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New Road Opens in Calapan City
A new 1.1km road linking two barangays in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro has opened ahead of schedule, according to the DPWH. The Tawiran-Guinobatan Road now…
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New Road Opens in Calapan City
A new 1.1km road linking two barangays in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro has opened ahead of schedule, according to the DPWH. The Tawiran-Guinobatan Road now connects the…
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New Road Opens in Calapan City
A new 1.1km road linking two barangays in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro has opened ahead of schedule, according to…
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1 NPA Rebel Killed in Mansalay Gunbattle
A suspected member of the New People’s Army (NPA) was killed during a firefight with Philippine Army forces in…
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College in Mindoro Gets P5M Grant for Onion Product Innovation
Occidental Mindoro State College (OMSC) has received a P5 million-peso grant to expand production of innovative onion-based food products,…
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Energy-Saving Device Scams Proliferate Amid Mindoro Power Crisis
As residents of Mindoro continue to deal with frequent power outages, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has…
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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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New Road Opens in Calapan City
A new 1.1km road linking two barangays in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro has opened ahead of schedule, according to the DPWH. The Tawiran-Guinobatan Road now connects the barangays of Tawiran and Guinobatan, reducing travel times and transport costs for Calapan…
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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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ORMECO Launches Anti-Power Bill Shock Program for June 2024
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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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ORMECO Launches Anti-Power Bill Shock Program for June 2024
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New Road Opens in Calapan City
A new 1.1km road linking two barangays in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro has opened ahead of schedule, according to the DPWH. The Tawiran-Guinobatan Road now…
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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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ORMECO Launches Anti-Power Bill Shock Program for June 2024
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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…
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ORMECO Launches Anti-Power Bill Shock Program for June 2024
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Oriental Mindoro Electric Cooperative (ORMECO) announced Friday the implementation of its Anti-Power Bill Shock (APBS) program to help consumers manage their electricity payments…