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Demographics of Household Heads in Occidental Mindoro Reveal Gender Disparities
A demographic study released by the Philippine Statistics Authority reveals notable gender disparities among household heads in Occidental Mindoro province, with men leading 82.9 percent…
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Demographics of Household Heads in Occidental Mindoro Reveal Gender Disparities
A demographic study released by the Philippine Statistics Authority reveals notable gender disparities among household heads in Occidental Mindoro province, with men leading 82.9 percent of households…
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Demographics of Household Heads in Occidental Mindoro Reveal Gender Disparities
A demographic study released by the Philippine Statistics Authority reveals notable gender disparities among household heads in Occidental Mindoro…
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MIMAROPA Cuisine Takes Center Stage During Filipino Food Month 2025
The island provinces of MIMAROPA are showcasing their distinctive culinary heritage as part of Filipino Food Month 2025, showing…
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No Casualties in Fire at Old Provincial Hospital Building in Calapan City
A fire erupted Sunday at an abandoned building of the former Provincial Hospital in Barangay Ilaya, Calapan City with…
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Puerto Galera Youth Sailing Team Sweeps National Championship Series
The ALLUSIVE Galerean Youth Sailing Race Team from Puerto Galera has achieved what officials are calling an “outstanding achievement…
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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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Demographics of Household Heads in Occidental Mindoro Reveal Gender Disparities
A demographic study released by the Philippine Statistics Authority reveals notable gender disparities among household heads in Occidental Mindoro province, with men leading 82.9 percent of households compared to women at 17.1 percent. The province reports 126,633 household heads, with…
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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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2 Bodies Recovered as Search Continues for Missing Crew of Capsized Sand Carrier
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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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2 Bodies Recovered as Search Continues for Missing Crew of Capsized Sand Carrier
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Demographics of Household Heads in Occidental Mindoro Reveal Gender Disparities
A demographic study released by the Philippine Statistics Authority reveals notable gender disparities among household heads in Occidental Mindoro province, with men leading 82.9 percent…
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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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2 Bodies Recovered as Search Continues for Missing Crew of Capsized Sand Carrier
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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…
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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 carrier that capsized off the coast of Barangay Malawaan, Rizal,…