth Leaders (OMPYL) to Oct. 22, 2024, officials…
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Police Nab High-Value Drug Pusher in San Jose
A high-value target was arrested in a buy-bust operation conducted by law enforcement agents in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro, on Saturday. According to reports, the operation was carried out…