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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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Marcos Signs Cong. Panaligan’s Self-Reliant Defense Act to Boost Local Defense Industry
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Governor Dolor Invited to Speak at Fil-Am Gathering in California
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𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻, 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲-𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
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Six Oriental Mindoro Mayors Seek Vice Mayor Posts in 2025 Elections
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Oriental Mindoro Hails New Sandiganbayan Associate Justice
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German Doctors Sign Historic Agreement to Provide Medical Services to Mindoro’s Indigenous Communities
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Marcos Signs Cong. Panaligan’s Self-Reliant Defense Act to Boost Local Defense Industry
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Governor Dolor Invited to Speak at Fil-Am Gathering in California
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𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻, 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲-𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
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Six Oriental Mindoro Mayors Seek Vice Mayor Posts in 2025 Elections
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Oriental Mindoro Hails New Sandiganbayan Associate Justice
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German Doctors Sign Historic Agreement to Provide Medical Services to Mindoro’s Indigenous Communities
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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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Marcos Signs Cong. Panaligan’s Self-Reliant Defense Act to Boost Local Defense Industry
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Governor Dolor Invited to Speak at Fil-Am Gathering in California
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Six Oriental Mindoro Mayors Seek Vice Mayor Posts in 2025 Elections
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Oriental Mindoro Hails New Sandiganbayan Associate Justice
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German Doctors Sign Historic Agreement to Provide Medical Services to Mindoro’s Indigenous Communities
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Marcos Signs Cong. Panaligan’s Self-Reliant Defense Act to Boost Local Defense Industry
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed into law the Self-Reliant Defense Posture Revitalization Act, designed at bolstering the country’s defense capabilities by developing domestic industries. The law, Republic Act…
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Governor Dolor Invited to Speak at Fil-Am Gathering in California
Oriental Mindoro Governor Humerlito “Bonz” Dolor announced Sunday he will temporarily step away from his duties to attend events in the United States as a guest speaker. Dolor said…
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𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻, 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲-𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
In a move that defused escalating political tensions, Governor Humerlito “Bonz” Dolor filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) early this morning at the provincial Commission on Elections (COMELEC) office…
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Six Oriental Mindoro Mayors Seek Vice Mayor Posts in 2025 Elections
Six municipal mayors in Oriental Mindoro are seeking to run for vice mayor in the upcoming elections, as they approach the end of their three-term limit. The mayors, three…
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Oriental Mindoro Hails New Sandiganbayan Associate Justice
The province of Oriental Mindoro beams with pride as one of its native sons, Justice Gener M. Gito, has been appointed as the new Associate Justice of the Sandiganbayan,…
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German Doctors Sign Historic Agreement to Provide Medical Services to Mindoro’s Indigenous Communities
A historic Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was signed on October 10, 2024, between the provincial government of Occidental Mindoro and the German Doctors – Committee of German Doctors for…