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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…
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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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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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Puerto Galera Crowned Philippines’ Premier Dive Destination at Inaugural Tourism Awards
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Senate Testimony Clears Rep. Arnan Panaligan of Allegations on Budget Insertion for Flood Control Projects
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Woman’s Lifeless Body Retrieved from Waters Off Occidental Mindoro
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Murder suspect from Capiz arrested in Mindoro after 16 years on the run
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Occidental Mindoro Governor Orders Stoppage to River Dredging in Paluan Town
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A Governor’s Lonely Stand: When Leadership Loses Its Way in Oriental Mindoro
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Puerto Galera Crowned Philippines’ Premier Dive Destination at Inaugural Tourism Awards
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Senate Testimony Clears Rep. Arnan Panaligan of Allegations on Budget Insertion for Flood Control Projects
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Woman’s Lifeless Body Retrieved from Waters Off Occidental Mindoro
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Murder suspect from Capiz arrested in Mindoro after 16 years on the run
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Occidental Mindoro Governor Orders Stoppage to River Dredging in Paluan Town
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A Governor’s Lonely Stand: When Leadership Loses Its Way in Oriental Mindoro
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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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Puerto Galera Crowned Philippines’ Premier Dive Destination at Inaugural Tourism Awards
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Senate Testimony Clears Rep. Arnan Panaligan of Allegations on Budget Insertion for Flood Control Projects
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Woman’s Lifeless Body Retrieved from Waters Off Occidental Mindoro
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Murder suspect from Capiz arrested in Mindoro after 16 years on the run
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Occidental Mindoro Governor Orders Stoppage to River Dredging in Paluan Town
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A Governor’s Lonely Stand: When Leadership Loses Its Way in Oriental Mindoro
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Puerto Galera Crowned Philippines’ Premier Dive Destination at Inaugural Tourism Awards
The pristine waters surrounding Puerto Galera have earned the highest tourism honor, cementing its reputation as the country’s diving capital at the inaugural Philippine Tourism Awards. Vice Mayor Rocky…
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Senate Testimony Clears Rep. Arnan Panaligan of Allegations on Budget Insertion for Flood Control Projects
A senior lawmaker’s testimony has cleared Oriental Mindoro Representative Arnan Panaligan of allegations that he inserted flood control projects into the national budget, confirming that first-term district congressmen lack…
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Woman’s Lifeless Body Retrieved from Waters Off Occidental Mindoro
Emergency responders recovered the body of a 46-year-old fisherwoman from waters between Ambulong Island and Sitio Mangga on Sunday afternoon, provincial disaster officials reported. The Samarica sub-office of the…
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Murder suspect from Capiz arrested in Mindoro after 16 years on the run
A murder suspect who evaded authorities for 16 years was arrested Friday in Oriental Mindoro province, police said yesterday. Orlando Pionelo, 51, was arrested in Barangay Santa Isabel, Calapan…
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Occidental Mindoro Governor Orders Stoppage to River Dredging in Paluan Town
Occidental Mindoro Gov. Eduardo B. Gadiano has ordered the immediate suspension of river restoration dredging operations along Tubili River in Paluan town, citing permit violations and excessive extraction of…
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A Governor’s Lonely Stand: When Leadership Loses Its Way in Oriental Mindoro
There comes a moment in every leader’s tenure when their true character is revealed—not in the comfort of unanimous support, but in the crucible of difficult decisions. For Governor…