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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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Mang Inasal Expands Footprint with New Branch in Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro
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2 Tons of Bangus Harvested from Aquaculture Project in Mindoro
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Oriental Mindoro’s Massive River Dredging Project Approved Despite Environmental Impacts
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Paradise Lost and Found: The Complex History and Transformation of Mindoro Island
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New School Building Eases Overcrowding in Calapan City
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Occidental Mindoro Dredging Under Scrutiny for Alleged Environmental Violations
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Mang Inasal Expands Footprint with New Branch in Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro
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2 Tons of Bangus Harvested from Aquaculture Project in Mindoro
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Oriental Mindoro’s Massive River Dredging Project Approved Despite Environmental Impacts
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Paradise Lost and Found: The Complex History and Transformation of Mindoro Island
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New School Building Eases Overcrowding in Calapan City
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Occidental Mindoro Dredging Under Scrutiny for Alleged Environmental Violations
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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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Mang Inasal Expands Footprint with New Branch in Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro
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2 Tons of Bangus Harvested from Aquaculture Project in Mindoro
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Oriental Mindoro’s Massive River Dredging Project Approved Despite Environmental Impacts
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Paradise Lost and Found: The Complex History and Transformation of Mindoro Island
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New School Building Eases Overcrowding in Calapan City
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Occidental Mindoro Dredging Under Scrutiny for Alleged Environmental Violations
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Mang Inasal Expands Footprint with New Branch in Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro
Filipino food enthusiasts in Pinamalayan have reason to celebrate as popular quick-service restaurant chain Mang Inasal announces the blessing and grand opening of its newest branch this weekend. The…
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2 Tons of Bangus Harvested from Aquaculture Project in Mindoro
A fisherfolk association in Occidental Mindoro harvested more than two tons of bangus (milkfish) this month, marking the first success of a government-funded aquaculture project intended for boosting the…
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Oriental Mindoro’s Massive River Dredging Project Approved Despite Environmental Impacts
A major dredging project along the Balete River in Oriental Mindoro has been approved by provincial authorities, despite growing fears from communities about its environmental and social impacts. Governor…
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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…
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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, Oriental Mindoro, who previously struggled with overcrowded classrooms. The Department…
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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 extracted materials intended for flood control may have been diverted…