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COA Uncovers Massive Irregularities in P482-M Sitio Electrification Program on Mindoro
The Commission on Audit (COA) has uncovered massive failures in the implementation of a government rural electrification program on Mindoro Island, where P482 million in…
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COA Uncovers Massive Irregularities in P482-M Sitio Electrification Program on Mindoro
The Commission on Audit (COA) has uncovered massive failures in the implementation of a government rural electrification program on Mindoro Island, where P482 million in subsidies failed…
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COA Uncovers Massive Irregularities in P482-M Sitio Electrification Program on Mindoro
The Commission on Audit (COA) has uncovered massive failures in the implementation of a government rural electrification program on…
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Calapan Port Resumes Operations After Super Typhoon Uwan, Delays Expected
Vessel operations at the Port of Calapan gradually resumed Tuesday morning, Nov. 11, 2025, following the lifting of storm…
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Supertyphoon Uwan Leaves Over 30,000 Displaced in Oriental Mindoro
Super Typhoon Uwan left more than 30,000 people displaced in Oriental Mindoro province as the storm exits mainland Luzon…
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Mindoro under Signal No. 2 and 1 as Super Typhoon Uwan intensifies
The two provinces of Mindoro braced for Typhoon Uwan on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025 as the rapidly intensifying storm…
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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COA Uncovers Massive Irregularities in P482-M Sitio Electrification Program on Mindoro
The Commission on Audit (COA) has uncovered massive failures in the implementation of a government rural electrification program on Mindoro Island, where P482 million in subsidies failed to reach intended beneficiaries, according to audit reports released this year. The Sitio…
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Mindoro Under Storm Signal No. 1 as Kristine Intensifies
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ORMECO Uncovers P37-M Power Theft Scheme Involving Politicians, Business Owners
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Tropical Storm Kristine Threatens Mimaropa Region
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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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Mindoro Under Storm Signal No. 1 as Kristine Intensifies
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ORMECO Uncovers P37-M Power Theft Scheme Involving Politicians, Business Owners
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Tropical Storm Kristine Threatens Mimaropa Region
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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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COA Uncovers Massive Irregularities in P482-M Sitio Electrification Program on Mindoro
The Commission on Audit (COA) has uncovered massive failures in the implementation of a government rural electrification program on Mindoro Island, where P482 million in…
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Mindoro Under Storm Signal No. 1 as Kristine Intensifies
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ORMECO Uncovers P37-M Power Theft Scheme Involving Politicians, Business Owners
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Tropical Storm Kristine Threatens Mimaropa Region
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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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Mindoro Under Storm Signal No. 1 as Kristine Intensifies
The two provinces of Mindoro are now placed under Storm Signal No. 1 on Tuesday evening as Tropical Storm Kristine intensified over the Philippine Sea. According to the Philippine…
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ORMECO Uncovers P37-M Power Theft Scheme Involving Politicians, Business Owners
The Oriental Mindoro Electric Cooperative (ORMECO) has uncovered a syndicated and organized electricity theft operation involving prominent businessmen and politicians, leading to approximately P37 million pesos in stolen power…
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Tropical Storm Kristine Threatens Mimaropa Region
Tropical Storm Kristine intensified Tuesday as it moved westward toward the Philippines, with forecasters warning of potential impacts on the Mimaropa region. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services…
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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…