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Orderly Early Voting Observed in Oriental Mindoro
At 7:57 a.m. today, May 12, 2025, the voting process at Oriental Mindoro National High School (OMNHS) was calm and orderly, with a growing number…
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Orderly Early Voting Observed in Oriental Mindoro
At 7:57 a.m. today, May 12, 2025, the voting process at Oriental Mindoro National High School (OMNHS) was calm and orderly, with a growing number of senior…
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Orderly Early Voting Observed in Oriental Mindoro
At 7:57 a.m. today, May 12, 2025, the voting process at Oriental Mindoro National High School (OMNHS) was calm…
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COMELEC Adopts Guidelines on Warrantless Arrests for Election Offenses
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) adopted a resolution Sunday allowing law enforcement officers to conduct warrantless arrests for certain…
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COMELEC Bans Cellphone Use During Voting
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has issued a strict reminder prohibiting the use of mobile phones inside voting precincts…
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Gov’t Launches P9.5 Million First Aid Facilities for Tourists in Puerto Galera
The Philippine government has approved a P9.5 million project to establish Tourist First Aid Stations and Booths across major…
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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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Orderly Early Voting Observed in Oriental Mindoro
At 7:57 a.m. today, May 12, 2025, the voting process at Oriental Mindoro National High School (OMNHS) was calm and orderly, with a growing number of senior citizens arriving to cast their ballots in the country’s midterm elections. The elections,…
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Mindoro Grapples with Surge in HIV Cases
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New Community Hospital Opens in Oriental Mindoro
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TESDA Offers Free Masonry Training Scholarships in Puerto Galera
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Oriental Mindoro Rehabilitation Center Honored for Anti-Drug Efforts
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Leadership Turnover at Rotary Club of Pinamalayan Central Highlights Year of Community Service
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Lights Out in Paradise: Mindoro’s Half-Century Struggle for Stable Power
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Mindoro Grapples with Surge in HIV Cases
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New Community Hospital Opens in Oriental Mindoro
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TESDA Offers Free Masonry Training Scholarships in Puerto Galera
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Oriental Mindoro Rehabilitation Center Honored for Anti-Drug Efforts
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Leadership Turnover at Rotary Club of Pinamalayan Central Highlights Year of Community Service
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Lights Out in Paradise: Mindoro’s Half-Century Struggle for Stable Power
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Orderly Early Voting Observed in Oriental Mindoro
At 7:57 a.m. today, May 12, 2025, the voting process at Oriental Mindoro National High School (OMNHS) was calm and orderly, with a growing number…
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Mindoro Grapples with Surge in HIV Cases
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New Community Hospital Opens in Oriental Mindoro
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TESDA Offers Free Masonry Training Scholarships in Puerto Galera
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Oriental Mindoro Rehabilitation Center Honored for Anti-Drug Efforts
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Leadership Turnover at Rotary Club of Pinamalayan Central Highlights Year of Community Service
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Lights Out in Paradise: Mindoro’s Half-Century Struggle for Stable Power
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Mindoro Grapples with Surge in HIV Cases
Mindoro is grappling with a growing health crisis as HIV cases surge in the region. Puerto Galera, a beach town in Oriental Mindoro known for its pristine shores and…
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New Community Hospital Opens in Oriental Mindoro
Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro – In a significant boost to healthcare access in Oriental Mindoro, the new Bulalacao Community Hospital (BCH) was officially inaugurated on June 29, 2024. The facility,…
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TESDA Offers Free Masonry Training Scholarships in Puerto Galera
PUERTO GALERA, Oriental Mindoro – The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) is offering free masonry training scholarships through the Puerto Galera Training and Assessment Center, Inc. (PGTACI).…
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Oriental Mindoro Rehabilitation Center Honored for Anti-Drug Efforts
In a powerful demonstration of the ongoing fight against drug abuse and trafficking, the Oriental Mindoro Rehabilitation and Recovery Center (OMRRC) was awarded a plaque of recognition for its…
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Leadership Turnover at Rotary Club of Pinamalayan Central Highlights Year of Community Service
In a ceremony steeped in tradition, the Rotary Club of Pinamalayan Central (RCPC) in Oriental Mindoro ushered in new leadership for the 2024-2025 Rotary Year. The event, held on…
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Lights Out in Paradise: Mindoro’s Half-Century Struggle for Stable Power
(Second Part of the Series) As evening falls on Mindoro island, residents rush through familiar rituals — hurried dinner preparations, last-minute homework, quick tallying of shop receipts. Then, like…